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What does God PROVIDE for my business?

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God wants more for you. He wants to PROVIDE so many things so you will succeed with His Calling for you. Do you believe that? Do you want more?

Since I LOVE acronyms, I am going to share a new one. Remember, God wants you to serve Him through your work. AND, these are some of the things He will PROVIDE for you when you align with Him for your success.

PROVIDE

Promises- God gives them to you. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

No matter what you are going through there is a reason and God has your best at heart. Stay close to Him through Bible study and prayer. Use your journal to pour out your heart to Him and to hear from His heart what He wants to say to you.

 

Respect- God helps you earn it. The young stepped aside when they saw me, and even the aged rose in respect at my coming. Job 29:8

Building your business means also building a good reputation. When you are doing things with excellence and integrity it shows. Be known for doing what you say you are going to do and helping others get what they want.

 

Obedience- God expects it from you. But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and . . .” 1 Samuel 15:22

We all need help to do what is right. God gives you the ability to stand up and stand out in your business when you obey what He is asking you to do. The work He has for you is unique because He created you as the only person able to accomplish it.

 

Victory- God delivers it to you. But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. 1 John 4:4

God’s way to do business may look different than the world’s. But that is okay! He will give you the tools you need, the method to follow, and the stamina to see it through. He wants you to succeed and He will do it for you in the way that is true for you.

 

Inspiration- God breathes it on you. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.  God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Your idea, that vision for your business came from God. He designed it just for you. He wants you to go after it with passion. He will keep you feeling motivated, even when things get tough, because you will know it is from Him and He is with you every step of the way.

 

Direction- God shows it to you. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6

The way to know what God wants you to do is to ask Him. By staying close to His Word, praying, and talking with God, you WILL know what the next step is to take. He gives you opportunities and allows you instances to trust Him to take that step.

 

Equipping- God prepares you. May he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. Hebrews 13:21a

He never gives you a Calling without having given you all you need to live it out. Every experience, value, gift, talent and even your personality are perfect for you to do what He is asking you to do. Discover these parts about YOU so you will thrive.

Provision

God has PROVIDED all you need to live out your Calling and do it in the way that is BEST for you. He has called you to be a leader in your business and show His goodness in your sphere of influence.

Align with Him and grow your leadership abilities (for your business or ministry) at the Clarity Leadership Conference & Retreat. God is PROVIDING this opportunity for you.

Learn to better connect and communicate with your clients, team, and tribe. Clarify your calling and commit to moving forward with the plans God has PROVIDED for you.

 

Be filled to overflowing,

Deneen

 

 

 

 

God designed you to work, and He called it good

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Do you ever wonder why you have this idea for a business in your head? Is there a dream that you have had ruminating around inside of you for a while? Do you have vision of doing something greater? It is good.

That God-given vision along with your specific set of skills, talents, gifts, and experiences brings your uniqueness into the world. No one has ever existed just like you and God has given you a purpose, a job, to do that only you can accomplish. Are you doubting yourself? Let’s look at God’s design.

Eve

In the beginning, Eve. We know Eve as the first woman. Being the first woman to exist puts Eve in a very special situation.  She was the first to do everything.  She was the first wife, the first keeper of a garden (with Adam), the first homemaker, the first mom, and the first worshipper of God (again, with Adam).  She didn’t have a mentor to learn from, she didn’t have a mother or grandmother to get advice from, and she only had her husband for friendship (and he was new to all this too).

God designed her to be an Ezer- a helper. The only other person given this designation in scripture is God (Psalms 30:10; 54:4).  Imagine being able to put that on your résumé.

As an Ezer she is also mandated to work alongside of Adam for the physical work of caring for the garden.  They are told to be fruitful and multiply as well as subdue and govern it. Both intellectual work and physical work have no distinction for God. There is no mention about which type of work is more important or more ‘godly’.  All work is necessary and Good.

Work

I love looking at my work this way.  Have you ever stopped to think about what is Good about your work?  As an Entrepreneur and Businesswoman, I know we can get tied up in our everyday routine and sometimes miss the Good in our work.  Think about it this way, God planted this seed of thought in your brain about starting your business.  His creativity worked through you, as His image bearer, to bring about the work you are doing.

God is so creative!  Imagine creating the colors, textures and fragrances that are in the world.  Each tree, flower, animal, rock formation, water source and cloud screams creativity.  We get to reflect that by being the unique person He created us to be!  Your work is all God’s plan.  What He set in motion from the foundation of the world is now His perfect plan for you and your business.

God expected Eve to work to fulfill His creation. He expects you to continue the work to produce and fulfill your unique contribution to His creation. Your work may look different in different seasons of your life but only you can fulfill the plan God has for you.

Be filled to overflowing,

Deneen

 

P.S. This is an excerpt from my upcoming BOOK (still untitled)! Twelve businesswomen from the Bible teach their valuable business principles. It also includes sections for you to then apply those principles to your business. Keep on the look-out for when pre-orders are available.