Follower of One : Missions For The Rest Of Us

God is with me. How does that change the way I work? Some of us live like God's not present. We worry the world is falling apart. But how do we expect people to act if they don't follow Jesus? Some of us leave God in the car. We act like he's not there, too. Then can we be surprised when years pass and we don't think we've grown any closer to Him? God's presence can be a source of joy in our work situation. How can you train your mind to remember God is with you?

What difference does it make that Christ died for you while you were still in sin? How does that impact your thoughts about your salvation? How does that idea impact your thoughts about your coworkers and customers? Can you live differently at work today knowing and remembering what Christ has done for you? Can you go a little out of your way for a friend because of what Jesus did for you?

Merry Christmas. Today marks the day we remember that Jesus came to live and die on our behalf. Jesus made the kingdom of God available to us. Wherever we go, obeying God, we take the kingdom of God with us. Our actions help others see the kingdom just like Jesus helped us see it. Let's remember we're kingdom-bearers.

Humility makes us appreciate others. Do we have a right understanding of the importance and value of others? When we realize Jesus died for them, and he loves them, we can appreciate them more. How can we practically appreciate them? One way is to ask questions and remember details. Focus on the details about your coworkers today.

The man who was born blind had to progress through a series of explanations about how he was healed. Notice the verses in John ending at 9:33. His explanation becomes more clear and moves from the event itself to his opinions about Jesus. You may be asked to explain your faith too. How will you respond?

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If you’ve wondered how you can make a difference in your work, this is the podcast for you. Listen to Carey Green share about God’s plan and how He has appointed you to be right where you are. It’s important to see your work as ministry. 

Carey is a podcaster whose goal is to serve his clients well and produce quality content. He shares the benefits of audio because it’s one of the most engaging ways to connect with people. Listen to this episode to hear how Carey uses his work as an opportunity to be Christ to those around him and to be faithful in whatever work God gives him.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:02]   Meet Carey Green, podcaster and Christ-follower
• [6:28]   What is Podcastification and Morning Mindset?
• [10:26] How to engage with Christ and allow Him to transform you
• [11:51] Let others see Christ in all you do
• [15:00] How to make a difference with your faith in the workplace
• [17:34] Be faithful wherever God has placed you

Allow Christ to transform you daily

Every day we’re given opportunities to allow Christ to work in our lives. One way to help us capitalize on those opportunities is by building habits. I’ve learned the importance of praying for my coworkers. When you make yourself available, God can use you greatly in people’s lives. Listen to Carey share examples of how he’s seen this firsthand. Amazing things happen when you’re a willing vessel.

How you can show Christ’s love to your clients

“The customer is always right.” Carey shares that although he’s learned this from his early years in the workforce, he hasn’t always agreed with it. But he talks about the importance of the attitude behind that saying. It should be your goal to serve clients in a way that benefits them. Listen to Carey talk about what he sees as the most important goal as he serves his clients. No matter what kind of work you’re in, you can be Christ to those around you. Whether you work with believers or not, you can love them with Christ’s love. Learn how to make the most of every opportunity to be what God calls you to be in this world.

How you can make a difference through success and failure 

God doesn’t make mistakes. Even if you find yourself in a job you don’t like, it’s an opportunity to worship. That worship is displayed through the way you work and the attitude with which you do it. It’s also in the way you interact with others. The bottom line is to change your perspective and see your work as ministry. Listen to this podcast to hear Carey share how people can be drawn to Christ by how you handle not only success but also failure. Let them see Christ through your humility.

Be faithful wherever God’s called you to be

Have you become myopic in your view about work? Listen to what Carey has to say about how we look at circumstances. If you’re only looking at them through the lens of personal fulfillment, that’s not in agreement with what God has for you. Remember - your vocation is temporary. Learn the importance of changing your perspective and seeing work in terms of service to God. Find out in the episode how to do everything you can to maximize the opportunities given to you.

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• Podcast Fast Track
• Podcastification
• The Morning Mindset

Resources & People Mentioned

• Roger Courville
• For the Hope
• Every Good Endeavor - by Timothy Keller
• The Purpose Driven Life - Rick Warren

 

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The unexplainable peace of God becomes visible in a hectic workplace. When we experience the same life situations as our friends, but we don't exhibit the same anxiety or fear, we make Jesus visible. How might Jesus be using your circumstances to make himself visible in your workplace today?

What is an alternative to the way we normally face our daily tasks? Do you look at the list calculating how you can get everything done? Do you try to control every variable? How can we let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? Focus on Jesus in your circumstances and watch him work.

Many Bible versions translate Colossians 3:14 with the phrase "put on love." Paul challenges us to clothe ourselves in agape love. Appreciate others and seek their highest and greatest good. Try to help everyone you interact with today feel appreciated by you.

Colossians 3:13 tells us to bear with one another and forgive each other, the same way Jesus forgave us. How can we put this verse to use in our everyday lives? Ask God to show you who you should forgive. Then look for ways to get to know them better and serve them as Jesus would.