The chat program we use at work lets you see a person’s profile when you click on their picture.

It shows you their contact information, location, title, availability, and their bosses all the way to

the CEO. Also, since we are now in the world of AI, it now includes a section titled “This person

also works with”. It then lists a dozen people that they work with the most – a list that changes

over time.

When I saw this list, it convicted me. These are the people at work that I have the greatest

opportunity to influence, and it made me seriously think about them and my interactions with

them. My goal is to show how my relationship with God impacts my daily life. Do these people

see that? Do the people on this list feel my life is moving in a positive direction? Do they see

that my life is unmoved when unexpected obstacles and difficulties arise? Do they see that my

motivation comes from my faith, rather than a paycheck or affirmation from others? Do they see

that I can be a trusted source and not a source of gossip and misinformation?

Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:58: Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let

nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you

know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

We need to be focused on God’s mission, and people need to see that focus through the fruit of

our labor. God will see it, and that’s what matters. Not our title or position or even the people we

are associated with. When we focus on God, He will work through us to carry out His work.



Motivational speaker Jim Rohn once said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the

most time with.” Suppose someone pulled up a similar list for you at work. Or at home. Or at

school. Who would be on it? If these people are asked about you, what will they say? And

where will your devotion to God fall on the list?

By Jason Grace

Jason serves at Immanuel with his wife and two kids. He is a software engineering manager.