Yesterday was probably the most successful day I have ever had in my career. My team accomplished things that made our company more profitable than we have been since I started with the company, almost 10 years ago. It took a ton of long days, tireless effort, and all hands on deck teamwork. I am so grateful for the efforts of those I work with and for their care and dedication. And mostly, I feel relieved that it is over.
Throughout the last few months I have been reminded several times that my worry and anxiety are not what brings success. I can choose to be absorbed by fear of failure or I can have faith in the Father (Matthew 6:26-27). I can live with apprehension of those who oppose my work or I can walk confidently knowing that God is with me (Romans 8:31).
This is not to say that I worked on this project with little concern about the work I was doing. There is a big difference in trusting in God’s plan and abandoning your obligation to work diligently, with all of your heart (Colossians 3:23). I still paid attention to every detail, dotted every “I’ and crossed every “T”. That is my God given responsibility. But I did not worry about the outcome. I knew if I walked obediently, the outcome would be exactly what He planned.
Faith is such a game changer for managing stress and anxiety. But it’s a practice that takes work. You have to work everyday sharpening the tools of faith (Joshua 1:8). Your life is always moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts. I am going to rely on Jesus’ Truth to fill my strongest thoughts. When I do this faithfully and successfully – life is just better.
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