Day 5: Changing Attitudes

Today, I wanted to focus on my attitude at work. I have recently returned to my job after 2 1/2 months of maternity leave. The combination of leaving my newborn child at only 6 weeks of age and coming back to a volatile work environment has left my attitude less than ideal. I am having a hard time feeling motivated and can see that my attitude may even be affecting those around me. Is this how a Christian should represent God on the job?

So today, my task is to write a prayer that I will pray every morning before I get out of the car at work. This prayer will serve as a reminder that when I go into work, I am going as a representative for God, what He has done for me, and how I trust in Him no matter what is happening with me. If I go into work complaining about my life and how many troubles I have, what incentive is that for those around me who may not know God? I have to show them through my attitude how awesome my life is because of Him!

If you are finding yourself in the same type of situation at work, here are some scriptures that may help:

Colossians 3:22-24 - Slaves, you must always obey your earthly masters. Try to please them at all times, and not just when you think they are watching. Honor the Lord and serve your masters with your whole heart. Do your work willingly, as though you were serving the Lord himself, and not just your earthly master. In fact, the Lord Christ is the one you are really serving, and you know that he will reward you.


Nehemiah 4:6 - Commit your work to the LORD, and then your plans will succeed.


Also, in the area of being grateful for having a job (especially in this economy):

1 Corinthians 15:58 - And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labor, it is the gift of God. 

When it all boils down to it, I am more than grateful for my job and I know that God has a plan for my life. Whether that plan is to continue for years in my current position or to explore new endeavors, I will strive to improve my attitude and leave a more positive mark on my co-workers for the time that we have together! I want them to think of me in a positive light and correlate that with having Christ in my life.