Author Richard Carlson’s Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff is considered one of the fastest selling books of all time. Published in 135 countries and translated into 35 languages, it made publishing history as USA Today’s bestselling book for two years and spent 101 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. The book’s focus is on being happy and reducing stress by not worrying about the small things in life, but some have misinterpreted its title to mean being careless about the details.

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

Colossians 3:23

Today’s verse encourages you to do everything, even the smallest actions, to the best of your ability. You honor to God and bring Him glory by striving for excellence and faithfulness.

As you approach your daily routine, from taking care of your family to sweeping the floor, do all with enthusiasm and diligence, not by grumbling or being reluctant. Nothing you do is unimportant when you do it to serve Him. As you ask the Lord to help you do everything heartily and with gladness, pray also for the nation’s leaders to be the best they can be and to serve the nation’s citizens in a way that honors God.

Recommended Reading: Ephesians 6:5-11