Protecting Your Relationship with God While Building His Vision

Tatum opens up about a season where the demands of ministry, business, and family started to make her relationship with God feel transactional instead of relational. Drawing on personal testimony, research on dual-role relationships and boundary theory, and Scripture (Revelation 2:2–5, Matthew 7:21–23), she unpacks why this shift happens to those called to "do business God's way" — and shares seven practical guardrails to protect intimacy with God while still walking in purpose.Key TopicsWhy partnering with God in work can slowly turn relational closeness into a transactional exchangeLessons from organizational psychology: role conflict, dual-role relationships, and boundary theoryA real-life example of healthy boundaries in a business partnership (Anchored Media Studios)Revelation 2:2–5 — the warning to the church in Ephesus about losing "first love"Matthew 7:21–23 — good works without true relationship7 Guardrails to Protect Your Closeness with GodQuiet time, no work allowed — protected time with God that isn't about outputGet involved in in-person community — find an accountability partnerServe in ministry outside your professional skill setPractice the SabbathFast regularly — without asking for anythingWorship without asking for anything (try 30 minutes a day)Keep a "God ideas" journal — capture downloads without acting on them immediatelyScripture ReferencedRevelation 2:2–5Matthew 7:21–23Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out BreezeMeds and use my code BLESSED for a great deal: https://www.breezemeds.com* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out ShipStation: https://www.shipstation.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy