Faith and Work Principles

In reviewing some of my past Faith and Work teaching notes, I ran across this list of principles that still hold true for me, and I hope for you and others as we seek to live as Christ would wherever He has placed us in this world:

Earn the right to be heard by doing excellent work.

Be enthusiastic.

Have integrity.

Love others…work to build relationships.

Take risks to resolve conflict: Be a messenger of grace and reconciliation.

Use your influence where you can.

Guard your tongue.

Express appreciation and encourage others.

Be consistent.

Apologize.

Listen…pay attention.

Work in such a way that people are attracted to God.

Attempt to live a balanced life.

A tale as old as time. Still relevant. Lead and influence with humility and persistence. Work as unto the Lord, for it is Jesus Himself you are serving.

Shirley Giles Davis, author of the God. Gifts. You. Your Unique Calling and Design workbook, Your Unique Design Class Guide, Your Unique Design Facilitator Guide, DIOS. DONES. TÚ.: Tu llamado y diseño único (Spanish Edition), and Gifts-Calling-Purpose blog, is a consultant, coach, facilitator who has worked with hundreds of faith-based organizations, nonprofit agencies, and executive leaders in a diversity of fields for four decades. She currently serves as Catalyst for Equipping at her church.

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