Blogs & Devotionals

For the past five days, you have intentionally approached your workplace as a mission field. You prayed for the people around you. You looked for opportunities to appreciate others. You considered what you believe and why you believe it. You intentionally served others. And you prepared yourself to speak about your faith when God opened the door. But the Marketplace Mission Trip was never intended to end on Friday.......

When you go beyond your job description and serve others, they will be curious. In their mind, they will try to explain your actions using worldly motives like “He’s just trying to get ahead.” But when your service springs from love for Jesus, they won’t have an explanation to connect your actions to your motives. Eventually, some will ask, “Why are you doing this?”.....

As we go through our day, it is easy to focus on our own tasks and to-dos. But we only see what’s right in front of us, too. Instead, to serve others, let’s ask God to show us what he wants us to do. As we do our jobs, we want to meet or exceed our own expectations and the expectations of others. We pursue success, and may think we've caught it. But does success mean we get our work done so we can do what we want?.......

Can you explain why you follow Jesus in non-churchy terms? When I ask others why they follow Jesus, I often get answers like, “Because he loves me.” While that answer is true, it doesn’t explain things very well to people who don’t follow Jesus......

Our second daily activity is to Appreciate Others. In our post-pandemic world it may be harder than ever for you to see others in person. It's easier to feel isolated and focus on ourselves. Think of ways to value others and their interests above yourself and your jobs or desires. The things we do for others, because we follow Jesus, will last forever.........

Welcome to Day 1 of the Follower of One - Marketplace Mission Trip. Workplace Ministries, Inc. is partnering with Follower of One to provide this 1-week mission trip experience. For the next five days, we are inviting Christians from many different professions and workplaces to approach their ordinary work with a missionary mindset. You do not need to travel somewhere else to participate in this mission trip. Your workplace is your mission field......

Tomorrow, we begin our Marketplace Mission Trip. But unlike most mission trips, you do not need to pack a suitcase, board an airplane, or travel to another community. Your mission field is already waiting for you. It is the workplace God has placed you in and the people you encounter there every day..........