Are You Worshiping Work Without Realizing It? | Ecclesiastes 3:14-15

Why does it always feel like there’s more to do?

No matter how hard you work, how much you accomplish, or how successful you become, there’s always another task, another goal, another expectation. It’s like running on a treadmill that never stops. And if you’re not careful, you’ll spend your life chasing significance through your work—only to find that it never truly satisfies.

But what if work was never meant to carry that weight? What if the meaning you’re looking for isn’t something you achieve, but something you receive?

Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day.

Our text today is Ecclesiastes 3:14-15.

I perceived that whatever God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it. God has done it, so that people fear before him. That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away. — Ecclesiastes 3:14-15

Solomon's wisdom explains something that most fail to understand, which is why so many are exhausted by work. God’s eternal work overpowers all human attempts. Not only that—it exposes our aspirations to become eternally significant through our work. In our attempt, the only correct response is to be subject to the One who works all things. Otherwise, we will find ourselves exhausted, frustrated, and disappointed because, deep in our souls, we have been trying to play God or make ourselves into a god through our work.

Solomon isn’t saying work is meaningless—he’s warning against making it the source of our meaning. God gives purpose to your work, not the other way around. When we expect our careers, accomplishments, or legacy to define us, we’re placing a burden on work that it was never meant to carry. That’s why so many men feel restless, always striving but never satisfied.

But when we flip the script and let God define our purpose, work becomes what it was meant to be—a way to glorify Him, serve others, and steward what He’s given us. We no longer labor for identity, security, or significance, because those things are already secure in Christ. Instead, we work with excellence and faithfulness, knowing that what truly lasts is what God is doing through us.

So today, take a deep breath. Work hard, but don’t worship work. Let go of the pressure to prove yourself and trust in the eternal work of God. Because at the end of the day, only what He does will last forever.

#PurposeOverProductivity, #EternalWork, #FaithAndWork

ASK THIS:
How have you tried to find meaning in your work instead of in God?
What pressures are you carrying that God never asked you to bear?
How can you shift your perspective to see work as a way to glorify God?
What would change if you truly believed your identity is secure in Christ?
DO THIS:
Pause today and ask yourself: Am I working to glorify God, or am I seeking identity in my work? Adjust accordingly.

PRAY THIS:
Lord, help me release the burden of finding my worth in work. Teach me to trust in Your eternal purpose and rest in Your plan. Amen.

PLAY THIS:
Purpose.