Essential: A 30-Day Devotional for Faith-Driven Professionals

by Brian Sooy, Vance T. Williams (Editor), Jordan Raynor (Contributor)

Are you discouraged at work? Do you sometimes feel like everyone else is essential but you? Essential is a 30-day devotional that will help you gain a fresh perspective on how you are essential to the world around you and for the body of Christ. What does that mean when your work fills you with self-doubt, and you wonder if you're making a difference? Does your work fulfill you enough to help you find a sense of purpose? Are you like the 85% of the world's workforce looking for meaning in life and at work and not finding it in either place? If there's one thing we need right now, it's hope and purpose. We must pursue calling and contentment in our relationship with God. Each day -A brief devotional on work, worship, and why you are essential in uncertain times.
-A question to guide your reflection.
-A prayer to open your conversation with God. This men's and women's devotional will give you confidence as you glorify God in your work and relationships. God calls people like you to guide people to Jesus and meet them in the marketplace, making you essential!

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Published September 10, 2022

About the author

Brian Sooy is the founder of Aespire, a home services branding and marketing agency. For 30 years, he guided Aespire, serving over 200 companies and causes, before joining Gorjanc Home Services1 in Northeast Ohio as Director of Marketing.

With 40 years of experience, Brian aligns leadership, operations, brand, and marketing to drive revenue growth.

As the first professional to earn both Brand Architect and StoryBrand certifications, Brian helps business owners clarify their message and grow sustainably.

His influence is recognized by outlets like Relevance.com, naming him a Top 100 Marketing Influencer in 2024, and Crain's Cleveland Business, recognizing him as a Notable Leader in Communications 2024.