Dare to prosper - be prepared to work!

A short time back I saw an episode of Dr. Phil. The guests were a husband and his wife who have seven children. They live in a home without running water. The wife is not working because they have a two week old child. The man is not working, at least in the eyes of everyone other than himself. He believes he has been working steadily. Unfortunately, he is always chasing new pipe dreams, but fails to get an actual 9 to 5 job with a steady paycheck. Over the past 10 years the wives parents have given them over $50,000.00 to help pay their bills and keep them afloat.

The husband firmly believes everything he is doing is the will of God. He believes each money making venture he has had was because God told him to. His wife stands by his side. Her parents and his sister are worried about the well being of his entire family. Dr. Phil says that he needs to get a job.

Believing in God is great. Believing that God guides us is wonderful. We need to be able to rely on God, put our faith in God, and believe that all will work out. Having that faith we should know that God provides for us in many ways including by giving us the ability to work for a living. We can provide for our families. Sometimes we might have to work that 9 to 5 job until our dream venture pays out. It's ok to dream. It's ok to try out money making ventures. Let's just remember we have to keep the water on!

Believe in God. Believe in yourself!