“So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.” (Acts 16:5)
By Steve McShane
One of the best pieces of advice I received was from another WorkLight supporter, Kathy. She recently reminded me of the importance of building community around our faith. More specifically: finding, nurturing, and growing the faith family that surrounds us.
Not long ago, I took a new job 30 or 40 minutes away from the WorkLight group I attended on Fridays. That new assignment meant I had to miss the weekly meetings and ultimately needed to explore other options to grow in my faith. I prayed hard on what to do. I asked God to guide me toward the right solution.
I kept finding myself promoting WorkLight, even though I was unable to consistently make meetings. In my daily devotion, I was called to seek out those in my new network to see if a new group could be assembled. The result was astounding. We launched last July, and our first meeting drew 18 people. We have matured into a committed Tuesday lunch group that recently reached more than 30 in attendance.
I look back and find strength in the fact that I never questioned God’s calling in this new space. This project has made it easier than ever to invite folks to discover God and a deeper faith thanks to WorkLight. I have the courage and strength to be bold in my faith like never before. It is with great pleasure that I invite you to celebrate WorkLight Monterey, California!
Pray
Father, give me the strength to listen and act on your calling.
Reflect
Think about how God has called you to act on your spiritual journey. Think specifically about people you know and how you can invite them to join God’s Kingdom.
Discuss
In what ways has your time with WorkLight empowered you to grow spiritually in the workplace? Are there steps you can take to organize or contribute to those seeking deeper spiritual understanding and growth?
Steve McShane is president of the WorkLight Monterey Chapter. He is past president of the WorkLight Salinas Valley Chapter. He serves as director of development for the Bridge Restoration Ministry.