iWork4Him PowerThought

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Life is full of seasons and activities. With so many things begging for our attention, how do we find balance? Dave Zillig from Equilibrium breaks it down into five core areas that must be healthy for our lives to truly thrive. The fifth of which is Finances, and it's no surprise it made the list. Money is mentioned in the Bible more than 800 times! Why? Because it can be used for good and is also a source of temptation and sin. Mismanaging or seeking after money can cause all sorts of issues in EVERY area of life. BUT healthy money management is spoken about in Scripture as part of being a good steward of your resources. What role does money play in your life? Is it an idol? Or a resource for the Kingdom of God? 

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Life is full of seasons and activities. With so many things begging for our attention, how do we find balance? Dave Zillig from Equilibrium breaks it down into five core areas that must be healthy for our lives to truly thrive. The fourth of which is Fitness. In 1 Corinthians Paul writes that our bodies are a temple for the Holy Spirit within us and thus are precious. What does that mean? That we should take care of ourselves by eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep. Because when we care for our physical body – our whole life benefits. Are you taking care of your temple OR are you treating it like it's disposable? Think of one healthy habit to incorporate into your work week! 

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Life is full of seasons and activities. With so many things begging for our attention, how do we find balance? Dave Zillig from Equilibrium breaks it down into five core areas that must be healthy for our lives to truly thrive. The third of which is Friends. God designed us to function within a community of people, and friendships are an integral part of that. Even Jesus had friends, 12 of them! The Psalmist wrote that a good friend is more precious than gold – and it's true - good friends are hard to find! And sometimes being a good friend is just as hard! Do you take the time to invest in and pray for friends? How about to befriend and pray for your coworkers? Take time to be a good friend this week. 

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Life is full of seasons and activities. With so many things begging for our attention, how do we find balance? Dave Zillig from Equilibrium breaks it down into five core areas that must be healthy for our lives to truly thrive. The second of which is Family. Because here is the thing - true success starts in the home. Having strong relationships with your spouse, your children, your parents, and your siblings is a part of God's particular calling on your life. While your earthly work, money, and success will pass away, your family is made up of eternal souls – souls that God has given you to help shepherd and grow. Is your family a priority? Take time to show them this week. 

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Life is full of seasons and activities. With so many things begging for our attention, how do we find balance? Dave Zillig from Equilibrium breaks it down into five core areas that must be healthy for our lives to truly thrive. The first of which is Faith… and there's a reason that Faith is first– because when it isn't, EVERYTHING else in life will be out of balance. Our number one priority – before marriage, family, or work - has to be Jesus or every area suffers. Matthew chapter 6 says, "But seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." What are you seeking first? Take stock this week on where Jesus falls in your priorities, and then move him to the top! 

Have you ever worked for a company or organization with a toxic workplace culture – the kind that not only make it unpleasant for the employees but also for customers and clients?  On the flipside, have you ever worked for a place where the culture was so positive that employees stayed for years and customers and clients became friends and partners? Dee Ann Turner, an expert on stewarding talent, says that "culture is the soul of the organization." And incredible culture is fostered by a sense of purpose. In other words, a healthy workplace culture requires a "why." Why do we go to work? Why do we do what we do? And what value is it to the people we are doing it for? As Christ-followers we already have a purpose, no matter what job or position we hold! Our purpose is to share Jesus with the world – including the people we work with! 

As Christ-followers, our witness can become compromised when we act or speak out of a place of anger and frustration that leads us to wrongfully blame, shame, or hurt someone else. Romans 12:2 says, "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you THINK. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." But how do we change the way we think when we are cut off in traffic, passed over for a promotion, or hurt by someone's words? Ford Taylor from Transformational Leadership suggests this practice: when you're angry, pause and write down your thoughts. Then, write next to them what kind of thoughts God wants you to have for the situation or person. This puts GOD back in control rather than your circumstances or the people around you. 

