Why Prayer Is the Most Powerful Business Strategy for Entrepreneurs
By Molly Trotter – Gomez
Abundant TV Faith in the Workplace Team
Transitioning from the corporate world into entrepreneurship was one of the best decisions I have ever made. At first, I was focused on the freedom and money I could make doing things on my own. I quickly realized that there were new disciplines I needed to create to withstand the responsibilities at hand that were now in my grasp.
Most business owners focus on the “outside game” of networking, building systems and lead generation to bring in revenue. Many however miss the most important meeting you need to have daily – in the secret place. This is a discipline I developed a few years ago – waking up at the dark & early hours of the morning to spend time listening to the Lord. Let me tell you, it actually took me YEARS to learn how to listen – at first it was my gripeing to the Lord about all of my problems He needed to fix. Since our God is a gentleman, He will patiently listen to us. I remember I hit a point where I was annoyed with myself and how I sounded. Repentant, I made the switch to listen more than I spoke.
I have learned it’s in His quiet whispers that we will literally get everything we need. And I mean EVERYTHING. Most just aren’t patient and still enough to hear what He desperately wants to share with us.
I have learned that prayer is the most powerful strategy you can use as a professional. It’s not what we can do ourselves, it’s how He can use us and multiply what is in our hands.
I created these short prayers that have helped me reframe and refocus at the start of every day.
Increased Discernment
Scripture: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” — James 1:5
Prayer: Lord, grant me wisdom and clear discernment in every decision I make, that I may walk in alignment with Your truth.
Increased Sensitivity (to the Holy Spirit)
Scripture: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” — John 10:27
Prayer: Holy Spirit, make me sensitive to Your voice—let me hear, obey, and follow Your leading above all else.
Divine Strategy
Scripture: “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3
Prayer: Father, release divine strategy and insight from heaven so that I may build and lead according to Your perfect plans.
Multiplication in My Business
Scripture: “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” — 2 Corinthians 9:8
Prayer: Lord, multiply the work of my hands and cause my efforts to overflow in fruitfulness for Your Kingdom.
Purification
Scripture: “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10
Prayer: Father, purify my heart and intentions—remove anything that does not reflect You, and refine me for Your glory.
Align My Will with Yours
Scripture: “Yet not my will, but Yours be done.” — Luke 22:42
Prayer: Lord, I surrender my desires and plans to You. Let Your will be greater than mine, and let my life reflect complete trust in Your way.
I hope these prayers bring you perspective that He is all we need and when we take the time to pray intentional prayers, listen to His voice and take massive action, you are setting yourself up for a God-sized story that gives Him the glory.
Like I mentioned before, these prayers and spending time every morning in the secret place has transformed my business. In addition, it’s radically changed my marriage and relationships in my life too – everything in my life has seen the fruit of this labor.
Be blessed!
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Molly Trotter – Gomez is part of our Faith in the Workplace Team
