Finding Time For 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 devotionals online. If a workplace does not allow any private Internet access, many mobile phones now provide Internet connections and access to Bible study resources. Making an online devotional your first action in the morning helps keep an upright mind through the day, and ensures that these moments with the Lord will not be inched out by a full schedule. This will most likely take just a few moments and might even fill downtime while other office machines are starting up.

Among all the books written, there is no substitute for the God's word. Reading a chapter from an online Bible is a meaningful follow-up to a devotional. Often a devotional will contain a quote from scripture and the chapter of the Bible that contains this passage can be the Bible reading for the day. Reading of scripture can also be done first thing in the morning or anytime during the day 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 scenery inside the office also serves as inspiration for prayer. Simply seeing a coworker 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 always in the mission field and prayer is a humble and powerful force in the world.

Christian music is available at the workstation from multiple sources, including online resources, MP3 players or the radio. Having Christian songs in the background provides perspective on all the activities of the day. Being reminded of God's authority even in the workplace gives a Christian freedom from anxiety that can hurt both health and productivity.

The peace of the Christian life is God's all-encompassing presence. Welcoming the Heavenly Father into the office will transform that office into a location of wholeness and charity.