Upward and Outward: A Midyear Check-In for VAs Anchored in Christ
- Ripple Content & Marketing
- Jun 23
- 2 min read
Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? Blink twice and it’s June. What even is time? But real talk — as the calendar flips and client tasks pile up, there’s this question that’s been tagging along with us like a sticky note on our souls: “Are we growing in our careers and in Christ?”
Like… can we actually level up professionally without spiritually burning out? The VA industry moves fast. Between Zoom calls, Slack pings, client briefs, and back-to-back Trello boards, it’s easy to get swept into doing the most while forgetting Who we’re doing it for.
Excellence is Evangelism
You don’t need a pulpit to preach. Sometimes, your spreadsheets speak louder than sermons. Ever noticed how clients stay not just because you’re efficient, but because there’s something different about the way you carry yourself? That quiet integrity. The gentle follow-ups. The grace when things go sideways. That’s you reflecting Christ in the everyday grind.
Humility > Hustle
Look, titles are cool. Praise is nice. But God? He’s after our posture, not our portfolio. James 4:10 hits different when we’re tempted to chase recognition: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” Translation? Keep serving. Keep showing up. Stay humble. He’ll handle the spotlight.
Boundaries = Protection
Not every shiny opportunity is holy. That client who pays more but drains your peace? That project that looks good on LinkedIn but pulls you away from your values? Sis, no is a full sentence. Representing Christ also means guarding what matters — your peace, your mission, your yeses.
Culture Starts With Us
Icebreakers and emojis are great, but culture runs deeper than GIFs in group chats. The way you respond to stress. The way you treat a struggling teammate. The way you speak about clients when they’re not around. That’s leadership. That’s Christ in action — behind the screen, between the lines.
So here's your midyear level-up challenge, VA to VA:
Don’t just elevate your income.Don’t just expand your skill set.Elevate how you reflect Christ in every project, every pitch, every “Can I move the deadline?” message.
Let God lift you. Let your excellence point to Him. Let your boundaries preach peace. And let your presence change rooms — even if it’s just a tiny Zoom box in the corner.
Let’s finish this half strong. And holy.
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