People today often see business as a way to make money, get attention, or live a life of freedom. Those goals are good, but what if there’s something else? What if your job is more than just a way to make ends meet? What if starting your own business is one of the best ways to find and follow your God-given purpose? If we talk about the author Dorothy Nyone’s book, Entrepreneurship: The Pathway to Wealth Creation, it is all about this question. People think of business as more than just a way to make money or stay alive.
Your mission finds you, not the other way around.
Thinking that their mission is a treasure that will be discovered later, many people search for it for years. The Bible says that you don’t just happen to find your purpose. You already have it inside you, and starting a business can help it grow.
Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” This verse is strong. It means that the things you like, the things you’re good at, and even the things that are hard for you aren’t random. He made all of them. To start a business, you need to think about how your unique story and skills can help people in the real world.
Business as a Ministry
A lot of people think that ministry only happens in churches. But business can also be a ministry, and it often reaches people who would never go to church. You are doing ministry when you make something that helps people, serves customers well, or gives people work. You are bringing light to the business world. You are the Kingdom of God in meetings, on Zoom, in stores, and in places where you can be creative. Paul says in Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, do it with all your heart, as if you were working for the Lord and not for people.” If you think this way, everything you do every day is an act of worship. You don’t just work to make money anymore; you work to find meaning in your life and serve God through your work. Things become clear when you do something. We sometimes wait for a bolt of lightning from the sky to tell us what to do. But most of the time, God makes things clearer by moving. When you start a business, you need to ask the right questions:
- What do I really care about?
- What problems can I solve that no one else can?
- What unfairness makes me sad?
- Who can I help with what I have?
These questions will help you get what you want. It’s not enough to just be an entrepreneur; you also have to figure out how your values, gifts, and faith work together in the real world.
Dorothy Nyone says in her book that “challenges are not roadblocks; they are clues.” “Every problem tells you what kind of servant, leader, or innovator you should be.”
Your company doesn’t just fix things; it also fixes people.
Think about the businesses that have had a big effect on your life. They had a good product and more. What mattered was that they made you feel important, seen, or helped in some way.
A business with a purpose helps people, not just sells things. You can see things more clearly when your business is in line with God’s heart. You start to care about how your work affects families, communities, and even the future. That’s a legacy. God’s plan for you is never just for you. It’s about what God wants for you. Sometimes it’s quiet, and other times it’s revolutionary.
When Making Money Reaches a Goal
Let’s be clear: it’s okay to make money. God wants us to make money as part of being a good steward. The Bible talks a lot about having a lot, getting more, and leaving a legacy.
Christian business people are different because of the reasons they are rich. It’s not about keeping things. Respect is the most important thing. When your business has a purpose, making money is just a means to an end. You begin to wonder:
- How can I use this success to help other people?
- How do I give God my money back for what he’s doing with me?
- How can my company help, not just grow?
What really makes you happy is when your business growth helps other businesses grow too.
Real Stories, Real Reasons
This is true for Dorothy Nyone. In her book, she writes about how God used business to bring back dignity, make jobs, and spread hope. She tells stories about how failures turned into successes and how ideas came to her during hard times. These are plans for your spiritual life, rather than just stories to cheer you up. It’s acceptable if you don’t understand the connection between your business objectives and your beliefs. You should not go alone. Your journey is very important to God, and He enjoys seeing His children succeed in their careers.
How to Walk in Business with a Purpose
Here are a few simple yet useful steps to get you started:
- Ask God to reveal to you what grieves Him and how you might use your abilities to assist.
- List your abilities and experiences.
- Reflect on your experiences, your passions, and the ways you have benefited others. These are often signs of what you should do with your life.
You don’t need a perfect business plan to have a goal; just start with something small. People need to do what it says. Do one thing. Spend time with people who have a goal. When the “how” gets hard, your community will help you remember your “why.” Companies that have a goal grow on their own.
Conclusion
You need to do more than just make something for your business; you need to become someone. You can better yourself by starting a business. It changes you, makes you stronger, and shows you how God wants you to live.
So don’t be afraid to dream big, build big things, and help other people. The thing you were supposed to make might show you what God wants you to do. You are more than just a business person. You are in charge of your goal.
