Advent: Embracing Wonder and Waiting in Our WorkSample

FAITH

During this time of Advent, we will hone in on the concept of faith. If you’ll recall, Advent is a season of remembering the longing of God’s people in ages past. A little over two thousand years ago, God’s people were waiting in anticipation of a messiah. Now, we step into Advent as a time to remember that we are also waiting — for the return of Jesus. Our faith now is anchored in the story of Jesus’ life. But we are still waiting. And this waiting still requires faith.

So what does faith look like for us right now? More specifically, what does faith look like for us as women who feel called to contribute something meaningful to the world? And how is that connected to our calling to bring the kingdom of Heaven here to earth?

See, while faith is a noun, it requires the action of trust. Trust is not passive. Trust is a choice we make. Picture a trust fall, where someone steps out in faith, believing that others will catch them.

When it comes to our work, whether you are in a helping profession, the corporate world, or you are an entrepreneur, our faith means we are a part of a bigger story. Every thread of your life, every aspect of your individual wiring, every relationship you’ve built serves a purpose in your role in God’s story.

It’s OK if you’ve lost sight of your part in God’s desire to bring His kingdom to completion on earth. Truthfully, it’s OK if you’ve never considered your role in that. Let this week of Advent be an intentional space for you to ask Him to show you what He’s calling you to right now. As He does, ask Him to help you embody faith in all that you do.

Reflect:

1. What is something you are waiting for when it comes to your work?
2. As a person of faith in the “now and not yet” of Christ’s birth and His return, how is God inviting you to join Him in bringing the Kingdom of Heaven to earth? How is that interwoven with your ambitions, passions, and giftings?
3. During the Advent season, we are reminded that waiting has a purpose and that God’s timing is perfect. Where might God be nudging you to wait right now?