Knowing what God says about YOU is the first step to understanding yourself better and knowing how God wants you to serve Him through your business.
The last seven years have had many twists and turns as God has led me into the space I am in now. It is exciting to be on this adventure and sometimes it is frustrating (mostly because I try to do things my way). My journey into business began with Direct Sales. For an introvert, the party platform was a challenge. But God. . .
He gave me a love for learning and I threw myself into business books, personal development books and leadership. I wanted to be the best at it if I was going to do it. AND, I rose to the top of my company by being the top leader in the state.
During that time God opened the opportunity to lead a Networking group for Christian Women. At first it was a way to have an audience to buy my products (selfish, I know). But God. . .
He developed me by making me more dependent on Him. I was in a place where I did not know if I could lead. I had never gotten along with women and I had to change my attitude. I began to sit with God more of the time. I developed Spiritual Practices that gave me deep insights into my calling. I needed to be with Him to do the job I wanted to do. I had to spend more time with Him to do the job I felt Him pressing me to do.
God promises to be with us every step of our adventure. He only requires us to trust Him for the next step. I tend to be impatient and so I took a few steps without Him. I had to admit I messed up and tried to do it my own way. It is more difficult to learn when you try to do it yourself. But God. . .
He now has me in a place that is exactly right for me. I would not want to have missed all the steps along the way. He has gently led me to discover His perfect purpose for me. He has presented resources, ideas, and connections that have given me my Calling Clarity.
I practice my Eight Spiritual Practices so I can stay on target, be in His will, and move forward. I know that my business is my calling. My faith is lived out in my business every day. I am serving others and living out my God-given purpose. Fantastic!
Be filled to overflowing
Deneen
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