Labor Day: A Time to Rest, Reflect, and Remember That Your Work Matters

There are seasons in life when faith feels easy. The prayers are being answered. The doors are opening. Our families are doing well. Life seems peaceful, and we can clearly see the goodness of God all around us. But then there are the other seasons. The seasons when we pray and nothing seems to change. When the diagnosis comes. When relationships are strained. When money is tight. When grief shows up unexpectedly. When we are exhausted from carrying something we never imagine

Have you ever looked at someone else’s life and suddenly started questioning your own? You see their beautiful home, their happy family, their successful business, their vacations, their friendships, their accomplishments, and before you know it, you’re wondering: Am I doing enough? Why am I not further along? Why does everything seem easier for them? Did I somehow get life wrong? My friend, comparison has a sneaky way of making us forget everything God has already done in ou