By Robert Mann
The seemingly endless obligations both at work and home can leave little space for prayer and meditation in the daily routine. Given that Christians are instructed to "pray without ceasing" and meditate on scripture "day and night", a conflict arises that often weighs heavily on the conscience. Rather than being a negative, this could simply indicate the Holy Spirit is calling individuals into conversation with their Heavenly Father. No corner of creation is exempt from God's presence, and this includes the soft walls of the office cubicle. With some intention and innovation, a cubicle can become a location for Bible study and prayer, and without impacting the work tasks for the day.
There is a wealth of devotionals online. If a workplace does not allow any private Internet access, most 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 make time for prayer and remembering Christ, a walk down the street provides the opportunity for solitude and focus. Sites along the way may also generate ideas for prayer, either immediate situations or forgotten topics that are somehow related to the present scenery. There are obviously physical benefits that may result from regular walking. Once this approach becomes a pattern, a "walk with God" may be greeted with heartfelt 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 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.
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The seemingly endless obligations both at work and home can leave little space for prayer and meditation in the daily routine. Given that Christians are instructed to "pray without ceasing" and meditate on scripture "day and night", a conflict arises that often weighs heavily on the conscience. Rather than being a negative, this could simply indicate the Holy Spirit is calling individuals into conversation with their Heavenly Father. No corner of creation is exempt from God's presence, and this includes the soft walls of the office cubicle. With some intention and innovation, a cubicle can become a location for Bible study and prayer, and without impacting the work tasks for the day.
There is a wealth of devotionals online. If a workplace does not allow any private Internet access, most 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 make time for prayer and remembering Christ, a walk down the street provides the opportunity for solitude and focus. Sites along the way may also generate ideas for prayer, either immediate situations or forgotten topics that are somehow related to the present scenery. There are obviously physical benefits that may result from regular walking. Once this approach becomes a pattern, a "walk with God" may be greeted with heartfelt 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 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.
About the Author:
For more reading on the past, present and future of Christianity, follow this link for the most recent news for Christians (http://www.echristiannews.com) around the world.