Light Up Your Workplace
Derek Daniel Guajardo & Brita Minin
After attending our class at Ignite, we hoped to provide you with a few resources to continue to make a positive and powerful impact where you work. Below you will find a supplemental quiet time series highlighting three perspectives: (1) Passages that coincide with the subject matter of being your best in the workplace; (2) Short insights on the passages referenced; and (3) Practical challenges and/or questions to help you apply the material. Currently, there are 5 days of content. Moving forward, I (Derek) will continue to add to the Quiet Time series to complete the 21 day series.
Day 1 – Purposefully Positioned
Genesis 45:5-8
- Joseph understood that God had put him in precise position
- Joseph knew God had a plan to save lives through the position he gave him
- Great deliverance was always the plan through his position
Esther 4:14
- Mordecai spurs Esther to consider her unique position.
- Mordecai suspects Esther’s position was for the purpose of relief and deliverance for the people.
1 Chronicles 17:7-8
- God reminds David that it was Him who maneuvered David from the flock to the leadership position.
- God affirms that he has been with David and that he will continue to do great things in David’s life.
Practical Challenge
- Pray for God to open your eyes to seeing His hand at work in your precise position.
- Remember that God positions you for the benefit of the people around you.
- God views your role as a tool to deliver your co-workers to Him.
Day 2 – Your Unique Job Matters to God
Acts 10:1
- Cornelius’ job/role of centurion is noted in Scripture
Acts 16:14
- Lydia’s job/role of being a dealer in purple cloth is noted in Scripture
Acts 18:2-4
- Priscilla and Aquila’s job/role of tentmakers is noted in Scripture
Practical Questions
- How can you alter your view of your job to find God’s purpose for you at work?
Day 3 – Your Unique Job Matters to God: Part 2
Colossians 4:14
- Luke’s job/role of doctor is noted in Scripture
Acts 9:43
- Simon’s job/role of tanner is noted in Scripture
Titus 3:13
- Zenas’ job/ role of lawyer is noted in Scripture
Practical Challenge
- Understand: Whatever your job is, God takes note.
- Believe: God cares about what you do in your profession; it’s not an afterthought.
Day 4 – A Distinct and Different Life
Ephesians 4:14
- “No longer live as the Gentiles do” means our lives are to be different than those around us.
Matthew 5:46-47
- Jesus asks: “What are you doing more than others?”
- He expects our lives to stand out.
Romans 12:2
- Do not conform to everyone else around you.
- Transform by renewing your mind
Practical Challenge
- Take inventory of your thoughts, words, responses, and actions: Do they clearly reflect a higher standard than the people around you?
- Who can you learn from to better show yourself different in your life?
Day 5 – The Cost of Standing Out
1 Peter 4:3-4
- People get surprised by the lifestyle of a Christian.
- At times, people can insult you because your standards are different than their standards.
Practical Questions
- What Scriptures can you turn to when people insult you because of your life and teachings?
- How can you solidify yourself to be prepared for such opposition?
Day 6 – Thinking on a Higher Level
Day 7 – Actions that Shine Light
Day 8 – Avoiding Shadowy Conversation
Day 9 – Using Words to Build and Benefit
Day 10 – Setting the Example
Day 11 – Becoming Like Others
Day 12 – Friendship and Life Sharing
Day 13 – Common Experiences
Day 14 – God’s Word is Refreshing
Day 15 – What Christians Offer: Peace, Joy, Freedom, Forgiveness
Day 16 – Prayer for Boldness and Clarity
Day 17 – Listening to Connect
Day 18 – Generous Giving
Day 19 – Serving to Save
Day 20 – Power Principles of Persuasion
Day 21 – Unashamed of Jesus and His Words