Perseverance in the WorkplaceSýnishorn

It's so easy to become complacent at work, especially if you've been working in a company for many years, and have been passed over for a promotion time and time again. After all, what's the whole point of striving to give your best if your boss doesn't even seem to recognize your efforts, right? Complacency can be very dangerous to Christians. The moment we allow the frustration of past disappointments to get the better of us, we begin to lose our hope and peace. If we're not careful, it can even cause us to doubt and question God.

My friend, God sees all of the hard work you've sown into your career or profession. He is the Big Boss seated in heaven that desires nothing more than for you to live a prosperous and abundant life. It may have taken a while, but in due season, it will come. I challenge you today to keep that spirit of excellence alive while you're at work, regardless of the circumstance. Instead of holding back your skills, talents and abilities, share and invest them into the company. Instead of drifting away and succumbing to complacency, strive to remain consistent and diligent at work. More importantly, don't give any room for doubt to enter your heart or mind. Instead, courageously trust, hope, and believe that God will see you through. Who knows? It might happen next year, next month, next week, or even today!

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, even though work has been extremely disappointing and frustrating, I know that you're in complete control of everything. I choose not to give in and become complacent at work. Instead, I will continue to do my job with a spirit of excellence that is pleasing to you. I put my complete trust in you that You will come through for me. In Jesus' Name, Amen.