| "How should I witness to my 
                        coworkers?" When 
                          we interact with people on a daily basis, we have many 
                          opportunities for sharing our faith. First, be sure 
                          you are respectful to your employer and set a good example 
                          in your work ethic by working "as to the Lord" 
                          (Colossians 3:23).  When others around you grumble 
                          and complain, if you have a calm, forgiving, steadfast 
                          spirit, it will make an impression. As you respond in 
                          a Christ-like way to angry coworkers and stressful circumstances, 
                          people will see a difference in your life. Always be 
                          friendly and courteous, and show genuine interest in 
                          your coworkers’ lives. Invite them out to lunch 
                          to get better acquainted. Share their joys and sorrows 
                          by congratulating them in their good times and offering 
                          to pray for them in their bad times.  Be sure you do pray for 
                          them, then follow up by asking them about the situation 
                          you prayed for. They will be moved by your concern. 
                          If coworkers are discussing what they did during the 
                          previous weekend, you can share your excitement about 
                          attending church services or a special church event. 
                          Ask others if they have any plans for celebrating Christmas 
                          or Easter; be nonjudgmental of their answer, but be 
                          ready (if asked) to explain why you celebrate as you 
                          do.  Displaying a favorite Scripture 
                          or a devotional calendar, or reading your Bible during 
                          lunchtime, may prompt others to inquire about your faith. 
                          Bringing home-baked goods or leaving a small gift with 
                          a note on a coworker’s desk can sometimes have 
                          a greater impact than a thousand eloquent sermons. We 
                          can show our faith by our works. Others may not like 
                          a tree of righteousness, but they cannot help but like 
                          its fruit. Pray for opportunities to share the gospel, 
                          being careful not to infringe on your boss’s time. |