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In my “How to Run Your Business by THE BOOK” workshop, that I teach each spring in Atlanta, an attendee recently asked me, “What are some reasons prayers for my business are not being answered?” The Bible speaks to this issue, and I’m going to address this challenging and frustrating situation for Christian business people in, “How to Lead by THE BOOK.” It will be one of the 70 primary strategies that I cover. The Bible offers several possibilities in answer to this question. Here’s a hint: for you guys out there who aren’t having your prayers answered, if you’re dealing unfaithfully with your spouse…the Bible has a special warning for you regarding unanswered prayer. Incidentally, dealing faithfully–or not–with one’s spouse covers far more ground than marital fidelity.
I’m leaving LA on a red-eye flight tonight for Florida, where I’ll teach nine seminars in five days. It’ll be a fast week, but I aim to complete the book’s introduction and continue research for the 70 strategies I’m including in the book. I’d like to have my research finished by the end of August, so that I can devote the rest of my time to transforming research notes into book pages by my 12-15 deadline.
I plan on reading and writing a bit on the plane tonight. It’s always interesting to see the reaction of flight attendants and my seat mate, as I read my Bible and write. Some people use it as an opening to strike up a conversation with me, while others become visibly uncomfortable! They stop ordering liquor, shut down the porn on their computers, and look for another seat to move to! I’ll report back in tomorrow’s posting.