As a Christian and a family focused entrepreneur, I believe
that faith is a key ingredient in small business success. In this current economy, the people of God
must remember that if you honor God through your business he will direct your
path.
Each year, I pick a bible verse as my theme for the New
Year. As I considered which bible verse
would guide me in 2010, I thought it would be helpful to share some of my
favorites. Use these bible verses in the good and tough times in your small
business.
1. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your
own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your
path.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Learn something every day. If you only lean on your own knowledge in
your business, you will not be able to grow.
You must grow yourself to grow your business
2. “Behold, I am doing something new! It’s already
happening; don’t you recognize it? I will clear a way in the desert. I will
make rivers on dry land.” Isaiah 43:19
(GOD’S WORD® Translation) Sometimes your business will need to move as the
market pulls you in a different direction. You might need to reinvent your
business, and you should not be afraid. God’s always got your back.
3.”Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6 (NIV) One of the most important things you can do for your
business is to pray every day.
4. “Faith without works is dead.” James 2:26 (KJV) You can’t
just pray for success. Develop a plan and work your plan. If you can do
something about your situation, then do it. Stop making excuses, stop
procrastinating, and do it!
5. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do
not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you
wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV) There will be contracts that you really need
that you will not win. There will be days when you drop the ball on your
customer service, but you can not let that define you or your business. You
will get another opportunity and even if you don’t, God is with you always.
6. “As I think in my heart, so am I.” Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)
Your thoughts can be your number #1 asset or your biggest liability. When you
are alone in your office or back bedroom, your thoughts can easily turn on you.
Your ability to stay positive, learn from all experiences and shake off
mistakes quickly will be a big asset to you and your business.
7. “God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power,
love and sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) Making decisions in your small
business based on fear is never helpful. For that matter making decisions in
anger is not good either. Try hard not to be reactionary with clients, vendors
or employees. Use factual information and up-to date financials to make sound
business decisions.
8. “But these things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly,
steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it
seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be
patient! They will not be overdue a single day.” Habakkuk 2:3 (TLB) You need to
understand that God’s time is not your time. There may come a time in your
business when you just know you have a contract, one that you really need and
things fall through. Those are the times when you need to trust in the Lord the
most. When we accept God’s timing, we can learn to live in hope and enjoy our
lives while God is working on our problems.
9. “Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains
understanding;” Proverbs 3:13 (NIV) You need to be a life long learner in order
to be successful in business. You should
constantly seek to improve yourself and increase your knowledge about the
business of running a business.
10. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may
have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have
overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV) This is my new bible verse for 2010. It
came to me watching a college football game. I believe I was only watching the
game to see it.
Remember, whether you are religious or not you can always
pray about your business.
Writen by Melinda Emerson
www.succeedasyourownboss.com
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