Scripture: Proverbs 12:11; 16:3

Devotion

We often separate our work from our worship. It’s easy to compartmentalize them and make them two distinct areas of our lives. But Proverbs pushes back against that sentiment. It says, “Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” These verses remind us that faithfulness in our everyday work matters. Whether we’re fixing cars, raising kids, managing teams, or typing away on a keyboard, every job is spiritually significant.

Faithfulness is not about being famous or flashy but about being steady. The farmer described in Proverbs 12 works the land day after day. He gets up every morning and labors faithfully. His job is not glamorous, but it’s fruitful. God calls us to that same faithful plowing in our work. Every job has value, and God can use any daily task we have to accomplish His greater work in the world around us. When we commit our work to Him, we hand Him the keys to the car of our lives so He can use it for His glory.

Momentum builds through steady daily obedience. It’s easy to be tempted to look for new fields when the old one begins to feel dry. However, faithfulness means staying the course and trusting that God is at work beneath the surface. God wants to use your creativity, discipline, and presence at your job for His glory. Your work can be an act of worship.

A Personal Prayer

Father, whatever my field looks like today, I commit it to You. All work and provision are gifts from You. Help me see what You are doing in my place of work, and let my labor not be for show but for faithfulness that reflects You. Amen.

Pray for Our Neighbors: FrankTown Open Hearts

FrankTown Open Hearts in Franklin, Tennessee, is a ministry dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and equipping at-risk youth through academic support, mentoring, and spiritual growth. The ministry provides life skills and encouragement to help students grow into confident, faith-filled adults.

• Pray for the youth served by FrankTown to find hope, purpose, and encouragement through the programs offered.
• Ask God to give the staff and mentors wisdom, strength, and compassion as they guide young people toward positive futures.
• Pray for safety and well-being for all students so God protects them physically and emotionally during activities and transportation.

Pray for the Nations: Global Workers | Johnny & Anna*

Johnny and Anna serve as language teachers in a closed Muslim nation, partnering with a church-planting team in a city with no existing Christian gatherings. Their mission involves teaching, building relationships, and sharing the gospel to make disciples.

• Pray for the hearts of the local people to be open to the gospel, leading to new faith and community transformation.
• Ask God to provide fellowship and encouragement for isolated believers in their city.
• Pray for endurance, safety, and joy for Johnny and Anna as they live out the hope of Christ in a challenging environment.

*Note: Names have been changed for safety.