Fear is not a Growth Strategy

I opened the pages of Entrepreneur Magazine today and Amy Cosper, the Editor in chief, had some amazing things to say.  Here are a few quotes to encourage all of us today!

"The situation (of the economy) is making normally rational people act like loonies.  It's fear. And its a real business issue these days.  But fear makes for a really crappy growth strategy."

Later she writes, "When you let fear infiltrate your strategic plan, you will fail to thrive in any economy.  After all, fearlessness is what distinguishes entrepreneurial DNA."

To every business owner, entrepreneur, church planter or leader I want to encourage you today to not let fear rule you right now!  2 nights ago I was awake at 2:30 in the morning worrying about stuff.  (I'm sure you can relate!)  After spending along time in prayer, I felt like the Lord reminded of the story of Jesus and Peter walking on the water in Matthew 14.

One particular verse has been on my mind since then.  v. 30 says, "But when Peter saw the wind, he was afraid and began to sink..."

Here's what I know:  We CANNOT get our eyes on the wind and waves!  As long as Peter kept his eyes on Jesus he was able to walk on water, but when he got his eyes on his circumstances, he sank.

We must keep our eyes on Jesus! He is the author and finisher of our faith!  He is the one who can hold us up when the wind and waves are crashing all around us!  Don't give up.  Don't let fear drive you to irrational thinking and behavior! Stay the course!  God is right beside, & He is able to catch you when you start to sink!

Fear is not a Growth Strategy.  Faith is.  Keep the Faith today!

Keller