Joel Kady

The Old Testament book of Haggai has much to teach us about facing discouragement. These lessons are of particular importance for those facing discouragement in their work to help those who are vulnerable. Here are three things we learn about what discouragement is from Haggai.

Work can be made holy again by prayer—that is, answering back to the God who is here speaking and confronting. What does God have to say about your sacred obligations at work, and how will you pray in response?