This article is written by BCC Counselor Mark Johnson as part of our new series on work. In this series, our counselors share how we can think biblically about work and overcome the challenges it brings.
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose trust is the Lord.” (Jeremiah 17:7)
We are often perplexed by the various decisions we encounter in life. We want to know: “Whom should I marry”, “Should I buy this car”, and “What about a house?”
One of the most frequent questions is “How do I decide whether to stay or leave a job?”
Let me briefly walk through some helpful concepts from a book by Dave Swavely. I’ve listed the book and a few others at the bottom of this article.
Prerequisites
Walking in the Spirit
To walk in the Spirit means that we are obedient, listening to and following the voice of Jesus (Phil 1:9-11; John 10:27-28). We are putting off our old way of life, renewing our minds, and putting on the new activities of a Christian (Eph 4:22-24; Rom 12:1-2; Phil 1:9-11). We know we are walking in the Spirit when there is peace and not fear
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