Facing the Business Giants

In business, it pays to listen. Some of you may think that means read every new business book that comes out, others may take on a mentor. Not to diminish these ideas, but what I'm talking about comes from Phil Vischer, creator of Veggie Tales that eventually had to sell the business due to financial issues.

I'm talking about listening to God.

Phil had said (forgive the paraphrasing, Phil), that they had become "too much" of a business to take on smaller fun projects and profits were becoming the focus of the work. He would do it differently the next time. Let God be the agenda setter.

In addition, (no longer talking about Phil's business) there are many ways to take shortcuts in business, and you can quickly and easily take on little white lies in your sales and marketing, but that's just not God's way. Don't think we haven't already been tempted.

The movie, "Facing the Giants" says it so well. Do your very, very best and leave the results up to God. If your [successful], praise Him. If you lose, praise Him.

I'm pretty sure it's really that easy. And if God decides to bless you, watch out - ain't nothing stopping Him.

I have to get back to reading one of those business leader books. "Who moved my Cheese" is on the agenda. I'm a big supporter of the dairy industry so long as they don't keep my friends cooped up in little stalls.

If you get a chance today, tell Ginger Happy Birthday. She isn't telling anyone about it.

JL