Back in 2021, I found myself caught up in the pandemic e-commerce hype. A client approached me with a business opportunity to buy and sell products from China through Facebook ads. And it worked! The client brought me in as a partner and our product sales were booming. We had the right combination of ads and sales, profit margins were healthy, and more and more money kept flowing into the bank account. But then, my partner started spending money on materialistic possessions and luxury items. His desires became so insatiable that he started taking money from the business account (our money) to pay for his upgraded lifestyle. One day, our Facebook ads stopped working, sales dropped to ZERO, and the company was left in massive credit card debt because my partner had spent all the money that was supposed to be used to pay down the cards. This nearly bankrupted me since all of the debt was on my personal business credit cards. I was a firsthand witness of my business partner’s overwhelming desire for more — more success, more recognition, more wealth. It was a desire that seemed insatiable, and it overshadowed the very values and faith that my personal entrepreneurial walk was built upon. In the world of entrepreneurship, where success is often measured by material gains, it's easy for us Godpreneurs to get caught up in the chase for more. Greed can subtly creep in, masquerading as ambition or the drive for excellence, and before we know it, our priorities shift away from God and towards worldly gains. The Apostle Paul warns us about this very danger in Colossians 3:5, saying, "Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry." Greed isn't just a harmful trait; it's equated with idolatry. When we allow greed to rule our hearts, we're essentially placing it above God, dethroning Him from where He rightfully belongs. Are there any areas of your business where greed may have begun to take root? Maybe you find yourself obsessing over cryptocurrency or an e-commerce venture? Maybe your heart has become fixated on your agency’s monthly recurring revenue (MRR)? Are there decisions you've made or attitudes you've adopted that are more about serving your own desires than honoring God? It's time to confront these, to confess them to God, and to realign your heart and business with His Kingdom values. UPDATE: To update you on my failed e-commerce venture, my former partner was remorseful of his ways and began paying back all of the debt he accumulated. He confessed he was wrong and we have kept a close relationship ever since because my heart was to help him recover from his mistakes, overcome the adversity, and propel into a more fruitful entrepreneurial journey. Imagine a community of Godpreneurs who operate not out of greed, but out of generosity and contentment. We would not only be guarding our own hearts from the destructive power of greed but also setting a powerful example for the business world. We can show that success is not about how much we accumulate but about how much we reflect God's love and goodness in our ventures.

Dear Godpreneurs, Every year I try to bring you a prayer at the beginning of the year to inspire this year's twists and turns for your entrepreneurial journey. As we step into the promising territory of 2024, I want to share a heartfelt prayer with you. For this prayer, let's not look to our past, but instead, focus on the opportunity God has given you to seek His wisdom, guidance, and strength. The Lord is calling us into the world of entrepreneurship for a great purpose in 2024! In Jesus' name. Father, In this new year, I come before You, humbled and ready to embrace Your calling for my entrepreneurial journey. I surrender my plans, my ambitions, and my desires at Your feet. May Your will be my compass, and Your wisdom, my guide. Lord, please reveal my true entrepreneurial calling. Help me see the path You have laid out for me amidst the noise and distractions of this world. Keep me focused on that one thing, that unique business You have designed me to create and nurture. Shield me from the schemes of the enemy, which often lead me down paths I was never meant to tread. In 2024, I yearn to serve, Lord. Open my eyes to see the needs of my clients, my employees, and all those I encounter in my entrepreneurial journey. Let me be a beacon of Your love and grace, a light that shines brightly in the marketplace, pointing others toward You. Fill my heart with the desire to serve more than I seek to be served, to give more than I receive, and to love unconditionally as You love us. Above all, Father, in this coming year, I pray for contentment. Let Your contentment be my guiding star, my true north, in a world that often values more over enough. Teach me to find joy in the present moment, to embrace Your peace in the midst of chaos, and to recognize that true prosperity lies in the richness of our relationship with You. Help me seek Your face, daily, knowing that in Your presence, I find the greatest contentment — contentment that transcends circumstances and endures throughout the seasons of life. So, as I embark on this entrepreneurial journey in 2024, I hold fast to Your promises, Your purpose, and Your contentment. May my every step be a testament to Your glory, and may Your will be done in my life and in my business. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. Godpreneur, I encourage you to revisit this prayer throughout the year. Let it be a source of inspiration, a reminder of your purpose, and a call to seek contentment in God above all else. Together, let's make 2024 a year marked by unwavering faith and a relentless pursuit of God's calling and contentment in our entrepreneurial endeavors. In His service, Alex Miranda

