Too often, we separate our work in sacred work and secular work. Because of this, we forget that God is present even in our most mundane, ordinary, "unspiritual" kinds of work. Shannon Vandewarker, author of Working in the Presence of God, helps us see that in the midst of our seemingly ordinary places of work, we can draw close to God.
THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- Shannon Vandewarker is the author of Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work.
- Shannon shares the story of what led her to write the book.
- The message of Working in the Presence of God is that our place of work can be a place where we encounter God in deep and intentional ways.
- The “liturgy of commute” is a systematic way of focusing on God as one drives, rides, or walks to work and from work.
- Shannon Vandewarker shares the way she practices the liturgy of commute. Markus also shares the way he practices liturgy of commute.
- “Lamenting work” can be a profound experience for those who struggle in the work that they do. Sometimes we need to lament in the midst of our work.
- Lamenting consists of pouring our hearts out to God and then listening to what God says in response.
- “Lamenting” is a foreign concept for many people. Shannon offers some ideas for how to lament.
- The practices explored in Working in the Presence of God can be just as helpful for pastors and ministry leaders as for people working in “secular” jobs.
- It can also be helpful for pastors to invite church members to join them in doing some of these practices.
- For Shannon Vandewarker, engaging in these practices has helped her become more aware of God’s presence in every area of her life.
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