God Is Our Refuge for Leaders Under Pressure | Nahum 1:7
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When the ground shifts, the reflex is to grab control. Nahum 1:7 points us to a better starting point for life and leadership. God is good. God is our refuge. God cares for those who trust Him. In this episode, we apply that truth to markets, meetings, and moments that test your character. Learn why refuge is something you enter, not something you build, and how God’s goodness becomes a practical filter for your choices when the pressure rises. Choosing God as your refuge creates calm, conviction, and care that compound in both life and business. Takeaways: -Choose your refuge before the battle so you lead from stability, not desperation. -Let God’s goodness guide decisions when timelines tighten and stakes feel high. -Lead with personal care that knows people by name and lifts quiet contributors. If this served you, subscribe for weekly spiritual-meets-business coaching and share it with a leader who needs unshakable footing today. Where will you choose refuge first before your next decision this week?
George B. Thomas
Founder of the Spiritual Side of Leadership
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