Do you pray while you’re on the job?
Sometimes we divide our lives into spiritual and secular: prayer stays in the spiritual realm, work happens on the secular side. That’s not how God sees it.
Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.
Go to work . . . with prayer. 
Historic high waters have devastated Nebraska, Iowa and beyond.
NCN News words it well:
“Please pray for those who are suffering in the aftermath of this storm and flooding. Pray for those who have lost livestock, livelihoods, homes, or loved ones. Pray for farmers who are facing unique agricultural challenges during the rebuilding stage. Pray for the floodwaters to recede quickly, and pray for the months of recovery that lie ahead. Pray for our local leaders and church members in Nebraska and Iowa who are seeking to serve their communities in the days ahead.”
Let us pray.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (VOICE)
For everything that happens in life—
there is a season, a right time
for everything under heaven.
It’s simple. God plans the right thing for the right time.
There are seasons in our lives:
Defined by age:
child, teen, young adult, middle age, senior citizen
Defined by ministry:
serving, teaching, writing, praying
Defined by role:
follower, leader, encourager
Lord, teach me to move from season to season–just as spring grows into summer, summer turns into fall, fall fades into winter, winter bursts into spring. Teach me to let go when you say, “the end.”
Song of Solomon 2:11-12 (ESV)
Behold, the winter is past . . .
The flowers appear on the earth,
the time of singing has come.
Welcome, Spring. We’ve been waiting for you.
Do you feel like you’re in a dry season? Try the water of the Word.
Psalm 1:2-3 (VOICE)
For you, the Eternal’s Word is your happiness.
It is your focus—from dusk to dawn.
You are like a tree,
planted by flowing, cool streams of water
that never run dry.
Your fruit ripens in its time;
your leaves never fade or curl in the summer sun.
More than a sprinkle . . . turn on the firehose! 
Spring is coming. How do you know?
Happens every year around this time.
Daniel 2:21 (NIV)
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever . . . He changes times and seasons . . . He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Spring always follows winter. Wise and discerning folks give God the credit.
Floods, shootings, crashes, blizzards.
Is there no safe space?
Psalm 91:1 (NLT)
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
Wherever we are, whatever the trouble surging around us, there is safe shelter in your shadow, Lord God. Thank you for being here, no matter what, all the time.
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Worship the Creator, not the creation.
Genesis 2:15 (NLT)
The LORD God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it.
Tend your corner of the world.
Care for it.
Make wise use of it.
