Have you ever felt like a second-rate Christian because you work a secular job instead of serving as a pastor or missionary?  

Do you wish your life could count for God more than just the time you spend at church on Sundays and weekends? If so, today's episode is for you. 

This week we’re talking with Nate Belkstrom, who struggled with these same thoughts for years. After Bible college, Nate expected to enter full-time ministry but found himself back at his old job in food and beverage management.  

While his friend served as a missionary in Africa, Nate felt crushed. He wondered why he got stuck in a "secular, no-win spiritual job" while others got to serve God full-time. 

But God didn't change Nate's circumstances. He changed Nate.  

After crying out to God one day, Nate began studying every verse in the Bible about work. What he discovered was night and day different from what he'd been taught.  

Join us for an encouraging conversation about how your whole life is sacred and why Jesus wants to be your business partner, not just your boss. 

Redeem Your Business Today by the Following: 

How can we honor God in our business? 

Stop leaving Jesus at the door when you go to work.  

He doesn't need you to work for Him—He wants to work with you. We are laborers together with Him, and that applies to factory workers, mechanics, doctors, and engineers just as much as pastors and missionaries.  

Whatever you do, do it from your heart to honor God, and He will reward you for it. 

One challenge from today: 

Go the second mile.  

When your boss asks you to go one mile, volunteer to go two. It's actually easier to go two miles than one because you're in charge of the second mile—you've chosen it.  

Start with the small things: pick up that piece of paper, stay an extra five minutes, show up fully engaged.  

More About Nate Belkstrom

Website: victoryintheworkplace.net 

Video Podcast: Victory in the Workplace Podcast 

Apple: Victory in the Workplace Podcast 

Spotify: Victory in the Workplace Podcast 

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