How to Clean a Heart

Scripture - … “you will not always have me. When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.” (Matthew 26:12-13)

Marty Anderson lives in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his wife Cecilia. He is the president of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter and a member of the WorkLight Editorial Board. 

Pray: Lord, help us to be like Jesus and have a servant’s heart. Help us to treat others how we want to be treated.

Reflect: How do people see you? Are you patient? Helpful? Or are you demanding and unkind?

Discuss: Do you look for and listen to feedback? How do you know what fragrance you exude?

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Scripture - Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (James 4:10)

Annie Stutley is a member of the Editorial Team living in New Orleans, Louisiana. Find her at anniedstutley.com.

Prayer: Heavenly Father of unending promises, grant me the strength to always place my trust in you.

Reflection: How does embracing humility in God’s power, not ours, bring peace in turbulent times?

Discussion: What turbulence have we experienced in our work environment? How has our faith grown, and these challenges transformed us?

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Scripture - “Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up …” (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

David Staloch is a technology leader in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and an ardent utilizer of WorkLight content to equip and encourage Christians in the Salt and Light group at his company.

Pray: Lord, please help me to be a light in my workplace by encouraging others and being intentional in thanking my coworkers for their work efforts.

Reflect: What encouraging thing can I say to each coworker I see today? How can I thank coworkers for their efforts?

Discuss: Are you encouraging others in a consistent and intentional manner? How can you increasingly and consistently give thanks to your coworkers?

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Scripture - In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

Greg Aitkens is a past member of the Board of Directors, was involved in starting the Orange County Chapter, and is a member of the Editorial Team. Greg is the author of A New Mindset for Forgiveness and can be reached at greg.r.aitkens@gmail.com.

Pray: Thank you, Lord, for the “Mikes” around us at work. Help us to adopt that kind of integrity in all our dealings in the workplace.

Reflect: Think about any dishonesty or not doing the right thing where you work. How can you encourage others to do the right thing?

Discuss: How can you be a living example of integrity in your workplace? What changes might you need to make?

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Scripture - But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. (1 John 1:7)

Tom Petersen is a former utility communications professional who writes on work and faith issues. He and his wife Cathy have two children.

Pray: Lord, help us to embrace the joy of fellowship in reflecting your light to those who need to experience it, not taking the responsibility on ourselves, but joining with others to serve others.

Reflect: How has joining with others helped you magnify the impact of your ministry?

Discuss: What barriers do you find to discourage sharing Jesus’ light with your coworkers ? How could joining with others help magnify your willingness to talk about Jesus?

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Scripture - A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. (Proverbs 11:25)

Laurie Primavera has been a nurse and health care leader for the last 30 years, overseeing outpatient programs such as hospice and home health. She currently coordinates a Stephen Ministry program at her church.

Pray: Lord, help us to bring your light into the lives of others by listening, encouraging, praying, and supporting others.

Reflect: With all the darkness that surrounds us in our daily lives, where do you see the light of Christ? 

Discuss: It’s easy to label people based on first impressions. How can we shine the light of God when faced with the impulse to cast doubt on the way others live their lives?

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Scripture - “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9)

Tom Petersen is former utility communications professional who writes on work and faith issues. He and his wife Cathy have two children.

Challenge: How are my feelings influencing my thoughts and actions, and have my feelings affected the expressions of my faith?

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Scripture - … It is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge. … (Psalm 73:28)

Victoria LeMay has been a speech-language pathologist for seven years and has worked in a variety of hospitals, clinics, and private practice settings. She is happily married, has a daughter, is a member of Fresno Women’s WorkLight chapter, and an active parishioner at her church.

Pray: Lord, remind us to share your wisdom. When we speak let our voice speak with the love and wisdom from above.

Reflect: Has there been a time when you felt called to speak up for others but experienced fear, became discouraged or lacked the time, energy, or resources to do so?

Discuss: Consider sharing about a time when you had a divided heart. What circumstances, if any, changed your position so that you could rise above?

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Scripture - Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters … (Colossians 3:23)

Tom Petersen is former utility communications professional who writes on work and faith issues. He and his wife Cathy have two children.

Pray: Lord, help us to focus our hearts on you, knowing that giving you our whole heart builds up all parts of our lives.

Reflect: Where is your relationship with work in comparison to your relationship with God?

Discuss: What prevents you from giving God your undivided heart? What are the biggest things pulling for your affection?

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Scripture - “Create in me a clean heart, God, and renew in me a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10 NASB)

Jim Ganther is an attorney, entrepreneur, and captain of a competitive BBQ team. He and his wife, Melissa, have seven children and three Big Green Eggs. If you need help smoking salmon, contact Jim at jganther@MosaicCS.com.

Pray: Loving Father, create in me a clean heart that I might see you even in the faces of those who wound me, and love them with the very love of Christ.

Reflect: Read Matthew 18:21 – 35. Which character best describes you in this parable?

Discuss: How do you forgive someone who isn’t sorry for offending you? Is unilateral forgiveness possible?

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