Discipling at Work: Practice: Workplace Challenges Through a Biblical Lens

Reflect on a recent challenge you encountered in your workplace and explore how biblical principles could inform your response or perspective on the situation. This activity is designed to deepen your understanding of how faith can guide you through professional hurdles, aligning with the lesson's focus on living out faith in the workplace.

Instructions

Task	Description
Preparation (5 minutes)	Begin with a moment of quiet reflection, asking God to bring to mind a recent challenge you faced at work. Prepare a journal or digital document where you can record your thoughts freely.
Identification of Challenge (10 minutes)	Think about a specific challenge you recently encountered in your workplace. It could be a difficult project, a misunderstanding with a colleague, or a moral dilemma. Write a brief description of the situation, focusing on why it was challenging and how you felt during the experience.
Biblical Reflection (20 minutes)	With the challenge in mind, reflect on biblical principles or stories that might relate to your situation. Consider questions like: Are there any scriptures that speak to the nature of this challenge? How do biblical teachings on love, integrity, patience, or perseverance apply to this situation? Can you think of a biblical figure who faced a similar challenge, and what can you learn from their experience? Write down any scriptures or biblical insights that come to mind, noting how they could apply to your challenge.
Insight and Understanding (15 minutes)	Review the biblical principles and stories you've noted. Reflect on how these insights could have influenced your approach to the challenge. Consider writing about: How a specific scripture could change your perspective on the challenge. Actions you might have taken differently if you had applied these biblical principles from the start. How this reflection alters your understanding of integrating faith into your work life.
Summarization and Prayer (10 minutes)	Sum up the key insights you've gained from this activity in a few sentences. Reflect on how you can carry these lessons forward to face future workplace challenges with faith. Conclude with a prayer, asking for guidance and strength to live out your faith more fully in your professional life.

Completion

This practice activity aims to bridge the gap between biblical teachings and everyday professional challenges, enhancing your ability to navigate the workplace with faith as your guide. Keep your reflections accessible for future reference as you continue to explore integrating your faith into every aspect of your work life. Submit your reflection using the option below.