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Our Everyday Influence
As Christians, we have the opportunity to shine God’s goodness everywhere we go. Our sphere of influence includes our family, neighbours, friends, coworkers, clients, and the wider community around us.
Many people demonstrate the goodness of God simply through the way they live – their integrity, their compassion, their work ethic, their kindness.
Our behaviour, our speech, and the way we interact with the world forms a compelling argument for Jesus.
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
Psalms 34:8 (NLT)1
When others “taste” our life, they should taste something of Him.
Our Attitude Toward Work
It’s easy to be loving, responsible, and gracious when it comes to the things we cherish – family, friends, church, and home.
But what about work?
- Do we show up with a positive, willing heart?
- Or do we treat work like an inconvenience?
- Do we dream of escape more than impact?
- Are we a blessing to our colleagues, clients, and workplace…
or do we become a storm cloud no one wants to walk under?
Our attitude at work can reveal more about the Kingdom than any sermon we preach.
The way we approach our work can demonstrate the Kingdom of God and lead others to Him:
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favour when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.
Ephesians 6:5-8 (NIV)2
This means our true Boss is Christ. Our work, paid or unpaid, is worship.
If You Run a Business
If you own a business, your leadership has enormous Kingdom impact.
Ask yourself:
- Do I treat my staff with fairness and honour?
- Is my workplace safe, encouraging, and life-giving?
- Am I creating opportunities for others to thrive – not just myself?
- Do my employees see integrity, humility, and honesty in me?
- Does my business bless my employees and their families?
- Do my business practices reflect Godly principles?
Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
Colossians 4:1 (NKJV)
Your business can be a ministry – not just through what you sell, but in how you love.
Integrity in the Marketplace
Our witness is strengthened or weakened by the way we handle money, decisions, and responsibilities.
Better is a little with righteousness
Proverbs 16:8 (AMP)
Than great income [gained] with injustice.
Are we honest with our finances?
Ethical with our accounting?
Generous with competitors?
Respectful with creditors?
Kind with customers?
The Kingdom is built on integrity.
The Gift of Work
Having work, or the ability to work, is a blessing. It’s an opportunity to bring God’s love into every interaction.
If you don’t enjoy your job, you’re always free to look for new opportunities, upskill, or move on. But while you’re there:
- honour your contract
- work your hours
- choose a good attitude
- ask God how you can bring blessing into your workplace
And if you run your own business?
Ask God for creative and innovative ideas. He loves partnering with you.
Identity Reminder
Maybe you’ve felt distant from God lately. Maybe work has been draining, discouraging, or overwhelming. Maybe you’ve wondered if God still sees you.
Let today be your gentle reminder:
You are not forgotten.
You are not alone.
You are not an orphan.
You are a child of the living God, carrying His presence wherever you go.
Activation:
I challenge you this week, to ask the Holy Spirit:
“How can I bring Your Kingdom into my workplace or business today?”
Then pause, and listen…
He may prompt you to:
- encourage a coworker
- show patience to someone difficult
- pray silently for your workplace
- practice integrity in a tough moment
- bless someone anonymously
- shift your attitude from surviving to serving
Small acts create Kingdom ripples.
Prayer
Let’s pray.
Father, thank You for the gift of work and the privilege of carrying Your Kingdom into the everyday moments of our lives. Teach us to serve wholeheartedly, with joy, integrity, and compassion.
Help us to see our workplaces and businesses through Your eyes – as places of influence, purpose, and ministry.
Strengthen us where we feel weary.
Renew us where we’ve grown discouraged.
And remind us daily that we are Your beloved children, never alone, never forgotten.
Use our lives to shine Your goodness to everyone we meet.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Sources:
Jesus 4 Generations 
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