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Dove Eyes

Chinwe Kalu

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Smart Tools

Coach Donna Lang

PG 9 Personal Coach

Nina Ijere-Otuka

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Linda Agosto

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CONTENTS PG 4

EDITORS WELCOME NOTE PG 5

ADVERTISERS INFORMATION PG 7

ACUMEN SUMMER 2012 EDITION INFO PG 14

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RCCG-DADDY G.O. AT 70 MAG INFO PG 8

A HYMN AND ITS HISTORY PG 20

LIVING MIRACLES PG 23

SAINTS IN BUSINESS PG 37

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE—ANDY IRON MAN PG 16

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Editor’s Notes Blessings ,

In the 6th month the angel visited Mary with glad tidings. We are in the 6th month

of the year and my prayer for you is that your business and ministry will receive a

divine visitation THIS MONTH.

We have once again expanded our coverage in response to your various emails, letters

and comments. This month we welcome on board as columnists for our business

pages Five wonderful female writers. From Atlanta Georgia USA – Margie Randle-of

Miracles Network ,Donna Lang , a social media coach, and Nina Ijere-Otuka– a busi-

ness coach, from Tanzania the radio show host of Dove eyes and personal matters

consultant Chinwe Kalu and from U.K Oma Edoja – a seasoned business mentor

In this edition you will get to read their first articles for Acumen in addition to

reading all the events adverts for June 2012 we received. Our goal in putting together

these business pages is to INFORM,EDUCATE & EQUIP you.

We are created to worship God and we have included in our business pages the col-

umn entitled-The hymn and the story behind it. We will share with you the history

behind the authors of each hymn and why today they still mean a lot to us as we

sing them. The first hymn we will be looking at is the hymn-IT IS WELL WITH MY

SOUL.. May it be well with your soul throughout the month of June. Amen.

The Redeemed Christian church of God of North America (RCCGNA) is holding its r

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Ministries is opening up a branch in Atlanta this month also.

We are excited by the move of God and how he is using

Acumen Magazine to bless people and how people are being a

blessing to us and opening new doors for us.

The June quarterly magazine is out. It is indeed loaded and

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Just like the picture above suggests we advise also that you

relax and hand everything over to God. He will make all

things beautiful in his own time.

Remain Blessed

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"SMART TOOLS" FOR ENTREPRENEURS

by Donna Lang

10 TOP SUCCESS FACTORS FOR ENTREPRENEURS

1. They Measure and Monitor Clearly Defined Objectives!

These Entrepreneurs utilize the time tested, S.M.A.R.T. Ap-

proach (specific, measureable, actionable, realistic, time-

bound) in their Business and Marketing Plans because they

know that “What they can measure, they can also improve!”

2. They are Nimble and Open.

They focus on what's possible and attract new opportunities

and ideas that are revenue generators, so they take Rapid and

Relevant Action and deliver RESULTS, RESULTS, and RESULTS!

3. As Excellent Networkers, these Rock star - Entrepreneurs

Collaborate & Leverage Win/Win relationships to create even

greater reach and exposure. Leverage, Leverage, Leverage is

their mantra!

4. They engage in Revenue Shares,

Affiliate Partnership and Joint Venture Relationships, Online

Products and Programs along with Internet Marketing Cam-

paigns and thus, create Multiple Streams of Income. They

know that they cannot sustain themselves over the long run,

by trading dollars for donuts.

5. These Entrepreneurs are Game Changers

because they use the Power of Social Media to grow their

highly qualified LIST of potential Clients, Referral Partners and

Joint Venture Relationships! Thus as Game Changers, they

know and apply the advantages of Pull Marketing vs. Push

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duces great "Face Value" and can open many, many doors.

Plus, when you strategically position your message and your

presence in this way, it becomes a magnet for catapulting any

business into a whole new level of exposure.

I am in favor of leveraging Social Media for great exposure too,

but hiding behind your computer all the time can produce lim-

ited results. There needs to be smart balance.

7. They Delegate tasks to Virtual Assistants,

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This is a key differentiator because it provides the time needed

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8. They are lifelong learners

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Beauty at any age.

