There comes a moment, after countless prayers, disciplined patience and consistent transformation when God will finally say, “It’s time.” As an ambitious woman in business, I know you want to sustain what God places in your life. Have you thought about what that looks like? It’s a level up, and you will take on a higher level of thinking, strategizing, delegating or, in other words, stewarding.
Picture yourself about to go into the boxing ring: God and His angels are hyping you up and reminding you that you have prepared for this very moment. Your job is to protect your body from punches and find opportunities to gain the upper hand using the training you’ve been given. That’s what stewardship is in business.
Protecting What He’s Built
In your walk with God, you’ve developed into a stronger, more resilient version of yourself. And, sometimes, the mind is the last to realize that you are capable of new things. In Joshua 1:9, God commands strength and courage because you should have faith that He is with you wherever you go. When you’ve entered new territory, there will be weapons formed against you to dismantle what you’ve accomplished, but your assignment is to be steadfast and dodge the obstacles that try to take you out. If you remember everything God says that you are, you’re equipped to do this gracefully.
Practical things like journaling and meditating on scripture are powerful practices. You can revisit your journal entries and scriptures that helped you through tough times to remind yourself that God will finish what He started (Philippians 1:6). You are the vessel He is working through, so protect your mind and body to stay sustained.
Finding Opportunities for Expansion
Expansion does not always mean increased revenue, although it can if that’s God’s will. In this point, I am talking about Kingdom expansion. You are a steward of the business God gave you, so how are you uplifting people along the way? The customers and team involved in your business should feel the warmth and presence of God.
Evidence to look for is how people speak about your service or products. When people are inspired and feel valued, they find every opportunity to tell others. Word of mouth remains the most effective form of marketing, and if you’re growing in awareness, you are defeating the enemy, essentially gaining the upper hand, because more people are being introduced to your God-sustained business. The community you’re building will pay attention to how you navigate obstacles and keep God in the center of it all. When you bounce back from challenges that make others close shop, it will cause your followers to put their faith in God for their own lives. Be sure to tell them if God did it for you, He can do it for them, too. Don’t measure your business success by the revenue, but by the impact.
And just like that, you’re a force to be reckoned with, and you’re equipped to handle that for which you’ve been praying (Psalm 30:7). The revenue needed to sustain your business is a byproduct and effortlessly magnetizes to your business. God knows what you need, and He will always provide. It’s a beautiful mix of faith and blessings. So, keep praying and stewarding well. I have faith in you.
Sheridan C. Watkins is a journalist and the owner of Perennial Peaces, a jewelry and gifts brand focused on transcending human understanding of God’s love and being a source of peace on Earth. Her true work began after victory over depression, and her calling is to provide peace through her Divine gifts to help women and girls accept who they are. Follow the mission on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Pinterest: @perennialpeaces.
