Rise Above
To "Rise Above" is a pretty lofty aspiration. Sounds simple and beautiful but not usually.
When you are in a work environment that isn't the best, "rising above" may become a moment by moment endeavor. God does command in I Peter 3:8-9 "Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing."
I Peter 3: 10-12 "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace,and ensue it." What's my point? You WILL encounter evil at the work place. Not the silly petty stuff but real evil. It will increase as you bring the word of God into your thoughts and actions. As you strive to become obedient to God for His desire for your work, you will be hit with things that can buckle your knees. It will be things that may hurt your reputation, it may be demands that make it difficult for your family, it may be loosing a position, money, or perhaps your job. Satan hates having Godly people in the work place. Look at the number of companies that have no moral standards, no care for their employees or customers, or encourage dishonesty. Satan is winning in those environments. To stand in the face of these things takes a strong person. Stronger than you can be on your own - I guarantee!
The only way to survive Satan's attacks on Christ's children is to fortify yourself in God. That is why daily (sometimes constant) silent prayer as you follow His desire for your performance is your armor. For those of you with family or loved ones, I suggest they become your "back-up" warriors in prayer. A family with the same goal towards serving the Lord helps the employee stay strong and supports them when they get home.
Rise above ~ what a witness to God when a Christian in the work place rises above Satan's attacks, roadblocks and temptations. Be it by staying the course or by choosing to leave ~ rise above! I Peter 4:16 "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf."
When you are in a work environment that isn't the best, "rising above" may become a moment by moment endeavor. God does command in I Peter 3:8-9 "Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing."
I Peter 3: 10-12 "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace,and ensue it." What's my point? You WILL encounter evil at the work place. Not the silly petty stuff but real evil. It will increase as you bring the word of God into your thoughts and actions. As you strive to become obedient to God for His desire for your work, you will be hit with things that can buckle your knees. It will be things that may hurt your reputation, it may be demands that make it difficult for your family, it may be loosing a position, money, or perhaps your job. Satan hates having Godly people in the work place. Look at the number of companies that have no moral standards, no care for their employees or customers, or encourage dishonesty. Satan is winning in those environments. To stand in the face of these things takes a strong person. Stronger than you can be on your own - I guarantee!
The only way to survive Satan's attacks on Christ's children is to fortify yourself in God. That is why daily (sometimes constant) silent prayer as you follow His desire for your performance is your armor. For those of you with family or loved ones, I suggest they become your "back-up" warriors in prayer. A family with the same goal towards serving the Lord helps the employee stay strong and supports them when they get home.
Rise above ~ what a witness to God when a Christian in the work place rises above Satan's attacks, roadblocks and temptations. Be it by staying the course or by choosing to leave ~ rise above! I Peter 4:16 "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf."
posted by Diane Gibson at
4:39 AM
