Wisdom at Workplace

Thirukumar VethanayagamAugust 29, 2009

Important ConstantsTimeTime ChangeChange

StressStressLuke 2:52 Jesus grew in wisdomI King 3:12 Solomon’s wise and discerning heartJob 28:28 Fear of the Lord is beginning of wisdom Jam 4:4 Friendship with world is enmity with God

Time Management

Working Hard a must (Gen 3:17)

Long Hours an option (Ecc 2:22-26)

Psalm 90:12 Heart of wisdom Eph 5:15,16 Redeem the time Psalm 27:4 Dwell in His presence

How to work diligently?

Discern Time and Judgment (Ecc 8:5,6)

Plan ahead with a Discerning Heart (Pro 16:1,3,9; 19:21)

Daniel

1:8 Planned ahead (Purposed in his heart)

1:8 Prioritized God over King (Not defile himself)

1:8 Committed to the Goal (Requested the chief)

1:12 Accountable in Execution (Put himself to test)

Trust Factor is Critical (Pro 29:25)

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Career Plan is a Means to Success (Pro 21:5; Lk 14:28-32)

• Competence• Commitment/ Interest• Cultural/ Personality Fit

Multi-tasking 80/20 Manager-managing Win-win Yes and No Reason/ Excuse Push the boundary Trust and Obey …

Time and Chance happen to all (Ecc 9:11,12 )

“Pleasing God” is a good driving force (Ecc 2:22-26)

Does GOD have a STORY?

Change Management• Fundamentals are Foundational (Pro 22:29)

• Impact Focused (Pro 20:4; 30:24-28)

I – Important ActionsM – Marketable SolutionsP – Precious Few GoalsA – Actual DataC – Customer FocusedT – Timed Appropriately

• Continuous Learning (Pro 16:23; 2:1-22)

• Coaching (Pro 15:22; 19:20; 20:5,18; 24:6)

Stress Management

• Stay in Control (Rom 12:1,2; I Cor 2:4,5)

• Stay within Conscience (I Tim 1:5; 4:2)

• Stay the Course (John 8:29,16:33; Heb 12:1-4)

Relax and Rejoice / Rejoice and Relax (Acts 16:25)

Pressure versus Stress (II Cor 4:8-18; 6:4-10)

Summary

Mind the Process, God is Faithful

Forsake empty words and

dreams Ecc 5:7

God will bring every act to judgment Ecc 12:14

Fear God and keep His

commandments Ecc 12:13

Please God, and find

wisdom, knowledge,and happiness

Ecc 2:26