Have you ever worked for a company or organization with a toxic workplace culture – the kind that not only made it unpleasant for the employees but also for customers and clients?  On the flipside, have you ever worked for a place where the culture was so positive that employees stayed for years and customers and clients became friends and partners? Dee Ann Turner, an expert on stewarding talent, says that "culture is the soul of the organization." And incredible culture is built through core values that are demonstrated – not just stated. Like the old adage says: actions speak louder than words. As Christ-followers we already have a given set of core values! BUT are you demonstrating those core values at work? Remember, the WAY that you work is equally as influential to your testimony as what you say you believe! 

Have you ever worked for a company or organization with a toxic workplace culture – the kind that not only made it unpleasant for the employees but also for customers and clients?  On the flipside, have you ever worked for a place where the culture was so positive that employees stayed for years and customers and clients became friends and partners? Dee Ann Turner, an expert on stewarding talent, says that "culture is the soul of the organization." What does the soul of your current workplace look like and how can you become a force for positive change within it? If you're a manager, CEO, or leader – think of ways to foster a Christ-like culture in your area of impact. If you're an employee – think of one way to be a positive light to your coworkers and clients today. 

Have you ever worked for a company or organization with a toxic workplace culture – the kind that not only made it unpleasant for the employees but also for customers and clients?  On the flipside, have you ever worked for a place where the culture was so positive that employees stayed for years and customers and clients became friends and partners? Dee Ann Turner, an expert on stewarding talent, says that "culture is the soul of the organization." And incredible culture is built through a challenging mission. This is the "what." What are we trying to achieve? What is the end goal? Whatever the mission of our current team or department, we also have an ultimate mission as Christ-followers! God has commissioned us to bring the lost and hurting to Him – including your bosses, coworkers, and employees. How are you living out your God-given mission at work? 

Do you want God to unlock His purpose for you in your work? As you execute the first 4 steps of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant: Praying for, serving, befriending, and praying with others, remember your work behavior is important. The final step of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant is to be someone of excellence in your work. Be the best and brightest example of a worker in your workplace position.  Excellence makes your behavior believable and your faith real. Excellence gives you a platform for sharing your faith. As a Jesus Follower, everything about us should be changing, and everyone around you should be benefiting from your faith, whether they believe in Jesus yet, or not. Colossians 3:23 says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." 

Does God care for the people you work with? Of course, He does. In step 4 of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant, look for opportunities to pray with others.  When you continually work alongside the same people, you know their typical manners and facial expressions. When you notice someone having an off day, ask them, "How are you doing?" when they say "I'm Fine," keep asking, " No really, how are you doing? I noticed you looked a little down today" then wait and be QUIET. When they have shared what is on their heart, ask, "Can I pray with you about that, right now?" I have never had someone say "No" when I followed these steps. Matthew 18:20 says, "For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them." When you pray, you are opening the door for them to meet your savior.

Do you want to see your workplace as a mission field? In step 3 of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant, we encourage you to befriend your co-workers or employees outside of the office. Why? Our work relationships are work focused and can be shallow. When you build friendships on your own turf, outside of work, real relationships develop. When you let someone into your world, it breaks down walls. Breaking down walls builds trust. Eventually, they will trust you when you share your Jesus story, the work He has done in your life.  Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, "Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. 10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble"….Be a real friend to someone today. 

Do you want to see your workplace transformed and have God unlock His purpose for you in your work? Step two of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant helps transform your workplace mindset into a mission-focused workplace ministry mindset. Start looking for ways to serve your co-workers, bosses, and/or employees outside your job requirements. Why? Anyone can do a job that meets expectations, but how many people help others meet or exceed expectations? When you go out of the way to help others at work with a stressful project or a mundane responsibility, you open up a door of ministry opportunity.  Galatians 5:13-14 says For you have been called to live in freedom… use your freedom to serve one another in love. 14 For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." 

