Well, I see now that I read back through our original calendar that we are a week behind...oh well. We will go along as we are and then the last week of August have another face-to-face and talk about our experience this summer with Courage and Calling.
During our discussion at Charlene's home we spoke of the desire that our work/life be meaningful. In this chapter, Smith writes that we all long that our work be "meaningful and significant, work that brings us joy." ( pp. 83-85) And he mentions at least four qualities Paul mentions in his letters to Timothy about vocational integrity:
Excellence (doing the very best you can do with what you've got).
Truth (integrity, honesty, humility...that sort of thing).
Diligence (a commitment to get up everyday and do what you have been called to do).
Generosity ("Generous service enables those we serve "to grow, mature, stand alone, and eventually give as we serve one another in interdependence." A false service, on the other hand, creates dependence.
Sabbath (Sabbath is not a "day off." It is a calling to rest).
Go ahead...reflect on these aspects of your life. Then go back to that wonderful question in chapter 2, "What brings you joy?" Take time to reflect on these qualities as they relate to joy in your life and work.
ummm...the rubber is meeting the road for me. How about you?
Becce
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