“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit …” (John 15:5)
By Luke Cahill
I have felt God ask me to go deeper with him this year, especially in my work. In saying “yes” to that call, I have been pushed outside my comfort zone but also experienced more opportunities than ever before.
It started each morning on my knees praying for God to equip me and put me to use building his Kingdom. That led to an invitation from him to pray with my team. I had prayed often for my work team, but not with them.
As CEO of a small market research agency, I rationalized this avoidance as possibly overstepping my role as their boss. I no longer feel that way—I don’t want to deprive my team of the grace and peace that can come from prayer.
Each day we are fielding research, and I lead a small group in a quick prayer before we get started. I see the impact on the team as little miracles and providences show up throughout the day.
Another time, a client needed to shift plans because a major life event impacted his extended family. It was clear he was feeling overwhelmed and hurting, so I asked if I could pray with him. He was receptive, so I said a quick prayer and promised to continue to pray for his family as they navigated a tough chapter in their lives. Since then, he has addressed every email to me as “my friend.”
Going deeper with God means every day is a new opportunity to say “yes” to how he might put me to work. Some days I do better than others, but this has been a year of beautiful transformation and growth in myself and the business.
Pray
Come Holy Spirit. Use and equip me to build God’s Kingdom on Earth.
Reflect
Where is God calling me to deeper commitment and relationship with him?
Discuss
What is one thing I can do this week to bring Jesus into my workplace?
Luke Cahill is chairman of the Board of Directors for WorkLight. Luke lives in Eagan, Minnesota, with his wife and five children.