The Power of Pausing

ednaharding

11/04/2024

As entrepreneurs and leaders, we’re often wired to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹, solve problems, and make things happen.

But sometimes, the most powerful move you can make is to 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, knowing that God is working on the things you can’t control.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲.That’s not indecision—it’s 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙙𝙤𝙢.

Isaiah 40:31 says, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” Not those who hustle, not those who rush—those who 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚.

Think about it:

❌ Pushing harder doesn’t always lead to progress.

❌ Overthinking drains your creativity.

❌ Worry doesn’t accelerate your vision.

Here’s the real impact:

— When you strive in your own strength, you cut off the flow of joy and inspiration.

— When you overthink, you miss opportunities that are right in front of you.

— When you panic, you limit your ability to hear God’s direction.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁. It’s a sign that your faith is bigger than your need for control. Your focus should be on 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 the opportunities God has already placed in your hands, trusting Him to open the next door.

✔️ Release the pressure to figure everything out.

✔️ Find joy in the waiting season, knowing God is preparing what’s next.

✔️ Trust that God’s timing is far better than any rushed solution.

Its not about 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀—it’s about 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. True breakthroughs happen not when you push harder, but when you step back in faith and allow God to move in ways only He can. The greatest progress comes when you 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 and 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨.

🚀 What if the most strategic move you could make in your business is to let go—and trust that God is already preparing the way?

♻️ Repost to challenge other entrepreneurs to lead with faith, not stress.

📌 Follow me for more insights on kingdom-driven entrepreneurship and waiting with purpose.



Related Posts

  • 19/11/2024
  • Prospecting, SALES

When it comes to communication, your voice is one of the most powerful tools you possess. It can build bridges, inspire confidence, and convey authority—or it can undermine your

Read More
  • 04/11/2024
  • Prospecting, SALES, SUCCESS

In sales, it’s tempting to go after every lead, flood prospects with fancy marketing, or try to imitate popular strategies. But what if the key to more impactful sales

Read More
  • 04/11/2024
  • Leadership, Management, SUCCESS

7 Things to Remember When Delegating Instructions 📝 Delegation is a skill that requires clarity, accountability, and wisdom. Even the Bible provides guidance on wise delegation, like when Moses

Read More

{"email":"Email address invalid","url":"Website address invalid","required":"Required field missing"}
>