Preparation is a biblical principle that applies to every area of our lives—our spiritual walk, our businesses, and our personal growth. Yet, so many believers become stagnant, comfortable, and unchallenged in their faith and calling. Whether in entrepreneurship or in life, we are not meant to stay in the same place forever.
Being biblically prepared means actively seeking growth, pursuing wisdom, and staying in step with God’s direction.It means developing a strong prayer life, diving into God’s Word daily, and refusing to settle. Staying where you are—whether in mindset, faith, or business—can be a sign of a lack of trust in God’s plan and a failure to exercise faith.
So, how do we prepare biblically and practically for what God has next? Let’s explore why growth is essential, how neglecting our faith can be dangerous, and what Scripture says about moving forward in life and business.
Why Staying in the Same Place is Dangerous
There is a difference between staying planted where God has called you and staying stagnant because you’re afraid to move forward.
📖 “The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God.” — Psalm 92:12-13
God calls us to grow, not just exist. He plants us to flourish, not to remain small. When we refuse to grow—whether in our faith, our business, or our purpose—we are not trusting Him to do more in our lives.
1. Comfort Leads to Complacency
It’s easy to get comfortable in a routine, a secure job, or even a stable business. But comfort can numb us to God’s calling.
📖 “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion…” — Amos 6:1
God does not want us to be “at ease” in the sense that we stop striving for deeper faith, greater knowledge, and bolder obedience.
When you settle for where you are, you might be missing out on what God is trying to do through you.
2. Stagnant Faith is a Weak Faith
A stagnant faith is one that lacks prayer, Scripture, and seeking after God. It happens when we:
- Stop reading the Bible consistently
- Pray only out of routine or desperation
- Ignore the prompting of the Holy Spirit
📖 “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” — Revelation 3:16
Lukewarm faith is dangerous because it feels comfortable but produces no growth. It’s easy to say we believe in God while refusing to take steps of faith that require trusting Him.
🙌 Being biblically prepared means being spiritually active. It means consistently feeding your soul with God’s truth, strengthening your prayer life, and listening to His voice.
How to Be Biblically Prepared as an Entrepreneur (and in Life)
1. Stay in the Word—Daily
The Bible is your blueprint for growth. It equips you for wisdom, discernment, and direction in both life and business.
📖 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” — 2 Timothy 3:16-17
If you are not in the Word daily, you are not equipping yourself for success. How can you make wise decisions without biblical wisdom?
How to Apply This:
✅ Read at least one chapter of Scripture every morning.
✅ Keep a journal of what God is teaching you through the Word.
✅ Memorize key verses to renew your mind throughout the day.
💡 Business Tip: Many successful Christian entrepreneurs start their day with Scripture before emails. Prioritize God’s wisdom before making business decisions.
2. Build a Powerful Prayer Life
Prayer is not a routine—it’s your direct connection to God.
📖 “Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Too many entrepreneurs only pray when they need something. But biblical preparation means being constantly in prayer—seeking God’s wisdom before making decisions, asking for guidance, and thanking Him for His provision.
🙌 How to Strengthen Your Prayer Life:
✅ Start every workday with prayer—ask for wisdom, provision, and discernment.
✅ Pray over your business deals, partnerships, and financial decisions.
✅ Intercede for others. The more you pray for others, the more your heart aligns with God’s.
💡 Real Talk: If your business decisions are made without prayer, you are relying on your own understandinginstead of God’s wisdom.
3. Seek Growth—Always
God does not want you to be in the same place a year from now. Whether in business, faith, or life—He calls us to grow and increase.
📖 “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.” — Isaiah 54:2
God wants to expand your impact. That means taking bold steps forward—even when you feel unqualified or uncertain.
How to Keep Growing:
✅ Read books by biblically sound leaders (John Maxwell, Charles Spurgeon, C.S. Lewis)
✅ Surround yourself with people who push you toward growth
✅ Attend conferences, mentorship programs, and business workshops
A strong Christian entrepreneur is always learning—both spiritually and practically.
Why You Shouldn’t Be in the Same Place in 1, 2, or 5 Years
If your faith, business, or life looks the same as it did five years ago, something is wrong. Growth doesn’t mean abandoning where God has planted you—it means expanding, deepening, and increasing.
📖 “For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.” — Matthew 25:29
Faithfulness leads to increase. If you are faithful with what God has given you today, He will entrust you with more.
🙌 What This Means for You:
- Your business should be growing. Are you stewarding it wisely?
- Your faith should be deeper. Are you spending more time in prayer and Scripture?
- Your leadership should be stronger. Are you equipping yourself to lead others well?
If you remain in the same place too long, you may be resisting the growth that God is trying to bring into your life.
Final Thoughts: Move Forward in Faith
God has more for you—but you have to prepare for it. If you want to be successful in business and strong in faith,you must:
✅ Stay in God’s Word
✅ Deepen your prayer life
✅ Seek growth in all areas of life
✅ Refuse to stay stagnant
📖 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” — 2 Peter 3:18
Where do you want to be in one year? Five years? If you stay where you are today, will you be able to say, “I’ve been faithful with what God has given me”?
🚀 It’s time to move forward in faith. Let’s commit to biblical preparation, daily growth, and trusting God with our future.
What’s ONE area you’re working to grow in right now? 💬🔥