The last few years have caused any of who work to stop and rethink
everything. We have had to rethink our company directions, the access
to capital, the loyalty of our customers, the regulations that comes
with doing business and all these and more causing a lot of us to
rethink our careers and the feelings we have about the jobs currently
hold. At the end of the year, it is always a good time do an inventory
of how the year has unfolded and take stock of how things have gone. For
many, and at least 1 out 10 Americans, this past year has still not gone well
in the job market. What has happened to us has not been any fun and it has taken
its toll emotionally collectively and individually. It seems everyone
has been touched by the economic woes, or knows of many who have. As we
finish a year with anticipation, we look for the light at the the end of
the tunnel and expect for it to show up for us at any moment.
I again
reflect on the night of Christ's birth when the shepherds were in the
fields, going about their work. Their work being hard, dirty, lonely
and not on the list of most desired jobs. When, suddenly they were
exposed to a new light, a light from heaven that revealed to them
something that would forever change their lives and the course of
mankind. These were just men going about their jobs, that day being just
like all others, when they began to see things in a different light.
That is what God does for us. He gives us through free will the ability
to go through our daily lives, to do our jobs, and chart a life course.
And then when we have drifted or out there where it is lonely, dirty
and undesirable, He will give us His light to find our way to, and back
to Him. His light shines as brightly today as it did over 2000 years
ago in Bethlehem. All we need to do is look for it and follow. Today,
we start Christmas week. Can you look for the light to follow this week?
This will be the last post until after Christmas as we celebrate together with family and friends the birth of Jesus! I wish you a Merry, Merry Christmas!
Reference: Luke, Chapter 2 (New Living Testament)
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