Work to the betterment of "Not Yourself"

So I'm noticing something in the workplace that I see in lives of Christians more often then I should. For some reason people in the workplace are so worried about making their way the right way that they lose sight of the good of the company. Our purpose at work should be to use our skills and ability's for the betterment of the company. As the company does better then we will prosper with them. I know that I am not always right or that someone else may have a better idea then I do. I guess I am not so ingrained in my ways yet that I only see one possible outcome for any given event. Everyday I encounter resistance at work to anything that might actually make things run smoother or that is to the benefit of all because "That is just not how things are done". People are so worried about holding on to the little bit of real estate that they have, that they fail to see the bigger picture. Granted I understand that this happens less in the public sector then it does in the government but it still happens.

I find that the same thing happens in reference to the heavenly kingdom as well. We develop a ministry from the ground up, start a new church, create our own small group, or put together a missions trip and then things don't quite work out the way we had them planned. The defining purpose of our acts should be for the betterment of God's kingdom. When God sees fit that we move on to something else or what we have started is not benefiting his kingdom as much as something else might, we should not fight to hold on to it. As people and Christians we need to learn that our actions should be for the furthering of Gods kingdom in whatever way we can. It may not be the way that we would like, but it is not about us, that is the sin of Pride creeping into our lives. I see people everyday that have are so proud of their work that they refuse to adapt or see that in some cases there may be a better way to further the collective goals of the company. They have to be willing to compromise. Some days we must realize that God has a better way to further his goals then the path we are currently on and we must be willing to change course with him.

It is not an easy thing letting go of works we have started or founded, that we believe are righteous and worthy. However, if we are truly seeking God, what are our works but tools to further his kingdom. When he calls us to lay down that tool and move to till another field we should not question our Creator just simply obey. You may find that as you constantly strive to work towards the betterment of Gods kingdom you, yourself become a better person. Funny how God works that way.

"In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls". 1 Peter 1:6-9 NIV