Devotional - The revenue model doesn’t come first

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In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.  — Acts 20:35

Hi dear readers,

Many solopreneurs use a revenue model as their fundament. Every decision that’s made for the business, is one based on that model. 

It makes you live by a standard: All that I do has to bring in money, or else it’s not worth the effort.

But this is reasoned from scarcity, while we come nothing short with a God who provides all that we need. Plus, it seems a bit self-centered, and that’s not what the Bible teaches (Philippians 2:4, 1 Peter 4:10).

There’s an importance in utilizing our gifts and abilities to serve others. When you try to place the revenue model-first concept next to servanthood, it doesn’t match so well.

I got inspired by the model of appreciation. You grade your services based on the level of help (or worth) you provide your client. 

Instead of: What can I earn with my service, and what will it cost me?
I ask: How can I serve someone else best?

What is worth my time and money to put to use for serving someone else?

GIVE is my word of the year. Acts 20:35 is my inspiration and foundation.

In business and daily life, I want to develop a generous heart like Jesus, so I become more like Him in my walk as a solopreneur. 

I want to avoid focusing on money and strive for the ultimate value in what I give.

It’s not a simple, quick fix. My mind has zoomed in so many times on the financial aspects of a business that it’s hard not to think: ‘How is this going to make money?’

If Jesus said it’s more blessed to give, then why is it so hard to apply in business? 

It’s almost a no-brainer that giving a lot of value (for free) will actually bring in the best results. But again, I don’t want results to be my drive. I desire to act from a genuine heart.

How do you balance the necessity of financial health in a business and the right motivation for giving? (without ending up abusing a giving-principle for your own gain).

I want to grow in this area this year. 
I’ll work on a generous heart at the core of my business. It’s, after all, a Biblical principle.

Dear reader, how do you apply this principle of giving?


Blessings to you,
Jane

P.S. You can give in any form: Time, money, resources, words of encouragement, advice, etc.

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