Being a Light in the WorkplaceSample

Day #2 – Add Value

In addition to having an answer for my faith, I always had an answer regarding my work subject matter. In other words, I knew my job! I knew my craft, and I did it well. This leads to our next strategy: Add Value.

As a child of God, you have to know your worth... But you also have to know your job. Imagine if you will for a second that Jesus Christ Himself is your supervisor… that He will give you an evaluation at the end of the year. How would you work?

I assume that as a believer in Christ, you would do the work you were assigned, and you would do it well. You would leave no rock unturned… You would do your work to the very best of your abilities because you would be working as unto the Lord… That is exactly how you should show up each day.

God has given each of us a work to do, both in the world and in the Kingdom. And we must do it all as if we are working for God Himself. We must treat our actions at work as if they are a service to God.Everything that we do should be done with the idea that it is done for the Lord and only Him.

Whatever your lot is in this world and in this life. Be the best at it—CEO or janitor. Whatever your functionality is at your job be the best at it as if Jesus Christ Himself was your supervisor...

This theme is so powerful and important that the Bible mentions this several times in the Word…

Over and again the Word tells us that everything we do in life should be done well and with the intent to honor God. We must constantly ask ourselves, “Am I glorifying God by my actions?” “How can I honor God through my actions at work?” Add Value!! Our faith can’t just be a part of our lives, but it must be everything in our lives -> including at work…

As I mentioned, Rebecca loved coming to my office with the craziest things to say! She questioned everything, tested my level of knowledge, even questioned when I received a promotion, and she just couldn’t believe that a young woman with small children could give the job the dedication required to do the job I had at that time - but God. The more she pressed, the more she saw exactly why ‘I got the job,’ and that was because I treated every job task and assignment like I was doing it unto the Lord… Amen!

As believers, it’s important that we add value, that we earn our keep… the world is watching the believers. If we skate by, do just enough, or barely show up at all, what does that say about the God we serve who WE say can do all things?

Meditate on today's scripture reading and the following questions:

1. How can I apply the principle of "adding value" to my own work life?

2. How does my faith inform my work ethic and dedication?

3. What specific actions can I take to ensure that my work glorifies God?