But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Your works. Psalm 73:28

 About 5 years into my career, I struggled to understand if this was what God really wanted me to do for the remainder of my employment. I was surrounded by several negative people who made it even more challenging to stay the course God had set in motion. I looked at other options, but nothing panned out. After an exhaustive search, I finally made the decision to block out the negative around me, and focus on the tasks before me. As a result, my performance ratings went from good to exceptional for 7 straight years….something that doesn’t normally happen in the federal workforce. After years of loyalty to my agency, I was promoted to a supervisory position which helped me reap a wonderful retirement pension.

 Living the Christian life can be challenging. We live in a world that can easily draw people away from the holiness God calls us to live. Advertisements that promote possessions, pleasure, wealth, and opportunities that are endless to gain personal recognition and social status abound. It’s easy to get caught up in the worldly affairs. Although their appearance seems positive, they come to a bitter end, leaving you feeling empty and sometimes without hope. But,

 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. James 4:8

 God calls us to be separated from the world so we can sustain our pursuit of holiness. Where does your loyalty stand, with the world or God? Chose God and you’ll be able to experience His wisdom, His protection, His encouragement, and most of all His sweet blessings. It is then you’ll be able to declare the wonderful works of God in your life!