When Work Becomes Worship—or a Way to Numb

I've had the gift of time the past few days. Time to create, time to build, and time to pour out what YHWH has placed on my heart. And if I'm honest—I love this. I love teaching. I love business. I love helping others. I love building things that matter.

Years ago, I went to school for my business degree. I took two minors—one in entrepreneurship. It seemed like the best path for stepping into hospital or organizational management at the time. And while I learned a few things in class, most of what I truly understand about business came from real life—running my own businesses since I was young.

From selling Avon and Mary Kay (yes, I’m dating myself ), tutoring business, house cleaning services, launching ZeraWorks CRM, and building everything in between—I’ve always had something brewing. Some seed, some dream, some project.

And lately? YHWH’s been doing something fresh.

Every piece flows from what He’s teaching me—and it finally feels like my gifts are aligning in one sacred rhythm.

But here’s the honest part...

It’s really easy to bury yourself in your work.

Work becomes worship. But not always the right kind.

I’ve seen it over and over—especially with the thousands of veterans I’ve worked with. Work becomes a coping mechanism.

Not always to provide.

Not always to build.

But to avoid.

Avoid pain.

Avoid emotion.

Avoid being present.

And it’s not just men. Women do it too. We find a sense of worth, control, or escape in our busyness. We numb out by being productive.

But at some point, we need to pause and ask:

Am I building because I’m called?

Or am I building because I’m broken?

Even good things—like ministry, business, or creating—can become unhealthy when they become our identity instead of a vessel for His glory.

So here’s my heart check:

“Unless YHWH builds the house, The builders have laboured in vain. Unless YHWH watches over the city, The watchman has stayed awake in vain.” Tehillim/Psalm 127:1, TS2009

I want to build with Him. Not around my emotions. Not instead of healing. But because He is leading, and I am simply following.

I pray YHWH uses every tool, every word, every offering—not just to bless others, but to deepen my own obedience.

So if you’re creating, launching, dreaming—or just constantly “doing”—ask yourself:

Is this obedience, or is this avoidance?

Because one leads to life.

And the other… only delays what still needs healed.

Pause with me. Pray. Ask YHWH to reveal where your doing might be covering up what He wants to heal.

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