Annual Evaluation
Last week, I received my annual review at work. One of the comments my manager made to me was that I work hard to know everything there is to know about my industry and my professional environment. I left it that not thinking much of it, until I received a copy of it in the mail and was reading it over again. Feeling rather proud of my overall evaluation, my feet quickly replanted on solid ground. I started wondering what God might write should He give me an annual review. Would He laud me for learning all I could about Him? Would He commend my unwavering commitment to unceasing prayer? Would He praise me keeping my eyes always turned on Him?
Or would He write that I should pay closer attention to how I treat other people? He might suggest that I act very selfishly when others needed me to be selfless. Could He have written that I make too many decisions on my own without consulting Him first?
I'm not sure what he would write, but I am confident in two things. First, he would give me lots of personal development items. Things that he wants me to focus on over the next year. He would tell me to ask Him for help and not feel like I'm working alone. He also would encourage me to be consistent in treating others with compassion and concern. Second, I know that He wouldn't fire me. God will keep me on board until I "retire." He'll expend a lot of energy trying hard to make me a fine employee, one that can influence others. But I'm His employee and He'll protect me and mold me in His image.
posted by bfuller @ 7:29 PM
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2 Comments:
Imagine if we started every day by attempting to practice the presence of God. Knowing that God is always with us and knowing that God is always there to encourage us, love us, pick us up, dust us off, cover us with Grace and toss us back into the game... thats the awesome stuff that "constant" divine evaluation is made of...
If I went up anually the list of areas for "growth and improvement" would be way long :-)
In a sense we all fall short, but on the other hand we are all blessed to be on the team and I would suggest that we succeed for God in as many ways as we fall short... thats the blessing that comes through participation in "Divine life," when we succeed the Kingdom is expanded. How awesome is that???
It is awesome! I think that often God looks down and smiles on us. Kind of like a parent who sees their child attempt something constructive, even if they fail. We fondly acknowledge their motives and attempts to either do or say the right things. However, I believe that many Christians acknowledge their own deeds and misjudge their standing at the expense of spiritual reality. We are taught to look at the positives and to focus on the good. Accordingly, we tend to gloss over shortcomings and overinflate ourselves to protect our interests and egos. Innately, we are selfish beings. By accepting that, we can truly appreciate the grace and love of God. It's like the person who has had everything and more since they were a child doesn't appreciate gifts like one who was without. We were nothing but Christ gave His everything for us. That humbles me and stirs my soul to want to give back to Him a life dedicated to serving Him in return. That too is awesome, my friend!!!
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