VIDEO SCRIPT:
"Hey everyone, I hope you're doing well.
If you were raised anywhere near a youth group or pew - I’m sure you’ve heard this quote before : 'Pray like it all depends on God, but work like it all depends on you.'"
[Pause, sigh softly]
The internet may suggest that Dave Ramsey or Andy Stanley said this first …. Nope.
These are wise words from an early church theologian and philosopher - Augustine.
This quote hits hard.
It's powerful, but let's be real—
it’s not easy to live by.
We all know how important prayer and faith are, and we try to trust in God's plan.
But combining that with relentless hard work? It’s a tough balance.
Do you ever flip it ?
"For me, there are days when I feel overwhelmed, questioning if my efforts are enough or if I'm truly trusting God. It's a constant struggle to find that middle ground where I'm not just working myself to exhaustion or waiting passively for things to happen.
Have you ever prayed for the work to get easier and for God to give you a break ? Is that even right ?
[Pause, vulnerable look, shrug]
How do you do it ?
Do you find it challenging to pray and trust, while also pushing yourself to work hard every day?" Are you working so hard you forgot the last time you prayed? Or maybe you’ve prayed your way out of a job and into a nap?
[Look directly into the camera, a hint of a smile]
"I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Let's have an honest conversation in the comments. And if you’re also finding it difficult, know that you're not alone. Thanks for listening."
[End with a wave, a bit more subdued]
Take Care
"Hey everyone, I hope you're doing well.
If you were raised anywhere near a youth group or pew - I’m sure you’ve heard this quote before : 'Pray like it all depends on God, but work like it all depends on you.'"
[Pause, sigh softly]
The internet may suggest that Dave Ramsey or Andy Stanley said this first …. Nope.
These are wise words from an early church theologian and philosopher - Augustine.
This quote hits hard.
It's powerful, but let's be real—
it’s not easy to live by.
We all know how important prayer and faith are, and we try to trust in God's plan.
But combining that with relentless hard work? It’s a tough balance.
Do you ever flip it ?
"For me, there are days when I feel overwhelmed, questioning if my efforts are enough or if I'm truly trusting God. It's a constant struggle to find that middle ground where I'm not just working myself to exhaustion or waiting passively for things to happen.
Have you ever prayed for the work to get easier and for God to give you a break ? Is that even right ?
[Pause, vulnerable look, shrug]
How do you do it ?
Do you find it challenging to pray and trust, while also pushing yourself to work hard every day?" Are you working so hard you forgot the last time you prayed? Or maybe you’ve prayed your way out of a job and into a nap?
[Look directly into the camera, a hint of a smile]
"I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Let's have an honest conversation in the comments. And if you’re also finding it difficult, know that you're not alone. Thanks for listening."
[End with a wave, a bit more subdued]
Take Care
