Good morning! it's mid-week! What happens when you really need God to act in some special way at work, and He just doesn't come through? Has that ever happened to you? You needed Him to act to get that new customer, bring that certain signature to close a big contract, cause your supervisor to make the decision to allow you to shift hours, and on and on. It was important, whatever it was. You just knew God would come through. But He didn't.

Martha knew that feeling well. Her brother was deathly ill so she sent for her friend, Jesus. "He can do anything," she must have thought. Unfortunately, Jesus didn't arrive until four days later. It was too late; Lazarus was dead and buried. When Jesus arrived at the house, Martha came out to greet Him and you can hear the frustration in her voice: "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died." (John 11:21) What Jesus proceeded to do at that point was far greater than healing a sick man...he raised a dead man from the grave!

Perhaps you are dealing with disappointment at work. Whatever the situation, the fact that God didn't deliver the way you asked or thought He should has left you with anxiety, frustration, concern for the future, or some other deep emotion. Maybe you even feel like God let you down or has disappointed you. Here's the reality: it may be that God is going to do something far greater at work than what you asked for! Had Jesus honored Martha's original request, there would have been no miraculous resurrection of Lazarus from the dead. Which is greater... healing a sick man or bringing one back from the dead after four days?

Today's Workplace Challenge: Praise the Lord every time you need to petition Him. This will keep your prayer life balanced. Then keep lifting before His throne those workplace petitions, needs and burdens that are heavy on your heart. Then trust Him as/after you pray. If He answers that prayer, give Him great praise. If He doesn't answer right away, keep praying and understand that it may be that He may want to do something far greater than what you are asking of Him! Remember, God is absolutely faithful and totally unpredictable. He may be about to do something at work that you could have never imagined! Have a great day and praise "Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all we could ever ask or think..." Eph. 3:20 Blessings on your Wednesday workday! Thanks for being a part of The Other 6 Days team on mission in workplaces everywhere!

6/15/2011 9:04:52 AM

I thought he quit?

6/15/2011 9:05:24 AM

wtf

6/15/2011 9:05:26 AM

Witnessing a magnificent fireworks display, hearing a stunning symphony, or seeing a glorious sunset can evoke a response of praise.

But often, it's easier to praise a sunset than the Creator of the sunset. In that same way, the difficulties of life often cloud our vision and keep us from praising God. What can we do to restore a heart-attitude of praise?

Praise, according to the Scriptures, is an act of our will that flows out of an awe and reverence for our Creator. Praise gives glory to God and opens us up to a deeper union with Him. It turns our attention off of our problems and on the nature and character of God Himself.

As we focus our minds on God and proclaim His goodness, we reflect His glory back to Him. The results can fill you with peace and contentment ( Isaiah 26:3) and transform your outlook on life.

6/15/2011 9:07:48 AM

ibtnewmeme!

6/15/2011 9:09:07 AM

Do you also get these emails Bobby?

6/15/2011 9:14:29 AM

OMG BARF!!

6/15/2011 9:25:24 AM

It was pretty bad this day:

message_topic.aspx?topic=536168

6/15/2011 9:32:54 AM

No, but he is always disappointed in me.

6/15/2011 10:38:27 AM

I have never once been disappointed by any mythical being.

6/15/2011 10:41:57 AM

At the least any disappointment is countered by his ability to convince adults that he exists

I'm astraladvent and I approved this message

6/15/2011 1:28:18 PM

Hahaha "your situation is justified by God Himself, keep your nose down peasant"

6/15/2011 1:30:28 PM

Quote :

"No, but he is always disappointed in me. "

or are you disappointed in your self? 0.o

6/15/2011 1:33:30 PM

Stephen Hawking laughs at you



[Edited on June 15, 2011 at 1:38 PM. Reason : I also laugh at you....and your imaginary friend. ]

6/15/2011 1:37:37 PM

Quote :

"No, but he is always disappointed in me"

If you're saying that, I'd gather he is not.

6/15/2011 4:35:07 PM

Excellent substitute for these stupid things:


Following Rev Run from Run DMC on Twitter

All the good inspirational shit you need in 140 characters or less

[Edited on June 15, 2011 at 4:38 PM. Reason : way better than figuring out how to sacrifice a bull...yes I am talking about you Book of Leviticus]

6/15/2011 4:36:50 PM

^ Shame they didn't have twitter when that was pertinent over 2000 years ago.

6/15/2011 5:08:48 PM

if i got an email like this i'd bitch the person out that sent it to me. unless i was just on the email list for laughs.

but i usually find these things more infuriating than humorous

6/15/2011 6:17:27 PM

BLASPHEMOURY

6/15/2011 6:21:13 PM