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Business Meeting with God

Mar 2, 2025

Notes on "How to Have a Business Meeting with God"

Introduction

  • Topic: Having a business meeting with God.
  • Purpose: To integrate faith with business by making God the CEO and meeting with Him regularly.
  • Key Question: Are we truly doing business with God, or just asking Him to bless our decisions?

Biblical Foundation

  • Scripture Reference: Proverbs 16:3 - "Commit your actions to the Lord and they will succeed."
  • Other Scriptures: The Bible contains teachings on wealth, integrity, leadership, and stewardship.

Importance of Scheduling

  • Recommended Time: Start with a 60-minute meeting.
  • Flexibility: It's not about strict timing but about sincere engagement.
  • Location: Preferably at home or a quiet place where you can be alone and focused.
  • Mindset: Approach with a heart of surrender and openness to God's guidance.

Meeting Agenda

1. Worship and Surrender (5-10 minutes)

  • Purpose: Prepare heart and mind.
  • Activities:
    • Play worship music.
    • Pray.
    • Center on stillness (Psalm 46:10).

2. Seek Wisdom in Scripture (10 minutes)

  • Activities:
    • Find relevant scriptures using digital tools like ChatGPT.
    • Consult physical Bible for deeper engagement.
    • Jot down impactful verses.

3. Review Business Goals and Challenges (15 minutes)

  • Purpose: Discuss specific business issues with God.
  • Topics:
    • New Year planning, hiring, financial stewardship, mindset issues.
    • Open discussion, no filtering - God can handle all emotions and concerns.

4. Listen and Journal (10 minutes)

  • Purpose: Foster a two-way relationship with God.
  • Activities:
    • Spend time listening.
    • Journal thoughts and impressions.
    • Be open to God's direction, even on unexpected topics.

5. Practical Steps (10 minutes)

  • Activities:
    • Identify one actionable takeaway.
    • Focus on clarity and simplicity to avoid overwhelm.

6. Closing in Prayer and Gratitude (Final minutes)

  • Purpose: Seal the meeting in faith and thanksgiving.
  • Sample Prayer: Thanking God for guidance and asking for continued wisdom and discernment.

Final Challenge and Engagement

  • Action: Schedule a business meeting with God soon.
  • Encouragement: Experiencing these meetings can lead to business growth and spiritual enrichment.
  • Feedback Request: Audience encouraged to share outcomes and suggest future content topics.

Conclusion

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These notes highlight the process and significance of holding a business meeting with God, aiming to incorporate spiritual guidance into business operations for success and fulfillment. The approach emphasizes intentionality, openness, and practical actions derived from spiritual insights.

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