Creator of all, give me delight in my work today so that it will honor you.

Work . . . it should be looked upon—not as a necessary drudgery . . . but as a way of life in which the nature of man should find its proper exercise and delight and so fulfill itself to the glory of God.  

~~Dorothy Sayers

This morning’s prayer and meditation for Sally’s healing comes from Take Heart, Oh God: Riches from the Greatest Christian Women Writers of All Time.

Work. The daily grind. The “necessary drudgery” in order to pay the bills, or keep the house clean, or care for the needs of others. It’s work, it’s hard, it’s not always very rewarding.

What if we could find a way to rejoice in the tasks at hand? What if every job was seen as an opportunity to honor God? The house to clean is a great delight because of the gift of home. The papers to file are a joy because of serving others. The meeting to attend is a gift because of sharing ideas. The daily grind becomes the daily “grand”

Our everyday toil, when we apply ourselves without complaining, glorifies God.

Each day we have an opportunity to glorify God in our work. By our example we either demonstrate faith or a lack of it. Today, tackle your tasks with delight!  

Prayer for Meditation

Creator of all, give me delight in my work today so that it will honor you.

Scripture for Meditation

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 

Music for Meditation 

Take My Life

 

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