The Word at Work: How God’s Truth Transforms Our Moments 

What’s a recent occasion where you have applied the word of God in your life? 

As Christian leaders, we understand that God’s word is a gift and meant to be used to find wisdom and hope, but it can be easy to forget we have this tool at the tips of our fingers at all times. The Word of God is always accessible and there is always a verse or a story that can be applied to life. Anytime we are seeking advice, a moment of peace or a reminder of Jesus’s love, we can turn to scripture. There are many verses that have been life-changing for me. I remember reading “The Lord is my shepherd, he lets me rest,” during a period of burnout. Even though I had read this same verse many times, it was the perfect moment to rediscover it. It shifted something in me, and once I applied it to my life, I could finally begin to recover. 

There are two aspects of applying God’s word: applying the word to our own life and the lives of others. There was a time recently when I was struggling with my feelings towards a person who had done me harm. I was feeling hurt and was dwelling in the pain, and I decided to take the experience and emotions to my supervisor. My supervisor acknowledged my pain and my grief and allowed me to just sit and accept that this was the reality of the situation. Instead of saying, “Let go, take the high road, move on,” he pointed me to Psalm 109, where David sought justice, ranted to God, and wished his enemies harm. David was not just having a bad day, he was asking God to take action. 

Psalm 109:5-10

5  They repay me evil for good,
    and hatred for my friendship.

6 Appoint someone evil to oppose my enemy;
    let an accuser stand at his right hand.

7 When he is tried, let him be found guilty,
    and may his prayers condemn him.

8 May his days be few;
    may another take his place of leadership.

9 May his children be fatherless
    and his wife a widow.

10 May his children be wandering beggars;
    may they be driven from their ruined homes.

Power in the Word

It was not the verses I expected my supervisor to pull from the Bible, but as I read this, I felt better. My hurt and my anger was nowhere as deep. I had not been so badly treated as David and I certainly wasn’t wishing the same sort of harm for the person who had injured me. My situation seemed to shrink.

I used this passage with a client this week. She felt that her boss had treated her unjustly and was fixated on her anger. After reading the same passage above, she said, “No, I don’t want that for my boss. It’s not that bad.” This passage brought us both a new perspective and allowed us to begin to release some of our negative feelings. 

There is power in sharing stories and wisdom that have resonated with you and inspired a shift in your life. The perspective you gain will likely also resonate with others, so if you found a passage powerful, pass it on!

Reflection 

What comes to mind when you apply the word of God in your own life? 

When did you last share something from God’s word with another person?

What’s next?

How are you in terms of your world and your relationship with God? Is that relationship vital? How is it going?  

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