Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

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You didn’t just stumble into business. You were wired for it.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
—1 Peter 4:10

Let’s pause and let that sink in…

Your ability to lead, build, organize, strategize, create value—that’s a gift.
Not just a skill.
Not just a talent.
Not just hustle.

It’s a stewardship of God’s grace.

God didn’t only call pastors to ministry.
He called entrepreneurs too.

You might not have a pulpit.
But you’ve got a platform.
A team.
A mission.
And maybe even a storefront.

And through it all, God has uniquely positioned you to serve others, not just sell to them.

Peter says be alert and sober-minded.
Not distracted.
Not reactive.
Not chasing the next shiny thing.

Be balanced and focused—so you can pray clearly and lead intentionally.

The Amplified Bible puts it like this:
“…so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific, and pleasing to Him.”

That means:

Your business isn’t just a vehicle for income.
It’s a vessel of influence.

Peter goes on to say:

Love each other deeply. Show hospitality. Don’t grumble.

Business leadership isn’t just about spreadsheets and strategy.
It’s about people.
Employees. Clients. Vendors. Family.

Lead with love.
Serve with joy.
Don’t underestimate how much your attitude shapes the culture you’re creating.

Let’s go back to the big idea:

You are a steward of God’s grace.

Think about that.
Your business skills.
Your decisions.
Your daily actions.
They all carry weight in the Kingdom.

God gifted you with vision.
He trusted you with responsibility.
So don’t downplay what you do.

You’re not just a business owner.
You’re a Kingdom-minded leader, called to steward grace through entrepreneurship.

So today—
Pray boldly.
Lead humbly.
And serve generously.

Because business done God’s way doesn’t just make a profit…
It makes an impact.

—Lyle
Grow your faith. Grow your business.