Leading Relaxed

“But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.” – Psalm 131:2 It’s been proven that being in a constant state of stress actually lowers your immune system’s ability to function as it should. We can get through tough times with our health intact if we stay calm and focused on Jesus. By doing this, we breathe in God’s promises of the Kingdom and release our stress. In fact, the ability to do this is what makes us effective leaders in life and in service to our Lord. It’s hard for those who are freaking out and scared to make rational and well-thought-out decisions, because they don’t have the focus required. On the other hand, a relaxed leader is a thinker—-somebody who can make a choice based on logic and reason. It doesn’t mean they’re not

“But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.” – Psalm 131:2 It’s been proven that being in a constant state of stress actually lowers your immune system’s ability to function as it should. I find this ironic considering that for the past two months, we’ve pretty much been living in a perpetual state of fear and anxiety over a virus. While I’m not saying there’s no threat posed by this invisible enemy, I believe we have a better chance of coming through this time with our mental and physical health intact if we face it calm and relaxed. When we become the kind of people who stay focused on Jesus in the midst of tribulations, we can take a deep breath, inhale Kingdom promises, and release stress from our bodies and minds. In fact, the