011: Turn your Passion into a Profitable Business with Jenessa Wait

In this episode, Nicholas discusses the importance of balancing obedience, faith, and skill in pursuing God's call, particularly in the realms of ministry and business. They share personal stories of learning to trust God's leadership even when it seems crazy, and the importance of stewardship in co-laboring with God in business. They also explore the scriptural basis for obedience as God's love language and the significance of balancing faith with practical skills and expertise.

TIME STAMPS:

 

[00:30] From Ministry to Entrepreneurship: A Mother's Journey to Success

[02:31] Divine Inspiration: A Journey from Hobby to Business through Hand Lettering

[06:17] Giving What You Have: From Comparison to Sharing on Social Media

[08:14] From Personal Project to Thriving Business: The Journey of Sharing Your Process and Encouraging Others on Social Media

[11:16] The Journey of Starting a Successful Business: Overcoming Mindset Blocks, Trusting in God's Plan, and Learning from Failure

[19:05] Learning to Wait on God: My Journey to Hearing His Voice and Taking Action

[28:34] Building Business on the Foundation of Identity: The Importance of Being a Son or Daughter of God in Entrepreneurship

[33:40] From Struggle to New Creation: Embracing Identity in Christ

[40:12] Following God's Random Ideas: How Chance Encounters Led Me to My Purpose

[43:06] The Power of Divine Connections: Following Favor and Learning from Mentors"

[54:30] Learning to Follow God's Lead in Crazy Times

[58:17] Balancing Faith and Skill in Business: The Importance of Stewardship

TAKEAWAYS: 

 

Obedience is a crucial aspect of pleasing God, and sometimes it may require us to do crazy or unexpected things in pursuit of his call while balancing faith with practical skills and expertise is important in areas such as ministry and business, where God's leading may require both obedience and skill development. Also, stewardship is key in co-laboring with God, taking what he has given us and giving it our best with excellence and gratitude. Building a business or pursuing ministry can be challenging, and it's important to recognize the value of practical skills and expertise, while still remaining obedient to God's leading. Ultimately, the key is to trust in God's plan and guidance, while also being willing to put in the hard work and effort required to bring that plan to fruition.

RESOURCES: 

 

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