Do you know what you will say when faced with a tough situation at work? How do we respond when situations are not fair, colleagues are acting badly, and we are faced with having to deal with a situation we wished would just go away?
Scripture Reference:
Matthew 5:10-11
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
James 1:2-3
2 Count it all joy, my brothers,[a] when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
1 Peter 3:9
9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
1 Peter 3:16
16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
Proverbs 11:9
9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Questions to consider:
- What is one situation that could very well happen at work where you are going to be confronted or become very uncomfortable?
- What can be our “first response” to any kind of perceived surprise attack that will buy us some time to regain composure and bring our Jesus into the situation?
- Brainstorm some ways in advance that you could manage the situation – beginning with your thoughts (what you want to think), then your words (what you will speak) and finally in deed (what you will do?)