The Entrepreneurs Prayer
As I awaken with the gift of yet another day and prepare for the
tasks at hand, I offer up this most ardent prayer:
I pray for continued clarity of purpose so that I may hold my
vision steady and keep my focus on the needs and success of
others, which in turn shall bring me my success.
I pray for the wisdom to expect abundance in my life, that it
surrounds me and is available for the taking and to be shameless
and unapologetic upon its receipt, for I deserve abundance.
I pray for a cheerful countenance, be it clear or cloudy skies
and that I may radiate and infect others with my positive
attitude.
I pray for the trust of others that they may recognize my
sincerity and true intentions so that we may move forward
together.
I pray for the strength to fend off adversity and use my desire
and determination as both weapon and shield.
I pray for the courage to carry forth my convictions during the
battle of business and to resist temptation to a quicker monetary
result when such temptation compromises these things for which I
stand.
I pray that I may be used as a lightning rod to collect the
amazing ideas already present in the universe and when blessed
with such inspiration, that I may be able to apply my talents and
abilities to turn the power of thought into measurable
advancement of my goals.
I pray to retain my childhood wonder so that I can recognize and
revel in the small miracles of each day that others may miss.
I pray for an infinite supply of self-confidence for it alone
fortifies faith, strengthens my resolve and conquers the largest
enemy I will ever face - fear.
I pray for a compassionate spirit and the patience to offer those
who seek my advice and my help, my full and undivided attention.
I pray for good health and a feeling of well being, and the
continued desire to improve those areas of my physical life I may
be neglecting in the name of my spiritual and entrepreneurial
advancement.
I pray that today is a day of excellence and at its conclusion I
can acknowledge and be grateful for the forward motion I have
made and the growth I have experienced.
I pray most of all for the understanding and support of those
closest to my heart, my family, that they will equate what may
seem like endless hours of apparent pre-occupation with affairs
of business to what is at the very core of my being, that which
drives me, for once I achieve what I have set out in its fullest,
I will become that more complete being I strive to be.
It is for these things that I pray, for I am an entrepreneur.
(you can download an mp3 of The Entrepreneur's Prayer here:
http://www.bettersalesrightnow.com/prayer.mp3)
© Rick Beneteau
Rick is co-creator of the breakthrough Make Every Day A Great
Day Program. Read the powerful, life-changing testimonials
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