Elize About Faith

When I began my career as a beauty student, one of our subjects was Ethics and Professionalism. I took it seriously and passed the written exam with ease. But one statement from my tutor stayed with me long after the course ended:

“Do not talk about religion or politics with your clients, it’s bad for business.”

At the time, I struggled with this. I was a Christian, and to me, faith wasn’t just a topic, it was part of who I was. Still, as I entered the industry, I tried to hold both truths: professionalism and honesty about my faith. I spoke about God, but cautiously.

When I later moved to London, that caution turned into restraint. I became increasingly aware of how distant many people seemed from God. Wanting to avoid offence, I stopped speaking freely about my faith. At first, I prayed silently for my atheist clients. I told myself that quiet faith was enough. But over time, something shifted.

My prayers became less frequent.

My dependence on God softened.

My awareness of His presence faded.

Without realising it, I stopped acknowledging that I needed Him.

I stopped leaning on Him.

I became self-absorbed and lost.

I allowed sin into my life.

And in that quiet spiritual absence, space opened in my heart – space that once belonged to God.

I didn’t fall away loudly. I drifted away silently and slowly for nearly 20 years.

Faith, Professionalism, and Silence (Without Shame)

There is nothing sinful about professionalism. Wisdom matters. Discernment matters. Jesus Himself knew when to speak and when to remain silent.

Faith is not sustained by public conversations alone – it is sustained by prayer, God’s word and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. When God is no longer consciously invited into our decisions and quiet moments, the relationship weakens, not because He leaves, but because we stop turning toward Him. And it causes us to stop thinking and talking about Him with others.

Working in God-resistant environments, it subtly taught me as a believer to put God in a different compartment – “He belongs there, but not here.” Over time, that compartment became smaller and smaller.

Coming back to God didn’t require for me to give a public declaration or dramatic overhaul. It started quietly, honestly, and internally. But the process has been one of refinement and humbling myself to God.

I started inviting Him into all the moments of my life – my workdays, conversations, and decisions.

As the last few years passed I became more comfortable about talking about my faith to others. I still remain respectful but I stand firm in what I believe. And in times when I feel uncomfortable about talking so boldly about Jesus, I am reminded about the below verse:

“Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.”

Matthew 10:32-33 NLT

If you have been careful about talking about your faith in our Holy Father, I want to encourage you today to NOT be ashamed and to be aware of your true identity – which is your identity in Christ. If you know who you are in Christ, you will not be offended if someone pushes back, you will not allow insults and hate for speaking up for Him stop you from proclaiming the Gospel.

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

Jeremiah 1:5

Wear the armour of God as in Ephesians 6:10-20.

“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.”

Ephesians 6:12