Best Anti-Aging Skincare -

Beauty at Any Age

I got started on a full skin care regimen in

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Everything you do today or don’t

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ing its best at all times. Here are a few

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In Your 20s

Preservation is

the name of the

game. In your

twenties, you

are blessed with

effortlessly glow-

ing and supple

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As you get older, the effects of environmen-

tal factors will contribute to some visible

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In Your 30s

With your skin still

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ful, maintaining or

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ing skin. The effects of environmental pol-

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slow down a bit also causing dullness, at

this age, it is important to exfoliate dead

skin cells to maintain the glow on the skin.

In addition, using a retinol product will

help to rebuild a healthy skin and I will

definitely recommend drinking more

spring water and green tea as well to keep

the skin vibrant.

In Your 40s

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ing the right moisturizer,

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Moisture! Moisture!! Moisture!!

As the skin ages comes the need to hydrate

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Attaining and maintaining an elastic, lifted

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It Is Well With My Soul Written by Horatio Spafford 1874 Music composed by Philip Bliss 1876

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Refrain: It is well, with my soul, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with

my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance

control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own

blood for my soul.


my soul.

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole,

Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O

my soul!


my soul.

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back

as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is

well with my soul.

Refrain :It is well, with my soul ,It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with

my soul.

Horatio Gates Spafford

1828-1888

Born: October 20, 1828, North Troy, New York.

Died: October 16, 1888, Jerusalem, Israel, of malaria.

HYMN HISTORY:

This hymn was written by a Chicago lawyer, Horatio G. Spafford. You might

think to write a worship song titled, 'It is well with my soul', you would indeed

have to be a rich, successful Chicago lawyer.

But the words,"When sorrows like sea billows roll ... It is well with my soul”,

were not written during the happiest period of Spafford's life. On the contrary,

they came from a man who had suffered almost unimaginable personal tragedy.

Horatio G. Spafford and his wife, Anna, were pretty well-known in 1860’s

Chicago. And this was not just because of Horatio's legal career and business

endeavors. The Spaffords were also prominent supporters and close friends of

D.L. Moody, the famous preacher. In 1870, however, things started to go wrong.

The Spaffords' only son was killed by scarlet fever at the age of four. A year later,

it was fire rather than fever that struck. Horatio had invested heavily in real estate

on the shores of Lake Michigan. In 1871, every one of these holdings was wiped

out by the great Chicago Fire.

Aware of the toll that these disasters had taken on the family, Horatio decided to

take his wife and four daughters on a holiday to England. And, not only did they

need the rest -- DL Moody needed the help. He was traveling around Britain on

one of his great evangelistic campaigns. Horatio and Anna planned to join Moody

in late 1873.

And so, the Spaffords traveled to New York in November, from where they were

to catch the French steamer 'Ville de Havre' across the Atlantic. Yet just before

they set sail, a last-minute business development forced Horatio to delay. Not

wanting to ruin the family holiday, Spafford persuaded his family to go as

planned. He would follow on later. With this decided, Anna and her four daugh-

ters sailed East to Europe while Spafford returned West to Chicago. Just nine

days later, Spafford received a telegram from his wife in Wales. It read: "Saved

alone."

On November 2nd 1873, the 'Ville de Havre' had collided with 'The Lochearn', an

English vessel. It sank in only 12 minutes, claiming the lives of 226 people. Anna

Spafford had stood bravely on the deck, with her daughters Annie, Maggie, Bes-

sie and Tanetta clinging desperately to her. Her last memory had been of her baby

being torn violently from her arms by the force of the waters.

Anna was only saved from the fate of her daughters by a plank which floated

beneath her unconscious body and propped her up. When the survivors of the

wreck had been rescued, Mrs. Spafford's first reaction was one of complete

despair. Then she heard a voice speak to her, "You were spared for a purpose."

And she immediately recalled the words of a friend, "It's easy to be grateful and

good when you have so much, but take care that you are not a fair-weather friend

to God."

