God's work

Noun

God's work (uncountable)

1. Work in accordance with the will of God.
   • He had done God's work by killing a man and would now gladly pay the earthly penalty, because he thought his reward would be in heaven.2007, Angelo Letizia, The Battle for Existence, page 110
   • We go along the walk-ways, among trees, shrubs and flowers. In that world, the buzzing of insects is rife. Once settled, they preen, crawl or sting, as is their wont. Yet they too do God's work.2014, Terence Park, “The Old House”, in Ice Made and Other Stories, page 87

   Synonyms:

   the Lord's work

2. (idiomatic) Any type of work that produces positive or constructive results.
   • “Well, Walker, I think you'll enjoy the job. It's a lot of work at times, but baking is God's work, you know—feeding the people who need food to live.”2007, Tom Walsh, Walker, page 40
   • I just wanted to say, I am proud to know you. What you're doing with this kid's important.” “Thanks, Eric. Like my old psychiatry professor used to say, we're doing God's work.2011, Kristin Stefanos, Avenging Angel's Scythe, page 325
3. (idiomatic) Work that is essential, important or necessary, especially work that is unappreciated or unpaid.