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TITLE: Working for the Lord | Previous Challenge Entry
By Tamara Rodrigues
07/31/06
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Many years ago, I began a new job. With each new job I, I have had new opportunities to overcome. This job was no different.

I remember the dread I felt as I woke up in the morning. I dreaded getting out of bed. I dreaded the drive into work. I dreaded walking in the door.

Yes, there were reasons behind the feelings I had. People can be cruel. Even well meaning people can speak out of turn and cause me to feel unwelcome and unloved. Things happened to cause me to fear for my safety - physically and emotionally.

I would drive home in the evening, thankful I had made it through another day. Then the realization always came. I have to go back there again tomorrow. This cycle continued for more than a year. I couldn’t break free from the grasp it held on my life.

One morning, I sat in the parking lot of the building where I work. I looked at the front doors and willed myself to get up and go in. My feet and legs held a rebellion. My arms would not grab and pull the door handle open. I realized in an instant that I was in the grips of something I could not control. I needed help.

I sat in my car and wept and cried out to God. I called on every promise He had made to go before me in my battles. I asked him to clear the path for me throughout the day. I envisioned Him going in the door before me. I envisioned Him behind me, in front of me, surrounding me.

I asked Him to show me the way to change the way I looked at things. I asked Him to relieve the tension I felt every morning. I asked Him to cause the dread to leave my body and the stress to follow it out the door.

And, He did. Each morning we would spend time together before I walked into the office. He would help me put on my coat of armor. He made sure my sword was placed in my hand. He readied me for the day.

He taught me that although I was earning a paycheck from my employer, I was really worked for Him and His kingdom. That made all the difference. The feelings I had, the way I had felt, all fell away.

I was working for the Lord. I had to put my complete trust in Him. I am here to do His bidding on this planet. From that day forward, I look not with dread, but with joy, at my day and what He can show me. I look forward to His hand gently guiding me. I look forward to showing my love for my “employer” to everyone I meet.

I serve a risen Savior and I long to work for Him until the day He calls me home. Each day is a blessing, not to be wasted, but to be used. Father, I thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. Thank You for being the best boss anyone could ever have.

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