5 Ways Sacrifice Integrates Faith and Workნიმუში

Sacrifice in Speaking Faith at Work

Do you have a hard time speaking your faith at work? Do you not know that the Holy Spirit lives in you and will give you the strength to speak when the time is right? We have been talking for the last 4 days about how our faith is different actions, and now it comes to how we speak!

There are several great verses in the Bible about our speech and the power of the tongue. In 2 Corinthians 4:13, it calls us to action in our speech because we believe, and therefore on our last day, our sacrifice in work isn’t always measured in dollars or hours. Sometimes, it looks like courage—the courage to speak for yourself in faith. Choosing to honor God with your words may come with costs: the risk of misunderstanding, rejection, or even missed opportunities. Yet silence often costs more, because it dims the witness of Christ within you.

When you boldly speak with integrity, share your convictions, or stand for what is right, you embody sacrifice. You give up the comfort of blending in to shine the light of faith. This kind of sacrifice is not about elevating yourself but about trusting God to use your voice for His purposes.

Let’s take the next step:

Today, ask God to show you one area in your work where you need to speak up in faith. Step into that moment with courage and trust Him with the results.

Prayer:

Lord, give me courage to speak in faith today. Help me sacrifice my comfort and fear of rejection for the sake of honoring You. May my words reflect integrity, hope, and truth, and may my business decisions always align with Your will. Amen.

This plan was written by Heather Shaffer, a member of Follower of One. Follower of One is an online community designed to help everyday Christians integrate faith and life. Learn more about Follower of One on our content partner page here in the YouVersion Bible App.