Faith
When Business Failed, God Lifted Him Higher Than Success Ever Could
Faith Facts
- A Singaporean engineer’s failed startup became the foundation for discovering God’s true purpose for his life and family
- After his business collapsed, he found strength in Isaiah 40:31 — those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength and mount up with wings like eagles
- His journey from self-reliance to God-dependence transformed not only his career but also how he invests in Kingdom purposes worldwide
The American dream of entrepreneurship promises independence, wealth, and success through hard work and determination. But for one Singaporean engineer, the collapse of his startup revealed a far greater truth: true strength comes not from self-sufficiency, but from complete dependence on God.
When his business venture failed, he faced a crossroads familiar to many believers. Would he double down on his own efforts, or surrender his plans to the Lord?
In that season of apparent defeat, God met him with the timeless promise of Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
The engineer discovered what countless Christians have learned through hardship — that God’s purposes often require the breaking of our own. His failure wasn’t the end of his story; it was the beginning of understanding God’s design for his life, his family, and his calling.
Rather than pursuing business success as an end in itself, he began seeking God’s kingdom first. This shift in priorities transformed not just his work, but his entire approach to provision and purpose.
As his faith deepened, so did his understanding of stewardship. The resources he once would have poured into building his own empire, he now invests into God’s purposes around the world. His career became a platform for ministry rather than merely a means to personal achievement.
This testimony stands as a powerful reminder for Christian conservatives who value both hard work and divine providence. There is nothing wrong with entrepreneurship or ambition — these are gifts from God. But they must be surrendered to His lordship and aligned with His purposes.
The engineer’s journey illustrates a biblical principle often overlooked in our success-driven culture: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. When we acknowledge our need for Him, He provides strength beyond our natural abilities.
For families watching their own dreams crumble, for business owners facing uncertain futures, for anyone who has tasted failure — this story offers hope. God wastes nothing. Every setback can become a setup for His greater glory when we trust Him completely.
The transformation from self-reliance to God-reliance doesn’t mean passivity. It means pursuing excellence with the confidence that our ultimate security rests not in our abilities, but in the One who gives us strength to soar like eagles.
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Faith Facts
- President Donald Trump is scheduled to join the America Reads the Bible event from the Oval Office.
- The weeklong scripture reading marks the 250th anniversary of American independence.
- Organizers say the event is meant to highlight the spiritual foundations of the nation and encourage national renewal.
Trump is expected to read from 2 Chronicles 7:11-22, a passage about repentance and God’s promise to heal the land.
He will join nearly 500 leaders and 122 ministries gathered in Washington, D.C., for the continuous reading of the Holy Bible.
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson and several members of the Trump administration are also taking part in the scriptural relay.
The event aims to remind citizens of the moral and religious heritage that has shaped the American republic for centuries.
As we celebrate our independence, we must return to the eternal truths that first gave our founders the courage to build a free nation under God.
Faith Facts
- The Indian Supreme Court has stayed criminal proceedings against a Catholic priest.
- The case involved charges over declaring Christianity as the only true faith.
- Religious freedom advocates say the ruling protects preaching and open witness.
The Indian Supreme Court has intervened on behalf of a Catholic priest, staying criminal proceedings after he was charged for declaring Christianity as the only true faith.
This decision pauses a legal battle targeting Father Vincent Pereira under laws often used to silence religious expression.
Lower courts previously said that asserting exclusive religious truth was wrong in a secular nation.
For now, the ruling temporarily protects the right to preach and share deeply held convictions without fear of state retaliation.
As believers, we must stand firm in the biblical conviction that truth is not relative, even when faced with secular legal opposition.
Let us pray for our brothers and sisters abroad who face persecution for simply declaring the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
When life takes a difficult turn, some people respond by rejecting the Creator they once claimed to follow. This shift often reveals a heart that is not seeking truth, but rather seeking someone to blame for personal misfortune.
While many unbelievers remain peaceful, others become consumed by a deep-seated hostility toward the very Divine Authority they claim does not exist. This “hatetheism” often stems from a sense of entitlement and frustration when life does not go according to their own plans.
Faith Facts
- Atheistic hostility can often be fueled by personal grievances rather than intellectual or philosophical disagreements.
- Scripture describes the carnal mind as being in a state of natural enmity and hostility toward the ways of God.
- True peace is found in submitting to God’s sovereignty rather than demanding life meet our own selfish expectations.
The apostle Paul warned in Romans 8:7 that the mind governed by the flesh is hostile toward God and refuses to submit to His law.
As we navigate a culture increasingly skeptical of faith, we must remember that God remains the source of all hope and provides grace even to those who currently rail against Him.
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