Devotional week 48

As a college student or young professional, you are likely thinking about grades, promotions, and building your future. But have you ever stopped to ask: How far would I go to glorify God through my work or studies? Proverbs says that those who are skilled in what they do will serve kings. That is a powerful reminder—excellence opens doors, and God honors it.

Devotional week 47

For most of my career, I believed that my work was a reflection of my character and capabilities, and that if I worked hard enough, my excellence would speak for itself. I took pride in being dependable, diligent, and thorough. But over time, I realized that the more I did, the more was expected. I became the person everyone turned to for the tasks no one else wanted, often taking on too much, overcommitting, and burning out — all in the name of excellence.

Devotional week 46

Many times, we imagine excellence as something that only shows up in big achievements or visible success. Yet most of life happens in the small and ordinary. Proverbs 22:29 reminds us that being skilled in our work, showing care, diligence, and competence, does not go unnoticed. God honors those who develop and steward the abilities He has given them.