In what ways can we ensure our work aligns with God's will daily? Psalm 90:17 – Our Daily Prayer for Purpose “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands— yes, establish the work of our hands!” Remembering Whose Work It Is • God alone “establishes” what lasts (Psalm 127:1). • Your vocation, task list, and skill set are entrusted stewardship, not personal kingdoms (Ephesians 2:10). • Start each morning acknowledging, “Father, every assignment on my calendar belongs to You.” Inviting His Favor Each Morning Practical habits that open the day to His blessing: 1. Unhurried Scripture intake—let His Word calibrate your motives (Colossians 3:16). 2. Brief surrender prayer—“If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” (James 4:15). 3. Written priorities—list the day’s projects, then write “Proverbs 16:3” across the top: “Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.” Purifying Motives for His Glory • Ask, “Will this task magnify Christ or merely showcase me?” (1 Corinthians 10:31). • Keep Colossians 3:23–24 in view: work “for the Lord and not for men.” • When recognition comes, redirect praise to the One who enables every success (Psalm 115:1). Submitting Plans to His Direction • Hold schedules loosely; Divine interruptions often reveal the larger assignment. • Regularly review goals with trusted believers who will speak Scripture into your planning (Proverbs 27:17). • Evaluate weekly: Did I push ahead in self-reliance, or follow the Spirit’s leading (Galatians 5:25)? Working Diligently in His Strength • Excellence honors the Creator who crafted your abilities (Exodus 35:31–33). • Pair diligence with dependence: “Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain.” (Psalm 127:1). • Schedule margin for prayer breaks; they refuel far more than another cup of coffee. Walking in Integrity • God “takes pains to do what is right” through His people (2 Corinthians 8:21). • Refuse shortcuts that violate conscience, even if they promise faster results. • Let coworkers witness consistency between your Bible and your spreadsheets—truth lived out is irresistible. Resting in His Establishing Hand • Outcomes are His realm; faithfulness is ours. • End each day with gratitude, not anxiety: “Lord, what You wanted finished today is finished.” • Sleep becomes worship when you trust that the same God who saved you will also sustain the “work of your hands.” |
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