Living for Christ at work - how much does it matter?

I've spent a lot of time thinking about my witness at work lately. Mainly because I've reacted all too human for my own liking and am deeply convicted about being filled with me and not God.

Some people may tell me I take things to the extreme but to me, and to God, the little things count. If God cares for the lost then it grieves him when you don't speak up for your faith. If Jesus came to cast His light into the darkness then it's important that we are set apart, loving those in the world but not living as those in the world. If God hates lies then he is angered when we're not completely honest with our boss. And this is where it gets really hard.

Reading your Bible every day and checking off the verses isn't enough to keep your heart, your life, filled with the Spirit. There must be time devoted to seeking His face, seeking forgiveness, praying to know His will, praying over the people around you, praying over the lost and even praying over your work. I confess that I have failed to do this and I know that is the reason for the unrest in my heart.

Today this grumbler is throwing in the towel because I admit that I can't do it on my own. It's hard to wake up and go to a job you dread and even harder to do it with the right attitude. I believe the right attitude is not only a respectful and kind one, but also an honest one. So when I don't address my concerns and don't speak up for myself, I am wrong. Those negative feelings mount and come out in conversation to my co-workers, the ones I'm called to witness to.

How awful it is to not stand out for the Lord.

I believe that you can still hold your head high after a bad day if you know you've handled the difficult circumstances to the glory of God. That means with honesty, sincerity and without grumbling. With God's help, I'm going to try.