Acts of God

In today’s agnostic and hyper-tolerant business environment, American corporations have actively worked to shunt God into the darkest corners, trying their best to hide from the reality of a supreme God. And yet virtually all of these same corporations try to protect their interests by invoking God in their legal contracts.

Most corporate contracts have a boiler plate clause called Force Majeure. The term literally means “greater force” and these clauses cover “Acts of God” that prevent a company from performing its obligations under the contract.

So, on one hand, God isn’t considered appropriate for water cooler talk or intra-company fellowship, but on the other hand, God is a convenient protective device if the company is affected when our Lord’s will interferes with its cash flow. Is this ironic or merely conveniently self serving?

I realize that it’s naïve to think that corporate America will wake up and suddenly embrace God and invite Him into the board room. But it seems a worthy prayer nonetheless.

If we bring God with us to work everyday, at least our co-workers will get the opportunity to see the ultimate Chairman of the Board.

**Rob Geyer