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Well, I just finished a job, (for those who may not know I am/have been a general contractor for the past eight years-home remodeling and/or new construction), and have shuttered my business to prepare for going to Rhema in Tulsa, OK, starting in September. I may do some small jobs on my own between now and then for friends or family, but nothing more.
I have had a business partner for the past 3 years, since moving to Oklahoma, and he is also a christian, and went to the same church as I did until recently when they moved to another town nearby. When I first met him he was a christian, but not very knowledgeable of the Word, kinda new to the whole commitment to Jesus thing. I believe that I had a great influence on him while we worked together. He didn't know it, but I was discipling him, kinda in secret, I guess you could say. As partners we were equals so I did it by influence and suggestion, never acting like I was "teaching" him anything, if you know what I mean. But I always played good teaching CDs and podcasts as well as only christian music while at work, and we maintained a christian atmosphere at job sites.
He also has become my best friend here over the past three years. So we had to basically split the assets of the business, and part ways. I told him that I had mixed emotions, sadness, as well as excitement.
Sadness, because it was almost like we were getting a divorce or something because having a business partner is kinda like being married but without the sex. You have to make joint decisions about everthing, and you have to learn to compromise, because two people never look at everything the same.
Excitement because I could focus fully on what God was calling me to do now, which is Bible school, and then full time ministry. I know where I am headed, and what I need to do next. He doesn't have the same clarity, however, about his life. Nor does my wife. I wonder sometimes why so many people that love God don't seem to have a clear idea of what He has called them to, or where they are headed in life. My calling is clear, is that just unique to me? Are most people unclear as to where they are going in life?
So it is bittersweet for me, an interesting mix of emotions. But all that to say, that I know I have been only hit and miss around here lately, because I have been working, but I will be around more now, for awhile anyway, until school starts, then I am not sure how busy I will be...
I love you guys, and even when I haven't been posting, I come here often and read what is being said. I think of this part of the forum as my family, and thank you all for your faithfulness, and your perserverance. I don't want to start naming names, because I am sure to leave someone out, but thank you all, who wear the gold shield icon and post here. You are a great source of encouragement for me.
Peace...
I have had a business partner for the past 3 years, since moving to Oklahoma, and he is also a christian, and went to the same church as I did until recently when they moved to another town nearby. When I first met him he was a christian, but not very knowledgeable of the Word, kinda new to the whole commitment to Jesus thing. I believe that I had a great influence on him while we worked together. He didn't know it, but I was discipling him, kinda in secret, I guess you could say. As partners we were equals so I did it by influence and suggestion, never acting like I was "teaching" him anything, if you know what I mean. But I always played good teaching CDs and podcasts as well as only christian music while at work, and we maintained a christian atmosphere at job sites.
He also has become my best friend here over the past three years. So we had to basically split the assets of the business, and part ways. I told him that I had mixed emotions, sadness, as well as excitement.
Sadness, because it was almost like we were getting a divorce or something because having a business partner is kinda like being married but without the sex. You have to make joint decisions about everthing, and you have to learn to compromise, because two people never look at everything the same.
Excitement because I could focus fully on what God was calling me to do now, which is Bible school, and then full time ministry. I know where I am headed, and what I need to do next. He doesn't have the same clarity, however, about his life. Nor does my wife. I wonder sometimes why so many people that love God don't seem to have a clear idea of what He has called them to, or where they are headed in life. My calling is clear, is that just unique to me? Are most people unclear as to where they are going in life?
So it is bittersweet for me, an interesting mix of emotions. But all that to say, that I know I have been only hit and miss around here lately, because I have been working, but I will be around more now, for awhile anyway, until school starts, then I am not sure how busy I will be...
I love you guys, and even when I haven't been posting, I come here often and read what is being said. I think of this part of the forum as my family, and thank you all for your faithfulness, and your perserverance. I don't want to start naming names, because I am sure to leave someone out, but thank you all, who wear the gold shield icon and post here. You are a great source of encouragement for me.
Peace...