Reflect on your current role and workplace environment to evaluate how well they align with the concept of viewing work as a form of worship and ministry. This activity aims to deepen your understanding of how your daily work life and faith intersect.
Task | Description |
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Preparation (10 minutes) |
Start with a quiet moment to focus your thoughts. Pray or meditate on the intention to see your work through the lens of your faith. Have a notebook or a digital document ready for jotting down insights. |
Contemplation (25 minutes) |
Consider the nature of your work, the culture of your workplace, and your interactions with colleagues and clients. Reflect on the following guiding questions:
Write down your observations, feelings, and any scripture that comes to mind during this contemplation. |
Analysis (15 minutes) |
Review your notes and identify key themes or areas where your work aligns with or diverges from viewing it as a ministry or an act of worship. This can include aspects like your approach to challenges, the way you interact with others, or the mindset you bring to your tasks. |
Summarization (10 minutes) |
Sum up your reflection in a few sentences, focusing on the main insights you've gained regarding the alignment between your faith and your work. Consider any changes you might want to explore in the future to enhance this alignment. |
Conclude this activity with a brief moment of reflection or prayer, committing to keeping these insights in mind as you move forward in your work. Plan to revisit these notes before the next lesson to help inform how you might apply these reflections in practical ways later in the course. Submit your summary using the option below.