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Summary:
What does it look like to make disciples in the workplace? In this conversation with Ramon Mayo, we explore how God can turn setbacks—like losing a job—into opportunities for greater fruitfulness. Ramon shares powerful stories and practical insights on recognizing everyday opportunities, listening to the Holy Spirit, and living authentically as a follower of Jesus at work. From using break times intentionally to letting even casual jokes spark spiritual conversations, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone who wants to integrate faith and work. Discover why striving often produces little fruit, but surrendering to God’s leading opens doors and hearts.
Key Points From This Episode:
- God can turn a loss of a job into a new opportunity for even greater fruitfulness and fulfillment
- “The nations are right in this parking lot” – recognize the opportunities you’ve been given
- God speaks in many ways to us, sometimes through dreams
- When I work hard or strive I see little fruit, when I let the Holy Spirit work, much more begins to happen.
- Training people without follow up is a waste of time. Training needs to involved action steps and follow up coaching.
- God saw Ramon’s desire to be among the lost and then placed him there.
- Build relationships with those in your workplace, but also maintain appropriate boundaries.
- Do a good job in your profession and doors of opportunity and hearts will open.
- Utilize your break times and be intentional in them
- Even jokes can open up spiritual conversations!
- Be yourself! Be honest about what is going on with you on the inside. Don’t be an undercover Christian.
- Share stories or what you learned at church that week, “doing my homework”
- There are many things you CAN do in the workplace. Respect the legal rules but don’t be afraid. Do what you ARE able to do with intentionality.
- Always listen to the Holy Spirit and obey His promptings.
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