Upon hearing the terrible news, Horatio Spafford boarded the next ship out of

New York to join his bereaved wife. Bertha Spafford (the fifth daughter of Hora-

tio and Anna born later) explained that during her father's voyage, the captain of

the ship had called him to the bridge. "A careful reckoning has been made", he

said, "and I believe we are now passing the place where the de Havre was

wrecked. The water is three miles deep." Horatio then returned to his cabin and

penned the lyrics of his great hymn.

The words which Spafford wrote that day come from 2 Kings 4:26. They echo the

response of the Shunammite woman to the sudden death of her only child.

Though we are told "her soul is vexed within her", she still maintains that 'It is

well." And Spafford's song reveals a man whose trust in the Lord is as unwaver-

ing as hers was.

It would be very difficult for any of us to predict how we would react under cir-

cumstances similar to those experienced by the Spaffords. But we do know that

the God who sustained them would also be with us.

No matter what circumstances overtake us may we be able to say with Horatio

Spafford…

When peace like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,

It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,

Let this blest assurance control,

That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,

And hath shed His own blood for my soul!

It is well ... with my soul! It is well, it is well, with my soul.

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It Is Well With My Soul

Commentary

The lesson to be learned from this beautiful song is that no matter what happens

to us in this life, no matter the pain and suffering the sorrows or joys,

“God causes all things to work together for good to those who love

God” (Romans 8:28).

Consider it this way; either God is using His power to make something to us,

perhaps only providentially; or God is allowing something to happen – some-

thing that He could easily stop if He wanted to do so. In any case, God is in con-

trol.

There are times when bad things happen to Christians. Often, those bad things

are not because of our sins, or because God makes them happen – some bad

things happen just because (indeed, “time and chance happen to us all” accord-

ing to Ecclesiastes 9:11).

And when those things happen to us, how will we respond? Will we blame God?

Will we lose faith in God? Or will I simply say that it is well with my soul?

Let us consider a Biblical example. Jeremiah had plenty of reasons to get discour-

aged. He was beaten by mobs, cast away from society, hated by kings and princ-

es, rejected by his own people, and even cast into a deep pit of mud and refuse

(Jeremiah 38:6). But through all of it, he spoke some comforting words in

Lamentations 3:32-28.

Notice especially the last phrase, “Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that

both good and ill go forth?” And do we not also read that God causes the rain to

fall on both the evil and the good man?

Through all of the evil and all the suffering that this world has to offer, let us

never forget that God is always there to hold our hands.

Even though children may die from accident, through no act of God at all, or we

may lose a job, or a house may burn down, or illness may afflict our frail human

bodies, we will always have the comfort and hope of God to lead us through the

trials. It reminds me of what was written in Psalm 37:23-24,

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord; and He delights in his way.

When he falls, he shall not be hurled headlong; because the Lord is the One

who holds his hand.”


PG 20

9 TIPS TO KEEP THE SIZZLE IN

YOUR MARRIAGE CHINWE KALU

Marriage can become a

daily boring routine. In

fact for many couples

that is what it has

become. A habit rather

than a relationship they

enjoy.

Who is responsible for

keeping the sizzle in the

relationship?

I think both parties are, but a lot of the time they don’t really

know what to do.

Any marriage that still has the fire, passion and excitement has

taken a lot of work from the man and woman.

Here are some tips for you.

1. Put God first in your relationship. He is the unseen hand that holds it all together. Problems al-

ways come in marriages but with Him in the fore front, they

always go away. He will lead, direct, nudge, encourage and

protect the marriage because it matters to Him.

2. Tell your spouse you love him or her. Men like to show their affections by the things they do for

their wives and I am sure every wife appreciates the things

they do. Actions speak louder than words, but words often

speak more clearly than actions. Take a moment every now

and then to verbalize your feelings for your spouse. A simple “I

love you” or “You mean the world to me” can go a long way

towards making your significant other feel wanted, cared for,

and secure in your relationship.

