God@Work – Developing a Vision for Workplace Ministry

Each of us that identify as being part of the “Christian” community, are called to:

• Model Christ to others, 
• Minster to others, being Jesus’ hands and feet, 
• Serve as a mouthpiece of Christ as we share His gospel message,

We ought to be known and recognized for being “in the vanguard” of working well with others, especially our clients, peers, and business partners. If we can authentically live out our Christian faith as employees, we, like Jesus, can be “in the vanguard” of not just:

• Affirming positive values, but rather show that Christians in the workplace can be trusted, because we are humble people of integrity; 
• Being responsible workers fulfilling our assigned roles and responsibilities, but rather show that we wholeheartedly do everything  with excellence, because it is Our Father God whom we are serving;
• Working well with others, but rather show that we can positively transform others’ lives as we adeptly help our peers, business partners, and clients feel more comfortable to express themselves more authenticity as we help them achieve their goals and inspire them to share their story.

Others will never be reached until each and every one of us, in the Christian community of faith, built upon the foundation of Christ, and the permanent, unchanging, incorruptible cornerstone of His gospel truth, use the opportunities daily afforded us by God in our professions, crafts, locations, and occupations.

To prayerfully contemplate and develop a vision for how the Lord's calling you to join with Him in the ministry He’s already accomplishing in your workplace, please take a moment to watch “A Vision for Workplace Ministry” by Mark Greene & listen to the below linked music video, ONLY ONE LIFE, as you read and consider the below words penned by CT Studd:

ONLY ONE LIFE - CT STUDD

Two little lines I heard one day,

Traveling along life’s busy way;

Bringing conviction to my heart,

And from my mind would not depart;

Only one life, twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one,

Soon will its fleeting hours be done,

Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet,

And stand before His Judgement seat;

Only one life,’twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, the still small voice,

Gently pleads for a better choice

Bidding me selfish aims to leave,

And to God’s holy will to cleave;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, a few brief years,

Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;

Each with its clays I must fulfill,

Living for self or in His will;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

When this bright world would tempt me sore,

When Satan would a victory score;

When self would seek to have its way,

Then help me Lord with joy to say;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Give me Father, a purpose deep,

In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;

Faithful and true what e’er the strife,

Pleasing Thee in my daily life;

Only one life, ’twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Oh let my love with fervor burn,

And from the world now let me turn;

Living for Thee, and Thee alone,

Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;

Only one life, “twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one,

Now let me say,”Thy will be done”;

And when at last I’ll hear the call,

I know I’ll say “twas worth it all”;

Only one life,’twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last. ”

— extra stanza —

Only one life, ’twill soon be past,

Only what’s done for Christ will last.

And when I am dying, how happy I’ll be,

If the lamp of my life has been burned out for Thee