Is there such a thing as the right time or perfect time to do something? Before I had a smartphone, whenever I made a call I would usually ask if it was a good time to talk. Now I just text before actually calling.
This post is about taking action after a decision has been made. When is the right time to start a business? When is a good time to quit my job? Should we move this year or next? These were some of the questions that came up during our business journey.
As believers, we know that everything belongs to God. We are managing our businesses so that God gets the glory. He is in control of the Universe but He lets us partner with Him in expanding His kingdom.
Have you heard that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago? The second-best time is now. I hear this in training a lot. It’s supposed to motivate me to take action but lately it’s been making me think that planting a tree is not that easy. So I have the wrong mindset. I should be thinking of how great the shade would be and if it’s a fruit tree, how great the fruit would taste. So the hard work is worth it.
I’m working on not being such a procrastinator. I tend to wait for the perfect time to do what I’ve decided to do. Sometimes prayer is my way of procrastinating because then I’m waiting for God to answer in the way I think is best. I’m still learning to hear His voice and act on it. If I’m focused on Him then it is easier to hear but I get easily distracted, too. Just like Peter out of the boat walking on water towards Jesus. He’s fine until he notices the wind and the waves, no longer focusing on the One who is making him do the impossible.
Even if I make the wrong decision or take action at the wrong time, God is good and able to make things right again. I believe He has great plans for my future but sometimes my actions don’t show it. I’m getting better at trusting Him more fully.
Prayer
Dear God in heaven,
Thank You for making everything beautiful in its time. Help us to partner with You not against You in Your plan for our business. Forgive us when we are too logical and don’t obey Your directions right away. May You be glorified by our actions.
In Your Son’s name, Amen
Verses
Deuteronomy 10:14
Psalms 24:1; Psalms 37:5
Ephesians 1:11
John 10:27
Matthew 14:29-31
Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11
Romans 8:28
Proverbs 3:5-6
Song
“Trust In You“ by Lauren Daigle
Call to Action
If you have already prayed, looked up the verses in your Bible, and listened to the suggested song, then look up Ecclesiastes 3 and tell us your thoughts because we would like to know.