A few weeks ago I was blessed to run across Gary Keesee being interviewed on Paula White’s television show.  I had really been trying to get a grasp on the Kingdom of God…what it is and how it operates.  So, after hearing Gary Keesee speak about the Kingdom of God and how it operates, I started on a journey to discover more.  So I bought Keesee’s book, Fixing the Money Thing.

The Kingdom of God

In Fixing the Money Thing, Gary Keesee explains, “Today we all view life with Adam’s fallen, survivalist mentality.  I can prove that claim by asking you this question: If you knew you absolutely had to get out of debt and pay your house off, wouldn’t you immediately begin to plan on working more hours, picking up another job or two, sending your wife to work, etc., etc.?  In other words, your solution would solely consist of more laboring, painful toil and more sweating.  Why?  Because that’s the system you’ve been raised under….God has a new system–one that is not dependent upon your ability to run faster or to toil longer with pain and sweat.  Understanding this new Kingdom system is a key to your financial freedom.”

Mr. Keesee goes on to give five steps to operating in the Kingdom of God:

1. Identify something you currently have and put it under the government of God;
2. Bring what you have need of under the dominion of the Kingdom of God with your words;
3. Be sensitive to the plan of the Holy Spirit;
4. Once the plan has been made known to you, act on it quickly; and
5. Gather the fragments that God, by revelation of the Holy Spirit points out to you.

If you really want to escape the daily grind, you must get a copy of Fixing the Money Thing.

You can hear Gary Keesee discuss these same principles here on Sid Roth’s show, It’s supernatural:
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I read an article on Forbes.com about achieving work-life balance.  I thought I’d pass on the 10 steps they suggested for achieving work-life balance.

Steps for Achieving Work Life Balance

1. Identify Your Priorities;
2. Edit yourself;
3. Learn your employer’s policy–here the article indicates that there may be policies in place that allow for workers to work from home or allows for some other flexibility in scheduling;
4. Have a support system;
5. Communicate;
6. Use technology to your advantage;
7. Telecommute;
8. Find a balance mentor;
9. Set a time frame; and
10. Be sure to ask.

To learn more read Basic Steps Toward Work Life Balance.

I recently read an article on SmartBrief.com about the Wharton Entrepreneurship Club.  It stated, “[T]wo-thirds (of the club members) either already have plans to start a business or are open to starting a business if they find the right idea.”  The article went on to quote the co-president as saying, “the surprisingly high numbers reflect the dreary state of the economy.”

The implication is that starting a business is something done as a last resort when you can’t find a job.  I don’t believe a entrepreneur would view things that way.  In fact, for me, it’s just the opposite, finding a job is the last resort and only temporary until I could start my next business.

What do you think; is starting a business really a last resort?

I attended a Business Expo a few weeks ago and a speaker made the statement, “You are the creator of your business.”  That statement got me to thinking about how God created the universe.  The Creator created the entire universe one day at a time, pausing between each day to see that what He’d done was good and, when He made man, very good.

Take a look at the sequence in which things were created and parallel that with how you can use this same pattern to create your business:

Day One:  God created light.  Light is representative of vision or planning.  God also separated light from darkness.  As you plan, your business vision will become more and more clear and the actual business will begin to come into being.

Day Two:  God created the sky.  The sky represents your business goals.  What limits are you placing on your business?  The sky is the limit.

Day Three:  God created land.  Land represents your foundation.  What are you building your business on?  Is it reputation, brand recognition, service, or integrity?  What will you be known for?

Day Four:  God created stars, the sun, and moon.  These are representative of your customers or clients.  The number and size of your customer base will serve as the benchmark for how well you’re doing in your business.

Day Five: God created fish and birds.  I see these as partners and mentors.  The partners could actually be business partners or they could be joint venture partners. Whichever the case, these are the people that are going to help you along the way and take you to a new level of business.  The mentors are higher or further in their business tenure, so they can help you see things that lie ahead so you can anticipate and make adjustments.

Day Six: God created animals and man.  The animals represent employees and man represents proteges.  As you grow, you will need employees to help you in your business.  God made man in His image and trains them and guides them to do things His way.  Similarly, as employers we should find proteges within our group of employees to guide and train so that they can eventually be able to run your company or a company of their own.

I encourage you to be the creator of your own business!