What God Thinks of Your Work: Purpose in the Pressure for Christian Working Moms

I was halfway down the grocery store aisle before I realized it.

My kids were behind me—again.
Not just physically, but emotionally.

I had rushed ahead, cart flying, laser-focused on the list, the time, the mission. And in doing so, I left them behind.

They weren’t dragging their feet—they were just being kids.
But in that moment, they felt like obstacles. Like they were slowing me down from accomplishing all the “important” things on my list.

Then the conviction hit:
Why am I walking past the very people God asked me to walk with?

As a Christian working mom, the pressure to do it all can feel overwhelming.
We’re juggling home, work, faith, relationships—constantly asking ourselves, “Am I doing enough?”

But underneath it all is a deeper question that echoes in quiet moments like that grocery store aisle:
What does God think of my work?

This blog is for the mom who’s tired of striving… who longs to believe her everyday efforts matter to God.
Let’s discover together how Scripture answers that question—and how you can find purpose in the pressure you're carrying.

Feeling the Pressure of Work and Life?

If you’ve ever felt pulled in too many directions, overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood, work, and faith…

If you’ve wondered, “Does any of this even matter to God?” You're not alone.

This blog is for every Christian working mom who’s asking, What does God think of my work—especially when it feels small, pressured, or invisible?

Let’s discover how Scripture shows us that your everyday work is deeply sacred—and how God invites you to worship Him in the middle of it.

🔑 7 Biblical Truths About What God Thinks of Your Work

📖 1. Work Is Worship

Even ordinary tasks become sacred when offered to God.

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” — Colossians 3:23 

• Folding laundry can be as holy as preaching when done in love.

• God sees how you work more than what you do.

• Worship doesn’t stop at the church door—it flows into your job, your chores, your parenting.

“Let every act of every day be a religious act.” – A.W. Tozer

📖 2. Calling Includes Home and Work

You are not divided—God has called you to both spaces.

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children.” — Proverbs 13:22 

• Your home is just as much a ministry field as your workplace.

• God doesn’t separate the sacred from the secular—He claims it all.

• Your influence as a mom echoes into eternity.

“The home is the ultimate career.” – C.S. Lewis

📖 3. Faithfulness Is Greater Than Fame

God honors what’s done in secret more than what’s praised by the world.

“Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.”— Proverbs 19:1

• Quiet obedience matters.

• God measures success by faithfulness, not visibility.

• Eternity remembers what no one on earth claps for.

“Success in God’s eyes is faithfulness to the task He’s given you.” – Elisabeth Elliot

📖 4. Presence Is a Spiritual Discipline

Being fully present is one of the most powerful acts of love.

“Look well to the ways of your household and eat not the bread of idleness.” — Proverbs 31:27

• Your attention is sacred.

• Slowing down opens space for deeper connection—with God and your children.

• Love begins with presence.

“To love someone is to show them their worth by giving them your time.” – John Ortberg

📖 5. God’s Pace Is Never Rushed

Jesus never ran. Neither should we.

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” — Proverbs 12:25

• The pace of grace is slower than the speed of striving.

• Hurry is often a symptom of self-reliance.

• Slowness with God leads to peace and purpose.

“God walks slowly because He is love.” – Kosuke Koyama, Three Mile an Hour God

📖 6. Pressure Can Refine You—Not Define You

The weight you feel may be shaping you, not crushing you.

“The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.” — Proverbs 17:3

• God uses pressure to grow your character.

• Refinement happens in the fire, not in ease.

• When surrendered, pressure becomes preparation.

“Trials are not enemies of faith but opportunities to prove God’s faithfulness.” – Charles Spurgeon

📖 7. Your Children Are Disciples, Not Distractions

They’re not in the way—they are the way you walk out your calling.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6

• Your home is a holy training ground.

• Teaching your children is kingdom work.

• Interruptions might just be invitations from God.

“Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” – Dr. John Trainer

Here’s how Scripture equips us for that pressure…

✨ Realign + Refocus: A Quick Heart Check with God

Take 10–15 minutes to do this simple reflection with your Bible and a journal.

🪞 Step 1: Get Honest

Write your answers:

• “Right now, I feel the most pressure in __________.”

• “If I could describe my relationship with work in one word, it would be __________.”

• “Lately, I’ve been viewing my work as __________ (a burden, a race, a calling, etc.).”

   

🙏 Step 2: Invite God Into It

Pray:

“Lord, help me see my work the way You do.
Show me where I’ve been striving without You, and teach me how to walk with You in all things—at home and in my work. Amen.”

🔎 Step 3: Choose One Shift

Look at these 7 Work-Life Worship shifts. Circle one:

• From Striving → Surrender

• From Pressure → Purpose

• From Invisible → Known

• From Stress → Stewardship

• From Isolation → Impact

• From Multitasking → Mindfulness

• From Burnout → Boundaries

Ask:
“Which one do I need most right now?”

✍️ Step 4: Take a Small Step

Complete this sentence:

“This week, I will begin to shift from __________ to __________ by __________.”

Example:

“This week, I will begin to shift from striving to surrender by starting my day with 5 minutes of silence before checking email.”

 

💬 One Last Thing (That You Really Need to Hear)

• Your everyday work is sacred when done with the right heart.
• God values presence over performance.
• You are called to both work and home—on purpose.
• He walks with you in the pressure to help you find your purpose.

📥 Ready to Go Deeper? 

Discover how to turn your daily work into daily worship—without adding more to your plate.

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This content was created with the assistance of AI to enhance clarity, structure, and inspiration. Final edits and spiritual direction were guided by the author.