Should You Start A Christian Business?

Dear reader, 

As you can probably assume my life is still as uneventful as I last mentioned. 

I have done many things in my days dreams, but beyond that I must say nothing has changed, except one thing. 

My desires. 

You know what scripture says about your desires? They come from your heart. And sometimes, they even come from God. 

I’ve given this a lot of thought, how many of my thoughts and desires can actually be from God? 

I have the desire to breathe, bathe, and feed myself. All things that are good. 

What about the desires to play, read, and watch movies? Can those be from God?

I’ve been testing the waters for some time now, I can’t say I have a definitive answer right now. But here’s what I do know. God is good, and I don’t think he wants us to know half of the things we expect him to tell us. 

God is okay with us not knowing what’s going on. Why else would we need faith? We need to trust Him, we need to believe his existence is absolutely necessary to our life. 

I must admit I’m rambling a bit, but it comes to a point here. 

I have a desire to start a business. 

Immediately what is your response? 

What?

Why?

How?

When?

See what I mean? Why do we jump to conclusions so easily when we have a desire within us? 

Is it that difficult for us to believe that God guides and leads our desires?

If i was to tell you I’m opening up a hotel to host assassins and thieves then you would have every right to call me out in my extreme and sinful desire. (Yes that is from the plot of John Wick for those of you who noticed)

But really, why do we doubt so eagerly when others think God wants them to do something? If its not inherently evil why would God not want them to?

He wants us to worship Him in every word and deed, yes that can easily be done in the many simple tasks of life. But why can’t it be in the odd desires that pop up here and there, why not act on them?

What if God wanted me to start a homeless shelter?

What if God wanted me to marry someone in an unconventional way?

What if God wanted me to drop everything and go be a missionary overseas?

What if God wanted me to _______. 

I mentioned it a bit in my previous letter, but I truly think God wants me to start a business. Which would involve setting aside huge chunks of time and pursuing the leadings and nudging that haven’t seemed to go away. 

I’ve been praying, fasting, and seeking counsel on these things, and for no other reason I have concluded that I need to be obedient and use my gifts accordingly. 

This month I want to see how much I am able to earn with my freelancing videography/editing work. Lord willing He will provide enough revenue for me to leave the full time job at the factory by January. 

This is a letter of warning I guess. I’m drawing near to the edge of a cliff and there’s water down there, if I jump I won’t die, but I can’t swim, my hope is in my Lord and King who can walk on the waves, He is my greatest supporter, and I see no reason to not get a running start. 

Sincerely,

Your fellow Doubter

-Mitchell