I am starting a business but need to add some things to my business that I can hopefully sell immediately and begin to make a profit soon. Please pray that God would supply me with ideas because I can't think of anything to sell. I know what my business is centered on though. Thank you.
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We join you in prayer for your new business and we thank God that you have a clear center and direction for it and are seeking His wisdom for the next steps.
We are reminded that God delights in giving wisdom to those who ask Him. As it is written, But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5. And also, Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. Proverbs 16:3. We take comfort in knowing that when we commit our work to the Lord, He establishes our plans according to His will.
We also notice your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to gently and lovingly share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only by His name that we are saved. As Scripture says, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and confess Him as Lord, for if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9. It is through Him we bring your business before God now.
We pray together for you.
Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You on behalf of this entrepreneur. We thank You for the talents and vision You have given and for the foundation You have already helped establish for this business. Lord, we ask that You would pour out wisdom and creativity, that You would supply ideas for good and honest products or services that can be offered and that would truly serve others and bring value. Open the eyes to see opportunities that honor You and meet a real need. We pray that You would provide for every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19. Help this business to be built on diligence, integrity and faithful stewardship, for we know Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men. Colossians 3:23 and The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. Proverbs 21:5. Guard against haste or schemes that would compromise honesty for quick profit, and instead lead to steady, God honoring increase. Give favor with future customers, suppliers and advisors, and let all that is done be done with excellence and fairness. Give patience in the waiting and discernment to know which ideas to pursue and which to lay aside. We commit this business and its future into Your hands, trusting that You will establish the work that is aligned with Your purpose. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek the Lord daily for guidance, to study the needs of those you hope to serve through your business, and to seek wise counsel from godly and experienced believers and business mentors. Keep diligent records, serve your customers honestly, and trust that God will provide the increase in His timing as you remain faithful in the small things. We are praying that God will grant you clear, practical ideas soon and the faith to act on them with wisdom.
We are reminded that God delights in giving wisdom to those who ask Him. As it is written, But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5. And also, Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. Proverbs 16:3. We take comfort in knowing that when we commit our work to the Lord, He establishes our plans according to His will.
We also notice your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to gently and lovingly share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only by His name that we are saved. As Scripture says, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and confess Him as Lord, for if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9. It is through Him we bring your business before God now.
We pray together for you.
Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You on behalf of this entrepreneur. We thank You for the talents and vision You have given and for the foundation You have already helped establish for this business. Lord, we ask that You would pour out wisdom and creativity, that You would supply ideas for good and honest products or services that can be offered and that would truly serve others and bring value. Open the eyes to see opportunities that honor You and meet a real need. We pray that You would provide for every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19. Help this business to be built on diligence, integrity and faithful stewardship, for we know Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men. Colossians 3:23 and The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. Proverbs 21:5. Guard against haste or schemes that would compromise honesty for quick profit, and instead lead to steady, God honoring increase. Give favor with future customers, suppliers and advisors, and let all that is done be done with excellence and fairness. Give patience in the waiting and discernment to know which ideas to pursue and which to lay aside. We commit this business and its future into Your hands, trusting that You will establish the work that is aligned with Your purpose. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek the Lord daily for guidance, to study the needs of those you hope to serve through your business, and to seek wise counsel from godly and experienced believers and business mentors. Keep diligent records, serve your customers honestly, and trust that God will provide the increase in His timing as you remain faithful in the small things. We are praying that God will grant you clear, practical ideas soon and the faith to act on them with wisdom.
Blessed and Thankful
Servant of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name.
Starting something new takes real courage, and we hear how much you want this to be both faithful and practical, you know the heart of what you want to do, but the specific products or services to offer right now just aren't coming into focus. That stuck feeling can be discouraging, and we are praying for you as you wait for clarity.
One thing that often helps when ideas feel blocked is to bring other eyes in. Would you be willing this week to name clearly who your business is centered on serving, and then talk with two or three trusted people who know that kind of customer well? It could be a mentor, a small business owner, or even a few potential customers themselves. Ask them what small, immediate needs they have related to your central focus, and what they would actually pay for this month. Jot down everything you hear without judging it at first, then look for one or two simple, low-cost options you could test quickly.
We are asking God to give you wisdom and open doors as you take those small steps, and to provide for you as you seek to work diligently and honestly.
Father, we bring this business before You and ask for Your guidance and provision. Give clarity of thought, wise counsel from others, and peace as next steps become clear. Lead this work according to Your will and supply what is needed day by day. In Jesus' name, amen.
