Be still and know that I am God

It occurred to me this morning as I lay in bed thinking about a project at work that I haven’t been asking God to bless and be apart of my work. Now that I think about it praying over work is like praying over my meals in that I am thankful for the things and provisions He has made for my family and me. Too often I think this place called work is “my job” and therefore it is a task I’ve been given to do, it’s part of my duties and contribution to my family, which is true but it’s so much more than that. If I allow my mind to get in a rut it becomes something I have to do, not something I get to do! You see, with every challenge comes the opportunity to trust God and as I trust God more my relationship with Him grows, which is the point. Without God in the equation I become weighted down and I can hear fear waiting just outside the door but with God my character is built in such a way that I become more like Him – as I trust Him He disciples me so that I may become a better father, a better husband, a better follower of Christ, and even a better employee! Not only is He doing something inside of me with each new challenge but the opportunity exists to change those I come in contact with for the purpose of Christ Jesus!