What Are You Waiting For? (Business Devo)
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Reference:
Psalm 130:5-6
Discover why “waiting mode” kills ambition and how to shift to active pursuit of your biggest goals and dreams using faith-building principles.
Summary
In this business devotional episode, we explore the common traps of “waiting mode” and why passive waiting contradicts true faith.
Using the biblical example of Zechariah waiting for his promised son John the Baptist, we differentiate between the doubting mindset of “if” versus the faithful mindset of “when” our desires will come. Just as Zechariah kept declaring his old age would prevent conception until an angel silenced his disbelief, our self-limiting words can postpone our dreams.
Instead of idle waiting, we must align our actions and vocabulary with our goal, purging contradictory thoughts. Like a watchman scanning the horizon for daylight, we must vigilantly prepare for manifestation.
This active “waiting mode” takes self-control and energy, refusing victim mentality. Through daily pursuit, we demonstrate faith in eventual success. Discipline dispels doubt. Let’s escape limbo by replacing “if” thinking with confident expectation!
Top 3 Growth Tips
- [12:10] Waiting is active, not passive. Take aligned action and control your speech.
- [17:27] Achieving a dream requires first believing it as an assured “when.”
- [22:47] Beware of doubt in disguise
For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes:
About Ken Ott:
Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit:
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- Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team
- Dough - We own amazing DTC brands
Show Highlights
[00:29] Advent season is about waiting for arrival
[02:36] Entrepreneurs don't like to wait idly
[04:39] Biblical waiting expects eventual manifestation
[07:57] Doubting the outcome contradicts true waiting
[12:10] Take action aligned with your goal
[14:15] Hoping = Expecting the positive outcome
[17:27] Envision the “when” not “if”
[20:14] Words have power to postpone outcomes
[22:47] Active waiting requires diligent preparation
[25:13] Replace “if” thoughts with confident expectation
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