What if the most spiritual thing you do today is make someone a cup of tea? This short devotional from Romans 6:13 might completely change how you see everything from the school run to the spreadsheet.

DAY 4 - BATTLE DRILL: ROMANS 6:13

Today we're looking at our hands - and asking what they're really for. Using James 4:8 and 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Rob explores why your everyday, unglamorous work is not a distraction from your faith. It actually is your faith.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

- Why our hands drift naturally toward comfort - and what James 4:8 says about it
- How 1 Thessalonians 4:11 reframes ordinary work as a sacred calling
- Why working outside the church is not second-class Christianity
- One small, practical thing to try with your hands today

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction: look at your hands
0:43 - Welcome to Battle Drill - Romans 6:13
1:07 - James 4:8: "Wash your hands, you sinners"
2:02 - 1 Thessalonians 4:11: everyday work as holy calling
2:50 - Your job is sacred, not second-class
3:50 - Ordinary acts are your spiritual life
4:12 - Today's one small thing
5:08 - Reflection question for the comments
5:23 - Prayer
5:49 - Tomorrow on Battle Drill

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What Are Your Hands Actually For? | Romans 6:13 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Thursday 18 June 2026

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