3. Small acts of physical intimacy.

They could be the hand on the small of the back as you brush

by in the hallway, your arm around their shoulder on the sofa,

your hand on their thigh when seated side-by-side, holding

hands while walking down the street – give your spouse a warm

feeling to convey the love and affection you feel for him or her.

The littlest touch can be as important, or even more important,

than the longest night of sexual intimacy.

4. Show appreciation for your spouse.

Let him or her know on a regular basis what it is that you like

most about them – what you admire, what makes you proud,

what their strengths are in your eyes. Encouraging and sup-

porting each other’s growth over the course of your lives

should be an everyday thing.

5. Don’t take your spouse for granted. Cultivate a daily sense of gratitude for your spouse and the

thousands of little blessings he or she has brought into your life.

Remember that, if you’re happy in your relationship, your part-

ner is doing a thousand little things for you every day to make

your relationship work. I guess it works both ways.

6. Communicate to share yourself. Don’t keep your likes and dislikes, dreams and fears, achieve-

ments and mistakes, or anything else to yourself. If it’s im-

portant to you, share it with your spouse. Those are the things

couples should talk about when they spend time together, not

the national economy or the other people’s issues. They get to

know one another better-wholesome communication.

7. Life can throw stuff at us. It is important to be there for your spouse when life hits them.

The loss of a job, life threatening ill health or the death of a

loved one, are all part of life. But it’s important to be supportive

when your spouse faces these challenges. Even non-

threatening things like an argument at work, a rough commute,

a misplaced key can be rattling. Being the voice of calm and

reason when chaos strikes is the best you can be at such times.

Listen to what’s bothering them and offer whatever help you

can, even if it’s just sympathy. It will be appreciated.

8. Be generous with gifts. Look for any excuse to buy a gift for your spouse. They become

material tokens of your love. Birthdays and anniversaries are giv-

en. But every other day is another reason to give a gift. Just the

right book picked up at the bookstore, a special dessert, a piece of

jewelry or clothing you noticed at the store – anything small or

large that tells them you were thinking of them. Leave a love note

for them, or send them an SMS at work to “I love you” – again, the

little reminder that they’re always on your mind will help your

spouse feel better about themselves and secure in your relation-

ship.

9. Be fair in your relationship.

Look out for one another. Get out of traditional marriage models

that no longer work. Make sure you follow the Golden Rule in

your relationship: do unto your spouse as you would have done

unto you. These are the days all hands have to be on deck for

household tasks. Don’t have unfair expectations of your

spouse.

Chinwe Kalu is a woman of worth. She has passion

to teach women in particular and young people in

general Biblical principles in contemporary modern

day methods using secular and Bible based

platforms by leveraging her skills, talents and

experience to help women appreciate and maxim-

ize the God Factor in every facet of their lives.

She hosts the radio program titled Dove Eyes which is a one hour weekly contemporary

and inspirational radio program that is based on Christian principles. Dove Eyes Airs in

Tanzania, Africa on Choice FM 102.6 which addresses issues like Marriage, Dating, Entre-

preneurship, Dressing, Lesbianism, Rape, Marriage, Education, Pregnancy, Divorce e.t.c.

as they affect women.

www.doveeyes.com


4 Steps to Great Referrals

One great way to get new business is through referrals. When

others give their endorsement and recognition of our abilities

it often takes very little to move a prospect to become a buyer.

Whether we are aware of it or not, we tend to value the opin-

ion of others. This is why we look up testimonials and product

recommendations and why we tap into our networks before

making a purchase. I find that my referrals are often not both-

ered about my prices. They have heard “a good word” from

someone else and are here for their piece of the action!

So, are you getting business through referrals? Or more

importantly, are you making referrals happen? If this is such

a great way to get new business, it does stand to reason that

we should help the process along. I teach my clients to make

proactive referral generation a vital part of their marketing.

Here are 4 ways to make your referrals happen:

1. Do a great job! Of course, this is a no-brainer! Make sure to ask your clients

the outcomes they want to achieve. Then you can proceed to

meet and exceed their expectations. And when this happens

they will tell others!

