Embracing the Quiet Life

1 Thessalonians 4:11

Paul’s words to the Church in Thessalonica are simple yet powerful: "Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others" (1 Thess. 4:11-12). Although this guidance was given over 2,000 years ago, it resonates deeply with me today.

In a time where so many strive to be influencers or public figures, it’s challenging to focus on a “quiet life.” I often wrestle with this balance in my role as the Steward of Players Health. By nature of my position, I am visible in ways I never intended—not for the sake of recognition, but as a byproduct of Players Health’s growth and impact in the marketplace.

Paul lays out the goal of a quiet life with clarity. It means focusing on our own business—our families, relationships, and responsibilities—and being productive in our work. This brings me back to Genesis 1:28, where God calls us to “be fruitful and multiply.” We are designed to be productive, creating and replicating value in ways that serve others.

What happens when we live a quiet life? Paul tells us: people who may not share our beliefs will respect our way of life, and we won’t rely on others. I’ve seen this in my own journey. Over my life, I’ve faced times when others dismissed me as a lost cause not recognizing that I am on assignment for God. Living a quiet life has meant not being consumed with others' opinions about my life, my family, my work, or my future. Instead I continue to mind my own business, and focus on being productive, and creating value in the world. I absolutely love work because this is where I can truly change the world for the better. Outside of my role as husband to Jen and father to Damarcus, Brooke and Julian my work as Founder and Steward of Players Health is one of the most impactful and fulfilling contributions I can make to the Kingdom of God.

The influence and respect I’ve gained among colleagues and within the industry are outcomes of this quiet commitment—not the focus. And when it comes to dependency, I think back to Matthew 6:33: "Seek the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and he will give you everything you need." I may appear to have all I need, but my reliance on God is constant, moment by moment.

Prayer: Father, thank you for this word and for showing me how to live this thing called life. In a world overflowing with influencers, I pray that we can embrace a quiet life, focusing on the work and responsibilities you’ve uniquely assigned to each of us. Help us use our hands to be fruitful and multiply, always with humility, discernment, and patience. May each person who reads this find peace and purpose in living quietly and productively for you.

I pray this in the name of Jesus! Amen!