![]() ![]() You cannot put all your hard work at risk by not being focused on your big picture goals and your monthly sales goals. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.You must be fiscallydisciplined in business. Hebrews 12:11 NIV No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.God wants us to go out with the power he gives us to pursue our ideas in business. II Timothy 1:7 NIV For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. ![]() Sometimes he sends a check we need just in time, and other times he sends us creativity to find the best solution to our challenges. God always delivers to us what we need in order to do our best work. II Corinthians 9:8 NIV And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.Never let your ego get in the way of doing what’s in the best interest of your business. Try to diffuse any issues with truth and by taking full responsibility for fixing the problem. Do not be afraid to tell clients or employees that you do not know the answer. Proverbs 16:18 NIV Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.God protects us when we do not get opportunities that we think we can’t survive without. You need to have the strength to thank God, even when you do not win that big contract. It is important to have a prayerful life as an entrepreneur it will help you on those days when things do not go your way. I Thessalonians 5:16-19 NIV Be joyful always pray continually give thanks in all circumstances this is the will of God for your life.We must renew ourselves by being lifelong learners and reading constantly. The world is still waiting on a better mousetrap, and we should never rest on our successes. We should not ever try to be like anyone else. The bible commands us to be innovative in our businesses. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.He did it for our parents and mentors and he does it for us too. He gives us the ability to make money and cut deals. All of our skills and special talents that we use in our businesses are all given to us by God. Deuteronomy 8:18 NIV But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.Use these bible verses in the good and tough times in your small business. I thought it would be helpful to share some of my favorites. ![]() You should pick a verse that will inspire you. Your faith in yourself and your business are key to your long-term success.Starting a small business is a spiritual journey. I pray that you are inspired by God’s word. My religious theme for 2012 is, “Either I win or I learn, but with God’s help I never lose.” With Easter upon us, I though this post would be particularly meaningful at this time of year. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.I normally do this post at the top of the year, but I was inspired to wait until now. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. ![]() Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. ![]()
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