Quieting My Heart: Our Most Essential Work

What is it in our lives,

in our daily work,

in the things that we give

our time and our best efforts to ...

what is of most significance?

Surely there is a long list

of what we focus on,

and spend our best time on.

Things that we consider

essential, important.

And along with my list of things,

is prayer, talking with God.

For it is of great importance,

and all I do needs to be

covered in prayer. 

Of course.

But what if the praying - 

the bringing of my daily tasks,

my deepest longings,

my highest goals and desires ...

what if the talking with Him

about everything -

what if this is my most critical work?

What if entering into His heart

for the world, for those I love,

and all He longs to do,

becomes my highest goal?

"Our Lord put all the emphasis on prayer,

and He made prayer

not preparation for the work,

not a sentiment nor a devotion,

but the work."

(Oswald Chambers)

Lord, if we are looking for the significant,

may we keep our best efforts for the best work.

And then we will see You -

"through Your mighty power at work within us,

accomplish infinitely more than 

we might ask or think."

(Ephesians 4:20)