Business Development Tip – God’s Vision for Planning

Building a God’s Purpose Business

Something that comes up within Christian businesses is  how to align yourself with God’s purpose with your business.  Here a few points to ponder on to put God’s purpose into perspective.

  • Your vision for your business is a personal physical purpose. Earth bound
  • You are building a business for God’s Purpose and Glory.
  • Use Prayer and Scripture for direction.
  • Everything you do is with understanding that you do it to glorify His Kingdom.

Scripture reference

Jeremiah 29:11 – New King James Version (NKJV)

11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Jeremiah 29:11 -New International Version (NIV)

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica

When you look at the NIV version, it reiterates that you in the physical may not comprehend the plans God has for you. In the spiritual, God has plans for you to excel into the future.

The use of Scripture is the principle behind checking the physical direction you may think God has for you.

Seeking God’s Wisdom in Our Planning

Begin the planning process by seeking what God wants us to accomplish.

“Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” Psalm 90:12

God shows us His direction and desires through Scripture.  He also uses our human minds for inspiration and seeking out wisdom from others.  Prophecy, Visions and other biblical intercession will all contribute to your understanding of Planning.

  • Seek God
  • Seed Direction from Him
  • Consult His Scripture
  • Consult wise counsel
  • Prayer
  • Plan – Write it in stone (a business plan)

Some Scripture to assist you!

Isaiah 46:10 ” I make known the end from the beginning”

Proverbs 4:25-26 “Look straight ahead with honest confidence; don’t hang your head in shame.  Plan carefully what you do, and whatever you do will turn out right”

Proverbs 11:27 “If your goals are good, you will be respected”

John Burkhardt – Sunshine Coast Christian Business Development Coach

Business Development Tip – Christians in the Marketplace

Announcing Christian Business

Recently I have entered into many discussions regarding placing yourself in the community and business marketplace as a Christian business.

Within the discussions most people have an anxiety over what perception others may have if you openly confess and show you have Christian faith.

I ask the following questions:

  • Are you not confident in your faith to stand up for the truth?
  • Is your business not a place of sanctuary from the world and it’s perceptions?
  • Do you think people will see that you are exploiting your Christianity?
  • Are you anxious about becoming wealthy?

Now there is no wrong or right answer here, no correct perception.  It really depends on where you are on your Christian journey and your understanding of where you are right now on your walk.  Overcoming social fear and stigma’s is often the biggest cause of procrastination and “conforming” as Christian’s need to overcome.

The great news is that the Bible scriptures handle all of these objections;

As Christians don’t put your hope in riches but be generous and ready to share 1 Timothy 6:17-19

You have been anointed by God to prosper.

“Do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil by others” Romans 14:16

“The Lord will protect good people but will ruin those who do evil.” Proverbs 10:29

The Church is the marketplace, don’t confuse the Church with a Church building.  Your business is part of the marketplace.

What is needed most is the mind-shift to understand your place in the Kingdom of God via his ministry in the marketplace.

“Do not let your occupation (or business) block your destiny; instead, allow your destiny to shape your business by turning it into your ministry.”

(C) Anointed for Business by Ed Silvoso