Category: Devotional
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Preparing the Field
Scripture: “Prepare your outside work, make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterward build your house.” – Proverbs 24:27 (NKJV) God calls us to work diligently and wisely, taking the time to build our businesses in ways that reflect both excellence and sustainability. It’s God’s desire that we prepare our businesses for an…
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The Diderot Effect
Bible Verse: “Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.’” —Luke 12:15 In the business world, the drive to grow and succeed can often go hand-in-hand with an unspoken rule: more is always better. We see this in…
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Failing Up
“For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity.” — Proverbs 24:16 (NKJV) In business, failure can feel like a roadblock, an end point that highlights our weaknesses or missed opportunities. However, Proverbs 24:16 reveals a powerful truth: failure is not the final word. This verse…
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Time After Time Management
Scripture reference: “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:15-16 NKJV In the fast-paced world of business, time is one of our most valuable resources. Ephesians 5:15-16 urges us to “walk circumspectly” and “redeem the time,” challenging us to be…
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Setting Goals with Purpose
Scripture reference: “For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it.” — Luke 14:28 NKJV In business, we often set out with great intentions, envisioning success and growth. But as Jesus points out in Luke 14:28, the journey from…
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First Come First
“The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.” II Timothy 2:6 NKJV The principle of “paying yourself first” is often shared as a fundamental rule in business and personal finance. It encourages us to prioritize setting aside savings or investments before paying bills or other expenses, ensuring that our hard work directly…
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Small Steps to Giant Leaps
“Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” — Proverbs 13:11 In business, we often crave quick results, hoping for rapid success and immediate returns. But God’s wisdom teaches us a different path—one of patience, persistence, and faith in small actions over time. The principle of the “Aggregation of…
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Acting on God-given Opportunities
Scripture: “Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.” – Ecclesiastes 11:4 In business, hesitation can be a barrier to progress. We often hold back, waiting for perfect conditions before taking a step. We might delay starting a new venture, hiring a promising team member, or launching a…
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The Payoff
Scripture Reference: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1 In the world of business, the journey toward success can sometimes feel like a long, flat stretch—a plateau where we see little tangible progress despite our best efforts. This phase, often called the…
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Use it, or lose it!
Scripture: Matthew 25:29 – “For to everyone who has, more will be given, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.” In the world of business, we often hear about the importance of making the most of our resources, whether that means time, finances,…
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