Jeremiah 29
:11 “For I know the plans I have for you
,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
What God says about success?
Joshua 1:8 KJV
. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
What does the Bible say about career goals?
Proverbs 21:5 “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty
.” Proverbs 24:27 “Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.” Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.”
What does the Bible say about new job opportunities?
1 Corinthians 3:10-15
Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.
What does God say about doing a good job?
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Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
“
What are the most powerful Bible verses?
- 1 Corinthians 15:19. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
- Hebrews 13:6. So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. …
- Matthew 6:26. …
- Proverbs 3:5-6. …
- 1 Corinthians 15:58. …
- John 16:33. …
- Matthew 6:31-33. …
- Philippians 4:6.
How do you discern your career choice?
- Take time. Unless you have a hard deadline on your decision, don’t make it in haste. …
- Be alone. Talking with others is good. …
- Be honest – with yourself and with God. …
- Tell God, “Thy will be done” – and then ask for the strength to accept it.
- Commit. …
- Evaluate.
What did Jesus say about prosperity?
In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me
(Phil 4:11–13). Up to and during the time of Jesus, the Jews had conflated material prosperity with righteousness and salvation.
Is being successful a sin?
The answer is
no
, according to one of the nation’s leading religious thinkers—provided businesspeople care for their spiritual lives with the same intensity they put into their work lives.
Which Psalm is for success?
Psalm 23
: For abundance, good luck, and success.
What Psalm should I read for a job?
PSALM 79
: TO BE VALUED AT JOB / WORK / CAREER.
How do I pray for a job?
Dear God
, I thank you that you have a job for me, and I know that in whatever position you place me, I will be blessed. I am blessed when I come and when I go, and I know that I am above only and not beneath. You have blessed me and called me your own.
What is the verse Jeremiah 29 11?
“’
For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord
, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. ‘” — Jeremiah 29:11.
What does God say about not working?
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “
If a man will not work, he shall not eat.
” We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat.
What does Bible say about laziness?
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Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor
.” “A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.” “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” “Whoever is lazy regarding his work is also a brother to the master of destruction.”
Do you do anything without complaining or arguing?
Philippians 2:14-16
—Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life.
