Meeting God in the Office
The demanding schedules both at home and in the workplace can leave little opportunity for prayer and Bible study in the daily routine. Given that Christians are taught to pray constantly and meditate on scripture morning, noon and night, a challenge arises that is frequently on the mind. Rather than being a source of guilt, this could simply suggest the Holy Spirit is calling individuals into communion with God. No part of daily life is exempt from God’s presence, and this includes the cubicle walls. With some planning and flexibility, an office can become a place for Bible reading and prayer, and without interfering with the work schedule for the day.
There is a wealth of Bible study helps on the Internet. If a workplace does not allow any personal Internet access, many phones now provide Internet access and access to Bible study applications. Making an online devotional your first office activity in the morning helps keep a right mind through the day, and ensures that these moments with the Lord will not be crowded out by a full schedule. This will most likely take just minutes and might even fill downtime while other office machines are starting up.
Among all the writings throughout history, there is no substitute for God’s revelation in the Bible. Reading a chapter from an online Bible is a meaningful follow-up to a devotional. Often a devotional will contain an excerpt from scripture and the chapter of the Bible that contains this passage can be the reading for the day. Reading of scripture can also be done first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon as time permits.
To set aside time for prayer and reflection on Christ, a walk around the block provides the opportunity for solitude and focus. Sites along the way may also inspire ideas for prayer, either immediate situations or far removed topics that are somehow related to the present scenery. There are obviously health benefits that may result from regular walking. Once this activity becomes a pattern, a “walk with God” may be greeted with eager anticipation each day.
The environment inside the office also serves as inspiration for prayer. Simply seeing a cubicle neighbor can be a reminder of a specific need in his or her life. Reading the countenance of a colleague may be enough to pray for an unspoken prayer request. A Christian is perpetually in the mission field and prayer is a humble and powerful force in the world.
Christian music is available in the cubicle from multiple sources, including radio, the Web or an MP3 player. Having Christian songs in the background provides perspective on all the activities of the day. Being reminded of God’s presence in the workplace gives a Christian freedom from anxiety that can be detrimental to health and productivity.
The comfort of the Christian life is God’s never-ending presence. Welcoming God into the cubicle will transform that cubicle into a location of healing and acceptance.
Robert Mann is a published poet and author residing in California. Mr. Mann is also News Editor of the Christian news website http://www.FreeChristianPress.com.
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