Article August 26, 2013 ISSUE

Public relations—and the divine relationship

Susan Self

I work in public relations, helping companies and individuals promote themselves in both mainstream and non-traditional media. It’s an exciting field, but can also be very challenging, since my clients and the media don’t always have exactly the same goals. But when I rely on prayer, I find that unexpected and amazing things take place.

A few months ago, I was praying about the idea of shared values. I wanted to attract clients who had the same values and goals that I cherished—like peacefulness and respect. I’d been reading an archived article from the Sentinel that discussed how right desires must always be in perfect balance with their expression. I prayed along these lines, wanting to understand that since these values come from God, He would also provide an “outlet,” so to speak, by which I could see them in my work.