"Precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little and there a little." Isaiah 28:10
"Precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little and there a little." Isaiah 28:10
Our bank was recently acquired by another bank, and the preparations that went on for the merger were momentous. Everything had to be replaced, from computers to products, procedures, and policies.
The communications we received resembled the media blitz concerning war preparations and global unrest - with the same results. Some members of the staff were not sleeping well, concerned that they could not handle the plethora of duties and expectations.
I began to pray more deeply, focussing on the synonyms for God. I saw Life as the power moving the staff and company forward with strength that could not be exhausted. I saw Truth demonstrated as accuracy and right transactions. I saw Love demonstrated as harmony, with all of us working for a smooth transition. Mind was revealed in clear and wise decisions.
I pored over hymn 148 which starts, “In heavenly Love abiding, no change my heart shall fear.” I pondered II Chron 20:15: “Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
The conversion went beautifully! The staff was not only receptive to the change, but actually happy! They learned quickly, and have balanced perfectly since then - better than before the conversion. The customers have enjoyed the loving atmosphere and are very cooperative, and the atmosphere of Love has surrounding and affected us all.
The only exception was one client who seemed to react to change, as well as to the intensified emotions surrounding the Iraq situation. He called us up “screaming” about some miscommunication. Everyone tried to help, but it only got worse. He was so abusive that some members of staff were in tears.
All weekend I prayed to know that no one could be separated from God, good, and that Truth demolishes error. It came to me that he was feeling inferior, and worked with the statement, “Conscious worth satisfies the longing heart, and nothing else can.” (‘02 17:24) On Monday he called and apologised several times for his behavior, and that was the end of it.
I have learned that my job is not as a manager, but as a healer. Our Father is the CEO (Chief Executive Officer), and my job is to witness what He has already done. I have become eager to go to work, because my job is to pray, to see the perfection that exists everywhere. I realize I am finally “in my right job”!
One of the greatest helps at this time is that I serve as Second Reader at my branch church. My focus is always on studying the Bible. When doing that I find myself FEELING closer to God, loving God in a more intimate way, and I am profoundly grateful.