Do you want to see your workplace transformed and have God unlock His purpose for you in your work? I thought so. Step one of the iWork4Him Nation Covenant is the most powerful step you can take at work to transform your workplace and your heart. Prayer -  Start praying for those you work alongside every day. Pray for your co-workers, bosses, and employees by name. You can even pray for their spouses and kids. After you have done this for a few months, have a conversation like this "Hey, I have been praying for you, is there anything I can pray about specifically?" 1 Timothy 2:1 says, "I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. " Start Praying today and watch the transformation begin. 

1 Corinthians 6:19 says, "do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is IN YOU, whom you have received from God?" Whoa! Think about that for a moment: the Holy Spirit… the very presence of God… lives INSIDE of our bodies! How crazy is THAT! The God of the universe has taken up residence inside of us, where He not only guides us as a wise counselor but also intercedes on our behalf and empowers us to carry out the good works prepared in advance for us. If God lives in us, and works through us, then it makes sense that our lives should demand a supernatural explanation! Are you living life in your own power or in God's power? Take a moment today and pray that the Holy Spirit would do something through you that you couldn't possibly do on your own! – something that demands a supernatural explanation. 

Why is it that the grass always looks greener on the other side? Well, in today's world it's because the grass probably has a photo filter on it! Did you know that the average person spends two and a half hours scrolling through social media per day?! That's more time than it takes to workout, make dinner, and clean the house! This constant access to the edited highlights of our friends' and coworkers' lives leads us to compare, compare, compare. But Proverbs 4:27 says, "Do not turn to the right or the left, keep your foot from evil." Looking too much at the filtered lives of those around us can lead to jealousy, discontentment, resentment, and envy. So, instead of going on your phone or tablet and comparing your life to your neighbors' vacation photos, take a moment today to stop and thank God for the blessings in your own life! 

What's the difference between believing IN God and trusting God? A San Antonio business owner got to find out, when he had to choose between going to work on Wall Street as a fat cat, or listen to God, and chose what's best for his family.  In Matthew 6:33  God advises us to "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." In the midst of your business decision making today, are you seeking first the Kingdom of God? Are you seeking God first vs. YOUR success? Your TEAM's success? The BIGGER sale? The LARGER profit? You're invited to seek God's best and highest first, as your go about your work today. 

Chuck Proudfit -- founder of the ministry At Work on Purpose -- told us on a recent show, "to start thinking like a journalist..." What does that mean? And what exactly do journalists do? Well, they find where the story is, and then they join it! And like journalists, we, as Christ-followers, have the opportunity to find what God is doing and join him! Ephesians 2:10 in the Message Translation says, "God creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing." Are you a spiritual journalist - seeking out God's story? Take a moment today and ask the LORD what he is up to in your office, in your home, or in your neighborhood. Then pray about how you how you can join in His good works! 

When I graduated from high school, I had my life all planned out. For years I had felt God calling me into ministry, so naturally I planned to attend Seminary…. But then God asked me to take a right turn in my vocation - He asked me to go into business. At the time I didn't understand how I could feel called to ministry AND the marketplace, but today I can look back and see that all those years WERE ministry and that he was laying the groundwork for iWork4Him. Isaiah 55:8 says, "My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts…And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine." We don't have the big picture, but GOD DOES! So, how about you? Are you saying NO or NEVER to something that God is asking you to consider? Try removing the word NEVER from your prayer life – and see what God does. 

It's day two of the new year. Have you prepared yourself for shifting your mindset from thank God it's Friday to thank God it's Monday. You've been given a lifetime on this planet to experience God, surrender to Jesus and to be a blessing to those around you wherever you may go. This race is not a sprint. It is a marathon.  As you enter 2026 set your sights on next December 31 with one goal in mind: Loving God and Loving your neighbor. 

