“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
It’s just a few days before my last day at work.
Technically, I should already be wrapping up—closing tasks, archiving files, clearing out my desk. I even told myself I wouldn’t get involved in any more deep work or new discussions today.
But somehow, I found myself right back in the middle of it all.
Meetings, suggestions, questions, problem-solving—I was fully engaged.
It felt so natural to be in the rhythm again.
Like muscle memory. Like breathing.
One of my officemates even commented, half-jokingly, “You still seem like you’re staying!” And honestly, I get it. The way I was involved in the discussions today made it feel like nothing was changing.
And maybe that’s because…
I still love engineering.
I still love the work.
It’s Not a Resignation From Calling—It’s a Shift in Season
I’m not leaving because I hate what I do.
I’m leaving because the rhythm of my current work life no longer aligns with the life God is inviting me into.
I don’t know what’s ahead.
I don’t know if I’ll return to corporate one day or be led in a completely different direction.
But this I know with full confidence:
Whatever I do, I want to do it for the Lord.
And that means even now—in my final week—I want to finish with integrity.
I want to honor Him by giving my best, even while I let go.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
Rest and Responsibility Can Coexist
I’ve already released this job to the Lord.
I’ve already chosen the path of sabbatical and soul rest.
And still, I find joy in showing up and doing things well until the very end.
This is a strange but beautiful season. One foot in what’s closing, the other stepping into the unknown. But I’ve never felt more free.
Free to rest.
Free to commit.
Free to honor God in both letting go and in giving my best.
And I’m grateful that I’m not ending this season in sorrow or burnout—but in peace.
There’s no heaviness in my heart. Only gratitude for what was, and hope for what’s ahead.
I’ll be clearing out my files soon, surrendering my items, and saying my final goodbyes.
But I’m not carrying regret. I’m not carrying anxiety.
I’m walking away fully present, fully joyful, and fully free.
Final Encouragement:
Maybe you’re also in a season of closing or transition—leaving a job, stepping away from something good, or preparing for a new chapter.
Let me remind you:
- You can still give your best, even as you let go.
- You can still honor God in your goodbyes.
Commit everything to Him—your work, your rest, your next steps.
Because when you do, you’ll find that peace isn’t found in staying or leaving—it’s found in obedience.
You’re free to finish well.
You’re free to rest.
You’re free to live fully in the rhythm of God’s grace.
Reflection Questions:
- Have you ever experienced a season of transition where it was hard to fully let go?
- How can you honor God in the space you’re in now, even if you’re already stepping into something new?
I’d love to hear your story. Leave a comment or send a message—I’d be honored to pray and celebrate with you.
Faithfully,
Yani
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