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God Is at WorkWhether you work with your hands or your head, God wants your heart to be at work for Him. However, with all the confrontation, conflict, and frustration in the workplace, too often we leave God out of the equation. Amid the all-out pursuit of our hopes and dreams, we find ourselves wondering, How can my faith sustain me through challenges of work? How can I daily honor God on the job?
The Walk at Work is a guidebook that combines daily inspirational readings with a seven-step plan for personal spiritual growth to answer those questions about faith at work. Whether you face difficult relationships, job anxiety, or office politics, Andria Hall will show you how to experience success by aligning your priorities with Gods. Through the down-to-earth, practical wisdom in these pages you will:
· receive daily wisdom from God
· discover the benefits of praying for others
· learn how to carry out your God-given tasks in the workplace with integrity
· unearth a new commitment to honor God in all that you do, say, and think
· settle your mind and nurture your spirit through timely daily readings
Excellent as a daily devotional or group study, The Walk at Work also includes a topical index of common work-related challenges, questions for further reflection, and recommendations for additional reading.
Synopsis
The Walk at Work is a guidebook for readers who want to have an effective faith in the workplace.
About the Author
Andria Hall is a Christian professional with more than twenty years experience as a veteran broadcast television journalist. She is currently host of Faith and Values Medias Sunday morning program America at Worship, airing on the Hallmark Channel, which is available to nearly 49 million homes. The author of This Far by Faith: How to Put God First in Everyday Living, she holds an honorary doctorate from Virginia University of Lynchburg. Andria, who resides in New Jersey, is a married mother of three.
Table of Contents
Contents
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
How to Use This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Preface: If Youre Still Not Sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Introduction: Seven Steps to Spiritual Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 S. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Step One:
SEEK SEEK God, Your Real CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Month One Devotionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 S.U. U.C.C.E.S.S. Step Two:
UNITE UNITE Yourself with the Word and Other Believers . . . 37
Month Two Devotionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3 S.U.C. C.C.E.S.S. Step Three:
CHAN CHANGE GE Yourself and Your Conversation . . . . . . . . . 71
Month Three Devotionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4 S.U.C.C. C.E.S.S. Step Four:
COMMIT MMIT Through Prayer and Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Month Four Devotionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
5 S.U.C.C.E. E.S.S. Step Five:
ENJ ENJOY the Fruits of Your Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Month Five Devotionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
6 S.U.C.C.E.S. S.S. Step Six:
SURREND SURRENDER ER Everything to Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Month Six Devotionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
7 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. S. Step Seven:
SER SERVE VE with All Your Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Month Seven Devotionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Afterword: The True Measure of Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Index of Devotionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
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Reading Group Guide
1)
GETTING TO KNOW YOU1.What is your primary lifes work/vocation? Are you passionate about it?
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2.Do you believe this is your calling from God? If yes, why? If no, why not?
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3.What is your definition of job security?
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4.Do you feel secure on the job? On what do you base your answer?
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5.What is your definition of success?
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6.Would you describe yourself as successful? How would others describe you?
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7.Have you experienced office politics? Please briefly describe.
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2) Introduction: Read the two translations of Colossians 3:1-3 below. Meditate on them, asking the Holy Spirit to translate their meaning to your spirit.
“So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ--that's where the action is. See things from His perspective.
Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life--even though invisible to spectators--is with Christ in God. He is your life.” The Message
“If then you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead], aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.” Amplified
†Describe in detail how these scriptures should apply to your daily walk with Christ. Give an example of an extended time at work when your mind was ‘fixed on the things of the moment? In what way will you implement this exhortation from the Apostle Paul as you set about your coming workday?
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Do you think theres a better way to work? What would be your ideal work environment?
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Do you want to experience success — Gods way? What benefit do you see in deciding to agree with God about how He views success?
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3) SESSION ONE/STEP ONE:SEEK God, Your Real CEO
Scripture:Matthew 6:33
Look up Matthew 6:33. Highlight it in your Bible. Write down the translation of this verse that you like best. Memorize it for class and recite it to your homecare group. Briefly describe what the verse means.
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Memorized:Yes _____ No _____
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Go to the end of the first chapter - SEEK - in the book, The Walk at Work. In your personal journal, answer each section that relates to the areas below.
·Scriptural Memorization
·Practical Application
·Spiritual Truth
·First Steps
·Journal Exercises
·Personal Prayer Writing Exercises
·Action Points
4) SESSION TWO/STEP TWO:UNITE Yourself with the Word and Other Believers
Scripture:Romans 15:4-7
Look up Romans 15:4-7. Highlight it in your Bible. Write down the translation of this verse that you like best. Memorize it for class and recite it to your homecare group. Briefly describe what the verse means.
