EVERY DAY CARRY · SEASON 1 · WEEK 10
Work was part of God’s design before sin ever entered the world. Five days on working for an audience of One, without grumbling or coasting, and then resting.
Work as Worship.
Five episodes · October 19–23, 2026 · Free discussion guide
KEY SCRIPTURE
Colossians 3:23–24 (ESV): “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
THE BIG IDEA
Work was part of God’s design before sin ever entered the world. Do it for an audience of One, without grumbling or coasting, with action instead of talk, and with all your might. Then rest. We don’t work to earn God’s approval. We work hard because we already have it.
THIS WEEK’S TEXTS
Mon · Genesis 2:15
Tue · Colossians 3:23–24
Wed · 2 Thessalonians 3:10–11
Thu · Proverbs 14:23
Fri · Ecclesiastes 9:10
THE COMMITMENT
Five weekday episodes of about five to seven minutes each. If you’re meeting with other men, plan on about an hour together.
LISTEN · MONDAY TO FRIDAY
This week’s five episodes.
Newest on top, so start with Monday at the bottom. Want each new episode waiting for you?
DISCUSSION GUIDE
Bring the guide.
Two pages: an opening question, the week at a glance with all five daily Carries, six Go Deeper questions, the hard question, and notes for whoever leads. Use it on your own, with one other man, or with your group.
Free PDF. No signup required. Print it, forward it, or share this page.
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THE HARD QUESTION
If your kids described how you feel about your job, what would they say?
CARRY IT TOGETHER
Each man names one dreaded task he’ll tackle and one block of real rest he’ll take this week.
Close in prayer: For men out of work or in hard jobs, and for each man’s witness where he works.
Ways to use this week.
ON YOUR OWN | Listen each weekday, read the passage, and choose one action to practice before Friday.
WITH ONE OTHER MAN | Listen separately, then meet or call and answer the week’s hard question together.
MEN’S GROUP | Listen during the week, then work through the discussion guide when you meet. Plan on about an hour.
PASTOR OR MINISTRY LEADER | Send your men this page with a short introduction and a specific invitation to discuss it. The ready-to-send message is below.
WEEKEND WARRIORS TABLE | Open with the guide’s opening question, then move into your table’s prayer order.
For pastors and men’s leaders.
Everything you need to lead this week without extra prep.
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5 minutes: Open. Ask the guide’s opening question.
10 minutes: The week at a glance. Which of the five Carries did each man actually do?
25 minutes: Go Deeper. Read the passage aloud, then work through the six questions. Pick three or four if time is short.
10 minutes: The hard question.
10 minutes: Carry it together, then close in prayer.
Your guides plan on about an hour. Adapt it to your group.
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This week, we’re working through Work as Worship, five short Every Day Carry devotionals. Listen during the week, then come ready to answer this: “What was your first job, and what did it teach you?” The episodes and free discussion guide are here: mensministry.online/edcpodcast/season-1/work-as-worship
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Be sensitive to men who’ve been laid off, are sick, or are struggling to find work. Wednesday’s passage is about willful idleness, not misfortune, and shouldn’t land as shame on a man who’s trying.
Your next step.
TAKE STOCK
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FIND YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE
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Don’t carry this alone.
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