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Part 1
The text and practicing reading Scripture at work
1. Have you ever read Scripture in the workplace? What was that experience like? If not, why not? What might that look like for you?
2. How might the context and application of Scripture change for you if you were to bring it into your workplace?
3. After having tried the practice, how did it go? What worked? What didn't work? What did you notice about yourself, your surroundings, and your work as a result of participating in the practice?
4. When would be a good time to continually practice this in the workplace? How will you engage over the next month in this practice so it becomes a habit?
Part 2
The text and practicing Sabbath this week
1. What are the most significant challenges to you personally in keeping the Sabbath?
2. Have you seen examples of others who have engaged in Sabbath practice? Who? What did their experience look like?
3. Is it harder for you to work for six days or rest for one day?
4. What are way you might be able to build in a more rhythmic experience of work and rest in your life?
5. What could your organization (or school) do to cultivate healthy rhythms of work and rest?
Part 3
The text and practicing the affirmation of calling
1. How have you heard God's general calling in your life?
2. When have you heard a particular call from God in your life?
3. What is your current particular calling?
4. When have you needed a reaffirmation of God's calling on your life?
5. What are your particular talents? From whom have you received positive feedback about your skills or abilities?
6. What do you enjoy in your daily work? What do you enjoy outside of your daily work? Is there a call in these tasks that brings you delight?
7. What needs are you most aware of in your workplace? In your larger community? How could you perhaps help meet those needs?
8. Is there someone in your life you think can help you discern your calling?
9. What have you heard from the Holy Spirit regarding what may be next for you?