God on the Job: Salvation From the 9 to 5!
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Introduction
It was not like this all the time or every day. There were times when I enjoyed my work and the people around me. Some of my bosses and co-workers became life-long friends. Nevertheless, for a very long time, it seemed workplace bliss eluded me. You see, for many years I worked to please other people, or I worked for money. Neither of these brought me career satisfaction. It didn’t seem to matter if I worked for a large corporation, or a small non-profit—I could not find peace at work. I was frustrated, stressed, and misdirected; and, I wasn’t alone! Many of my co-workers and friends, as well as the people I taught in Bible studies, shared similar tales of workplace troubles.It wasn’t until I accepted God as my boss, that I found salvation at work. With God’s help, I was able to turn my work life around. I am now convinced it is the only way to live.In God on the Job: Salvation from the 9 to 5!, I share with you the steps you must take to turn your career over to the Lord. I also share personal anecdotes from my own work experience, which led me to the conclusion that I cannot separate my faith from my work. Neither can you!Before you go any further with God on the Job, you need to know the premise of this book is—you cannot find workplace bliss without acknowledging your faith, and surrendering your will to God. There are many self-help books designed to guide you toward career success. You have probably read a few of them, but still come up short. That is because they leave God out of the equation. Here’s one for you to take to the bank: You cannot find real success in the workplace (or anywhere else) without God! Sure, you might be able to make a lot of money and advance through the ranks on your own volition, but to be truly successful—to know you are called to your work, and you are serving God as He intends—requires putting Christ in the midst of your career. This is the road to bliss. This is where this book will lead you.Some Christian authors don’t want to hit you too heavy with the message of salvation only through Christ because they are afraid of your reaction. And this is exactly what happens in the workplace! We do not want to share our faith, or acknowledge our Lord, because we think others will turn away from us. It is as though we are ashamed of our faith.This book doesn’t have that problem. Christ is throughout every chapter. Every work issue discussed in God on the Job relates God’s omnipotence in daily life—including work. Read on to discover your path to workplace bliss.Linnie Frank Bailey
