There was a season of life where I worked deep in the trenches of collegiate athletics; in fact, I spent most of my early career years following sports teams to stadiums, arenas, and gymnasiums across the United States, and even Mexico! I spent most of my weekends on airplanes and buses, analyzing social data, communicating with media outlets, writing game recaps, and advocating for coaches and athletes alike.

During this season, I mostly saw my gifts as a means to produce more and perform better. I was running a hamster wheel of collecting data, promoting the brand, and communicating compelling story lines to fans, followers, and media. But even then, I could feel God gently nudging me to see things differently—that my work wasn’t just about getting things done. It was something sacred, a way to take part in His bigger story.

In May of 2022, I had the opportunity to move into my current role as a customer success specialist. It wasn’t just another title change; it was a chance to step deeper into God’s purpose for me and for the gifts He’s given me. I went from promoting a message to really living it—showing up for people’s real needs, listening to real voices, and walking alongside them in their journey of faith and work. It’s in that space that I’m learning what it truly means to serve like Jesus did.

One verse that has stuck with me is Ephesians 2:10, where Paul says, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” I’m starting to believe this role was one of those good works, tailor-made for me—a place where empathy, discernment, and connection can grow in ways I never expected.

Every new season brings change, and I welcome it. I’m learning patience through the waiting, growing in humility when I don’t have all the answers, and finding my identity not in what I accomplish, but in who I belong to. My value isn’t tied to customer feedback or team approval—it’s rooted in being God’s child.

This kind of growth isn’t flashy. It happens slowly—in quiet moments when I choose grace instead of defensiveness, kindness instead of convenience. That’s where I see Jesus, not as some far-off idea but as the Servant King who washed feet.

So here is my call to you this week: take out your journal, your notes app, or sit and reflect over coffee with a friend. Take a moment to diagnose your current posture toward work. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you what He’s up to, ask God to clear your vision of clouds of drive and efficiency. And then spend some time talking to God about where you’re tempted to find your value.

I pray your work begins to feel like worship—a daily offering where excellence is not the end but the echo of God’s glory. I pray for your gifts not to be seen only as tools for success, but as vessels for ministry.