Bible Reading Plan about the Perseverance of Entrepreneurs
Perseverance for Entrepreneurs
Jesus promises that we will have troubles in this life, and there’s no exception for entrepreneurs. “Putting out fires” is a common phrase for business owners. When there’s a problem, the business owner is ultimately responsible for fixing it. Of course, trials can be much bigger than a lost client or a plumbing issue in the office.
Bankruptcy is a common experience for entrepreneurs and so are deep personal losses. This Bible reading plan will help us put perseverance in perspective. How do we press on toward the goal? How do we stay motivated in the face of tragedy? Answer these questions and more in the next Bible reading plan.
Day 1: Entrepreneurship is a Marathon
Where do we turn when it seems like the race will never end? Hebrews holds one answer. In fact, the Bible is full of inspiring men and women who demonstrated perseverance in the face of incredible difficulty.
Sometimes, we simply need to look to the past in order to get inspiration for the future!
Bible reading from Hebrews.
Day 2: Staying Faithful
Part of persevering as an entrepreneur means sticking to your values even when giving in will mean a big payday. In this Bible reading devotional, Henry Kaestner, then CEO of Bandwidth, had a difficult decision to make. His company was running out of money – quick – and his team was approached by a company to a big internet traffic deal. However, this company had ties to the adult entertainment industry, which Bandwidth refused to work with. On principle.
They could have taken this deal and seen their financial problems go away. But instead, they chose an alternate path.
Bible reading from 1 Samuel.
Day 3: Letting Go of Anxiety and Moving Forward
Anxiety can paralyze. You’re not sure your newest product is going to succeed, so you delay its release for a month… and then another month….
The world would tell you that if something is causing you to worry, go and fix it. That’s your job. But what Paul tells us is to be faithful and give it to God. Whatever thing is making you anxious, surrender your control over it and present it to God in prayer.
Easier said than done. But that’s why we’ve included this devotional in our Bible reading plan on perseverance. Use this plan as encouragement and a tool for listening to God’s voice. You’re not alone!
Bible reading from Philippians.
Day 4: Finding Rest in Perseverance
Perseverance and exhaustion seem to go hand in hand. But does it have to be this way? Yes, if we are finishing the last mile of a multi-day hike, we may need to push through the pain and finish the trek. But you can’t force yourself into exhaustion when you’re growing a business over the course of a decade.
Rather, the people with the most perseverance are often the wisest when it comes to when and how to rest. This devotional teaches entrepreneurs what it means to rest well.
Bible reading from Matthew.