Viciousness In the Work Place
Over the years I’ve worked with many women who showed a viciousness and a ruthlessness in the work place. It never ceases to shock me. It also shows the heart of the woman who is vicious. A vicious woman doesn’t have a heart for Jesus. A ruthless woman doesn’t live her life for the Lord, allowing Him to work through her. How can we reach vicious women in the work place, women who care nothing about hurting others or making others miserable? For starters, let’s not allow them to make us miserable. They can’t steal our joy, because our joy comes from our love of the Lord. They can’t put out our lights, because our lights shine from the Holy Spirit living within us. Each time they lash out at us, let’s allow them to see gentleness looking back at them. Each time they cause another person pain, let’s pray for them. Let’s be an example for them to follow. We may be surrounded by a dark world each day, but we’re not supposed to be a part of it. We’re supposed to be lights shining in it. “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.” (Matthew 5:14-15 NIV) Be that light on a stand in your work place. Shine for our Jesus.
