Teamwork

When I was working, I was part of a team. I was very fortunate to work with a wonderful team of women. We worked together well and have remained friends even after a few have retired. We try to get together once a month when possible.

My team was the marketing office for two community colleges. We were writers and graphic artists, who shared tasks and learned together how to manage the website. Inevitably there was change. We faced challenges every time we turned around, it seems. Computers and their systems were forever evolving. Just as I felt good about knowing something it was sure to change.

My team worked together. We helped each other learn new tasks. We supported each other. When the work load became too much at one desk, we shared it with another. Together we brain-stormed to find solutions to problems we had. We listened to each other and cared about each other. It was a great team.

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV).

Cooperation and working on a team, has been around a very long time, as you can see through the scriptures. Teams can be as informal as friendships or as structured as in the workplace. God knew we needed each other.

Heavenly Father, we thank You today for the teams in our lives. Thank You for our prayer teams who share our praises and concerns; for those who help us grow in our faith; and for our teams at work, at study, in the community, and at church. We praise You for the wisdom You share through the Bible. Help us be good team members today. We pray in the Name of Jesus, Amen.