A couple of clients called me to cancel their retainer with my agency and I found myself engulfed in anxiety. The major source of my distress came because I had to make a choice: cut some long-standing employees from my payroll, or cut my own pay to keep my team together. I took a risk and, for a couple of months, my partner and I cut down our own salaries and we worked overtime to gain some new clients. Unfortunately, our plans didn't produce the results we wanted. The future of my business became unpredictable, prospects were disappearing, all while forfeiting my own pay for months. The worry was so crippling that my productivity took a hit. I was far from the hopeful, joyful, content Christian entrepreneur God created me to be. THE PROBLEM OF STRESS IN BUSINESS As risk-taking entrepreneurs, stress and anxiety are often our unwanted business partners. Market uncertainties, client demands, or even our own aspirations can sometimes drive us to a level of worry that sabotages not just our company but our overall sense of well-being. How can we feel joy and contentment when nothing is going our way in the business? Thankfully, for Christ-centered entrepreneurs, God gives us an IMMEDIATE way out of the anxiety and stress, and it's found in His word. Paul, writing to the Philippians from a Roman prison, presents us with a contrarian, supernatural action (an idea that is the opposite of what we would naturally do). In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This isn't just inspirational talk; it's Paul’s lived experience. Even in the direst circumstances, he writes to the church at Philippi to choose prayer over worry. But it's not just about prayer - it's a state of mind. Paul is "sold out" for the cause. There's doubt in his mind the mission that he's on. He's committed. He's dedicated. He's devoted to his calling and purpose. And what is Paul's reward for his praying in the mindset he's in? A supernatural peace that guards the hearts and minds of followers of Christ. Are you sold out for the cause of your business? Do you believe that what you do has a kingdom impact? Whether you're an architect or a restaurant owner, you have the opportunity to run a God-first business that brings Him glory. If you don't FEEL this way, then you have the opportunity to start there! Assuming you have connected what you do to you calling in Christ, then the next time worry starts to set in, pause to pray instead. Redirect that anxious energy towards God. You're in the business He created you to do, so simply share your concerns, fears, and even your next sales and marketing projects with Him. Allow God's peace to become your shield against the worst-case scenarios your mind wants to create. Imagine a community of Godpreneurs united not by their stress levels, but by a shared experience of divine peace that comes from choosing prayer over worry because we are in the business God created us to be in. In doing so, we're not just successful entrepreneurs; we’re also content individuals, grateful for what we have and optimistic about what's ahead, all while honoring God along our entrepreneurial journey.

Two clients called me in the same month to cancel their retainers with my agency. Nothing against us, they simply didn't have the budget. I wasn't mad at them, but I was afraid for my company. Losing those retainers meant one of two things: either I wasn't going to pay myself for a couple of months, or I needed to let go of some employees. I hate to admit it, but this incident set me off into a short period of entrepreneurial depression. As strong as my faith walk is, the depression still hit me hard. I had plans to travel, buy a new car, and make some home improvements. All of those plans got put on pause. Depression settled in even more. In hindsight, I'll confess this: I realized I was searching for external successes to fill an internal void that the Lord still needed to work on in me. Let me explain. THE PROBLEM WITH CONNECTING MONEY TO JOY As Godpreneurs, we're often conditioned to equate our worth and joy with our money and achievements. But there are times, despite our best efforts, when things go awry, and the external markers of "success" waver. So how do we find this "joy from the Lord," in the midst of entrepreneurial depression? The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, gave us the secret. He writes in Philippians 4:4, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Notice, he doesn’t say to rejoice only when things are perfect, but "always". This joy isn't based on external circumstances but stems from a deep, spiritual connection with God. It's not just a fleeting emotion but a profound state of being, rooted in a relationship with Him. HOW TO FIND JOY I learned a profound lesson during my last bout with entrepreneurial depression that I want to share with you today: joy is a choice. Joy is choosing to respond to your external business circumstances with a supernatural inner contentment because you know God is at work on your entrepreneurial journey despite what you might see. You also must know the difference between pleasure, happiness, and joy. Pleasure resides in the body Happiness is a state of mind Joy emanates from your spirit This is why you can't eat your way out of depression (body). This is why you can't think your way out of depression (mind). The only way to break the chains of entrepreneurial depression is by focusing on feeding the spirit, which will produce the joy of the Lord, and where there is light, darkness can not exist. The strength to overcome depression is found by focusing on the Lord, knowing He is always with you and dwells within. As for me, I was able to snap out of my depression by choosing to focus on the joy that emanates from my spirit when I'm spending time with the Lord throughout the business day. I stopped letting the external thing I couldn't control have control over me. Going back to God's word and reading about His goodness caused joy to flow up like a well from within my inner being. MAKING JOY LAST IN BUSINESS Today, we have a choice. Instead of letting external marketplace circumstances dictate our happiness, we must dive deep into God's word. Let's meditate on His promises and let His truth anchor us. Let the joy of the Holy Spirit, which is independent of our immediate circumstances, bubble up within us. When challenges come, we must remember that this joy remains unshaken, as it is grounded in the eternal and unwavering love of God. As a community of Godpreneurs, imagine if we all operated from this inner wellspring of joy. Not only would our businesses thrive, but we'd also create a ripple effect of positivity, hope, and genuine contentment in the entrepreneurial world. Together, by focusing on the Holy Spirit's work within us, we can reshape our approach to challenges and success, anchored in God's unchanging joy.

