Behind the Name

Have I mentioned before that I love the title of my blog? I put quite a bit of thought into the naming of my little corner of the web.

Perspectives.

What does the word mean to me? It is a reminder of the joy that is found in being able to express the essence of me (complete with my thoughts, emotions, convictions, passions and quirks).

This word is also a constant reminder of what my life is to be like as a believer in Jesus Christ.

Life is all about perspective...living with an eternal mindset. As a follower of Christ, my entire life is to be formed around a Biblical perspective with a focus on Heaven.

Sometimes there are days that help bring my perspective back to where it should be. Yesterday was one of those days. I work at a secular job and there are many days which test my ability to maintain a Heavenly perspective.

However, yesterday I found myself in the office of my manager for a 'performance review' which turned into an incredible opportunity to share my faith.

Here are just a few of the questions I was asked...

"So, you're not all about making money, are you?"

"What do you think Heaven will be like?"

"Have you thought about being a minister?" (This one made me laugh :-)

"At what point in your life did you decide, 'This is what I believe. This is what I am going to follow?'"

How thankful I was at that point for my solid, Biblical education which allowed me to have some concrete answers for him! And what a blessing to be reminded, through a conversation with my manager, of the purpose for which I am living.

Dream Job

I had an interesting conversation with my boss yesterday. He frequently questions me about future plans and nearly always ends up trying to convince me to pursue a long-term career with our company. Yesterday was no different. However, as I spoke about hoping to move sometime this summer and looking through my different options he asked me, "Heidi, what is your dream job?"

I didn't know how to answer him.

How do I explain to a world so driven by status, money, and power that my desire has never been to plant myself firmly on the corporate ladder and begin the ascent? How do I convey to my co-workers that I want to spend my life serving the God who, to them, means little more than a casual swear word?

I can mutter some things about hoping to move overseas, or about finding a bi-lingual job but deep down I find myself wrestling with what God's purpose might be for this "career" side of life.

My true 'dream job' would be ministry. Serving as a missionary or pastor's wife, using Spanish, leading Bible studies, reaching out to people, playing and writing music, authoring a book, the list could go on.

Unfortunately, this 'job' doesn't always pay much, and doesn't sound very impressive to those whose life goal is to make lots of money, be powerful, and die rich and happy.

These are just some of the thoughts bouncing around in my head recently. I am trying to figure out how this 'dream job' fits into my life currently as a single college grad working a full-time and a part-time job and living at home.

For now I will sit still, keep praying, and, as always, keep thinking.