Delight in Submission | Get(ting) Out of work

Delight in Submission | Get(ting) Out of work

From Christ City Cast by Christ City Church

May 12, 2026 · 29 min

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The episode discusses how serving work can lead to true fulfillment and delight in submission to God.

What would change tomorrow if you forgot about serving others — and simply served the work? In Week 5 of our post-Easter series, we learn that for work to become a delight and fulfillment, it has to become something we submit to — not a means of getting something, but the medium through which we offer our whole selves to God. And in one of the most counterintuitive moves in the series: serving the work — not the people — is actually the only way to truly serve the people. Reflection Questions: What would be different if I "forgot the community and served the work" tomorrow? Where have I experienced the goodness of someone who was truly "serving the work"? Scripture: Colossians 3:15-24, Proverbs 3:6, Romans 12:1, John 6:38, Matthew 6:8-10 Voices: Dorothy Sayers, Why Work? (1942) Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love Sermon Notes & Liturgy⁠ We take a month or so every year to consider, together, the rhythm of creation according to God's design: ⁠Sabbath & Work Christ City Church is a small faith family following Jesus together in east Dallas. We gather Sundays at 10:10 AM at the Chapel at Lake Highlands Baptist Church, 642 Brookhurst Dr., Dallas…

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Organizations: Christ City Church

Books & works: Why Work?, Revelations of Divine Love

Places: Dallas, Chapel at Lake Highlands Baptist Church

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