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A Subtle but Important Shift

 A Subtle but Important Shift

Many people spend their lives working for God.

Trying harder.

Doing more.

Serving faithfully—but exhausted.

At some point, faith can start to feel like pressure.

Jesus never asked people to work for Him first.

He invited them to walk with Him.

There is a difference.

Working For God vs. Working With God


Working for God often sounds like:

  • “Am I doing enough?”
  • “I don’t want to disappoint Him.”
  • “If I stop, everything will fall apart.”

Working with God sounds like:

  • “What are You doing here?”
  • “Where are You leading?”
  • “How can I join You?”

One creates strain.

The other creates alignment.

God Is Not a Taskmaster


God does not need you to carry the weight of the world.

Scripture reminds us:

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”

That is not discouragement.

It is relief.

God invites cooperation, not overexertion.

Jesus Modeled Partnership


Jesus:

  • Prayed before major decisions
  • Withdrew when crowds demanded more
  • Followed the Father’s timing—not urgency

He did not heal everyone in Israel.

He did what the Father showed Him to do.

That is not limitation.

That is obedience.

Discernment Over Busyness


When you work with God, you learn to ask:

  • “Is this mine to carry?”
  • “Is this the right time?”
  • “Is this aligned with love and truth?”

Not every good thing is your assignment.

Working with God teaches discernment.

Rest Is Part of the Work


This matters deeply.

Rest is not a reward for faithfulness.

Rest is a requirement for alignment.

When you stop:

  • God continues working
  • Clarity returns
  • Motives settle

If rest feels unsafe, that’s a sign—not a failure.

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Surrender Is Not Passivity


Working with God does not mean doing nothing.

It means:

  • You act with awareness
  • You move without forcing
  • You trust without disengaging

You still show up.

You just don’t carry what was never yours.

A Simple Practice


Before starting your day or work, pause and ask:

“God, what are You already doing here?”

Then listen—not for urgency, but for peace.

Peace is often the confirmation.

Working With God in a Modern World


In a world obsessed with productivity:

  • Working with God slows you down
  • Grounds your decisions
  • Protects your integrity

This is especially important when using technology and AI.

Tools can assist.

Only God directs.

An Invitation


You are not behind.

You are not failing if you slow down.

You are learning to walk in step, not in stress.

God does not rush you.

He walks with you.

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