Same ol' job, but with a twist

Time after time, I encounter people who are trading time for money at their job, very dissatisfied, looking for purpose. Many are waiting for something to change, as if that change will make everything better. 

Truth is, change comes from within. It's about growing where you've been planted, changing the landscape rather than waiting for the landscape to change. A Follower of Jesus will NEVER be content UNTIL he/she renews their mind to the truth of their purpose in the place we call "Work." 

Yes, there is a purpose for you being there. Whether you're just starting or you've been there 20 years, God didn't open your door to employment because He wanted to keep you busy or help you pay your bills. He strategically placed you there BECAUSE He has work for you to do there. The fact that you're reading this now is evidence He wants to equip you, change your mind about your job and who it is you REALLY work for. 

We're in a spiritual war and, sadly, far too many are either unaware of that, or are ill-equipped for the mission. Masses of Christ-Followers are settling for Employment over Deployment as soldiers in God's Army. Since the flesh tends to seek after its own comfort, in time, many grow weary of the enslavement of the job and either quit, request a transfer or perform so poorly we get terminated. In our desire for change, we start looking for something to ease our misery... drugs, alcohol, ungodly relationships. All we wind up doing is compounding our problems.

Dr. Lance Wallnau, famous for his "7-Mountains of Societal Influence" teachings, said: "...no longer will we be a part of the world system, but we will INVADE the world system. You have permission to be a secret agent for God! Ask Him, "What is my mountain?" Don't be afraid to be on more than one! It will open your mind to the possibilities and give you the freedom to be used how He designed and created you to be used."

More money won't bring joy. Joy is not happiness, but any happiness money brings will not fulfill. A different job won't bring joy as it won't be long before it loses its luster. When I graduated from being just another Employee to serving my coworkers as a Workplace Apostle (a "sent one"), I began to see my job simply as a tool for building the Kingdom. I was surrounded by lost, hurting, confused and compromising people. The atmosphere was dark but I brought the light of Jesus. Things changed. I found myself leaping out of bed, excited about facing the day's Divine Appointments. Many years later, I'm still that way. I stand amazed at the eMail, telephone and face-to-face meetings I have with people every single day - opportunities to speak a word of encouragement, bless somebody, pray with and for others and offer wise counsel. You see, when your life is all about HIS business, He takes care of yours. It's wonderful to release the burdens of life and to be used as God's conduit of blessing.

Unspeakable joy? A peace that passes understanding? They can be yours. Yes, VICTORY can be yours. Do you want those things? 

Every blessing,

Michael Tummillo

Founder, The Church @ Work