Faith in the Modern WorldIt seems that, in this modern world, a distinct difficulty balancing one’s person; who they are internally, the human being existing in your inner dialog, and the face who makes contact with the outside world. Who you see yourself as, and self you allow the world do see.

On occasion, they disagree.

I work in a corporate environment. I am a professional. The world I interact with during the work week is rational, professional, and detached if not a bit cold and distant. I oversee people; I hire, and I’ve even had to fire a few: one young woman during in the midst of the Big Recession. There was a number of difficulties with other employees. Nothing violent, but a belligerent episode that we couldn’t have, or risk repeating in the office.

I performed the duties and responsibilities of my job with composure, and honesty. I consoled her. I offered her a reference and a severance and

What I never tell anyone, what I don’t let show, is that I am a woman of faith. I am a woman with a personal relationship with our Savior. And as a Christian, I sat in my car after everyone went home and I cried. I prayed and cried for that woman. I cried for her children, I prayed for her and her family. I prayed for her disappointment, her hurt and embarrassment. I prayed for her to have strength to tell her husband and children what happened that day. I prayed that when she was ready for her first interview, she would hold her head up high. That she would find a better fit.

Last month, I was in Starbucks with a one of my girlfriends. And this woman came in with her family. We made eye contact, and although it had been months, we recognized one another and she actually smiled and walked up to me.

She’s found a new job. She was hurt at losing her job, but she found a better fit for her. She was angry: at the company, at me, at herself. But she has found her way.  Then, she even made mention of her own relationship with Jesus and how through her faith she found the means to face her hardship and push through.

I’ve known people who will say that prayer has no effect. But this woman and I were able to find our way through difficult situations because of our relationship with God and his only Son. We were able to find hope, inspiration and comfort in our faith.