Welcome to the New Year. 2026 is fresh, barely a few hours old and you have a chance to set a new high standard for the way you live out your faith in your work. The way you allow your faith to impact everyone around you. Ask the Holy Spirit to renew a right spirit in you today And do that every day as you celebrate 2026 and see the difference it makes in your attitudes and actions. Happy New Year.  

New Year's Eve is a time for realignment, reconsideration, and recommitment to the faith you proclaim every Sunday and attempt to live out Monday through Saturday.  What is one thing you would like to see God do through and in you in 2026? May the year 2026 be the year where your breakout faith meets the needs of those God surrounds you with at work and at home. Happy New Year. 

If you are like me, there are likely a few things that happened in 2025 that you would like to forget. Things that were a burden to you, failures you experienced and things that felt out of your control. These are in the past now. In Christ there is no living in shame or regret. There is only today. Yesterday is a learning experience, today is a prep for tomorrow. Release the troubles of 2025 into the very capable hands of our heavenly Father and look forward to what He has for you in 2026.  

As we face the ending of another year, it is always good for our soul to look back and see all that God did for us, with us and through us, especially as we lived out our faith at work. In the Old Testament they stacked stones to remind them of God's awesome power and delivery. Take time to stack some memory stones for 2025. Remember and share all that Our Heavenly Father has done so you are ready for all He will do in 2026.

Merry Christmas. Have you ever thought about your work as a gift?  Not just being grateful that you have a job/career/business and that it in itself is a gift, but what about the work that you do. Can that be a gift too? It's hard to imagine somedays but we impact somebody every day with our work. It may be a customer or an employee of the company you work with or an owner/stockholder. Any way you look at it, the way you do your work can be a gift to someone. Wrap your work gift in excellence this year as an act of worshiping the Newborn King! 

Merry Christmas. One of Jim's favorite iWork4Him sayings is this "As a Jesus Follower, everything about you should be changing and everyone around you should be benefiting from your faith whether they believe in Jesus or not, that's the kingdom." Jesus Said you are the Light of the World, a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. This Christmas practice being a light to everyone who is shrouded in darkness. That is a gift everyone can receive. 

Merry Christmas! As you wrap up all the gifts you are giving this year, let us challenge you. Perhaps this year you can find a way to wrap up Love and Joy and Peace. Perhaps you can find a way to send a card with Patience, Kindness and Goodness written in a note. Maybe even at your Workplace Christmas party you can display Gentleness, Faithfulness and Self Control. These are the gifts that really matter and really last. You can be the present that keeps on giving all year long. Almost better than Chocolate!

Merry Christmas, one of the things Jim and I say all the time on the iWork4Him Podcast is Jesus came to restore all things, All the things that were lost in the garden when Adam and Eve turned their backs on our Father. Because of Jesus we can see our Physical, Spiritual and Emotional Health redeemed and restored. No Christmas Present can do all that. You are a gift to everyone around you as you experience this redemption and restoration. Give yourself away this Christmas. 

Merry Christmas from Martha and I, so often Christmas is distracting and we get off focus on what the whole season of celebration is about. God came in His physical presence to transform our world and our thinking. Just like Adam and Eve walked regularly in the garden in the cool of the day, Jesus came so that we can walk with Him by our side in the ordinary of every day. Think about it, Our God who created everything wants to walk with you in your whole life, including your work. Now that is a Christmas Present for sure. 

Every year, people are elected to the local boards of education in your area.  How many of them are believers?  Less than 10%.  Getting on the local school Board of Education does not require a degree; it requires a willingness and obedience to a call from God.  As believers, we have walked away from the public school system for far too long, and it is time to take a stand and get involved where possible.  The kids of this next public school generation need you.  We celebrate you believers who are on your local school Board of Education.  You are not alone, but there are far too few of you.  Please consider running for your local school Board of Education and serve on a mission field that desperately needs an intervention from God. 

