02/09/2023
Since I got my degree in theology and became a pastor, I've started to understand why God created me the way He did and why I became who I was before fully surrendering my life to Him.
Most of you know about the businesses I’ve owned, but many don’t know the years of struggle I went through before any of them were remotely successful. It took me 8 years to have my first breakthrough and hit my first 7-figure year. I’ve been in this game for 21 years now.
But here’s the thing—there were relapses, setbacks, and times I went backward. Sometimes I went way too far backward. But every time, God showed up. He filled me with His power, His strength, and pushed me forward again.
Some people subscribe to the idea that success is about beating the competition, outsmarting everyone, and using manipulation to get ahead. But God led me down a different path. He showed me clearly that this mindset is far from the truth.
In fact, the devil can reward you... but his rewards come from manipulation and doing things his way, where the focus is on destroying others to lift yourself up. Do you see how self-centered that is? Pride is nothing but self-centeredness.
I’m not blaming those who operate this way. The truth is, the enemy is sly and convinces people with the false promise of material rewards. But eventually, he'll come back for his 600% interest. You’ll either pay it or fight like the devil to keep it.
Here’s what the enemy doesn’t tell you: He can give you worldly positions, but he can never give you joy. True joy is from the Lord. It’s a deep sense of relief in all situations. It’s not the fleeting, feeding emotion of happiness.
So, how do we do it the Lord’s way?
Focus on serving others to the highest level. Be the one who cares. Be the one who wants everyone to win. Be a man or woman of honor and fill the world with the light of the Lord.
In every situation, do what God created you to do. Work hard to be in His likeness and walk with Jesus. Think about the Spirit in what you do, not just the worldly rewards.
Put the Kingdom of God first, and all other things will follow.
This is a life you can live, filled with everything God intended for you to have. A life rewarded by joy and everything you need for the full expression and impact of your soul on this earth.
