Going Above and Beyond

Sometimes it’s tempting to do something just good enough or maybe even sub-par. Many times it’s because we’re just tired, hungry, or maybe we feel like we don’t care. But the best outcomes are usually produced when we give things our best effort.

Many times giving something our best just involves going above and beyond what’s required. I mean, we could just do the bare minimum and get by with it. But I believe a person who goes above what’s required really demonstrates the quality of their character. And the reality is we may not always see the benefit of our efforts at the time. Sometimes we may never directly see the benefit of those efforts. But regardless of whether the benefits are known by you, they are often noticed, or realized, by someone else.

I think about myself and how I go about my workday. I examine myself in areas where I could improve. Sometimes I notice things where I could do something a little better. Maybe I’ve become complacent. Or, maybe I’m just doing it without thinking. I find it’s good, though, that I keep challenging myself to become better. It not only benefits me, but others as well. So, it’s a win-win.

So, in that vein, I’ve tried to notice areas, lately, where I could maybe pick up the slack. Instead of just letting someone else take care of something, I try to take care of it myself. It can become easy to just let someone else always do something. One of the patterns of thinking it can be easy to get into, especially in the corporate or business world, is the thinking that says, “That’s not my job.” And part of that pattern of thinking is just a result of the corporate culture. Every person has their specifically assigned duties that fall explicitly within the prevue of their job title. Everything is clearly defined in regards to what each person should do for the purposes of eliminating confusion. So, some problems they run into may fall under the job duties of the person next to them. This can even come down to things as simple as finding a piece of trash on the floor. It can be easy to think, “Well, that’s the custodian’s job.” However, doing something as simple as picking it up shows you care, and that you care about the success of your company.

Many times we get so stuck in our rigid set of duties that we don’t think about helping another member of the team, even if it’s not specifically your job to do so. But that’s what being a part of a team is about—filling in the gaps. Just think if a football team acted with the mentality of, “That’s not my job.” They probably wouldn’t be too successful. And so it is with any other group or team. Being willing to help out where we’re needed not only helps others, but helps the entire group with which we’re involved.

…Let’s go deeper

I believe that when we do more than required God is honored by it. That’s being a person of excellence. We’re doing what is pleasing to him, and also representing Him well.
AV Matthew 5:41: “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.” Not only are we compelled, as Christians, to help others when we can, but God calls us to do more than is even asked. This is a quality of a person of character. It’s not very inspiring when you see someone helping just enough to get by. Someone whose hear is really in the project is someone who is willingly asking what more they can do to help.

AV Colossians 3:23: “And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” Not only should we be ready and willing to go the extra mile in helping someone else, but we should be doing it with an attitude as though we were doing directly to the Lord. In the end our heart attitude is what matters. It’s good to remember that while we are serving people we are actually serving God. Ultimately He is the aim of our endeavors.

AV Proverbs 17:27: “He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.” Have you ever noticed that wise people often use fewer words? They have a certain economy of speech that is unique and often refreshing. But more importantly wise people are of an excellent spirit. They strive and reach for excellence in all areas of their lives.
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AV Ephesians 5:27” “That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Finally, God is looking to bring His entire church to a higher level of excellence. A church with people that conduct themselves with the highest ideals and moral character. People whose heart is right towards God and towards people. People who are perfect in heart, without spot or wrinkle.

AV Matthew 5:41: “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.”

AV Ephesians 5:27” “That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.”