Direction for work

[hiTy5]

I have read that sometimes, God wants to change our hearts before He changes our circumstances.
I am happy reading the word and seeing and hearing other Christians.

I am uneasy at the moment because I work 9-5pm in a small office, tucked away in a quiet and affluent suburban-commercial area.

I do not get to speak about God in those 8 hours. I do get to listen to Christian resources which is great. But when I learn something new I get excited but there is nowhere to go or no one to share it with.

I have been at this workplace for one and a half years. That is a long time.
In the beginning, i thought of it as a career where I would rise to the top like King David. But now, after I have seen and understood that I am not favoured there and I am not great enough to not ignore, it has become a job that I do just to pay the rent, buy food and clothes and petrol and pay off the car.
Thoughts have passed of selling everything and studying the word full time on government finance (Aus) and work part time somewhere. That idea did not and does not suit me well.

Another option I have is to just change workplaces for a bigger company or in a faster paced area where there are more people.
Ideally I would like to work in a Christian company. A red hot Christian company. Not just a company that states its Christian principles or values on its website and then you go there or call and realise that the Christ values are only for show on the website just like a secular company promising integrity as one of its values. I want a die hard Christian company where I can work and use my natural physical abilities and God-given gifts.

There are so many music artists who do this. I have a degree in business. I have seen 'called to business' websites but there is no channel/market a young man can go to and do in business what Christian musicians do in the music industry.

Please pray that I will find something.

It does get frustrating in the little office space. Each spirit is contending for their will to be done. There are nationalists, atheists, pharisees, lost Christians finding their way slowly and part-time worldly Christians. I would term myself as the spiritually starved Christian who stumbles often but wants reproval rather than a slow part-time journey to Christ - maybe... No, I am running to Christ and I want to represent Him even though I know He does not need me, and I believe He is readying my heart before he releases me.

 

[REPHAIAHPEDAHEL]

Colossians 3:15 AMP
And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].

 

[LottyH]

Are you saying that you want to be around Christians at work so you can talk about the things of God? And you also want to be in a job where you can go up the career ladder? And you'd also like more meaning in your job rather than just a way to pay the bills?

God can use you no matter what career you have and whatever job you are in. If you are not happy in your current job, get your feelers out and apply for every job out there even if its not with a Christian company. Although God doesn't mind if you want to work for a Christian company there is plenty of God's work to be done outside the fold and this is where you really stretch your faith and grow spiritually.

Pray for God's will to be done in your life because if you want to please Him and grow spiritually He could take you anywhere. Whatever job you are in, keep your eyes and ears open, as you will find God will lead you to a particular person that either needs help in some way or is open to the gospel if they aren't a Christian.

I think its wonderful that you want to represent Christ in a wholehearted way. I pray that God will continue to guide you in everything you do in your life.

 

[parsley]

Employment Listings

This organization seems so well structured that you would probably find your business background is respected.

There are other large Christian ministries and schools that need varied specialties and skills. These days, even large churches can afford to hire administrators. Look around. Ask around. Look in your local Christian newsletter. Hand out some business cards.

Christian Jobs and Employment, Search Online and Find Jobs, Listings, Business, Ministry, Nonprofit Jobs

 

[TheyCallMeDavid]

I have read that sometimes, God wants to change our hearts before He changes our circumstances.
I am happy reading the word and seeing and hearing other Christians.

I am uneasy at the moment because I work 9-5pm in a small office, tucked away in a quiet and affluent suburban-commercial area.

I do not get to speak about God in those 8 hours. I do get to listen to Christian resources which is great. But when I learn something new I get excited but there is nowhere to go or no one to share it with.

I have been at this workplace for one and a half years. That is a long time.
In the beginning, i thought of it as a career where I would rise to the top like King David. But now, after I have seen and understood that I am not favoured there and I am not great enough to not ignore, it has become a job that I do just to pay the rent, buy food and clothes and petrol and pay off the car.
Thoughts have passed of selling everything and studying the word full time on government finance (Aus) and work part time somewhere. That idea did not and does not suit me well.