Ask for feedback periodically; do not wait till the end of the

project. This way, you show that you care, and can get back on

track if you are missing the mark.

2. Ask for referrals and make it easy to give them!

At the point when the customer is expressing their satisfaction

ask if they know anyone else who could do with such great

service. Provide the customer with something tangible to pass

along, such as a newsletter, free sample, a URL or a link to a

video. Keep your referral sources updated with your news and

success. This is a non-sales way to remind them that you are

still here!

3. Seek and cultivate referral partners.

As you network for business be on the lookout for others who

serve your target market but are not in direct competition.

Invite them to cross-promote with you and send each other

business. Be sure to send them referrals, promote them on

your blog or newsletter and pass on their flyers or business

cards. Then track your referrals to see which partners are

keeping their end of the deal. And you know what to do with

those who are not!

Give incentives. Make it a win-win situation for people

to send you referrals. What can you give to show your appre-

ciation? A free ticket to your event? A complimentary consul-

tation? A chapter of your book? A free subscription to a paid

product or service? Even happy clients can get busy and

forget to pass on your details. Make it easy for them to

remember with an incentive!

Remember that what goes around comes around; give

great value and receive great referrals. Give others business

and they will reciprocate. If you make it a priority to provide

good value and proactively seek referrals you will build a very

viable source of new business – referrals!

Do write in and share your insights and your feedback is

warmly welcome.


Oma Edoja, founder of Get Clear, Get Known, GET CLIENTS!

Oma Edoja is a UK Based mother of 4,NLP-trained, client-

attraction coach, former school teacher, and also a writer

and personal development teacher. She is an author of

several books, a motivational speaker and very passionate

about Women's Business Growth Mentor.

She is actively engaged in empowering women entrepre-

neurs! She is the UK's go-to-gal for ambitious women

entrepreneurs who want to get more clients, make more

money and make a bigger impact on the people they serve.

Oma Edoja is about to launch 2 online radio shows:

The Oma Edoja Business Show (tips, tools and resources

to help women grow their businesses) and The Faith for

Business Weekly Podcast (weekly faith-based inspiration

for entrepreneurs who need a timely word from God).

For more information visit her website

http://getcleargetknowngetclients.com

LINDA AGOSTO ARTIST/SINGER

Linda Agosto is a New Yorker with rhythm, style and big dreams.

Linda is a singer/songwriter who infuses her lyrics and music with

life experience and faith. Linda Agosto’s Puerto Rican roots sea-

son her performances with Caribbean flair. Agosto’s faith in God

is the overpowering force behind her music. With a powerful

voice to match her purpose, Linda Agosto recorded her debut

album entitled “Linda” that mixes modes of music from tradition-

al Gospel, R&B and Hip Hop to a praise-filled blend of sanctified

Salsa.

Stirring the faithful to dance in praise and worship with

messaging that empowers is the direction Linda Agosto

has chosen to take in her music ministry. Her latest single,

“In The Fire,” sung both as a spiritual ballad and a salsa

driven epic styled song that signifies the triumph

over slavery and colonialism steeped deeply in Caribbean

history. Written during a particularly difficult time in

her life, “In The Fire,” symbolizes victory over struggle

and doubt. “In The Fire” is a purpose driven song sung

to the masses in both English and Spanish. The English

version of the track is meant to widen the exposure of

Salsa Gospel into the mainstream and to new

audiences.

Sharing the stage, praising God with Ministers

and Psalmists like T. D. Jakes, Zachary Timms,

R. W. Shambach, R. J. Washington, Liston

Paige and Martha Munizzi, Linda Agosto holds

her own. Featured on the TBN show “Praise The

Lord,” the 700 Club and Vida Dura (the Spanish

language 700 Club), Linda Agosto shares her

passion for the Lord with an extensive audience,

including large events across the United States at

political inaugurations, Chaplain graduations and

concerts honoring the victims of September 11th.

Linda Agosto is a consummate performer with power, passion

and perseverance. She is ready to take on the responsibility of

ministering with her special brand of music to a crossover audi-

ence and has the talent to make musical miracles happen.