Scrolling through my social media, I'm constantly bombarded by successes and highlights of other entrepreneurs. There's a couple of people I follow that I personally know, and I envy their house, cars, business size, and lifestyle. And even though I'm a God-first entrepreneur with two well-established businesses and a Christian personal brand, I found myself trapped in comparison, asking if I was doing enough, did I miss out on something, and when was it going to be my turn to live like them? I felt the gnawing discontentment that comes from entrepreneurial envy. As Godpreneurs, we are not immune to the green-eyed monster called envy, especially in today's digital connectedness. How many times have we looked at another entrepreneur's success story on LinkedIn or Instagram and felt a pinch of envy? The age of digital identity, with polished company websites and success narratives on social media, has only amplified these feelings. The constant stream of other's success stories can sometimes overshadow our own journeys and God-given blessings. So how do we break free to overcome entrepreneurial envy? The Bible warns us about the dangers of envy. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, wrote in Proverbs 14:30, "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones." This ancient wisdom underscores how true contentment, a heart at peace, nourishes our entire being, while envy can be destructive, corroding our joy, health, and well-being. Solomon’s insight is timeless, reminding us Godpreneurs that the state of our heart is directly correlated to our physical ability to show up for and lead our businesses. For Godpreneurs, Solomon's wisdom can be looked at like this: Peaceful heart = life for my business Envious heart = death for my business Solomon is warning Godpreneurs that while true contentment brings peace for our entrepreneurial journey, envy can destroy our well-being and ability to run the race God set before us. So how do you not let envy take root? You focus on what God has done in the past and what He promises for the future. If you're like me, then you have some form of envy in your heart that you need to address. Begin by confessing, in prayer, all the people you envy. Call them out by name. Give those names to the Lord. Those are His children, too. Remember, the plans He has for them are, also, to prosper. Next, open up a Google Document on your phone and start your Victories List. I've been doing this since 2017. Every month you bullet point all the awesome things that happened that month. You can even put promises from God that you found that month in the Bible. You should even write unique challenges you've faced, and how the Lord helped you overcome them. Now, when the urge to compare surfaces, counteract it by genuinely thanking God for what He is blessing them with and going to your Victories List reading past wins and maybe writing down new ones. By focusing on gratitude and God's unique plan for your business journey, you'll find a deeper, more genuine contentment. Imagine a community of Godpreneurs where we lift each other up, celebrate each other's successes, and focus on our unique God-given paths. Instead of envy, our hearts would be filled with gratitude, contentment, and peace. As Godpreneurs, we have a unique opportunity to lead by example, to show others how to find joy and contentment in what we have, and to trust in God's perfect plan for our lives and businesses. If you haven't already, start your Business Victories List today!

Have you ever wondered how to expand your Christian business beyond its four walls? How do you scale the impact you're having for God's kingdom? The good news is that Godpreneur Academy has prepared a series of devotionals specifically designed to guide you in broadening your reach while strengthening your Christian Personal Brand. This series is a key component of Stage 5 in the Godpreneur Academy's comprehensive 5-stage roadmap—The Path to Godpreneurship. If you're not yet familiar with this transformative roadmap, The Path to Godpreneurship is an all-encompassing guide that supports entrepreneurs at every step of their spiritual and business journey. Starting from "Awareness" and leading up to "Expand," this 5-stage approach ensures you're not just building a business, but a God-aligned legacy. The significance of reaching Stage 5 cannot be overstated; it means you've laid a robust foundation and now, it's time to multiply your impact for the kingdom. Making devotionals a daily habit has double benefits. Not only does it deepen your connection with God, but it also equips you with divine guidance to solve real-world, entrepreneurial challenges. That's why we recommend this Stage 5 devotional series as an efficient and enriching practice for busy entrepreneurs looking to scale their operations and impact. 1) 7 Steps to Launching Your Christian Personal Brand God wants to use your personal brand to share His message with the world. These seven steps will guide you in clarifying your voice, aligning your brand's mission with divine intention, and maximally impacting your audience. 2) Keys to Successful Christian Business Blogging Good blogging isn’t just about attracting clicks—it’s about delivering value. In this plan, receive divine guidance for creating a Christian blog that not only reaches a wide audience but also transforms lives. 3) Making Business Partnerships Great Again It’s no secret that collaborations can often be fraught with challenges. This course goes back to the Bible, offering wisdom that can rejuvenate and invigorate business partnerships. Conclusion and Call to Action: For the Christian entrepreneur who has navigated the initial stages and is running a God-first business, this "Expand Your Kingdom Impact" devotional series is your ticket to greater influence and success. The series will equip you to build a compelling personal brand, master the art of Christian business blogging, and renew the vitality of your business partnerships. If you're ready to take your Christian business to the next level and expand your kingdom impact, then this series is a must. To access these devotionals and journey through The Path to Godpreneurship, don't hesitate to join Godpreneur Academy today.

