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Do you want to take your business to the next level? Are you ready to make that first million and live the good life? What if I told you that the key to getting it is actually easier than you thought?
The Key to Success
For the record, I’m not a millionaire – far from it. But, I know God will take me there and beyond if I exercise one of the most important Biblical principals of success. You can find it in Matthew 25:23 – it reads (New International Version);
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”
Entrepreneurial Success
That powerful scripture reveals that faithfulness is the ultimate key to success. It doesn’t just take determination, preparation, drive, or the myriad of other principles we like to chase . . . you really have to put your hand to the plow and stay faithful to it. It’s not easy being an entrepreneur, on top of worrying about cash flow, clientele, and bills you we also have to live a natural life. It can be stressful not making the kind of money you dream of with your business.
However, if we stay faithful with the vision God has given us He’ll put us in charge of even more. It’s really simple and very easy to achieve. Here are a few thoughts on how you can be faithful with the few things He’s given you;
- Be Consistent – You have to stay consistent with your business. That means, giving excellent customer service, producing quality, and delivering value to customers. Don’t let up no matter how low sales may be. Keep pushing towards consistency. . . it breeds success!
- Maximize Your Tools – I always say that if, God gave you a vision He’ll give you the tools you need to succeed. Don’t discard things that you can repurpose for your business. Use every piece of equipment, tool, or resource at your disposal until the Lord blesses you with more. I even put together some resources that help me do what I do for you on this page.
- Pray – Staying in constant communication with the one that will ultimately promote you is key. Pray for God to extend your boundaries, to bless the work of your hands, and meet every need. Doing so lets Him know that you’re in it for the right reasons and you want to succeed with Him at the helm.
- Be Thankful – Thanking and praising God for what you have and where you’re going keeps your spirits high when things get rough. It charges the atmosphere and manifests His goodness in your life.
- Speak the Word – Did you know that God’s Word can’t be returned void? That means that He’s got to act on it, because He said it! He has to prove that He is God and thus, when you speak His word, He’s got to manifest it in your life. Here’s a great web page that lists faith confessions that cover prosperity.
So, remember, stay faithful with your entrepreneurial assignment. If you have a brick-and-mortar store, online store, blog, consultancy, or service oriented business . . . stick with it. At one point in my life I was Rod “the serial entrepreneur” and now I’m Rod “the success coach.”
However, as I stay faithful as a success coach the windows of Heaven open wider for me everyday. What would you add to this list? Did I miss anything? What are you trying to stay faithful at? Give yourself a shout out in the comments below.
About the Author: Rod Kirby is the editor-in-chief of The Success Center, the #1 Christian Entrepreneur’s blog-a-zine for small business, financial, marketing, and social media help. For resources to help you take your life, brand, blog, or business to the next level, check out the Best of The Success Center. You can also follow Rod’s rampage of terror on Twitter and find him misbehaving on Facebook.