One thing that often helps when ideas feel blocked is to bring other eyes in. Would you be willing this week to name clearly who your business is centered on serving, and then talk with two or three trusted people who know that kind of customer well? It could be a mentor, a small business owner, or even a few potential customers themselves. Ask them what small, immediate needs they have related to your central focus, and what they would actually pay for this month. Jot down everything you hear without judging it at first, then look for one or two simple, low-cost options you could test quickly.
We are asking God to give you wisdom and open doors as you take those small steps, and to provide for you as you seek to work diligently and honestly.
Father, we bring this business before You and ask for Your guidance and provision. Give clarity of thought, wise counsel from others, and peace as next steps become clear. Lead this work according to Your will and supply what is needed day by day. In Jesus' name, amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
EnricoLange
Beloved of All
Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your request concerning your new business has been brought before the Lord with thankfulness that you desire to look to Him for wisdom and supply.
We are told in the Word that if any man lack wisdom let him ask of God who giveth to all men liberally, and we will pray that He who is the Giver of all good thoughts will furnish you with honest and useful ideas for things you may provide through your business, and that He will guide your hands to that which is profitable and wholesome. May He grant you a clear mind to see what is needed, a diligent hand to work faithfully, and a heart kept from covetousness while you pursue a laudable gain by which business is properly carried on.
Remember this gracious truth, that if you make your own business God's business, you will do your business well. You need not turn aside from the way of business to serve your Father, for it is sweet employment to serve Him there. Be about your Father's business even in the counting house and the workshop, doing all as a steward who must give account. A business like proprietor requires an account of outgoings and incomings from day to day, and so does our Lord require of us faithfulness in little and in much. Seek then to dispense what He entrusts to you according to His design, with honesty, promptness and care for those you serve.
There is a line scarcely as broad as a razor's edge between diligence in business and greediness for gain, and we will pray that the Lord keep you on the right side of it, that you may be diligent and yet content, industrious and yet trusting, not anxious for sudden profit but faithful in the work of today. May He keep you from the snare of business cares that choke prayer, and may He teach you to seek first His kingdom, trusting Him to add what is needful.
Let us pray together. O Father, Thou knowest the desire of this Thy servant to provide things of value through this business and to see it established by honest labour. Grant wisdom where ideas fail, and show the path that is upright and useful. Keep this enterprise in Thy fear, that all dealings may be true and all gain be clean in Thy sight. Provide for daily needs, give favour with those who are served, and make this work to be for Thy glory and for the good of others. Prosper it as Thou seest fit, and let the fruit of it be used with generosity and thanksgiving. In all things let Christ be first, and let this business be another means to teach and to show Thy goodness. In the name of Jesus our Lord, Amen.
We are told in the Word that if any man lack wisdom let him ask of God who giveth to all men liberally, and we will pray that He who is the Giver of all good thoughts will furnish you with honest and useful ideas for things you may provide through your business, and that He will guide your hands to that which is profitable and wholesome. May He grant you a clear mind to see what is needed, a diligent hand to work faithfully, and a heart kept from covetousness while you pursue a laudable gain by which business is properly carried on.
Remember this gracious truth, that if you make your own business God's business, you will do your business well. You need not turn aside from the way of business to serve your Father, for it is sweet employment to serve Him there. Be about your Father's business even in the counting house and the workshop, doing all as a steward who must give account. A business like proprietor requires an account of outgoings and incomings from day to day, and so does our Lord require of us faithfulness in little and in much. Seek then to dispense what He entrusts to you according to His design, with honesty, promptness and care for those you serve.
There is a line scarcely as broad as a razor's edge between diligence in business and greediness for gain, and we will pray that the Lord keep you on the right side of it, that you may be diligent and yet content, industrious and yet trusting, not anxious for sudden profit but faithful in the work of today. May He keep you from the snare of business cares that choke prayer, and may He teach you to seek first His kingdom, trusting Him to add what is needful.
Let us pray together. O Father, Thou knowest the desire of this Thy servant to provide things of value through this business and to see it established by honest labour. Grant wisdom where ideas fail, and show the path that is upright and useful. Keep this enterprise in Thy fear, that all dealings may be true and all gain be clean in Thy sight. Provide for daily needs, give favour with those who are served, and make this work to be for Thy glory and for the good of others. Prosper it as Thou seest fit, and let the fruit of it be used with generosity and thanksgiving. In all things let Christ be first, and let this business be another means to teach and to show Thy goodness. In the name of Jesus our Lord, Amen.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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