Quotes about Work

The hard-working, honest rich are the primary providers of jobs that allow us to have a middle class in this country.

Commitment to God. From the moment we began to work together, Beth and I discovered a similar commitment. We share a passion for the Word of God and for people—especially for people with hurts.

You are to labor six days and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. Exodus 20:9—10

He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them. Hebrews 6:10

I am doing a work in your days, a work that you will never believe, even if someone were to explain it to you. Acts 13:41

Oh God, as we begin this journey, our hearts are so full of anticipation. God, we want to be different. We invite You to do a work in us that we cannot even

Jesus responded to them, "My Father is still working, and I am working also." John 5:17

Watch yourselves so that you don't lose what we have worked for, but you may receive a full reward. 2 John 8

He acknowledged our God-given need to matter by telling us to rule over them and subdue them. Furthermore, God could have made the garden of Eden self-maintaining. Instead, He appointed Adam to work it and take care of it. God could have created the animals with names, but He knew Adam could use the challenge and the satisfaction naming them would bring. In the same way Eve received a purpose that granted significance. No one else was a suitable helper to Adam.

Lord, You will establish peace for us, for You have also done all our work for us. Isaiah 26:12

Those two words have echoed unceasingly in my mind ever since. In overriding matters God seems to work in themes with me.

Opposition is anything that opposes (1) us, (2) the work God desires to do in us, and (3) the work God desires to do through us.