Financial Freedom Series – Build Your Own Business (Part 10 – When the going gets tough)
During the series, we have examined the sad reality that many cannot find work and that even those with jobs are battling to make ends meet.
We have encouraged you to consider starting a business or a side hustle to earn extra income or build additional income streams.
In the series, we have covered the following…
- You need to have a dream, vision, and plan
- Find your fit
- Develop the skills
- Create a Business Plan
- Identify your target market – who are your clients?
- How to market your business
- How to build your brand
- Business lessons from those who have made it
- How to learn from your mistakes and move forward, onward, and upward
“Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.” (Proverbs 21:5)
Today, we want to look at WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING.
Starting your own business can be challenging. There will be days when you want to quit.
Today, I want to inspire you to toughen up, especially when you face tough times.
Keep Going!
When you face tough times, don’t give up, don’t give in, or quit. Keep going…
“Never, never, never give up.” –Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed.” –Michael Jordan, NBA Legendary Basketball MVP
“I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.” –Steve Jobs, Co-Founder and CEO, Apple
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)
Don’t Sell Yourself Short…
“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” –Mary Kay Ash, Mary Kay Cosmetics Founder
God is limitless, and he wants to walk the journey with you.
“I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27)
Celebrate Your Victories…
“Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” –Nelson Mandela
Enjoy…
“Live your life on purpose and with passion.” – Clinton Werner, Invest 4 Life
“Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life. And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.” (Ecclesiastes 5:18)
Invite God to Be Your Business Partner
Jesus said, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33-34)
Invite God to be your CEO. Put Him first. God is interested in you and wants to see you excel.
God has all the resources.
“The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares the LORD Almighty.” (Haggai 2:8)
He also wants to walk the journey with you, and He can help you.
“Remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.” (Deuteronomy 8:18)
He can lead you in the right direction and open up doors of opportunity.
“The Advocate, The Holy Spirit, whom the father will send in my name, will teach you all things.” (John 14:26)
“The Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth.” (John 16:13)
“Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.” (Psalm 37:4)
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of your crops, then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” (Psalm 3:9-10)
May God open doors of opportunity, give you wisdom, and take you on an entrepreneurial adventure. May God bless your business.
“The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22)
Above all, Commit Your Plans to God
“Commit your work to the Lord, and then your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3)
Next week, we will examine MANAGE YOUR BUSINESS CASH FLOW…
In the following weeks, we will look at lessons from those who have made it…
- How to increase your sales
- Build a network
In a Nutshell…
Can you use your qualifications, skills, experience, and unique gifts and talents to set up a business that provides a service? You could start small and work from home to cut costs.
Why not consider becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business or side hustle?
May God open doors of opportunity, give you wisdom, and take you on an adventure as you build your business. May God bless your business.
Please do not do it alone. Ask God for guidance. He wants to lead you.
You may be on the brink of a new business opportunity that will allow you to add value to others while earning an income doing what you love.
Who knows, you may even be able to provide a few job opportunities to others through your business venture in the future.
Next week, we will continue to INSPIRE you and give you PRACTICAL TOOLS and INSIGHT to help you BUILD YOUR OWN BUSINESS to attain FINANCIAL FREEDOM while HONORING GOD.