Have you reached that crucial stage in your business where you're ready to grow but are anxious about losing your integrity, balance, or meaningful relationships along the way? If yes, I've got just the right tool for you. Godpreneur Academy has released a set of devotionals dedicated to the "Grow" stage of their exceptional roadmap, "The Path to Godpreneurship." These aren't mere guidelines; these are 21 days of devotionals. If you've been thinking about incorporating spiritual habits into your busy entrepreneurial life, now is the perfect time. You'll invest just a few minutes a day and walk away with actionable insights for both your business and your spiritual life. Now, let's uncover what this transformative devotional plan holds. The Business Bible Plans: 1) Growing Your Agency, God’s Way Learn how to scale your agency without losing your soul. This devotional helps you embrace serving over selling, ensuring that you impact the world positively. 2) 5 Lies of Money and Business Money talks, but not always truthfully. This 5-day plan debunks common money myths that hold you back from God-backed business growth. 3) Waiting on God in Your Business Patience is a virtue in life and in business. Discover the art of waiting for the right opportunities and decisions that align with God’s plans. 4) Conquering Integrity in My Business In a world where cutting corners is commonplace, stand out by maintaining integrity. Learn how to attract and retain customers through ethical practices. 5) Overcoming Work Addiction Entrepreneurs often fall into the trap of work addiction. Find the right balance between ambition and rest, as you learn from real-life examples. 6) Good Fighting in Business Partnerships Conflicts are inevitable, but they can be managed constructively. Uncover the power of good fighting to create harmonious business partnerships. So, there it is! These devotionals in the "Grow" stage are your secret weapon for scaling your business while keeping your faith front and center. But remember, these are just one part of Godpreneur Academy's comprehensive journey, "The Path to Godpreneurship," which guides you through each stage of your entrepreneurial adventure. Ready for unshakeable growth in both your business and faith? Visit www.GodpreneurAcademy.com today and consider joining us for an experience like no other.

Are you on the verge of launching your business but feeling weighed down by fears, obstacles, or even financial stress? If you're nodding your head, then I've got something fantastic to share with you today. Godpreneur Academy's third stage of their comprehensive roadmap, "The Path to Godpreneurship," focuses entirely on preparing you for a successful launch. This isn't just another set of tutorials. These are devotionals — a unique blend of Biblical wisdom and business acumen. Imagine you're a busy entrepreneur, always racing against time. What if you could take just a few minutes each day for the next 17 days to grow both in your faith and your business? This unique devotional journey is designed precisely for that. So let's dive in and explore these five incredible devotionals that make up the "Launch" stage. 1) Overcoming Obstacles to Launching Your Idea: If you're holding back because of doubts or fears, this plan will embolden you with the confidence to step forward. 2) Your Brand Story is Your Testimony: Learn how to articulate the unique story behind your brand, which is essentially a testimony to God’s role in your entrepreneurial journey. 3) Business Partnerships are Hard: Explore how to navigate the complexities of partnerships through a Biblical lens. Learn how to turn conflicts into constructive dialogues. 4) Healthy Ambition in Business: Ambition can either make or break your business. Find out how to channel your ambition in a godly way. 5) Removing The Stress of Money in Your Business: Discover how a faith-backed approach to finances can remove stress and elevate your business. And there you have it! These devotionals in the "Launch" stage are designed to tackle all those issues that have been keeping you awake at night, hindering your progress. Godpreneur Academy's full journey, "The Path to Godpreneurship," is a meticulously crafted roadmap covering every stage of your entrepreneurial journey—from Awareness to Expansion. Are you ready to take the next step? Visit www.GodpreneurAcademy.com and consider joining the Academy. Your business and spiritual life will thank you for it.

