day 255: Employment Agreements

Certain companies give certain people employment contracts. I have never been much of a fan of these agreements as I believe that what can happen is somewhat like sports athletes who have their best performance in the years that their contracts are up for renegotiation and the other years, well, we many times perceive that they are not giving their all and their best. That can be just a perception, but as we know, perception can also become reality. Employment agreements are also only just as good as the paper on which they are written and the consideration that backs up the contract. I have seen many times when the pressure to live up to the contractual terms was so high that the company and the employee never felt like the deal was the best. So, to my liking is to not have any artificial terms in the employment relationship and for everyone to perform to their highest level knowing that they may move on at any time they so choose, and for the company to recognize the same and tailor their treatment of employees respectively. If we each do all we can to perform to our highest level, give our full effort, go the extra mile in our work, and treat others as we want to be treated, then we probably don't need to worry about having a piece of paper for security. As believers, we have the ultimate agreement with God since He is always there for us and giving His all to us at all times. We read in 2 Samuel 23:5 of the agreement that God gives to Samuel and passes on to us; "Is it not my family God has chosen? Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me. His agreement is arranged and guaranteed in every detail. He will ensure my safety and success." This is what God wants to give each of us. He wants us to know His safety and His success. Unlike an employment agreement, we don't have to negotiate for the best deal. All we need to do is accept His terms and then hold ourselves within those parameters. Today, as you start the week, consider the terms by which you are working and living. Are you following the example and life of Jesus? Have you found His footprints to follow and walk in? These are the terms that He asks us to work within. There is no better agreement to be written for any of us!

Reference: 2 Samuel 23:5 (New Living Testament)