Leaning In While Getting Lean...
In this time of shrinkage in the economy, it's easy to get into a fear mindset.
Don't.
Find comfort in the fact that God tells us SPECIFICALLY not to.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
BECAUSE...
Whenever God tells you to do something,
He will ALWAYS give you the means to do it.
His command NEVER comes without provision.
So you must OWN the fact that God gave you the tools NOT be anxious.
Even when sales are decreasing,
Even when clients are dropping like flies,
Even when the market is screaming "uh oh".
The only way you can hold on without worrying is with God as your CENTER.
HE grounds you.
HE chases away the fear.
HE covers you in peace.
As God's people,
We have something that no one can take away.
God's provision and peace.
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid"
So yes, be smart,
Cut unnecessary expenses WHILE you review them with God.
See if He is telling you to keep something you want to cancel,
Or if He is tell you to cancel something you want to keep.
You MUST remember that He knows the future.
Don't underestimate who is on your side.
LEAN into God as you're getting LEAN.
Tap into that supernatural wisdom.
Tap into the infinite resource.
Tap into the divine guidance.
One of the best ways to TAP into this is to read scripture.
It's like speed-dial to God's hotline with the best reception.
Done right, the bible is your source for divine business consultation,
As well as a weapon against fear, confusion and control.
3 Steps to Lean into God while getting Lean
1) Make a list of the expenses you want to review
- Make sure to do this first.
2) Read Scripture
- This clears up your communication channel with God.
3) Ask Holy Spirit to guide you and go over each item WHILE checking in with Holy Spirit to see if you feel Him moving you to cut or keep
- As you review each item ask "Holy Spirit what about this one?"
- You may want to repeat this for several days to a week depending on the level of clarity you want. If unsure, keep asking the next day.
No matter what is going on in your market right now, you must believe in that "The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent."
You are NOT meant to go into a mad panic due to the market.
God is WAAAYYY bigger than that.
You are to STAND FIRMLY in the truth that God says...
"I will drive out nations before you and enlarge your territory, and no one will covet your land"
However, if you don't consume or read scripture, there is little foundation in your heart or mind regarding God's truth.
It's like the difference between knowing all the right scripts and objection handlers by heart and going on an appointment versus having read it once and trying to handle objections.
The devil is planting objections to God's truth in your mind...
"You are so screwed."
"The market is tanking. Start worrying."
"You're going to fail."
If you are strong in God's word, then you have immediately access to your memorized objection handlers (aka scripture)...
"If God is for me who can be against me."
"I can do all things through Him who gives me strength."
"All things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Then you can put a sizzling finger on your hip and say...
Sssstt!
Can't touch this! ^_-
BOOM!
Be wise,
Be smart,
In this shifting market,
But always remember to...
LEAN into GOD as you're getting LEAN.
Cheers to child-like faith in a shifting market!
God's got you!