Struggling to find your niche? Confused about your entrepreneurial calling? You're not alone, and the good news is, there's a concrete solution out there for you. At my Godpreneur Academy, I created a comprehensive roadmap for Christian entrepreneurs, called "The Path to Godpreneurship," and I'm excited to share what I've come up with. In particular, I want you to check out the "Discover" stage. This is where entrepreneurs learn how to identify their God-given purpose and niche, recognize the problems they're meant to solve, and gain an understanding of how to wait for God's perfect timing. I find it crucial to create resources that genuinely help Christian entrepreneurs, and this collection of five enriching devotionals within the "Discover" stage does exactly that. So, buckle up as we explore each of these transformative devotionals and find out how they can bring clarity and direction to your entrepreneurial journey. Let's delve into the five transformative plans in this pivotal stage. 1. Deciding on a Niche Identifying the exact problem you were meant to solve in your marketplace is no small feat. Our plan, "Deciding on a Niche," walks you through this intricate process. With God as your guide, find the clarity you need to laser-focus your business offering. 2. How Godpreneurs Wait Sometimes, understanding your business direction means waiting and listening for divine guidance. The "How Godpreneurs Wait" plan teaches you to find peace during periods of waiting in your business. Learn to read the signs and hear God's voice amid the chaos. 3. The 7 Calling Killers Beware of the pitfalls and traps that could distract you from your business calling. "The 7 Calling Killers" warns you about the enemy's plans to derail your entrepreneurial journey. Learn strategies to protect your calling and overcome these challenges. 4. Finding Purpose in Your Business Partnership Running a business with a partner? The "Finding Purpose in Your Business Partnership" plan helps you understand the synergy between you and your business partner's unique gifts. Learn how you both can collaborate effectively to fulfill your divine purpose. 5. Stepping into What You Were Born to Do As you near the end of the Discover stage, it's time to cement your direction. The 3-Day plan, "Stepping into What You Were Born to Do," helps you finalize your path. Discover the unique service or product only you can offer and be empowered to step into your calling with confidence. From building awareness to diving deep into your business discovery, each stage of "The Path to Godpreneurship" is a transformational experience designed to align your business with your faith and calling. If the Discover stage resonated with you, there's so much more ahead. With stages focusing on launching your business idea, fostering growth, and finally expanding, you will find the Godpreneurial journey to be fulfilling and spiritually enlightening. Visit Godpreneur Academy to start your journey today.

Are you an entrepreneur seeking to navigate your business journey with the wisdom of God? Are you tired of the stress that often accompanies financial decisions in your business? If so, I have exciting news for you! Introducing the latest Godpreneur Academy Business Bible Plan: "Removing the Stress of Money in Your Business." Launches Monday, September 11, 2023 Launching on Monday, September 11, 2023, this 3-day plan is designed to help you align your financial decisions and business pursuits with Bible-based success. As the September Plan of the Month, it offers a timely opportunity for Christian entrepreneurs to experience God's guidance in the realm of business and finance. At DailyGodpreneur.com, we understand the unique challenges faced by Christian entrepreneurs like you. That's why we've created the Godpreneur Academy, a transformative platform that blends faith, purpose, and prosperity. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and insights to build businesses that reflect their faith and values. Unlock Your Path to Godpreneurship "Removing the Stress of Money in Your Business" isn't just a standalone plan – it's part of our comprehensive roadmap, The Path to Godpreneurship. This roadmap takes you on a journey through the stages of awareness, discovery, launch, growth, and expansion. Each stage is accompanied by devotionals and Business Bible Plans tailored to specific aspects of business and spirituality. Imagine having a roadmap that guides you to success, while keeping your faith at the center of your entrepreneurial journey. The Path to Godpreneurship provides precisely that – a holistic approach that empowers you to thrive in business while staying true to your Christian values. Join the Godpreneur Academy Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to take your established business to new heights, the Godpreneur Academy has something special to offer you. Our platform features a library of over 50 Business Bible Plans that cover various business challenges and growth areas. From marketing strategies to financial stewardship, we provide faith-based insights that you can apply to your business endeavors. Are you ready to experience the transformative power of faith-centered business growth? Join the Godpreneur Academy today and be part of a community of Christian entrepreneurs dedicated to building businesses that reflect God's purpose for their lives. Discover Financial Freedom Learn more about our upcoming Business Bible Plan, "Removing the Stress of Money in Your Business," and how it can guide you toward financial freedom and success. Join us on September 11th, and let's embark on this journey together. Click here to Enroll: https://godpreneur.teachable.com/p/removing-the-stress-of-money-in-your-business

If you've ever felt the weight of running a business on your shoulders, it's time for a fresh start. Imagine spending the next 30 days bringing God into the core of your entrepreneurship. This is what the first stage in the "Path to Godpreneurship": Awareness. 1. Becoming a Godpreneur Start your journey with a 9-day business Bible study aimed at cultivating a God-first mindset in your business. Understand what it means to not only serve your customers but serve God through your business. Lay the foundational mindset that sets the tone for the rest of your Godpreneur journey. 2. Entrepreneurship on Purpose Take 3 days to focus on your calling. Understand how your business can make an eternal impact and glorify God. Discover what you were meant to solve in your marketplace and align it with your spirituality. 3. Jesus’s 8 Steps For Achieving Greatness in Business Inspired by Jesus's teachings, these 8 steps will guide you towards achieving greatness by learning about humble dependence on God. Trust that God's design will bring in the opportunities you seek. 4. 8 Lies of Entrepreneurship Confront the 8 lies that keep many Godpreneurs bogged down in feelings of inadequacy. Identify these lies and combat them with 8 empowering truths to keep you going. 5. The Foundation of Godpreneur Partnerships A strong foundation is key to any partnership. Learn how to build one that will equip you to run an extraordinary business with your partners, keeping God at the center. Are You Ready to Journey? Each stage in "The Path to Godpreneurship" is a transformational journey designed to build a successful business aligned with Christian principles. If you've found value in this devotion-focused start, consider taking the entire path. From developing a God-first mindset in the Awareness stage to scaling your business in the Expand stage, it's a transformative journey you won't want to miss. Check out Godpreneur Academy to learn more and consider joining today.

