MONEY & VALUE PART 3

Matthew 20:1-15, Proverbs 18:16

Another point to consider, and the last I'll be talking about, is INFLUENCE. It can also be likened to popularity or relevance. A person's level of influence, popularity or relevance, plays a major role in that person's finance (financial life).

For someone working in/under a company or organization, relevance is a must if that person wishes to succeed or at least get promoted. That person's relevance is measured by his/her competence, loyalty and productivity. A worker is considered relevant if the person remains competent, loyal and productive. This in this case, is considered to be the person's influence.

For organizations/companies, their influence is measured by the quality of commodity produced or services rendered. When a company/organization remains faithful and consistent in producing quality products (whether as services or commodity), it increases their popularity and in turn, increases their influence.

Influence can also be measured by the loyalty one is able to gain voluntarily from people. As one increases in popularity, the range of his/her influence grows; which in turn can make a huge difference in their life financially. Popularity/influence in itself is a value and it can bring in money. That's why celebrities and influencers are paid to advertise various products and services.

Lastly, find your place. Everyone has a purpose. There's a place where you have been created to render value. You just need to find it and grow in that area. Grow in skill (the way you render that value), in understanding (learn all about what you're doing), in patience (everyone gets tired every once in a while...it's okay to retreat/pause and catch your breath/renew your strength & determination before continuing), in love (when the welfare of those you're rendering your value to is a topmost priority to you, you'll never compromise on quality), in passion (doing what you love for a lifetime is highly recommended in order for you to derive joy from it as well as those you're rendering the value to), in honesty, diligence, etc.

Once you know the kind of life you want, your purpose and you have gained complete understanding in that area, you're well on your way to financial blessings.

Also, don't forget to put God first because, except the LORD build a house, the builders build in vain.

Want to know the surest way to discover your purpose? Ask God for guidance and then, pay attention. You'll never go wrong with Him leading you.

Shalom 🕊️🤍