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Daniel Nyarkoh
on 02/17/2022 at 06:36 AM
this is very helpful to me it makes me to understand the world and plan well daily.
Anthony Duverney
on 02/15/2022 at 04:50 PM
Faith is the substance of things hope for the evidence of things not seen!!
Nick
on 02/14/2022 at 04:04 PM
@rscoby -
Greetings brother,
Your situation is a challenging one. On the one hand, you have a commission job that you are passionate about. On the other hand, you have a salaried position that you are feeling convicted that you are stealing time from your employer to work toward the goals of your commissioned job. You think that God opened the door for this new commissioned position.
One thing to know for sure is that God will never lead you to violate his word. I will join you in praying for wisdom in navigating this situation. If you trust that God is leading you into this new profession, may I suggest that you speak with your "salaried job" employer and see if you can work something out to work fewer hours (or responsibilities) to pursue your new career passion if you don't feel you can immediately make enough money to sustain your budget? While this may require a reduction in your salary, you can be sure that continuing in a life of integrity will pay dividends beyond money as you move forward.
Chris C.
on 02/14/2022 at 03:05 PM
Ashley, I like your statement that God provides us daily opportunities to face fears and to rely on Him. So true.
Ashley Jarvis
on 02/14/2022 at 02:12 PM
My sponsor enlightened me a while about regarding a very difficult business decision I faced, and I’ve found it’s extremely helpful in any decision I’ve faced since: If I place myself and my wants/needs last, and place everyone else who the decision will effect first (especially God), there lies the best path forward. It may be scary, it probably seems counter intuitive, and that means it’s the path God would have me do. God provides us opportunities daily to face fear, and rely on Him rather than ourselves. I’ve never regretted taking the difficult path, only the easy one. Growth only exists outside our comfort zone. Only exists when we lean on his strength, rather than our own.
Sandy
on 02/14/2022 at 01:37 PM
Amen Boyce $
Boyce Moses
on 02/14/2022 at 01:36 PM
Whatever you do, do it like you are working for the Lord. Love you Jesus!
rscoby
on 02/14/2022 at 12:54 PM
I am juggling 2 sales positions right now (1 salary and the other commission only). The commission only role is new and I’m loving it and passionate about the company and product. My salary role is in an industry I’ve spent 20 years in and seem very burned out and ready for a career change. I am clearly stealing time from my salaried employer when I fulfill appointments with the commission paid company during any given day. I ask for prayers or input because I’m not able to discern if God opened a new door for me to walk through with a new opportunity that has no guaranteed salary. I struggle with going all in to support my family just on commission dollars alone. I seem to lack faith.
45/365: Integrity Takes Effort
"You shall not steal." ~ God Exodus 20:15
While we may not steal cars, jewelry, or flat screen TVs, is it possible we can steal from others and not even realize it?
In my past, there were a few times when I stole time from my employer. I was paid a wage for something I willingly chose not to do. Is that stealing? It felt that way to me.
As the saying goes, "Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." Be wise with your heart.
GO DEEPER: 1 Peter 3: 13-18
NEXT STEP: Think about this today: What separates a thief from an honest man?