Life as a Christian entrepreneur is an adventure. Like almost any area of our lives, it is a walk of faith and courage.
Some of you may already know my story.
The Lord laid it on my heart two years ago to start a business. Here’s where things get interesting – I have a background in law and policy, yet the lord took me to health and safety consulting.
I still get so many questions about why I’m doing something so far out from my field and the simple answer is that when God says jump, it is a privilege to ask, ‘How high?’
One of the best parts of running a Christ-led business is that I know I am not alone, and I go back to God, especially when things are not going well – Lol.
Throughout this journey, God has taught me His word to anchor and strengthen me. I have faltered on occasion, but His steadfast love has kept me.
It is His word that is a ‘lamp to our feet and a light to our path’ (Psalm 119: 105)
Perhaps you are on a similar journey or have been trying to run a business or do work that reflects your beliefs and values.
Sis, I am super excited and honoured to share these ten scriptures with you. You can choose 1 or 2 to pray over your business each day, or as the Holy Spirit leads. Amen
10 powerful scriptures to pray over your business.
I believe in the power of declaring and meditating on God’s word. Unfortunately, I have not practised this as much, but I plan to do better this new year.
Joshua 1:8 says(emphasis mine):
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
Did you catch that: Joshua laid down a principle of meditation for us – we are to meditate day (in the morning) and night (before bed?).
I believe this is a good strategy to embark on this year.
But it doesn’t stop there, we enjoy the benefits of God’s promises when we obey and apply what we have read.
May God bless and empower all that concerns you. Amen
Keep reading for these 10 powerful scriptures to supercharge your business.
HE WILL GIVE YOU THE POWER TO MAKE WEALTH
“Thus says the lord, Your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.”
Isaiah 48:17
“Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth.”
Deuteronomy 8:17-18
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.“
Matthew 6:31-33 NKJV
“And God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and the over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.”
Genesis 1:28
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.“
Isaiah 43:19 RSV
“Thus says the Lord to His anointed …‘I will go before you And make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze And cut the bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden riches of secret places, That you may know that I, the Lord, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel.“
Isaiah 45:1-3 NKJV
HE WILL BLESS THE WORK OF YOUR HANDS
” The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.“
Psalms 23:1-6 NLT (emphasis mine)
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.“
John 15:5 NKJV
“Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men. “
Proverbs 22:29 NKJV
”For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.“
Ephesians 2:10 NKJV
Your business is your ministry.
I will encourage you to see your business as an extension of your ministry and your walk with God. There have been arguments about secular and sacred dichotomy, but I believe God has called us to represent Him in all things.
Matthew 5:16 says:
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (RSV)
We get to shine God’s light in every area of our lives, I pray we see this as an incredible privilege to represent God’s kingdom and abide in His love.
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