“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3)
By Ben Briedall
For me, a holy moment is when you become distinctly aware that God is working. And while recognizing a holy moment can be comforting, it also might be terrifying.
You may be comforted to feel his presence and grace, knowing that he is in control. On the other hand, you could be terrified by the path God is laying in front of you, the struggle you’re about to endure, or simply knowing that you’re not in control.
Five years ago, I got a call from a different group in our company with an opportunity to join their team. They had a big idea and a lot of ambition. It sounded perfect to me but then I began considering the costs.
I loved my current team and what I was doing. It was “in my blood,” and not easy to give up. Big ideas and huge ambitions come with risk. Now the new opportunity didn’t sound so perfect. This was one of those times where all the research and pro/con lists in the world can’t make the decision for you.
I really struggled to make a decision. A big career change doesn’t just impact me, it impacts a lot of people around me, especially my family. But God doesn’t leave us alone in times like this. If we’re listening and open, he gives us exactly what we need.
That starts with prayer and admitting I don’t see the path, and I need him to guide me. When I did this, I saw God putting people around me, encouraging me. It became obvious I needed to embrace the uncertainty and make a leap. Five years later, I love my new job, my new team, and a new group that is “in my blood.”
Pray
Lord, in these moments of uncertainty and challenge remind me to turn to you, to let go and let you be the Lord of my life. I trust in you Lord Jesus.
Reflect
Think of the moments at work where you’ve trusted in the Lord and saw his faithfulness at work.
Discuss
What are your personal experiences with “stepping aside” and letting God in? What have you learned about yourself and serving God in the process?
Ben Briedall is an engineering manager in the R&D group at Boston Scientific. He and his wife Laura have five children and live in Eden Prairie, MN.