April 14: Fear at Work

Work can carry a lot of fear: a hard boss, a shaky paycheck, a job you’re not sure you can keep.

When you were drinking, work fear often had an escape hatch. A rough day meant a drink after. The stress didn’t go away; you just stopped feeling it for a few hours. Now you feel all of it, and that can be a lot.

God speaks very directly in this verse. Don’t be afraid. I am with you. Don’t be dismayed. I am your God. Then three promises: I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with My right hand.

That last image is worth holding. A right hand is a strong hand. God isn’t asking you to hold yourself up through your workday. He’s offering to do it.

This is a good day to put your work fears on your fear list, if they aren’t there yet. Be specific. Fear of being fired. Fear of the bills. Fear of the coworker who knows about your past. Fear of failing. Then write why you have each one, and whether trying to control everything has made it worse.

Some work fears are worth acting on. If you’re behind, talk to your boss honestly. If you’re in over your head with money, get help from someone who knows how to make a budget. Courage sometimes means doing the hard practical thing.

Other fears you simply hand over, because there’s nothing more you can do. You’ve done the work. You’ve told the truth. The rest belongs to God.

When the stress rises during the day, try a short prayer under your breath: You are my God. Uphold me. It takes three seconds. Nobody needs to know.

And when the workday ends, have a plan for the evening that isn’t the old one. A meeting, a walk, a call, dinner with someone safe.

One thing today

Write three work or money fears on your fear list, with the reason for each. Then pick one practical thing you can do about one of them this week, and do it.

A prayer

God, work scares me sometimes. Thank You that You are with me and You hold me up. Strengthen me today. Help me do what I can, and trust You with what I can’t. Amen.

More on this step: Step Four.

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