When I was growing my branding agency, I dreamed of having five employees. I thought, “Man, I would be so happy the day I have five employees.” Then that day came, and I was happy for a moment, but the minute I saw another agency had more employees, I became discontent and desired to take it to ten employees. I thought it’d be totally satisfied with ten. You can see where this story is going. The irony is that things got WORSE the more I grew. More employee issues, more responsibilities, and more tax liability! Ultimately, having more employees never quenched my thirst the way I thought it would. And when it comes to making a lot of money, it’s the same way. We Entrepreneurs often think that money will speed up our satisfaction. We believe it’s the cure to all our problems. And while it might pay off debts and get us paying bills on time, there’s a deeper satisfaction we truly desire that will never be filled by money…but unfortunately, we won’t learn this lesson until we get there…to the day we can say “I made a million dollars this year.” How do I know? Because 10 out of 10 people told me so. They echoed what the Bible points out in Ecclesiastes 5:10 "The lover of money will never be satisfied." Like my desire for more employees, there is never an amount of money that is enough for our companies. We think that money will bring us security, but that delivery got lost in the mail. THE PROBLEM So if money can’t bring us entrepreneurs true satisfaction, then what can? How do we stop the thought pattern that if we just had a million dollars, our problems would disappear? THE SOLUTION The Bible says: "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5 NIV) The solution is for you to be content with what you have. Warning: This isn’t easy. It doesn’t come overnight. I’ve been spending YEARS practicing this. It’s better to start now rather than delay the tips I’m going to lay out below. Contentment won’t come naturally to you. You’re a Godpreneur. God created you to solve problems in the marketplace. There’s always a problem, so you’ll always have a desire to help more and do more. So, you have a double-edged sword. That being said, you and I have more opportunities to cultivate contentment through our businesses so that we can practice in many areas and have that bleed into the area of money. For example, I’m content when I finish a strategy session with someone and I’ve helped them break through to see their business in a new way. This brings me joy and satisfaction. I must remember that feeling and write it down on my list of victories. Remember that I have a Google Doc where I keep my business victories, and I write in it every week? I also started writing feelings of contentment there so I could remember the moments I felt satisfied. Do you enjoy sitting down with your coffee to read the Bible in the morning? Do you love chatting with your employees at lunch? Are you happy when you’re visiting your clients at their offices? When you notice a moment of contentment (where you forget about all the worries of the world), write it down in your list of victories. Tell yourself out loud, “I am content right now.” and snap your fingers twice. This will be a verbal cue to you, and it will create an anchor you’ll always be able to go back to. Stress and contentment can’t exist together at any one moment in time. They are opposites as opposed to one another. One is the enemy telling you that you’re not enough. The other is you praising God that what He’s done is enough. So, who will we let win? Stress or contentment? This is the million-dollar question. Contentment is what separates the borrower from the lender, the rich from the poor, and the wealthy from the person that feels that they have nothing. When we want something, it makes us stressed and gives us anxiety. But when we recognize contentment in our lives, it brings peace! It’s important for us Godpreneurs that we see this: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.” (Hebrews 13:5-6). Becoming a millionaire won’t mean anything if we seek it for the continent. Only the love of God and the confidence that He provides will ever satisfy. Imagine if all of us Godpreneurs kept a record of whatever God gives us today. We would all be strengthened in our faith that God will continue to provide for our businesses in the future. Godpreneur Rule: Godpreneurs thank God for what we have in our businesses today. We trust in God to end our stress about money. #BusinessBibleStudy #GainConfidence #WorkLifeBalance Removing The Stress of Money in Your Business We don’t need more money, we need more God. God is looking out for us AND our businesses. Heard of the Godpreneur Academy? Grow Your Business, God’s Way! Bible-Based Video Courses for Entrepreneurs Putting God First In their Businesses Click here to create a Free Account

Whenever I’m stressing about money in my business, my mind changes from an attitude of gratitude to a PANIC MODE of worrying about where I’m going to get more money from. I make rash decisions based on fear and stress. I’ll pull the trigger early on marketing campaigns, I’ll discount prices, and I’ll second-guess some of my hiring decisions and begin making cuts. When the dust settles and I’m back to normal, I’ll pat myself on the back for the decisions I made to get me out of that mini-crisis. But here’s my problem. I’ve given credit to myself and to the money I was able to bring in as the savior of my problem. In all the stressing out, I pushed God on the side, took matters into my own hands, got myself out of the pit, and congratulated myself for it. And I know I’m not the only one that does this. As entrepreneurs, we are inherently alone in our businesses since we are in charge. And our human instinct for survival kicks in, and we operate in a panic to