Enjoying Your Work

Every day, you are kind, and at night you give me a song as my prayer to you, the God of my life

Psalm 42:8 (CEV)

Elizabeth Greene found true happiness—heart-bursting, soul-touching, life-fulfilling joy. This was what she was made to do. On her first time to fly an airplane solo at night, God’s song filled her heart. Surrounded by the stars, as she breathed prayers of thanks, her mind repeated over and over the words of today’s verse: “his song is with me” (from the ESV Bible translation).

Ever since she was little, Elizabeth had loved Jesus and wanted to tell people about him. And she loved flying. By age 16, she had saved enough for lessons. A few years later, World War II broke out and she enlisted in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) unit.

Still, she hoped her two passions would align more. She wanted to tell people about Jesus around the world … and fly. But how could that happen?

When the war ended, God answered. Elizabeth met a man who shared her desire. Together, they founded Mission Aviation Fellowship and began flying missionaries and their supplies to the most remote ends of the earth. Elizabeth crisscrossed the globe, telling many about Jesus.

There’s no joy like the satisfaction of being used by God while doing what you love. He gives us desires and talents that he can use to spread the good news about Jesus. No matter what you love to do, offer it up to the Lord.

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

Daydream a little: What do you love to do? How could God use your unique interests and talents to tell people about Jesus? Talk to God about it and listen to what he has to say. (Some people hear God speak in their thoughts while they are quiet and focused on him. Others hear God speak to them through the Bible.) Jot down your thoughts.

INSPIRATION

“I find myself longing and praying that God will use the airplane not only in spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth but to help strengthen the whole Body of Christ by promoting a closer relationship and thus, more intelligent and effectual prayer.”

—Elizabeth Greene, first pilot for Mission Aviation Fellowship

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.

Psalm 37:4

Psalm 145:19

Galatians 2:20

Ephesians 3:20–21

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This devotional was written by Tonia Gutting for the Hero Squad Program of the American Bible Society. Hero Squad provides complimentary faith-based resources to strengthen and encourage Military families through God’s Word. For more information or to enroll your Military family, check out our website.www.myherosquad.org.