Daily Worship

Futility and pointlessness in work

February 07, 2014 0 0

Romans 8:19-25

For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

God of Hope and Comfort
I confess that a sense of futility can overwhelm.
I groan for purpose and satisfaction, 
for hope,  for confidence and of wholeness.
At times I glimpse the beauty but often I see the brokenness.

So aware of the brokenness.
God, I cry to you as Creator and restorer of all things
That you would restore to me the hope of creation that one day
all will be restored,

Today, help me to bring light to dark places 
Today, help me bring hope where there is hopelessness
Today, help me bring redemption in brokenness

In a torn and tearing world help me bring healing.

Amen

 

Thoughts and prayers by Chic Lidstone.
East Coast Organiser, Workplace Chaplaincy Scotland.
Inspired by “Every Good Endeavour” by Tim Keller.