keep food on the table. But if we truly desire to move away from stressing about money in our businesses, we need to understand what money is and what it is NOT. The Bible says Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17 NIV) Money is a gift from God. Your business’s revenue is a blessing that he freely gives to Godpreneurs. But money is not God. And the fact that you’re out of the mess you’re in is not from your effort alone. The reason why we have stress and anxiety about money is that we’ve attributed good things in our business lives to money and not to God. When we do this, we rob God of the credit only He deserves. I get it - when the bank account is low, we need to look and see what new product, service, or marketing campaign will bring in cash. But all of a sudden, that new thing becomes a god for you. You start paying attention to it more. You sacrifice morning time with God and nights with your family to get that thing going. And while the success of that marketing campaign and the positive money it brought in are real, this clearly illustrates our dangerous temptation to turn God’s gifts into a god itself. Let's be real - we feel more comfortable with a fake god we can make ourselves than with the real God who demonstrated his love and power over and over again in our businesses. For entrepreneurs, especially, it’s so easy for us to confuse money with God, particularly when the stress of making payroll on Friday makes us forget the ways God has provided for our businesses in the past. THE SOLUTION: A LIST OF VICTORIES I’ve talked a lot on my blog about my famous list of victories. It’s a list I try to write weekly where I bullet point the amazing things that happened in my business that week. I list where God showed up for me, and I review those Victories and thank God. I do this as a habit because I forget. Anxiety and stress make me forget. For me, it’s my antidote to stress. For you, maybe consider fasting every Monday morning as a reminder to yourself that God provides – He is the only one that provides for your business. Do this, and see how your anxiety level about money changes. Whatever we choose to do, it should be something that will remind us that God is sovereign over everything. Imagine if all of us Godpreneurs had a solid reminder that God is the source of all good things in our businesses!. We all need to set up some way to remind ourselves that God has done good things for our entrepreneurial journey in the past, and he is taking care of our needs today. Godpreneur Rule: Lord, you have done good things for me in my business. I will remember and write down your faithfulness in my business. #BusinessBibleStudy #DebtFreedom #EnhanceFocus Removing The Stress of Money in Your Business We don’t need more money, we need more God. God is looking out for us AND our businesses. Heard of the Godpreneur Academy? Grow Your Business, God’s Way! Bible-Based Video Courses for Entrepreneurs Putting God First In their Businesses Click here to create a Free Account

I’ve had times in my business where the money is rolling in. Things are great, clients are paying, there’s money in the bank, I’m paying bills on time, and life is good. But then it hits again. Another low. Nobody is buying, I’m behind on paying vendors, I haven’t paid myself, and I’m stressing. I start making desperate decisions, I’m moody at home, and I can’t think straight. My anxiety goes through the roof, I don’t know how I’m going to get out of this low, and I want to quit and get a stable job. I need some money. That will solve it all. I want money, and I want it now so I can stop stressing and things can go back to normal. The Roller-Coaster Ride of Money Many of us entrepreneurs experience this same roller-coaster ride. We worry about money, and for an obvious reason! We need money for our businesses for a lot of things. We need money like a car needs oil. Cash flow keeps the machine operating efficiently. Cut the oil, and you have a danger of the engine blowing up. Money in our businesses keep the lights shining, the computers humming, and the employees buzzing. It also helps us go on vacations, pay for our kids’ schooling, and keep food on the table. But because money is so important in our society, it’s crossed an invisible line of what it can buy us, and come to represent non-material things too. For a lot of entrepreneurs, many means security, confidence in the future, and control of our company’s destiny. The amount of money in our bank account is tied to our future success, and this is a dangerous place to be because no matter how much money we have, that stress won’t disappear. My goal is to help you reduce your stress by cutting the association you have with your sense of security and the amount of money you and your business have. What Does God Say About The Stress of Money? If Paul knows what it is to be in need, and knows what it is to have plenty, and has learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or want, then this proves to you that there’s a clear separation between money and contentment (Philippines 4:12). Jesus gives us an amazing metaphor so we can divorce our sense of security from our bank accounts. