"Such a powerful truth! This really hit home for me. I remember when I was running my business, it started to consume me-my time, my energy, my thoughts. I was so focused on growing it and making it successful that I didn’t realize how much it was influencing my priorities. My marriage with my wife and my relationship with my children began to take a back seat. One day, my wife lovingly but firmly pointed out how much I was missing-family dinners, meaningful conversations, moments with my kids that I could never get back. It was a wake-up call. I realized I had allowed something good-my business, which provided for us and brought a sense of accomplishment-to overshadow the gifts God had given me in my family. This message is such an important reminder to keep God and His priorities at the center. Thank you for shedding light on this delicate balance and offering practical steps to realign our focus!"
Such a powerful truth, and I can confirm this from my own experience. In my case, making my business a god was the fruit of a deeper root problem-fear and a lack of trust in God to provide. That fear caused me to see my business as my source of provision, and the more time, energy, and effort I poured into it, the more my needs were met. But in reality, the business became an idol, a god in my life, because it was the fruit that grew from the root of fear and not trusting God. Now, as I’m in the process of starting a new business, I’m thankful to be aware of this pattern. Recognizing that fear and lack of trust are the root issues helps me take the first step toward not falling into the same trap again. This message is such a timely reminder to keep God at the center and trust Him as my ultimate provider.
The fact that you were able to recognize that you made your business an idol shows your willingness to listen to God and his direction in your life. So glad that you were able to acknowledge it and adjust it. Praying for your new business and for you to continue to lean on the Lord for your provision and affirmation and that the fruit of that relationship would be a healthy, thriving business where people are blessed and ministered to. Thanks for listening and for letting us know what God spoke to you. You've encouraged us through your story!
"Such a powerful truth! This really hit home for me. I remember when I was running my business, it started to consume me-my time, my energy, my thoughts. I was so focused on growing it and making it successful that I didn’t realize how much it was influencing my priorities. My marriage with my wife and my relationship with my children began to take a back seat.
One day, my wife lovingly but firmly pointed out how much I was missing-family dinners, meaningful conversations, moments with my kids that I could never get back. It was a wake-up call. I realized I had allowed something good-my business, which provided for us and brought a sense of accomplishment-to overshadow the gifts God had given me in my family.
This message is such an important reminder to keep God and His priorities at the center. Thank you for shedding light on this delicate balance and offering practical steps to realign our focus!"
Such a powerful truth, and I can confirm this from my own experience. In my case, making my business a god was the fruit of a deeper root problem-fear and a lack of trust in God to provide. That fear caused me to see my business as my source of provision, and the more time, energy, and effort I poured into it, the more my needs were met. But in reality, the business became an idol, a god in my life, because it was the fruit that grew from the root of fear and not trusting God.
Now, as I’m in the process of starting a new business, I’m thankful to be aware of this pattern. Recognizing that fear and lack of trust are the root issues helps me take the first step toward not falling into the same trap again. This message is such a timely reminder to keep God at the center and trust Him as my ultimate provider.
The fact that you were able to recognize that you made your business an idol shows your willingness to listen to God and his direction in your life. So glad that you were able to acknowledge it and adjust it. Praying for your new business and for you to continue to lean on the Lord for your provision and affirmation and that the fruit of that relationship would be a healthy, thriving business where people are blessed and ministered to. Thanks for listening and for letting us know what God spoke to you. You've encouraged us through your story!