getting better

All good things come from God...including those who don't house the Spirit.

After praying each day for things to get better at work, it seems like hearts are being worked on. My boss was being so pleasant yesterday and the people that have been blatantly ignoring me are actually talking to me and seem to be sincerely engaged.

I was sitting in the office during a discussion between two bosses of mine that had been fueding for a year and a half...and they were making some reconciliation with one another! One of the guys is planning on moving to a new lab (maybe still will, but it's not out of bad feelings towards the other guy) and they could have gone a few more months being cold to each other, then out of each other's lives for good with no resolution. Instead, they are beginning to patch things up which will make the environment a lot less tense and a lot more tolerable.

After talking to Sal, he had much wisdom to share. I was confused how hearts could change toward the right thing when they aren't even Christ followers. I know good actions aren't even good if they aren't done for and in the name of Jesus, so how does what they do be guided or good? Well, Sal spoke to me about "common grace" that God gives everyone while on earth (which I knew of, but didn't even think about!) which still allows us the opportunity for positive and right actions. The conviction written on our hearts (EVERYONE's heart) from the beginning allows us to absolve sins in our lives. So even if these men aren't proclaiming Jesus as their strength and guide, God still has a morality written on their hearts that can alleviate some of the sins that affect an individual, those around them, and God Himself. Because all sin hurts God--makes Him sad.


Just praise God for clearly having a hand in this situation at my job. Keep praying to Him about its continuation to improve and for my motivation to get through the time I am here.

I have a really big issue with trying to leave early ALL the time and skip out on days. I am allowed to do this, but ultimately it only will make me reach graduation slower. It's hard to be motivated when I don't want to do this now...or even later. I'm trying to come in every single weekday until May 10 (at the least, but that's my goal to start) and staying the whole day for at least 4 out of the 5 days (some Fridays I have less work and it's nice to head home :) ). I need to get in a better habit and be a better worker. Even if I don't want to do this, I need to be a hard worker and good example to those around me. In Romans 12, it reminds me of how I need to be, no matter what. The Bible calls us to serve enthusiastically. Even though this is my job and I get paid (a student salary, but $ nonetheless) I can still be a hard worker for the Lord. I don't want to miss out on an opportunity to serve Him...because clearly He has me at this job for a particular purpose. I pray for clarity!


Psalm 100

A psalm. For giving grateful praise.
1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his[a];
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.