Staying Brave as an Essential Employee
Updated: Apr 14, 2020
By Natalie Venegas
God's Brave Women - Natalie's Story
It wasn’t very long ago that work was filled with the humdrum of monotony and each day blended into the next. In fact, only weeks ago life was simpler and comforting in its predictability.
Now all of that has changed. Our world has been flipped upside-down and fear has shaken society down to its core. This crucial time has given me a new job title, and it is one I didn’t expect... essential. I am an essential employee.
With this title comes a responsibility to show up, be present and provide when the rest of the world is being told to stay indoors and practice social distancing. As essentials, we are being told we are needed. This means I have to go to the trenches and be the frontline of defense so I can help others. In order to do that, it is imperative I fight the urge to live in fear. I am called to be brave.
"As essentials, we are being told we are needed. This means I have to go to the trenches and be the frontline of defense so I can help others. In order to do that, it is imperative I fight the urge to live in fear. I am called to be brave."
You might find yourself in a similar situation. After all, I’m in good company. You might be feeling like you are overcome with fear, and anxiety is wearing you thin. But God has helped me fight the urge to fear and trust Him during this unprecedented time.