“And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.”
It’s easy to separate “spiritual” work from “ordinary” work—praying, serving in church, or ministry feels holy; while errands like laundry, emails, or meetings feel… less so.
But Paul erases that divide. Whatever you do for God—whether it’s leading a company, raising children, teaching a class, fixing a leaky faucet, or folding laundry—can be worship if it’s done for the Lord. Nothing in worship is mundane or unimportant.
When you devote all that you do to God, He can use even the most mundane task to spread His love to others. The next text you send, the quick trip to the store, may be an opportunity to care for someone who needs to know they are loved.
Purpose isn’t found only in the importance of the task; it’s found in the One you’re doing it for. When your work is offered to God, it’s no longer just labor—it’s love. It becomes part of the Kingdom story, a way of honoring Him in the details of your life.
Your workplace, your home, your neighborhood—they’re all altars where you can worship through what you do. Excellence, integrity, and joy in the ordinary are powerful testimonies.
Centering Prayer
Lord…
Take my work today—all of it—and make it worship.
Help me serve You with excellence and joy, no matter the task. Amen.
Practice for Today
Before beginning your work today, pause and pray:
“This is for You, Lord.”
Remind yourself of it throughout the day.
Journaling Prompt
How might my perspective on work change if I saw it as an act of worship?
What specific tasks could I offer to God with new joy?
Closing Blessing
Find the marvel in the mundane—God is there!
Work with purpose.
Serve with joy.
Let every task, big or small, be an offering to the Lord who called you.
Pray as You Go
Breathe in: Lead me to see You in my work…
Breathe out: …and for my work to honor You.
Reminds me of Brother Lawrence who was a doorkeeper at a monastery. He saw his work as “serving the Lord.” Good for me to read as I return to my part-time job after the weekend and holiday.