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Memorized:Yes _____ No _____
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Go to the end of the second chapter - UNITE - in the book, The Walk at Work. In your personal journal, answer each section that relates to the areas below.
·Scriptural Memorization
·Practical Application
·Spiritual Truth
·First Steps
·Journal Exercises
·Personal Prayer Writing Exercises
·Action Points
5) SESSION THREE/STEP THREE:CHANGE Yourself and Your Conversation
Scripture:Colossians 4:5-6
Look up Colossians 4:5-6. Highlight it in your Bible. Write down the translation of this verse that you like best. Memorize it for class and recite it to your homecare group. Briefly describe what the verse means.
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Memorized:Yes _____ No _____
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Go to the end of the third chapter - CHANGE - in the book, The Walk at Work.
In your personal journal, answer each section that relates to the areas below.
·Scriptural Memorization
·Practical Application
·Spiritual Truth
·First Steps
·Journal Exercises
·Personal Prayer Writing Exercises
·Action Points
6) SESSION FOUR/STEP FOUR:COMMIT Through Prayer and Praise
Scripture:Philippians 4:6-7
Look up Philippians 4:6-7. Highlight it in your Bible. Write down the translation of this verse that you like best. Memorize it for class and recite it to your homecare group. Briefly describe what the verse means.
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Memorized:Yes _____ No _____
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Go to the end of the fourth chapter — CHANGE - in the book, The Walk at Work. In your personal journal, answer each section that relates to the areas below.
·Scriptural Memorization
·Practical Application
·Spiritual Truth
·First Steps
·Journal Exercises
·Personal Prayer Writing Exercises
·Action Points
7) SESSION FIVE/STEP FIVE:ENJOY the Fruits of Your Labor
Scripture:John 15:16
Look up John 15:16. Highlight it in your Bible. Write down the translation of this verse that you like best. Memorize it for class and recite it to your homecare group. Briefly describe what the verse means.
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Memorized:Yes _____ No _____
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Go to the end of the fifth chapter - ENJOY - in the book, The Walk at Work. In your personal journal, answer each section that relates to the areas below.
·Scriptural Memorization
·Practical Application
·Spiritual Truth
·First Steps
·Journal Exercises
·Personal Prayer Writing Exercises
·Action Points
8) SESSION SIX/STEP SIX:SURRENDER Everything to Christ
Scripture:Hebrews 5:7
Look up Hebrews 5:7. Highlight it in your Bible. Write down the translation of this verse that you like best. Memorize it for class and recite it to your homecare group. Briefly describe what the verse means.
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Memorized:Yes _____ No _____
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Go to the end of the sixth chapter — SURRENDER - in the book, The Walk at Work. In your personal journal, answer each section that relates to the areas below.
·Scriptural Memorization
·Practical Application
·Spiritual Truth
·First Steps
·Journal Exercises
·Personal Prayer Writing Exercises
·Action Points
9) SESSION SEVEN/STEP SEVEN:SERVE with All Your Heart
Scripture:Mark 10:44-45
Look up Mark 10:44-45. Highlight it in your Bible. Write down the translation of this verse that you like best. Memorize it for class and recite it to your homecare group. Briefly describe what the verse means.
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Memorized:Yes _____ No _____
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Go to the end of the seventh chapter — SERVE - in the book, The Walk at Work. In your personal journal, answer each section that relates to the areas below.
·Scriptural Memorization
·Practical Application
·Spiritual Truth
·First Steps
·Journal Exercises
·Personal Prayer Writing Exercises
·Action Points
Welcome to a great adventure! First of all, let me thank and commend you for setting aside this time to help steady your Walk at Work, Your commitment over the next seven sessions is an investment in your future, because of a deep desire you have to achieve in Christ what you alone could never achieve for yourself. And that is focused time and attention to help define your passions, purpose and plan for attaining true success.
How many of us have spent countless years seeking to attain the things of this world? The cash, the cars, the career only to find ourselves running on “E” once weve obtained them all. What is it that leaves us dry? What is it that we still thirst and hunger for?
True success is not found in things, but rather in a deep and abiding relationship in Jesus Christ. If your walk with Him is not as close as you would like, all I can say is open up your arms and your heart, and get ready to receive His love and blessings upon your life and work. You see, God wants to use you right where you are. All He asks is that we authentically and obediently walk in the light with love.
My prayer is that after reading this book and taking this class you will find soul satisfaction in all aspects of your life, and experience that peace the Bible talks about, which surpasses all understanding. (Philippians 4:7)
May God anoint you with His spirit, give you revelation knowledge and forever come to your rescue - no matter what the situation. May Gods definition of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. permeate your mind, heart and spirit so you will walk with boldness from this day forward for The Lord.
Able Only Through Jesus,
Andria
“Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15 (Amplified)