Open Door Policy

READ: PSALM 116:1-2; PROVERBS 3:5-6; HEBREWS 13:8; 4:14-16

One of my coworkers approached me about examining our new employee handbook. We just hired a third-party organization as our human resources department, so they redesigned our old handbook. My job was to compare the two.

While I was going through them, I came upon a small section titled “open-door policy.” It basically explained that our supervisors agree to have listening ears to our complaints, concerns, and ideas.

It got me thinking. God gives us that same opportunity. He is inviting us to share everything with Him. Even though I know my supervisors mean well and want to listen, I know there will be times when they won’t listen well or won’t say the right thing. But God? He always listens. He always says the right thing. And He wants to share His wisdom with us (James 1:5).

What’s more, when I was reviewing the new handbook with our HR representative (the writer), she informed me that we could actually remove the open-door policy section. But, as God’s character doesn’t change, we know that He will never remove His “open-door policy.”

He’s always ready to listen. And He will do so perfectly. Because, as we know, Jesus is perfect. He lived the perfect life that we cannot, whether we be supervisors or employees, and He died on the cross and rose from the grave to pay for our transgressions. Once we put our trust in Jesus, we have full access to God (Ephesians 2:18; 3:12). He loves us, and He wants to hear from us. Always. • Natty Maelle

• When you talk to God, what do you talk to Him about? Is there anything you’re reluctant to discuss with the Lord? Why do you think you might feel this way? Consider talking to Him about this.

• If Jesus is our model, and He creates a place for us to be heard, we should be aspiring to do the same for others. Is this something that comes naturally to you? Why or why not? Consider taking some time today to talk to the Lord about this too.

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5 (NLT)