How can we seek God's favor to "establish the work of our hands"? Anchoring in Psalm 90:17 “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands—establish the work of our hands!” Why This Matters Moses, who penned Psalm 90, had witnessed both miraculous victories and heartbreaking failures. He knew every endeavor rises or falls on God’s favor. Without it, even the most brilliant work dissolves (Psalm 127:1). What “Favor” and “Establish” Mean • Favor: God’s delight that brings His active involvement (Numbers 6:24-26). • Establish: To anchor, make durable, give lasting impact (1 Corinthians 3:14-15). Aligning With God’s Will • Surrender your plans — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart…He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Seek first His kingdom — “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33). • Work in step with the Spirit — “If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25). Pursuing Excellence Under His Lordship • Diligence: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” (Colossians 3:23-24). • Integrity: “Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.” (Proverbs 16:8). • Faith‐filled Risk: “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10). Inviting God’s Favor Daily 1. Start every task in prayerful dependence—acknowledge He alone can establish. 2. Search His Word for guidance before making major decisions (Psalm 119:105). 3. Cultivate gratitude; favor flows where hearts honor Him (1 Thessalonians 5:18). 4. Guard relationships; unresolved conflict hinders blessing (Matthew 5:23-24). 5. Rest in His timing; favor includes patient waiting (Isaiah 40:31). Guardrails Against Self-Reliance • Remember past deliverances (Deuteronomy 8:2). • Confess sin quickly (1 John 1:9). • Stay connected to a faithful fellowship (Hebrews 10:24-25). Signs His Favor Is Establishing Your Work • Enduring fruit that points others to Christ (John 15:8). • Peace that outlasts pressure (Philippians 4:7). • Opportunities opening beyond human networking (Revelation 3:7). • Legacy that blesses future generations (Psalm 102:18). Living Psalm 90:17 Keep asking, keep obeying, keep working. When God’s favor rests on you, even ordinary tasks gain eternal weight, and the “work of your hands” stands firm long after your own strength fades. |
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