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trouble at work

Trouble at Work? Day 35 – Light the World, Build the Kingdom (Year 2)

What to do when you’re having trouble at work or with a boss, or a difficult client? The Bible has some ideas for what to do when you have trouble at work. Speaking to the Colossians, Paul taught the servants how to deal with their masters. He said,

“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: and whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” Collosians 3:22-24

While slavery and indentured servitude was common in biblical days, we don’t practice it now in civilized countries. This doesn’t mean we don’t deal with controlling bosses, co-workers or clients. In this episode, I share how we can apply these verses to modern employment and business situations.

How the Challenge Works

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”

Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: Document somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: Share! If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

For ongoing support and a place to share, please join our Facebook group.

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God's love

God’s Love – Day 30 – Light the World, Build the Kingdom (Year 2)

God is love. But, what is love? And what does God’s love look like in your life? Are you recognizing it? For many, love means accepting someone as they are, not expecting them to change, not placing demands on them. For many, love means constant giving, supporting and no challenge. Some believe that Love is all “yes” and no “no’s.”

But is that really the highest and best love? Might a higher love challenge us to step up, to be more, to grow and achieve our full potential. Might true love set expectations and boundaries on behavior? A love that is both challenge and support can be the greatest love of all. God’s love is this type of love.

How the Challenge Works

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”

Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: Document somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: Share! If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

For ongoing support and a place to share, please join our Facebook group.

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friendship is born

Friendship Is Born: Day 29 – Light the World, Build the Kingdom (Year 2)

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You, too? I thought I was the only one.” C.S. Lewis . How can you listen for the common ground with the people around you? How can you be more empathetic and look for those connecting points. In doing so, friendship is born, and more light is added to the world.

How the Challenge Works

Step 1: Ask God each day, “What is one thing I can do to light the world and build the kingdom today?”

Step 2: ACT upon whatever He leads you to do. Go through the day EXPECTING for opportunities to arise.

Step 3: Document somewhere — in your private journal or on your favorite social media platform.

Step 4: Share! If you share publicly, please use our hash tags: #BuildTheKingdom and #LightTheWorldNow so I can cheer you on! If you’re going to be documenting privately, I recommend sharing your experience with a close friend or accountability partner. There is power in the sharing.

For ongoing support and a place to share, please join our Facebook group.

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