Labor Day

Your work matters to God. This Labor Day, pause and pray with us, inviting His presence into your purpose, your pace, and your hands.

Work: Some hate it. Some love it. Some avoid it. Some do it too much. This remains constant: God has a perspective on our work and we are to align our thoughts with His.

You weren’t made to grind nonstop. This Labor Day, discover what Scripture says about finding real rest—and why your soul can’t thrive without it.

What if your Labor Day plans could stir worship, not just grill smoke? Here are 8 ways to anchor your celebration in Scripture, gratitude, and the character of Christ.

A person tends to settle into a general rhythm and routine over the course of a typical week. This can include work, school, extracurricular activities, perhaps grocery shopping, and other errands or chores that may be designated for a certain day of the week. There can actually be a sense of comfort and normalcy that serves as a distraction from emotional pain or other struggles a person may be going through.

This Labor Day, let's remember the power of prayer over our work. Whether you have a job you love, are facing difficulties in the workplace, or are experiencing job loss, God has a plan and purpose for this season in your life. Use these prayers on Labor Day and all days to remember that God designed work to be fulfilling and to bring Him honor!

We are going to look more closely into how Labor Day began, as well as what God’s perspective is on rest. What are some ways we can incorporate rest into this Labor Day weekend that strengthens our relationship with the Lord and others?

As we celebrate another Labor Day, let's step back for a moment and consider what Scripture has to say about work and rest.

Here are five ways pastors can encourage the laity in their labor.

Whether you are searching for a new job, working hard at your current position, fighting burnout in your work, or struggling with coworker conflicts, you can bring it before the Lord in prayer today.

Do you have any Labor Day plans? If you don’t, you might be in for treat this weekend.

May the gospel shape my work habits and attitude.

We work, accumulate, toil, labor… for what? It is easy for our work to feel meaningless. This short explores the tension and frustration that comes from defining our purpose from work. ‘Meaningless’ is a great short film for messages on Labor Day, rest, identity, and success. Video by Journey Box Media.

As Christians, the questions of calling and vocation become even more challenging when we factor God’s will into the equation. However, our career might not be as important to God as we think.

Ahhh. Labor Day weekend. A time to reflect on the blessings of our current employment situations. A pause in the schedule when we can offer thanks for meaningful work. And, um, a day off.