Just a quick thought on Fear and Peace -
Sitting in church last Sunday I started to think about how many times the Bible talks about the importance of fearing God, but also the peace that God brings. Fear and peace seem to be polar opposites at first, but putting it in a business perspective helps to make sense of it all.
In business and your career there are times when you have to take a risk – either by choice or by force you have to jump off the ledge. Should you change jobs? Which direction should you steer your company? Are you willing to take a chance and recommend a product line that goes beyond incremental changes? If so, are you willing to bet your career on it? For many people that kind of risk is a scary thing. Change can be daunting even when its welcome change.
God can be pretty intimidating as well. He’s so far beyond us and is always asking us to take chances on Him so that we can grow. This can create fear, but this is also where peace comes in. Even when our backs are against the wall and there is no way out except to take it on the chin He provides love through trust and hope – and that in turn creates peace.
When making a decision about your career or company, it is important to first do your homework. Do it rigorously. Eventually you’ll still have to jump off that ledge and take a risk, but you can find peace in knowing you made your decision from a sound place.
The balance of fear and peace is a dynamic one, but the discomfort it causes only makes the reward that much better.
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