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
“God is not a demander; God is a giver…God’s generosity holds true not just in the realm of salvation, when the well-being of souls is at stake. It also holds true in the realm of creation and therefore in the realm of everyday activities. If God is the source of our being, then we do all our work in the power that comes from God.
God gives, and therefore we exist and can work…None of our endeavors and concerns are too small for God…Moreover, our mundane work is part of our service to God. It is God who sustains us; it is God who gives us power and creativity; and it is ultimately God for whom we work. Hence it is quite appropriate to ask God to bless our endeavors.”
Miroslav Volf in A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good (Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2011) 26.
After a great weekend of ministry in Minnesota and only about 10 hours at home, I depart this morning for Boston to facilitate a Pastors Summit on the integration of faith and work in God’s economy at EFCA Camp Spofford in Spofford, New Hampshire through Wednesday.
Volf rightly notes that God’s generosity is the basis for our ability to do fruitful and creative work, from mundane to magnificent tasks. It’s all important to God and fueled by God. Our work matters to Him. God, generously bless our work today for You. Sustain and empower us for your glory. Amen!