Launching a Business God's WaySample

Launching a Business God’s Way: Part I

If you don’t count the greeting cards, ice scrapers, or Grit newspapers I sold as a child, my first business startup was a car rental agency. After I liquidated that business, I made a commitment to myself to never launch another startup.

If you want to give God a good laugh, tell Him your plans. Since that time, I have been part of at least seven startups!

Since over five million businesses a year have been started since the Covid pandemic, a series on starting a business God’s way seems timely.

Proverbs 19:21 teaches, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (NIV)

The first principle to remember in starting a new business is to follow God’s call and leading rather than your own plan. God’s plan for your business is far better than any you might dream up.

He has a purpose in mind for you and any business He calls you to launch. God’s purpose will prevail provided we embrace His purpose, rather than trying to go our own way.

If you’re considering launching a new business, pray and ask God for His purpose and listen and observe closely. It’s easy to allow our plans and desires to override God’s.