Established Work - Psalm 90:17

“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands.”

- Psalm 90:17

Moses prayed these words knowing how easily human effort fades. He had seen entire seasons of work rise and collapse, and he understood that nothing lasts unless God gives it strength. When he asks God to establish the work of his hands, he is asking for something more permanent than progress. He wants God to give his labor real substance.

The verse becomes even more meaningful when you consider how Moses ties endurance to the favor of God. The favor he describes is the steady influence of God’s presence, the kind that shapes not only what you do but how you do it. Work gains depth when God’s character rests on it, not when you push harder or chase visible results.

This is where the verse speaks to you this week. It invites you to pay attention to the foundation of your effort, not just the pace of it. It encourages you to notice where your work needs more intention, more honesty, or more patience. God establishes what you consistently offer Him, not what you rush through or avoid.

As you start this week, let this verse remind you that meaningful work is not defined by attention or speed. It is defined by whether God is shaping it and giving it weight that lasts.

Prayer: Lord, place Your favor on my work this week. Give it strength beyond my ability and depth beyond my intentions. Establish what I offer You, steady my steps, and let my effort carry Your presence. Amen.