Christ-following Principals, Vice Principals, Guidance Counselors, and office staff within the public school system serve in a massive mission field.  So many in their profession have been misguided and deceived to believe that God has no place in the public schools and that in fact, He does not exist.  The religion taught in our public schools today is humanism – a religion as old as Noah.  We celebrate those believers who venture off to their public school administrative jobs today.  Take heart, you are not alone, and God has not been kicked out of the public schools because YOU ARE THERE, and He is there in YOU.  Maybe you are listening today and feel called to join your brothers and sisters in this challenging mission field.  Great.  You are desperately needed on the mission field of the public school system.  Never underestimate the power of obedience in a believer's heart to respond to God's call. 

We often think of missionaries as people who have graduated from college or seminary and being sent off overseas.  I define the word missionary as someone who is a follower of Jesus who has been sent into a field of people who are lost and hopeless and need to meet Jesus.  The public school system is such a mission field.  Our students who know and love Jesus are the missionaries sent behind enemy lines to bring Jesus to their fellow students.  We celebrate these students today and pray for them because their workplace is the education place.  Their workplace involves desks and learning and studying.  Their mission field surrounds them in every classroom, at every lunch table, and in every gym class.  Can you take time today to Encourage a local student missionary? 

I know that many of you have been told that in order to serve as a missionary, you need to go overseas.  No way.  The mission field of the public school system is monstrous.  Teachers who enter the classroom every day serve as missionaries and representatives of God at every education level in America.  This mission field is under attack.  And it's been under attack for over 60 years. Maybe More.   There is a desperate need for more believers to set aside their comfort and become public school teachers willingly.  Your faith is needed in classrooms of every type and subject.  We celebrate those believers who serve as teachers in the public school system today, but we recognize they need more backup.  Please consider joining the missionary team at a public school near you.  The public school students in your community need to meet Jesus, and you may be their only hope. 

What's the definition of a mission field?  It is a place where lost and hopeless people live and work.  The public school system is one massive mission field.  Some incredible believers are teachers, aids, and administrators throughout the public school system, but we need more.  God and the Bible have been weaseled out of every corner of our education system.  But take heart: those of you serving in the mission field of the public school system are being prayed for today.  Don't give up.  The fields are ripe for harvest.  More of you are desperately needed there to serve as teachers, aides, school board members, and administrators.  So please pray for those serving in this battleground mission field and consider joining them in the fight for the souls of our public school students. 

We've all heard of the five love languages, but have you heard about the five languages of appreciation at work?  The final way people feel appreciated at work is through Appropriate Physical Touch.  You need to be careful when it comes to touching at work.  But expressing appreciation through appropriate physical touch for someone who needs that touch can be as simple as a handshake, a high five, or a pat on the back.  In some situations, it might even be a hug of celebration.  Any way you look at it, appropriate physical touch must always respect boundaries.  Many of those we work alongside have situations that cause them to be very cautious about physical touch.  That's why respect is needed.  But even hurting people can sometimes appreciate that high five or that meaningful handshake.  For more information, check out appreciation at work dot com. 

We've all heard of the five love languages, but have you heard about the five languages of appreciation at work?  The 4th way people feel appreciated at work is through giving tangible gifts.  Giving the gift of words, time, or service is meaningful to many people, but some people just like gifts.  And a gift at work could be a simple cup of coffee, a candy bar, or a plaque of appreciation.  Sometimes, a gift could be some time off or tickets to a baseball game.  When somebody's appreciation language is gifts, all you need to do is find out what's important to them and match the gift.  Everyone likes to be appreciated.  You can hit a home run every time when their appreciation language is gifts.  For more information, check out appreciation at work dot com. 

We've all heard of the five love languages, but have you heard about the five languages of appreciation at work?  The number three way people feel appreciated at work is through Acts of Service.  One of the greatest ways we can show our appreciation for others is by helping others complete a project.  It means so much to them when we help somebody at the end of our shift or at the end of our day to finish what they're doing.  And sometimes, it's just cleaning the toilet, vacuuming, or helping unload a car full of supplies.  Any way you look at it, helping others out of the goodness of your heart with a little act of service can make a real difference in the life of someone you work with.  For more information, check out appreciation at work dot com. 