Mailing Address:

Linda Agosto

3000 Portofino Circle

Palm Beach Gardens

Florida 33418

Email: [email protected]

Website : http://www.lindaagostoonline.com


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Essential Foundation

For BUSINESS

INTRODUCTION

God has a predestined us to

glory. God wants everybody to

be somebody and He does not

want anybody to be a nobody.

Ecclesiastes 5:9 (paraphrased)

says, ‘The profit of the earth is

for all, the king Himself is fed

from the earth’.

God wants everybody to make it. Concern-

ing His children, God declares in 1 Peter 2:9

(KJV), that; “...ye are a chosen generation, a

royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar

people, called to show forth the praises of

Him who hath called you out of darkness

into His marvelous light.”

We are to declare, to demonstrate to the

world around us, the praises of God in the

earth. Also in Haggai 2:8, God says that He

would shake the earth and overthrow king-

doms and nations. And then the desire of all

nations shall come. What is the desire of all

nations, what is the world looking for, what

is man struggling and sweating for? -

WEALTH.

This is the aspiration of the whole world.

But God says silver and gold is mine and I

will fill this house with glory. So God wants

everybody that is His child to be somebody.

Psalm 112:1-3 declares that for every man

who fears the Lord and delights in His com-

mandments, wealth and riches shall be in

his house and his righteousness will endure

forever. Righteousness and wealth go to-

gether.

It is a wrong philosophy that state that pov-

erty brings you closer to God because the

Bible has declared that blessed is the man

that fears the

Lord, wealth and

riches shall be in

his house. We

serve a great God,

we are sons of a

King and we are

royal ambassa-

dors on this earth.

Psalm 35:27, de-

clares that God is

concerned about

your welfare,

because He takes pleasure in the prosperity

of His servants.

WHAT IS BUSINESS?

Business is any productive endeavour you

are engaged in. A pharmacist is in business,

so is a researcher and a preacher. It doesn’t

matter what you are doing, business is not

limited to just buying and selling. Jesus Him-

self gave this definition in Luke 2:49, saying

“...I must be about my father’s business”,

and what Jesus was doing was teaching and

preaching. That was what He was called by

God to do. Business in the eyes of God is

not necessarily seeking for contract all over

the place, but when you are adding some-

thing to your generation, then you are in

business.

There are some people out there who are

adding nothing to their generation, rather

they are reducing from that which is being

produced. These are the people who may

be y virtue of their position or connections

in high places, are privileged to receive

goods to themselves, yet adding nothing to

the quality, quantity or even to relocating

the goods to the retailers, doing absolutely

nothing but yet adding to the cost of the

goods. This is not business in the eyes of

God.

GOD CONCEPT OF BUSINESS

We miss it, because we have our own idea

of what we think wealth should be and how

it should come. Here is what God’s idea of

wealth is.

God’s wealth is progressive

Proverbs 21:5

“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to

plenteousness; but of every one that is has-

ty, only to want”

Diligence leads to plenty. A diligent man is

someone who is consistent in a particular

thing. It can also be defined as the ability to

constantly apply one’s self to a particular

thing.

The thoughts of a man who is ready to ap-

ply himself, keep applying himself, remains

consistent at that thing and excels in that

thing tends to plenty.

However, hastiness only produces lack. In

other word, hastiness is costly. Proverbs

23:20 (KJV) says a faithful man shall abound

in blessings. He is loyal and committed. He

is like the diligent man. While he that makes

haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.

(Prov 28:20 KJV).

Except from the mini book titled

” Essential foundation for business”.

Mini book is available for sale for $3.99 in the

bookstore at www.myfaithtvnetwork.com.

About the Authors:

Boboye & Adeteju Alonge are the Senior Minis-ters of The Capital Assembly. They share a pas-sion to see everybody become somebody. Their

leadership style is to keep it simple and real. They are committed to exploring new ways to

convey the old and unchanging message.

Contact information:


Www.thecapitalassembly.org

tel.: +234(0)8036347320, 8033116696


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