Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21
“Countless thousands of men keep God in mind while engaged in all types of work, mental or manual, and find that they are happier and get better results. Those who endure the most intolerable ordeals gain new strength when they; realize that their Unseen Comrade is by their side.
To be sure, no man whose business is harmful or whose methods are dishonest, can expect God’s partnership. But if an enterprise is useful, God eagerly shares in its real progress. The carpenter can do better work if he talks quietly to God about each task, as Jesus certainly did when He was a carpenter.
Many of us have found that we can compose a letter or write a book better when we say “God, think Thy thoughts in my mind. What dost Thou desire written? Here is my hand; use it. Pour Thy wisdom through my hand.” Our thoughts flow faster, and what we write is better. God loves to be a coauthor!
A merchant who waits on his customers and prays for them at the same time, wins their affection and their business. A salesman who prays for those with whom he is dealing has far more likelihood of making a sale. A bookkeeper or banker can whisper to God about every column of figures and be certain that God is even more interested in the figures than he is.”
Frank C. Laubach (1884-1970) in Letters By A Modern Mystic (Feedbooks: 2009) letter entitled, “Men At Work and Merchants And Bankers.”
As I write this on a Monday, many of you will return to the rhythms of work. I pray God opens your eyes to the unseen comrade who wants to work with you, help you, and empower you.
He wants your faithful work to produce fruit more than you do. Ask His advice. Seek His wisdom. Discern His ways. Do this because He wants you to contribute in ways that bring Him glory.
How might you position your work today for Him to do “immeasurably more” than you could ever ask or imagine? How could you demonstrate dependence on Him so that your deeds bring Him glory.
I don’t know the answers to these questions. Only you can discern them with Him. But if you do, you just might make unimaginably generous contributions through your work.