We've all heard of the five love languages, but have you heard about the five languages of appreciation at work?  The second way people feel appreciated at work is through the gift of Quality Time.  Relationships are so important at work.  But you can't just build relationships one minute at a time while talking at the water cooler.  When you ask somebody how they're doing, mean it.  Find out how people are doing.  Spend time checking in with them to get to know them.  Make sure you have lunch with people and be transparent and authentic with them.  If you're a team leader, create time for your team to connect.  Make it possible for people to spend time together without a deadline and work hanging over their heads.  For more information, check out appreciation at work dot com. 

We've all heard of the five love languages, but have you heard about the five languages of appreciation at work?  The number one way people feel appreciated at work is through words of affirmation.  Words that uplift, words that encourage, words that affirm a person's worth.  Words of appreciation spoken by a coworker or a boss mean so much.  Almost 50% of the population at work feel that words of affirmation are a gift to them.  Are words of affirmation important to you?  I bet they are.  I also bet they're important to the people you work around.  Make sure that those you work with know that words of affirmation build you up and keep you going every day at work And that you could use a few more every day.  For more information, check out appreciation at work dot com. 

We've talked about it all week.  We love to work, period. It brings exhilaration to our lives.  We love the thrill of the kill.  The completion of a major project.  The landing of a major sale.  Work brings satisfaction and appreciation in ways that family life rarely can.  However, work is demanding.  If we let it, work can take control of our lives.  If left unchecked work can destroy the relationships with the people we love, the people that we are working so hard to provide for.  If we don't keep work under control, it will control us.  Nobody on their deathbed has ever said I wish I had worked more and spent less time with my family.  If you were lying on your deathbed today, would your life display a love for your family or a love for your work?  Protect those you love and get your work under control today. 

There have been times in the 37 years of our marriage when one or both of us needed to work a significant amount of extra time to meet a deadline to keep our jobs.  The issue comes when that short term becomes all the time.  Jim and I  started an insurance agency from scratch.  We knew that for the first three years, Jim would need to work three nights a week and 4 1/2 days a week to grow the agency's sustainability.  We made a point to ensure that we always had a date night and never worked weekends.  We agreed together that the investment of time was necessary.  But it had a deadline.  If your job never stops asking for more and is hurting your family, it may be time to start looking for a new job. 

I can't tell you how many times Martha and I have heard this one phrase in a marriage mentoring session.  "I work hard so my family can have the things I didn't have when I was a kid."  That's all fine and dandy, but usually, we are given that excuse after the spouse feels neglected.  That usually spurns a conversation about not feeling appreciated for how hard one spouse works.  It creates an argument about all of the stuff they own, which causes them to work so hard to pay for the stuff they own.  It's all a vicious circle.  You don't need to create a fairytale experience for your children.  They just want you.  They don't care about all the stuff.  Take a step back today and see if your work is hurting the very ones you want to provide for. 

I love to work.  I love to jump out of bed, get ready for work, and go to work. I spend all day working and come home, and then after dinner, I like to work some more.  Working brings energy to me, and working brings satisfaction.  I love to work because I love to see things get accomplished.  I love checking things off my list.  There's a danger in loving work.  It's so easy to get caught up in my work that I don't realize that I'm hurting those around me by working so much.  There was a time in my life when my job required me to work 60 hours a week—even time on Sunday.  Jim and I had to work through balancing my work life and family life.  I love to work, but I also don't want to sacrifice everything I love because I love to work. 

I work hard, I make money, I pay bills, and I buy stuff.  I work hard for my money.  I want to bless my family with the things that they need.  I have a right to spend the money I make on the things I want, right?  If you are married, then there's some caution that needs to be expressed here.  The money you make because of your job should go into a common money pot for your family.  All of the money that goes in there goes to paying for all the family's bills.  There is no such thing as his money and her money In marriage.  So when we're out to protect our marriage from our job, it starts with having the right attitude about the money that we make from our job.  Don't sacrifice everything that means so much to you because of the money that you make. 

