Searching for more meaning in their work, perhaps even burned out, many Christian men know their work is basically disconnected from their faith. In their minds, they are thinking…

IT’S A GRIND.

The work has lost some meaning, the purpose feels almost shallow. Business, these days, is more grind than excitement. Sure, that’s why it’s called work. And I’m doing ok, especially in light of current events. But this can’t be all there is to life in the business?! Can it?

As soon as I hit my inbox in the morning the priorities are more fires and problems rather than excitement and opportunities. When we do get opportunities for things like new deals, good hires, and other things that will help the business, I feel like the grind takes away from giving those things our best...my best. And even when we win in the good things, something in my soul feels incomplete.

the isolation takes a toll.

And as a leader, the soul-draining grind is more intense than most people understand. It’s isolating. Yes I signed up for this. But it would help if I had someone who understands the isolation and how to overcome it.

As it stands, my mental and physical energy suffers. Too often, I’m either gassed early in the day, or I’m looking for inspiration (or distraction) outside my work. My team, my clients, my family and friends…they all see me as the guy walking around with the low battery sign over his head.

And God? My time with him is overwhelmingly centered on surviving rather than thriving.

being bold is risky.

Yes, people know I go to church, and that I pray. Or do they? Sometimes, when it’s right, I mention how God is at work in the “things” of life (and occasionally in the business). But I often find it difficult to be truly bold in the moments that matter.

I care about my people and my customers. I want them to know that their perspective matters. I don’t want them to feel pressured by religion...even though, to me, this isn’t about religion at all!

And I don’t want to create barriers in our culture, to the productivity of the team, nor do I want to create yet another threat to the profitability of the business... by imposing on people’s personal space.

Bottom Line…

...My work feels largely disconnected from my faith in Christ.