Christian Women in a Worldly Workplace

Practical Ways to Live Out Faith on the Job

By: Grace McCready

After I graduated from college, I started working for a company that provides IT consulting services to government organizations. I still work for this company, and I’ve finally become comfortable in my work environment. But the main thing I haven’t yet gotten used to is the worldliness of my workplace. Although I don’t know my coworkers super well, I’ve observed that they have very different lifestyles than mine. We don’t share the same values or priorities, which makes it hard to relate to them. However, over the past year of working in a worldly workplace, I’ve learned several invaluable lessons that I hope will encourage you as you navigate your own worldly workplace.

1. Use This Job as an Opportunity

As believers, we have the Holy Spirit living inside us. God is with us wherever we go, including our workplaces. He knows the challenges and temptations that are present in a worldly workplace, but He has placed you there for a reason. Consider why He has you in your workplace and how you can fulfill your purpose there.