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fearing the Lord”( Colossians 3:22).
Works for God’ s approval, not people:“ Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord and not for people”( Colossians 3:23 NASB).
Taken from The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons. Copyright Ruth Chou Simons( October 2025) by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, www. thomasnelson. com.
How might you work differently today if you remembered that the finished work of Christ is your true satisfaction and source of rest? Would you see your work( and your responsibilities) in a new way if the desire to please God rather than yourself or others was at the fore-front of your mind?
I believe the gospel changes everything— including the way we work. So don’ t forget that the faithful work of our Savior eliminated the meaninglessness of toil for us. Your mundane everyday moments matter, and your God will supply you with the satisfaction you’ re longing for.
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Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and awardwinning author of several books and Bible studies, including The Way of the Wildflower, GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, When Strivings Cease, and Now and Not Yet. She is an artist, podcaster, speaker, and the founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer of GraceLaced, an art and lifestyle brand. Simons uses each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people’ s hearts, making deep truths beautifully accessible with her signature art and relatable communication style. Simons has been featured on Good Morning America, Fox, Christianity Today, and Hallmark Home and Family. Ruth and her husband, Troy, live in Western Colorado and are grateful parents to six boys— their greatest adventure. 39