THE KINGDOM AT WORK
May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalm 90:17 (NIV)
We often separate our work life from our spiritual life—as if God clocks out when we clock in. But Scripture paints a different picture. From the first pages of Genesis, God is shown as a Creator and a Worker, and He invites us into that same holy rhythm. Psalm 90 reminds us that work, done in God’s strength and for His purposes, carries eternal weight.
This verse is a blessing from the Lord: establish the work of our hands. It’s a call to make our work matter. Whether you work in a classroom, a kitchen, a cubicle, or sales, your labor is not small in the eyes of the Kingdom. God uses your work to shape character, serve others and reveal His goodness. He’s present in spreadsheets, serving customers, changing diapers, and building things that last.
Kingdom impact doesn’t always mean visible results. It’s often quiet faithfulness. It’s being honest when cutting corners would be easier. When I worked a job in college, I told my boss, I don’t get paid to think…yet. Don’t dismiss small beginnings. When we work with God in mind, even routine tasks become acts of worship.
This prayer in Psalm 90 is a way of saying, God, make what I do today count in this world, and have an eternal impact. It’s a reminder that what we do matters most when we do it with Him and for Him.
APPLICATION: Before your next task, pause and ask God to be present in your work. Offer it to Him as worship. Reflect on how your effort might serve others and point them to Him.
PRAYER: Lord, thank You for giving me work to do. Please provide me with favor today. Use my work and efforts to bring glory to You. Allow me to view my work as an act of worship to You. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?