Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters; they saw the deeds of the Lord, His wondrous works in the deep (Psalm 107:23-24)
I have decided to use the scripture above because it encapsulates what has been happening in my life since I decided to follow the Lord’s leading and go into business.
After I got the idea to go into business, I went about to research what business entails. I read ‘Run your own business’ by Kevin Duncan. This is a step-by-step little book on how to go about establishing your own business. I followed the practical tips contained in the book including information about how to set up a spreadsheet of current and prospective clients. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to teach themselves how to run a business.
I have found that when God gives you an assignment, He provides the resources (people, ideas, money etc.) to help you to fulfil it. Within about two weeks of me getting the idea about running my business, I was on the bus going home one evening after work and I was speaking to a very friendly polished looking young man about his day. It transpired that he had a very tough upbringing and grew up with insecurity and fear. I commented that you would not think he had gone through such an ordeal and still have his positive attitude.
He informed me that a few years ago a family friend recommended him to a holistic practice which is run by unconventional doctors. He explained that the doctors address the psychological and spiritual aspects of their clients and not just focus on the symptoms of the problem which is what we often see on the outside. He told me that his life has changed dramatically from the person he once was, and he is a new man.
I then told him about my idea, that I am setting up a spiritual coaching business that will first and foremost look at the inner state of my clients and help them to discover who they really are and what they had been created to do by connecting their spirits back to God their Creator. This man was really encouraging and told me that with the way things are going in the world with all the negativity that is around, this business will definitely be needed in the years ahead. I also asked the man how I can go about finding clients and he suggested I start a blog, hence this blog.
As soon as I heard this, my spirit perked up and after the man left the bus, an idea came to me straightaway, to write a book on ‘How to Discover Your Life’s Purpose Through Dreams’. I immediately got my iPad out and the result is my first book which will be launched in June. This conversation took place in February and by March the first draft of the book was ready, that is how fired up I am.
After this, I also set up my profile on Linkedin and sent a few messages to people about my idea. I received positive responses straightaway and met with people the following week who were so interested in the idea. Most people have heard of Life Coaching, but Spiritual Life Coaching is not something that you hear about everyday. Therefore from the little research I have done with people, I know the need is certainly out there.
So my advise is, whatever business idea God gives you, do your research, and the best research I know and have been using, is talking to people, because they are the ones we are here to serve. Sign up on my website to receive your free copy of my first book: www.blessingcoaching.com
With love,
Blessing
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