The Bible contains many promises related to the tasks we perform. The verse above is one of my favorites to pray and stand on whenever I have a job to do. Another one is Proverbs 16:3, "Commit your work to the Lord, and then your plans will succeed." God is eager to bless the work of our hands, and He wants us to succeed in all we do. Notice, though, that He wants us to first entrust our tasks to Him. God wants to be invited into every area of our daily lives, but He is a gentleman. He will not force His help on us. That's not His style. There's a certain amount of humility involved in our asking God for help, and often it's our pride that keeps us from asking. Other times, it's the belief that it's not a big enough job to seek God's help with, or it's one which we've performed countless times before. I'm familiar with that way of thinking because I used to think that way myself. Now, no matter how small or insignificant my tasks seem, I ask God for His help, and I believe it pleases Him greatly. How do I know? Because overall, my work goes more smoothly, the results are better, and I experience more joy and satisfaction.

Next time you start to fix your hair or apply your makeup, ask for the Lord's help. When you're doing the laundry, mowing the lawn, or working on your car, invite God to help you. Commit all your child care and parenting duties to Him. Don't try to raise kids these days without the divine assistance that God offers you. Don't try to drive without Him. Take the Lord along with you when you travel. And why would any child of God want to try to get through school without their Heavenly Father's grace, power, and wisdom? If you're employed, bring God to your job each day, and ask Him to help you be the best employee your company's ever had. When you "commit everything you do to the Lord," you will have at your disposal the help of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, as well as a legion of angels, if necessary. Today, begin seeking God's help in all your endeavors, and you can bet "the Lord your God will make you successful in everything you do"! (Deuteronomy 30:9 NLT)

Prayer: Lord, I'm sorry that I've often left You out of my everyday activities. Help me to humble myself and ask You for help with everything I do. When I'm tempted to try to do things on my own, remind me of Your generous offer to help. Deliver me from an independent attitude, and help me to rely on You the way You desire. Thank You for the greater ease, joy, and success I'll find in all my tasks from now on!