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life ? “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:25‭-‬33 NIV) Like the birds, you too can move away from stressing about money and fly towards peace of knowing God is always there, helping you towards the vision He set out for your business. But this doesn’t mean you sit back and do nothing. No. You must still learn financial responsibility, sales, marketing, and operations in your business. What Jesus wants to do is guide us away from stressing about money and points us to the quality of God that we need to focus on. Focus on God We don’t need more money; we need more God. If God takes care of all the animals (who don’t work for money), then what are me and you worried about? Instead of worrying when times are low, we need to take the opportunity to trust God and that He’ll take care of us like He takes care of the birds in the sky. See, security doesn’t come from money, it comes from God and is strengthened within us when we continue trusting and thanking God. And when we have a lot of money, the same is still true! You’ll continue trusting and thanking God! When we Godpreneurs believe God is looking out for us and our businesses, our stress about money goes down. We can let the spirit guide us to the solution God has for us. All we have to do is maintain our positive mindset. A great strategy is to stop everything you’re doing and begin thanking God for what He’s already done. I’ve taught about always keeping a list of Victories in your business. Go back and read that list. Remember a time that God showed us and brought you through the same low, and helped you overcome! As we remind ourselves that God is taking care of our businesses, we will start to believe that He will provide for us now and in the future. Godpreneur Rule: Godpreneurs live stress-free about money and have strong hope in the future because of God’s in control. #BusinessBibleStudy #DebtFreedom #MakingMoreSales #GainConfidence Removing The Stress of Money in Your Business We don’t need more money, we need more God. God is looking out for us AND our businesses. Heard of the Godpreneur Academy? Grow Your Business, God’s Way! Bible-Based Video Courses for Entrepreneurs Putting God First In their Businesses Click here to create a Free Account

As a success-driven Christian entrepreneur, your days are filled with ambitious goals, demanding schedules, and the constant pursuit of excellence in both your business and spiritual life. In the midst of this hustle, have you considered the immense benefits of incorporating daily devotions into your routine? While it might seem like just another task on your to-do list, the transformative power of daily devotions can revolutionize your journey as a Godpreneur. Here are five tailored benefits that resonate with your unique journey: 1. Fuel Your Spiritual Growth: In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, neglecting your spiritual growth is easy. Daily devotions offer you a space to connect with God, reflect on His Word, and find inspiration for your journey. Each carefully curated devotional brings you insights that resonate with your entrepreneurial pursuits, helping you align your actions with godly wisdom. Over time, this consistent connection fosters spiritual growth, guiding you towards a deeper understanding of God's plan for your life. 2. Cultivate a Personal Relationship with God: As a Christian entrepreneur, your heart yearns for a closer relationship with your Creator. Daily devotions provide a practical way to nurture that relationship. Dive into scripture passages that resonate with your challenges and triumphs. Break down complex teachings through devotionals crafted to address your concerns. This personalized approach allows you to intimately know God's heart, strengthening your bond with Him. 3. Gain Deeper Insights into Biblical Wisdom: The Bible is a vast treasure trove of wisdom, but its depth can sometimes be overwhelming. Daily devotions guide you through selected passages, unpacking their significance in the context of your entrepreneurial journey. This focused approach allows you to gain deeper insights into timeless truths that are directly relevant to your business decisions, leadership style, and ethical choices. 4. Practical Application of God's Word: Integrating faith into your daily business endeavors can be challenging. That's where targeted devotionals come in. Consider devotionals that resonate with your entrepreneurial challenges, like navigating ethical dilemmas or managing stress. Discover narratives that provide practical applications of biblical teachings, empowering you to implement God's wisdom into every aspect of your entrepreneurial journey. 5. Embrace Tranquility Amidst the Chaos: The entrepreneur's life can often feel chaotic, leaving little room for peace. Daily devotionals offer a haven of tranquility, reminding you that God is in control. During moments of overwhelm, turn to devotionals that speak to your specific concerns, soothing your spirit and renewing your perspective. The assurance of God's love and grace brings much-needed calm to your bustling life. Embarking on daily devotions might seem like a daunting endeavor, but the rewards are abundant. If you're a busy Christian entrepreneur seeking spiritual growth, a closer relationship with God, and practical insights rooted in biblical wisdom, daily devotions are your key to thriving. Through these intentional moments, you'll find your entrepreneurial journey not only prosperous but also deeply meaningful. Looking for Daily Devotionals for Christian Entrepreneurs? As you navigate the dynamic intersection of faith and entrepreneurship, don't overlook the profound impact daily devotions can have on your journey. If you're ready to embrace spiritual growth, enrich your relationship with God, and infuse biblical wisdom into your business endeavors, it's time to take action. Visit GodpreneurAcademy.com, your haven of transformation. Explore our collection of daily devotionals meticulously designed to align with your path as a busy Christian entrepreneur. Our Business Bible Plans are more than just lessons; they're your daily source of inspiration, guidance, and connection to God. Join us in this journey of thriving in business while honoring God's principles. Let your entrepreneurial journey be a testament to the incredible synergy of faith and success!