The Keys to Hearing God Say “Well Done”

Let me be clear, this does not mean you don’t care about results, because everyone wants to be productive and see fruit from their work. What this means is that if you have done what God has asked you to do and done it faithfully, then you have completed your assignment. Regardless of the outcomes, there is a reward waiting for you.

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This leads me to the one question that you should ask yourself every day. Here it is.

Have I given God my best effort today?

Think about whatever you do. Whether it is in the home, in the community, on the job, in your school, in the church, or wherever it is, have you given God your best? As I said before, not having to worry about the results does not mean you don’t care about the results. Because you care, you should commit yourself to getting better at what you do and trying to improve your results. There is nothing wrong with trying to improve your results as long as you don’t sacrifice your obedience in the process. Compromised obedience is disobedience, which is sin, and there is no reward for that. 

Each day at the beginning and at the end of the day the question that should be resonating in your heart is have you given God your best effort today? If you have, then you can sleep well. But if you haven’t, that’s what the new day is for. You can start all over and give God your very best, because after all that is what he wants. He wants your very best effort, and he will take care of the results. I leave you with this verse.

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Clarence L. Haynes Jr. is a dynamic speaker, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Bible Study Club, dedicated to helping people live with purpose and clarity. In addition to his ministry work, Clarence has spent the last 13 years as a trusted financial educator, guiding thousands of people across the country—including employees at many Fortune 500 companies—toward lasting financial wellness. His unique ability to blend practical wisdom with spiritual insight equips people to thrive in every area of life.

He is the author of The Pursuit of Purpose, which helps readers understand how God leads them into his will, and the author of The Pursuit of Victory: How To Conquer Your Greatest Challenges and Win In Your Christian Life. Clarence is also committed to helping 10,000 people learn how to study the Bible and has released his first course, Bible Study Basics, to achieve that goal. To learn more about his ministry and resources, please visit clarencehaynes.com.