Let’s have a heart to heart. As women in business, we love what we do. We’ve put in late nights, shed tears, prayed over invoices and events, and watched our dreams slowly come to life. As we grow, however, it becomes easy to blur the lines between who we are and what we do.
If we’re not careful, our businesses can become our identity. Suddenly, a bad sales month feels like a personal failure, and any missed opportunity hits deeper than it should. Instead of feeling like a daughter of the king, we’ll feel like a walking business card defined by performance, social media likes and accolades. Hear me when I say, your worth is not in your work!
God didn’t create you to be a machine for output. Yes, there is work to be done, but before you were ever a business owner, you were a beloved creation that was fearfully and wonderfully made (Ps. 139:14). Your identity is rooted in being His chosen one (Eph. 1:11), not in your brand, followers or bank account.
God gave you the vision for your business, but that’s not all you have to offer the world. In this life, your business is simply an assignment to steward over. And, God can shift, pause or change it at any time. When you become too attached to the assignment, it’s harder to see and accept God’s will over your own. If you find that you are fixed on a certain way of doing things or obsessed with a nebulous vision of success, ask yourself – is this attached to a reputation? Money?
1 Timothy 6:10 reminds us, “the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” Notice it doesn’t say money is evil. Money can be a tool for supernatural impact, but it can easily open the door for consuming desires of success, wealth and recognition. That’s a dangerous territory, and we see others fall into the trap every day. A time or two, we’ve been guilty ourselves. If you find yourself pondering your heart posture, ask yourself if you’re working from peace and joy or if you’re working to reach the next milestone and feel better about your life.
When your self worth is tied to business outcomes, you place your identity on unstable ground. God didn’t create you to live under the weight of proving your value through sales goals and client testimonials. Free yourself from that pressure today! If you don’t accomplish another thing, you are accepted by God. Believing this wholeheartedly releases us all to do the true work of God in the roles for which He created us.
Ephesians 2:10 says, “We are His workmanship, created in Christ for good works.” This is why we are creative beings because He instilled it in us first. Understand that your value doesn’t start with the work but with Him. So, I encourage you to pursue excellence, make bold business moves and dream big. But remember, no matter what business is doing in any season, God is your source. 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: @perennialpeaces.
