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What does it mean?
The speaker accepts their life's work is complete but trusts in divine care for others.
In plain terms
My work is done, but I trust God will care for his people.
What can you take from it?
Accept completion and trust others to continue the work.

Where it applies

  • retirement
  • end of service
  • leadership transition

Putting it to work

  • pass responsibility with confidence
  • acknowledge finished work

Questions to consider

  • What work feels finished to you?
  • How do you trust others to carry on?

Another view

It may be hard to fully let go of responsibility.

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