We go to work so we have money. We need money to pay our bills and to buy things. Where I spend my money matters to God, especially if I know that those companies are supporting things that are actually anti-God. We work with Inspire Investing to ensure our investments are biblically responsible. We chose a mobile carrier, Patriot Mobile, because they are pro-God, pro-family, and pro-country. We select our retailers, ensuring our dollars are not being spent to support the things we fight against every day. That may mean that sometimes we must go out of our way shopping. It also may mean that sometimes we just don't buy. Christ calls on us to be good stewards. Good stewards of our time. Good stewards of our work. And good stewards of our money. Steward it all well. 

In our family, I spend most of the money at retail stores. Jim spends most of the money online. When we have the choice, we choose retailers that we know are either pro-god, pro-family, pro-country, or at least neutral on these subjects. Finding neutral companies is very difficult. Our country is polarized even in our retail environment. Years ago, we took a bullseye to a certain retailer and stopped shopping there because they supported the abortion industry. Today, they are one of the largest retail supporters of alternative lifestyles. When our money walks, our money talks. Recently, a large beverage retailer made a huge marketing blunder. It cost them billions of dollars because they didn't know who their customers were. Those customers walked, and those dollars talked. As a Jesus follower, we can make sure our money is walking and talking to a place that supports our biblical worldview. 

Each one of you has a workplace that is your ministry place. A mission field full of lost and hopeless people who need to meet Jesus. The people you work with and for may be blinded to all of the destruction around them to the family and to our country. Yet they may be funding it inadvertently. Many companies support organizations whose sole aim is to destroy the family or our country because of pressure from the outside. Suppose they knew there was pressure from the inside to stop supporting those organizations; that could make a difference. Ask questions. Find out how the owners, shareholders, and stockholders are asking for your company's profits to be spent. Make sure that those in charge know how impactful those dollars can be. Be a proactive voice within your organization, helping them choose places to invest their dollars within the community that supports God, the family, and our country. 

How do we know if our company is pro-Christianity, pro-God, pro-family, or pro-US of A? Is it even important for us to know these things? I think it is. Almost every organization has excess dollars that they are investing in other organizations with an agenda. What is the agenda that your company or organization is supporting? Are they supporting your values, neutral on them or working against them? What we are warning about today is making sure you're not supporting companies fighting against the very things that we know and love: God, family, and country. I hope it doesn't surprise you, but there are thousands of companies and organizations in this great country that hate your biblical morality and want to destroy your family. Find out who you really work for. 

It's important to know who we work for. I don't mean the name of your boss or the name of your company. I mean, who is your company? What do they stand for? What do they support with their profits? We need to know everything about the company where we invest 40 to 50 hours weekly. I'm just saying you need to be aware of the company you're working for to make sure that they're not taking your hard-earned hours and turning them into a campaign to destroy the biblical worldview that this great country was founded upon. Who do you work for, really? It is a really important question to ask. If you are already in a job with a company that does not honor God, see how you can make a difference. But if you're searching for work, choose wisely because you were called to be a good steward, including where you invest your work time. 

When the internet was created, the goal was the free-flowing of shared information for the good of humanity; what resulted was much more sinister than that.  How do you love the Lord your God with all your strength if you spend too much time on the internet looking and experiencing things that sap your strength?  That fills you with filth, that plagues you with guilt and shame.  Living in this world makes it impossible to Love God to the fullest.  The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy; Jesus came to bring life so we can live it to the fullest.  Does your internet surfing lead to life or death?  Stop Ignoring the dangers of the internet at work and home and put some digital armor in place like a safe internet VPN with Web filters and anti-virus and protect your strength.