Can we choose favor?
Proverbs 14:35--For most of us, the culture of kings and kingdoms are not relevant on a practical basis. However, the world of employers and employees is. Today's proverb can give us commoners some real insights into our working environment, and how to gain that sometimes elusive favor.
We've all had bosses who were a challenge to work for. For the sake of this discussion, let's remove from the mix the examples of people with evil or illegal intent, and focus on those with good intentions. Leaders who may not currently "see" you.
[Please, if you are in a situation where there is illegal activities going on, pray your way out or that the culprit is apprehended. Seek wise counsel.]
After working nearly all my life, I have been both employee and employer.
In my opinion, it is my job as an employee to work to the best of my ability--as unto GOD Himself. To be a good steward of the organization's resources, and that includes time. To respectfully and sometimes boldly give my insights and counsel if I feel a decision may cause harm to the organization. To know when to be silent. To know that I don't know everything that is going on, and my rejected suggestion may be because I don't know the context of the problem.
As a boss, I know that my greatest resource is my staff. A dedicated, hard-working team is a joy to work with--even when they are opinionated and, at times, challenge me to re-evaluate my directives.
Having a wise team is a blessing to any organization, but it takes a lot of finesse and diplomacy to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable to work in.
But--and this is a big but--at the foundation of building a wholesome culture to work in, is respect. The boss carries the burden of responsibility for the organization's survival. As much as I would care and work to foster an environment that encouraged my staff to grow, ultimately the company's well-being rested on my shoulders, not theirs.
An employee can mess up and lose their job, but if the leadership messes up the whole organization could fail. That's a heavy burden.
If you're working as an employee or employer, know that wisdom breeds understanding. Understanding breeds respect. Respect breeds favor. So, it would seem, favor is not random--it's a choice.
May we choose favor, my friends.
Proverbs 14:35--The king shows favor toward a servant who acts wisely, but his wrath is on one who is disgraceful. Tree of Life Bible Society, Tree of Life Version - TLV #tlvbible #tlvproverbs
[WATCH Tree of Life Bible Society's CEO, Daniah Greenberg and me, Terri Gillespie, Author dig a little deeper with this proverb. Check us out at Tree of Life Bible Society, Monday through Friday, LIVE at 8:30am EST. Watch previous episodes there as well. Stay wise, my friends!]
We've all had bosses who were a challenge to work for. For the sake of this discussion, let's remove from the mix the examples of people with evil or illegal intent, and focus on those with good intentions. Leaders who may not currently "see" you.
[Please, if you are in a situation where there is illegal activities going on, pray your way out or that the culprit is apprehended. Seek wise counsel.]
After working nearly all my life, I have been both employee and employer.
In my opinion, it is my job as an employee to work to the best of my ability--as unto GOD Himself. To be a good steward of the organization's resources, and that includes time. To respectfully and sometimes boldly give my insights and counsel if I feel a decision may cause harm to the organization. To know when to be silent. To know that I don't know everything that is going on, and my rejected suggestion may be because I don't know the context of the problem.
As a boss, I know that my greatest resource is my staff. A dedicated, hard-working team is a joy to work with--even when they are opinionated and, at times, challenge me to re-evaluate my directives.
Having a wise team is a blessing to any organization, but it takes a lot of finesse and diplomacy to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable to work in.
But--and this is a big but--at the foundation of building a wholesome culture to work in, is respect. The boss carries the burden of responsibility for the organization's survival. As much as I would care and work to foster an environment that encouraged my staff to grow, ultimately the company's well-being rested on my shoulders, not theirs.
An employee can mess up and lose their job, but if the leadership messes up the whole organization could fail. That's a heavy burden.
If you're working as an employee or employer, know that wisdom breeds understanding. Understanding breeds respect. Respect breeds favor. So, it would seem, favor is not random--it's a choice.
May we choose favor, my friends.
Proverbs 14:35--The king shows favor toward a servant who acts wisely, but his wrath is on one who is disgraceful. Tree of Life Bible Society, Tree of Life Version - TLV #tlvbible #tlvproverbs
[WATCH Tree of Life Bible Society's CEO, Daniah Greenberg and me, Terri Gillespie, Author dig a little deeper with this proverb. Check us out at Tree of Life Bible Society, Monday through Friday, LIVE at 8:30am EST. Watch previous episodes there as well. Stay wise, my friends!]
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