The company where I’m employed is serious about its mission, and part of this involves giving back to our communities. For example, we’ve logged more than one million hours of community service since 2017. That’s a lot of hands and hearts working to make a positive impact!
Last week was our sixth annual “volunteer week” where thousands of team members joined to serve people in need. I was fortunate enough to be able to participate in one of the events, and it was fantastic! Everyone was energized, enthusiastic, working hard, and served with a smile. This was a great reminder for me as to why I love this company and my teammates so much.
While serving is a very important aspect of our company’s culture, it isn’t required, and it doesn’t indicate whether or not a team member is successful in his or her role. Serving is one thing, meeting the job’s performance expectations is another. I could serve 10 hours per week for a year, but there will be negative consequences if I am not delivering as per my job description.
Today’s reading: Romans 4
Romans Chapter Four has a similar theme as it explains that we are not justified by our works but by our faith. We can try to check all of the boxes when it comes to a list of rules, but what saves us is our faith in Christ alone. God’s “job description” for us isn’t a bunch of rules – it is about our hearts, minds, and souls being in a trusting relationship with him.
While I am thankful to work for a company that encourages service, I’m eternally grateful for the one true God who loves me unconditionally; all I need to do is trust and obey.