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When I started my current job nearly a year and a half ago,
I was nervous. Slightly. Or rather more than slightly, if you were to ask my Mom. ;o)
I had just finished a 6 week front-office training course a couple of months
before, and as yet had no practical experience. Exciting … and scary!! In order to
keep my mind and focus in the right places, I felt like it would be really helpful to have some reminders
that I could keep in front of me and read on the fly while working. So, the
morning of my first day I armed myself with my Bible, quote book, and a bunch of
index cards!
The passages I wrote on the cards were some of my personal
favorites regarding work, mindset, and Who it is I really serve in the day-to-day
work place. I’m sharing them here in hopes that this might be a helpful idea to
you also, whatever your work situation might be, or if you are just feeling the
need for some motivating reminders to have on hand during the day. I place my
index cards in front of my computer at work where I can generally glance
through them easily, as I have opportunity.
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“15% of success could be attributed to training and education, while
85% was attributed to attitude, perseverance, diligence, and vision.”
Dave Ramsey
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“Most of your unhappiness in life is due to the fact that you are
listening to yourself instead of talking to yourself.”
Dr. Martin
Lloyd-Jones
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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle
spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made
known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phillipians 4:4-7
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Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is
no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
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The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His
commandments, because this applies to every person. For God will bring every
act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
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Rejoice always;
Pray without ceasing;
In everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians
5:16-18
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Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may
exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares
for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7
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Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for
men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance.
It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
Colossians 3:23-24
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What verses/favorite quotes
come to your mind for something like this? I’d love for you to share!
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I have Colossians 3:23-24 posted in my cube as a reminder to give my best at work :-) I am glad your first day went well :-)
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