Anything you do if God is not the center of it - it won't grow to be phenomenal without PAYBACK
What is payback? When you find success through the ways of the world it will have a price. The price will be your fall into disgrace- because that is what Satan likes to do, He wants to humiliate us and cause us to die.
If you are doing His work it will become a lone walk, a God walk, because He has to take you to his special place to groom you and talk to you. That can’t happen when your ears are open to everyone and everything.
IT is the only way though to become and find your best self who God designed you to be.
God will prune you which is painful. Strip your habits, things you thought were your personality or bc of your horoscope, family traits. He will show you that these are appendages to you and not YOU. He will strip you and reveal a stronger, bolder you. A you He can use and trust with an assignment.
You see if you are not tested and pruned you may not take the chafing that happens in taking back the territory of God. You may backslide, take a bribe, concede, or compromise.
Attacks will happen because there is resistance to who you are and what you will do to save souls. But you fight by being righteous and living so you don't leave open doors that the enemy can come into your life. You fight by staying in the word, and having quiet time with God. Hold onto God.
It’s not stale and it's not a chore, God has jokes you know. He is hilarious with me. And he is sweet and kind to me.
I remember I was exhausted and really down and a friend just called and gave me a spa day. I smiled at God. I said I didn't even think to ask you for this because it's over the top. But he thinks of you and is kind to you. I could tell you stories and lists of how God showed up for me over the past few years. Showed up for my kids, and my transportation, and fed us. Connections.
Storytime. During COVID my machine broke, the technician came and said the part cost a few thousand dollars, and I said well that's it. Shop closed. And then he said i remember you had an old walk-in freezer in the yard let me look at that. Went to it, same part I needed was on it. I said God are you that GOOD. Yes, he is. Even last week he woke me out of my bed, and told me get a ticket and go.
I had 300 in my hand and got everything done, the flight was delayed so I didn't miss my plane. And came home with money still on my card. When I sat patiently at the place the manager kept coming out oh you so patient I am sorry it taking so long. But I didn't mind. I said if God told me to come here, it's going to get done no matter what it looks like. I saw time was running out to get to the airport and PING a message on my phone saying that the flight was delayed. I said God you are just being You right now. I said God it's okay they are taking long because you must know that they need to be exhausted to deal with me, your way is best.
I was praying that place to pieces sitting in that chair. Jehovah put your hand on them. Jehovah go before me, clear the way everything. The
world wants you to panic over money, and go into debt to own your future. They want you to forget that God is your provider and he makes a way through favor sometimes.
Last year I thought Saint Lucia was my future. I planned, visited, took classes, certifications everything, and found a house. Then God showed me a dream and I woke up with no voice. He wanted me to listen and watch. I ended up deciding not to go. I was crushed because I wanted it so badly. It was like all the wind got knocked out of my system. It took a while to recover. And now I can see that nothing was in vain. Because everything I planned for a year ago, I used now. When this opportunity came up I had everything designed, written etc. I did everything at a record pace. Even the staff said, they have never seen their team so motivated, it's like my passion was contagious. But that was the God in this.
Get in that quiet place and learn how God speaks to you. He speaks to me in different languages and in terminology because he knows I like to study and research and then it is confirmed when I find out the meaning of how it answers my question I put to Him. And I smile. Because I know God is so real and he is so clever. I love a play on words and he does that with me. Also through music.
I Woke up one morning and a Michael Bolton’s song was in my head. I want to be a soul provider. I just smiled. Yes Lord I understand. Because there is the temptation when you have financial goals to lean on other people. He was telling me I GOT you. I got you.
But there was the point I gave Shiver back to God. I Said I did my best. Thank you. Just let me do your work. I just want you and to let you use me. And God touched it and gave it back to me.
God is my strategist. He will give you strategies for life and business. Show you ways you didn't consider before.
My plea today is to surrender yourself and your business to God. Get close to him so you can dialogue and get strategy plans downloaded to you. Let him give you the divine connections. Let God use your gift and resources to do his good work. Honest, fair, just kind, and responsible business that builds people up. Even if it is making banners, speak a word to encourage them. Let your interactions uplift. Being a Christian on Sunday is out of style now. It's about being a Christian in the workplace for 6 days or 5 days too. Be ethical. Do not let your business be a pawn in the schemes of the world to destroy your brothers and sisters.
Title: Embracing Divine Guidance: Making God the Center of Your Business
In the bustling world of business, where competition is fierce and success is often measured in monetary gains, it's easy to lose sight of the core values that truly matter. In the pursuit of prosperity, many find themselves inadvertently disconnected from the divine source that can lead them to unparalleled success with purpose and grace.
In the journey of entrepreneurship, one fundamental truth stands tall: Anything you do without God at the center won't grow to be phenomenal without payback. The world may offer shortcuts and seemingly easy paths to success, but the cost of such achievements often comes in the form of moral compromise, spiritual bankruptcy, and a fall from grace.
When we embark on a journey with God at the helm of our endeavors, it transforms into a lone walk, a God walk. This solitary path is not one of loneliness but a sacred journey where God takes us to His special place to groom and talk to us. It is in this quiet communion that we discover our best selves, precisely as God designed us to be.
The pruning process is not easy. God strips away our habits, challenges our perceptions of self, and reveals that what we thought defined us were mere appendages, not our true identity. The pain of pruning is the birthplace of a stronger, bolder version of ourselves—a version God can trust with divine assignments.
In the quest to reclaim territories for God, resistance is inevitable. Attacks will come, tempting us to compromise, backslide, or concede. However, armed with righteousness, unwavering faith, and a commitment to living a life aligned with God's word, we can withstand these assaults and emerge victorious.
Amid challenges, it's crucial to stay connected to God through prayer, quiet time, and unwavering faith. This connection is not a stale duty but a source of joy, humor, and kindness. God's intervention in our lives, whether through a timely spa day from a friend or a miraculous repair of a broken machine, is a testament to His goodness and care.
As we navigate the unpredictable waters of life and business, it's essential to surrender ourselves and our enterprises to God. By seeking divine guidance, engaging in deep dialogue, and allowing God to download strategic plans, we can align our actions with His will. This surrender leads to divine connections, unexpected blessings, and the fulfillment of our unique purposes.
Remember, being a Christian isn't limited to Sundays—it's a way of life. Uphold ethical standards, operate with honesty and fairness, and let your business be a force for good in the world. Let it be a beacon of light, uplifting those around you, and contributing positively to the lives of your brothers and sisters.
In conclusion, make God the strategist of your life and business. Embrace the divine wisdom that surpasses worldly understanding. Surrender your plans, dreams, and aspirations to the Almighty, and watch as He transforms your endeavors into a beacon of success, purpose, and grace.
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