You may be a businesswoman, finally in your stride. You’ve got systems in place, and opportunities are lining up at your door. Congratulations, you’ve entered the middle phase of your business journey! This is going to be the most challenging but the most rewarding season yet. You’ve come too far to stop now, and during this period, you will experience so much stretching and growth that it’s going to shock you at how much you can handle.
Remember that you have God on your side, and He’s the best partner because He knows everything that you will face. Trust Him and seek his guidance.
The Middle is a Blessing
Society tends to focus on humble beginnings and victorious endings. But, there’s the uncomfortable stretch between starting and succeeding that every entrepreneur must endure, which isn’t glamorous. Think about a few esteemed Bible characters like Moses, David, Ruth and, of course, Jesus.
Most of their development wasn’t written in the Bible, but the subtle cues are there. Moses was exiled from Egypt, but the Bible made sure we knew how long he was gone – 40 years (Acts 7:23, 30). David was anointed and slew Goliath, but did not become king immediately (1 Samuel 16:13; 2 Samuel 5:3-4). Ruth stayed faithful to her late husband and mother-in-law before marrying Boaz, who placed her in the lineage of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-5). And, after the story of Mary and Joseph losing Jesus in the temple (Luke 2:46), His daily life was unknown for 18 years (Luke 3:23).
After this gap in time, they conquered and triumphed over many odds! Do you think they were just being idle during that time? No, they were growing in wisdom and obedience. That’s what the middle of your journey is for.
Mundane is Not Idle
There’s a hidden danger in mislabeling growth as stagnation. The bookkeeping tasks aren’t fun, but you’re learning how to do it and what to pay attention to because you’ll need that vital wisdom one day. Mundane days may not bring the most joy, but they develop maturity, favor (Luke 2:52) and help you find peace with what God has assigned in that season. What’s most important during this season is staying connected to the Source. The middle is where you will be presented with numerous options and opportunities, and not all good things are God things. Diligently seeking the Lord, as Proverbs 8:17 says, will keep you aligned and ready for what God has purposed for you.
Shift to a Kingdom Mindset
Many entrepreneurs think of business growth in quantitative numbers – follower count, ticket sales and month-over-month revenue. As God’s child, you must think of growth in qualitative milestones – better discipline, quicker obedience and unshakeable peace (Galatians 5:22-23). This is fruit that lasts and outweighs all inevitable obstacles you will face in entrepreneurship. Shift your reflection questions from “What am I accomplishing?” to “Who am I becoming?” Who you are doesn’t change when the bank account looks sparse or the engagement drops. Your life is not just about what you do on Earth, but what you store up in Heaven.
One day you will reminisce about what it took for you to reach your goals and your destiny, so while you’re in it now, embrace it! When you learn to love the process – the middle of your journey – you will experience God’s best and be an inspiration for others who are on the same path. So again, congratulations! You didn’t come this far to only get this far, so embrace God’s pruning and keep growing. 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.
