The work you do matters
You might be in a job right now that you don’t care much for. Maybe it’s not your dream role or maybe you feel like you’re just going through the motions — sticking to the job description, doing what’s asked, and clocking out. It’s easy to start believing that what you’re doing doesn’t really matter but I want to remind you today: it does.
Whether you’re folding laundry, serving customers, answering phones, or managing a classroom full of kids, your role has purpose. You are contributing something meaningful, even if it feels small or unnoticed. You never know how your consistency, your attitude, or your kindness is impacting someone else’s day.
It’s not always about the title or the paycheck. Sometimes, the real value is in how you carry yourself in the role you’ve been given. When you bring excellence to the table in a job you don’t love…my friend that speaks volumes. It reflects your character. It honors God and it plants seeds that often lead to doors you didn’t expect to open.
I say this from experience as I was one of those employees who didn’t last long at a job. I worked hard, got along with just about everyone, and gave my best but I never saw my purpose in those roles. I used to ask God, “Why am I here? I’m creative, talented and gifted so why won’t You take me out of this? What’s the point?” I didn’t get answers right away, but over time, I started to understand.
Sometimes, it’s the character He’s building and other times, it’s the skill He’s developing in you that He’ll use down the road. Sometimes, it’s about the people. God will surround you with individuals from all walks of life to shape your perspective and prepare you for what’s coming.
There are many contributing factors that come into play during these seasons. Things like discipline, focus, self-awareness, self-control, accountability, and being truthful with yourself. These are hard things to face but they’re necessary.
I’ve always admired people who knew exactly what they wanted to do. The ones who walked confidently in their purpose early on and ended up working in their dream job. That wasn’t my story. I did go to college and graduated with a degree but looking back, I often wish I had chosen a different field that aligned more with who I am and what I truly enjoy.
Life moved forward quickly. I started a family, and at that moment, I made the choice to take jobs that were convenient and flexible for where my family was. It wasn’t always ideal, and it definitely wasn’t easy. It was hard. It was a sacrifice but I was present and sometimes being present is the most powerful thing you can offer in seasons of life.
That’s when I began to realize this wasn’t just about what I did for a living. It was about what God was doing in me during the journey. I needed to understand that even when my path felt unclear, I was still on purpose. I needed to let go of comparison and embrace the idea that growth looks different for everyone. I needed help learning how to accept the season I was in and be faithful in it while still holding on to the promises God spoke over me.
This blog is part of that healing and reflection. A space where I’m learning, unlearning, and reminding myself that even when I feel stuck, God is still writing the story and every chapter, even the hard ones, still count.
God is working the kinks out. He’s smoothing the rough edges, maturing my mindset, refining my heart, and making sure that when He does shift me, I’m ready to carry the weight of what’s next.
During those moments of frustration or feeling stuck, I started journaling. I’d write out what I liked and disliked about where I was and I made my requests known to the Lord. I got honest with Him.
So if you’re in a season where the work feels pointless or heavy, let me encourage you by saying you are not stuck but being strengthened. Be still and rest in the one who knows all things. Keep showing up. Keep seeking Him. Keep growing. The work you do and the way you do it matters more than you know.
Yes, excellence absolutely honors God.
When you do things with excellence whether it’s showing up to work on time, caring for your kids, creating something beautiful, serving others, or even managing your daily responsibilities you’re reflecting His character. God is a God of order, creativity, intentionality, and excellence. So when we give our best, not to impress people but as an act of worship and obedience, it brings glory to Him.
Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV) says:
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
Excellence isn’t about perfection but about being faithful, intentional, and committed to honoring God with what’s in your hands.
