I hope January filled you with excitement for a fresh start. This month, we’re entering the grace period. February can present a sneaky invitation to slow down and forget the goals you just set. However, instead of overcorrecting and loading unnecessary pressure to get life perfect and exactly how you wrote it, use this time to check in with God. We’re doing things differently this year, and we’re relying on His timing, not ours. If you’re wondering how you can do that without anxiety or stepping back in to take control, let’s talk about it. 

The word of the day is grace. You already have grace from God (Romans 3:24); you just need grace with yourself and grace for your business journey. Having it allows you to move forward without the constant fear of falling behind. Psalm 84:11 is a great scripture to hold onto, as it says, “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Blameless is not to be confused with sinless – if you’re living with moral integrity and wholehearted devotion to God, you are protected. 

I love the term “passenger princess” and all it encompasses. It simply means someone (often a woman) who enjoys being chauffeured, relaxing in the passenger seat while someone else drives and takes on fun roles like DJ, surveyor or snack provider, embracing the “royal treatment” of being driven without the stress of driving. When I’m with my husband, I am carefree and trust that he’ll get us to our destination. 

This is a perfect portrayal of how we should be, with our lives in God’s hands. How much peace would you have if you relaxed in the passenger seat and let God navigate the twists and turns? God knows when to stop, accelerate, cruise and switch lanes to avoid collisions and unnecessary delays, bringing you to your destination at the perfect time. Save yourself the stress of trying to gain control that you’d never have anyway; cheerful surrender brings prosperity (Job 22:21). 

I challenge you to savor your daily life and intentionally find moments of joy and rest. Focus on the instructions God gave you for your business and do them well. Let people see the real you, and you can’t be the real you if you’re wrapped up in evergreen tasks, projects and moving targets. Remind yourself that where you are is where you’re supposed to be, despite the goals you set (goals are just projections, not laws). What’s meant for you will not pass you by, so embrace the pace and know I have faith in you. 

Sheridan C. Watkins is a journalist and the owner of Perennial Peaces, a jewelry and gifts brand focused on transcending human understanding of God’s love and being a source of peace on Earth. Her true work began after victory over depression, and her calling is to provide peace through her Divine gifts to help women heal and transform their lives. Follow the mission on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Pinterest: @perennialpeaces.