But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen    2 Peter 3:18

Pivoting is a sudden shift in strategy to assure successful execution. Healthy organizations model the necessity of pivoting to maintain growth and a competitive advantage in their industry. This proactive approach to doing business led one healthcare vendor to help doctors replace their clip boards with tablets for a much more effective way to record, manage and retrieve patient data. Pivoting embraces new ways to leverage old concepts in a way that improves and enhances the process, service, product or end user experience. Faith is not afraid to pivot, but is afraid not to.

In a similar fashion, a growing faith is ever pivoting toward total trust in God. Peter reminds us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Faith is a formative process that is not static, but dynamic and fluid—as the Holy Spirit leads us experientially to discern God’s best and educationally to know and obey our Lord’s application of truth. Grace engages our heart with God’s heart and knowledge engages our mind with the mind of Christ. With the goal of God’s glory as the outcome—we pivot in prayer as we hear His heart.

“We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring” (2 Thessalonians 1:3-4).

Outside pressures have a way of challenging our assumptions and making us better. It may be the challenge of a competitor who offers a better price with the same perceived value, as our product and services. The potential of significant market share loss should cause us to ask what the customer really wants and needs—and how we can respond and innovate in a way that distinguishes us from other industry leaders. Pivoting requires strategic adjustment that moves the organization forward in productivity and profitability. What can we do today to be better?

On a personal level pivoting is necessary to develop your character and sharpen your skill set. If you aspire to a new role at work, look for influencers within the enterprise who can mentor and develop you. When leaders know your heart and grow to understand your talents—they trust and value you more. You become top of mind, when they look internally for good candidates to promote to an open position. Mostly, look to the Lord to mold your character into His likeness. Humility is the soil where the vine of virtue blossoms. Imperfection can pivot toward perfection.

“With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith” (2 Thessalonians 1:11).

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I trust You personally and professionally to pivot my faith toward a better way to execute Your will.

Application: What challenge do I face that requires me to suddenly change my approach to growing my character and/or developing my career?

Related Readings: 1 Samuel 2:26; Proverbs 1:5; Ephesians 4:13-15; 1 Corinthians 13:11

 

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