20. OFF THE CUP: How do I know if this is God's will?

On seeking God's will, enjoying your work, and building a strong business foundation as a Christian entrepreneur

Jul 16, 2024

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Four (maybe 5) month small group program for kingdom-minded entrepreneurs seeking to glorify God through their work online and offline.

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Episode Notes

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS:

Challenges and unexpected circumstances can impact our goals and plans.
Consistency and focus on one thing can lead to growth and success.
Endurance and humility are important in building a solid foundation for our work.
It is possible to love and find joy in our work while still seeking God's will.
God's goodness can be found in both suffering and joy.
Seeking God and trusting His timing and provision is key in our work. Different perspectives on heaven and suffering can lead to guilt, but it's important to seek God's truth and understanding.
Reading the Bible and seeking God's guidance is crucial in navigating complex emotions and questions about faith.
Faith can impact evangelism, with strong faith sometimes hindering the ability to explain it to others, while over-analyzing can make it difficult to simplify faith for non-believers. Our interests, skills, and passions are gifts from God and can be used to bring glory to Him.
Trust in God's divine plan and seek discernment in decision-making.
Run your own race and focus on your journey, while supporting others in theirs.
Find joy in your work, regardless of the scale or nature of the job.
Connect with like-minded individuals and build community in your chosen field.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction and Current Projects
08:23 - Building a Solid Foundation
13:21 - Combining Passion and Calling
21:50 - The Importance of Humility and Endurance
26:06 - Desires for God's Glory and Our Good
28:01 - Seeking God's Will and Trusting His Goodness
30:27 - Perceiving Joy and Growth Through Pain
33:29 - The Importance of Reading the Bible
42:55 - Empowering the Congregation to Read the Bible
48:22 - Awareness of Suffering and the Guilt of Joy
53:45 - Pressing into the Question of God's Goodness
56:14 - Faith and the Inability to Explain
58:10 - Discernment and Reliance on the Holy Spirit: Navigating Life and Work
01:12:47 - Finding Joy in Activities that Align with Your Interests and Passions
01:26:23 - Supporting and Cheering on Others: Building Community and Collaboration