Week 6

NO MORE OFFICE NIGHTMARES (Part 2)

By Sandra Clifton, D.Min.

 

Begin your study by reading “No More Office Nightmares” by T.D. Jakes (SpiritLed Woman magazine, Dec/Jan., 2007).

 

Introduction

There is nothing so trying as a difficult person in your life! If you have to work with that person, it can be especially trying! But as you seek to see that person as God sees her (or him), your view of them will be transformed. Not only that, but if you pray for them, they will be transformed, as well!

 

What God Says

Read Ps. 40:1.

 

Write it out. Contemplate on what it means to you.

 

Deeper Insight

Read the following Scriptures (in New King James Version, as the exercises to follow will be based on that). Make brief notes of what each passage is saying to you about seeking and relying on God to guide you in all of your relationships with people.

 

Ps. 40:1-2:____________________________________________________

 

Prov. 12:15:___________________________________________________

 

Matt. 25: 14-30:______________________________________________

 

Eph. 3:20:___________________________________________________

 

Application

Below are Scriptures (NKJV) taken from the previous Deeper Insight section (with some words missing). Fill in the blanks to the best of your ability, then look up the Scriptures and see how you did. Copy them on 3x5 cards and memorize. Let them by your guide to turning to God in all of your relationships-at work and in your personal life!

 

Ps. 40:1: “I waited _______ for the ______; and He inclined to me, and _____ my cry.”

 

Ps. 40:2: “He also brought me ___ out of a horrible ____.”

 

Prov. 12:15: “The way of a _____ is ____ in his own ___, but he who heeds _______ is wise.”

 

For Group Study

Begin your group time by reading aloud Ps. 40:1-2, and then discuss what each line and certain words mean. Share testimonies of how their “waiting for the Lord” resulted in their receiving His wisdom and protection, with things turning out better than ever.

            End the meeting by taking prayer requests. Thank the Lord for His faithfulness and His mercy and His wisdom. Thank Him, as well, for His ever-abiding presence in all situations. Ask for the mind and “eyes” of Christ in all of your relationships.

 

Prayer

Read aloud as part of your prayer Eph. 3:20. Thank the Lord that in all your relationships at work (and personal)—that He is able to give you exceedingly, abundantly His favor, His wisdom, and His empowerment for you to reach and communicate successfully with the people in your daily life.