The Lord had been putting it on my heart for a while that I would start a business, but before stepping out in faith and obedience to become an entrepreneur, I struggled with the thought of “how do I own a business without it becoming about?”
“Whether then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”1 Corinthians 10:31
“Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.”James 4:10
“For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.”Romans 11:36
What a gift an encouragement it is to know that it’s not me, but He who works within me. I couldn’t have done anything if it weren’t for Jesus. Although I’m thankful for them, I’m not looking for a “good job” or a praise, I’m looking for God to use me to accomplish His Will and good plans. To use me to make disciples, to spread the good news. God can use you, me, anyone. It’s not about our special skills, what we’ve done or haven’t done, it’s not about our gifts and talents, it’s about our “yes.” It’s an act of faith and obedience, it’s our spending time with the Lord, so that He can reveal to us who we truly are in Him. God’s not looking for performance, He’s looking for our hearts, a heart that burns for Him.Are we willing to lose anything in order gain Him? Are we willing to lose the approval of man in order to gain the approval of God? Are we willing to die to ourselves in order to live in Him?
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!””Isaiah 6:8