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Bring God into your daily work!
A Lenten course based on Pray Then Listen, a heart-to-heart with God
Hello and welcome!
I don't know about you but, as the weeks of Lent go on, I'm finding following my plan of action quite difficult, but I suppose that's the point isn't it. Through my, admittedly little, sacrifices I am trying to show my love of Christ and my solidarity with His Passion. Having joined the Divine Mercy prayer group again and heard of other people's much greater sacrifices than mine, cheerfully undertaken, I do feel a bit of a wimp. If you do too, let's just keep going for the best of reasons mentioned above! And let's keep asking God for His help as we keep listening expectantly for His voice
As before, this week I will continue dipping into my prayer guide, Pray Then Listen, A heart-to-heart with God, to share more of my methods and experiences. As always I will be asking God what He wants me to write about. Though the topics will be those covered in the book, and I will use some direct quotes (not highlighted), the other text will be new.
Week Four – Bring God into your daily work!
In Pray Then Listen this comes in the section “Christianity as a Lifestyle”
No matter what your age and situation, your day will doubtless be filled with tasks. Irrespective of your personal role in life, the most important thing for the practice of your Christian Faith, is to do everything with Love. In this way, as you work, God's spirit can work in you, and through you.
Unless the LORD builds the house,
Those who build it labour in vain.
Psalm 127:1
I know many devout Christians who tell me things like, 'When I'm in the office, I can hardly wait for lunch break when I can spend some quiet time with our Lord'. And while, on one hand, that is wonderful, on the other I wonder why they are waiting to speak to Him. I advise them to stop compartmentalizing and invite God into their work. Try the prayer below, or one of your own, to do that too - no matter whether your tasks are at home or out in the world.
Prayer for guidance with work
Dear Lord, please come and partner with me in my tasks, and help me to work with love. Also, will You please guide me so that I do what You want me to. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
As the week goes on say the above prayer often and listen expectantly, and watchfully, for God's guidance. If this 'working with God' is new to you prepare to be astounded at how different and lighter all your tasks feel with His input.
God may answer you like this:
In any week there could be a dilemma to mull over. I find that I can usually come up with a few solutions. When, though, I ask God which of them He favours, He often tells me of something I had not even considered, and which is the perfect answer. This never ceases to amaze me! When that happens I can hardly wait to get on my knees to thank Him!
I would love to hear some of your insights and observations or any questions this course is bringing up in your spirit so please post them in the Comments box below. And / or visit my website for more info or to contact me
God bless,
Teresa
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