Another option I have is to just change workplaces for a bigger company or in a faster paced area where there are more people.
Ideally I would like to work in a Christian company. A red hot Christian company. Not just a company that states its Christian principles or values on its website and then you go there or call and realise that the Christ values are only for show on the website just like a secular company promising integrity as one of its values. I want a die hard Christian company where I can work and use my natural physical abilities and God-given gifts.

There are so many music artists who do this. I have a degree in business. I have seen 'called to business' websites but there is no channel/market a young man can go to and do in business what Christian musicians do in the music industry.

Please pray that I will find something.

It does get frustrating in the little office space. Each spirit is contending for their will to be done. There are nationalists, atheists, pharisees, lost Christians finding their way slowly and part-time worldly Christians. I would term myself as the spiritually starved Christian who stumbles often but wants reproval rather than a slow part-time journey to Christ - maybe... No, I am running to Christ and I want to represent Him even though I know He does not need me, and I believe He is readying my heart before he releases me.

Directions for work ? : Go out to the main highway and turn left at Burger King ; proceed about 7 blocks then hang a right just before the end of the street. Follow that down a few blocks till you come to the Park, then turn right again . Look for the Jobs Employment Center Building and park across the street cause their parking lot is typically full. Go inside and ask to talk to an Employment Counsellor who will match your qualifications and past work history to current available employment positions. (Tell em David sent you and ill be fixing their A/C Unit when the part comes in on Friday. Thanks.)

 

[BFine]

If you feel the Lord is calling you elsewhere then pursue that course, if not
bloom where you are planted.

Being at a job for a year and half or more is good, it builds up your work
record and shows commitment. A lot of business look for folks who have
good work records and the longer you have been on the job the better...
most jobs I've seen online are looking for folks with 4+ years of work
experience in the advertised job opening.

I worked more than 4 years (professionally)in the health industry before
I got promoted and or received any accolades.

While it is possible to receive advancement early, it is not the norm.
Remember, David was anointed to be king when he was a youth;
however, he didn't become king until he was 30 yrs. old.

 

[theophilus40]

I do not get to speak about God in those 8 hours.

Is it because your employer has a policy of not allowing anyone to speak about God or because you don't have the opportunity? If it is the second you should pray that God will give you the opportunity to speak to someone during your lunch break. If it is the first pray that God will help you use your lunch break to get to know the other employees better and that you will have opportunities to speak to them outside of work.

 

[His Follower]

I think B Fine has the approach that I would take if I were you. Bloom where you are
if you are unable for the moment to find the job you want. God will use your skills wherever you are if you place your life in His hands.

 

[fdsfndls]

It sounds like divine dissatisfaction to me. Ask him what he wants you to do.

I fight gribblys for a living. My physical circumstances are less then optimum, but it's only temporary. Be patient - God does 'need' us in terms of he uses servants. It might be years before you're working properly for him. I'm still in training.

 

[SkyeMist]

It sounds like God has put you in the right place to work where He wants your light to shine. It is a good training ground which reflects a microcosm of a world of people that do not know Christ as their Saviour. In the meantime, pray, listen and wait upon the Lord to lead you into another job. If you feel compelled to move to another job,you can search for christian jobs at: christianjobs.com.au. If you are looking for a channel/market to learn and experience the Christian music ministry, try volunteering at Hillsong's music ministry. They are in the forefront of the Australian Christian music industry and will mentor and inspire you to find a place in God's plan.

 

[paul1149]

A picture you may be able to apply to your situation is David tending what his brothers derisively called his "few" sheep. David was faithful in obscurity, even to the point of facing a lion and a bear for the sake of the sheep. At the right time, his father send him on yet another demeaning mission - to bring a Care package to his older brothers in the big, important army - and we know where that led.

If you can find a way forward, then take it. But if not, it may be that you are in a season where you must rely fully on the sovereign work of God in your life without your additional "help". Think of Joseph stuck in the dungeon. Everything he tried on his own failed, until God decided it was time to promote him. That is a humbling process indeed, but that is exactly what God reserves for those who He intends on promoting, because He needs to purify "self" out of us in His refiner's fire before we can be ready.

The principle is repeated in 1Cor7, where Paul says that if you can find a way upward, then take it, but otherwise be content and faithful in the situation you find yourself in.