Daily Devotional
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Wednesday 29 July 2026
Abounding in the work of the Lord
„Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”
Not everything you do feels immediately fruitful. Sometimes obedience seems small, heavy, or unseen. But in the Lord, your effort is not in vain. That gives courage to remain steadfast, not because you always see results, but because God gives value to what is done in Him. Yet, this also requires soberness. To be abounding in the work of the Lord is different from being busy out of a need to prove oneself, fear, or a desire for control. The question is: do you serve out of calling and love, or are you trying to sustain yourself by always needing to be needed?
Proclamation
I am steadfast and unmovable, abounding in the work of the Lord. My labor is not in vain in Him. I serve out of obedience and love.
Prayer
Lord, strengthen me in Your work. Purify my motives where I serve out of pressure or a need to prove myself. Let my labor be fruitful in You and for You. Amen.
— Robin Prijs
