There are plenty of teachers and mentors out there that teach on multiple streams of income . Multiple streams of income was first shared with me by a minister I heard on TV. My mind was boggled by the thought of being able to find and obtain multiple streams of income, but I was intrigued enough to start looking for books, tapes, etc. that focused on this topic. During my journey of multiple streams of income mastery I was not able to find straight answers concerning making multiple streams of income a lifestyle. There was lots of information on it available but I could not seem to find any strategic planning and business building tactics concerning multiple streams of income . So, in the beginning I made allot of mistakes and misjudgements which is nothing new but it is always better to be able to find the exact help you need in order to learn from other people's mistakes.
1. The Definition of Multiple Streams of Income
The first thing you need to know about multiple streams of income is what it means. When I first heard that phrase used I spent a few minutes visualizing what exactly multiple streams of income requires. The thought seemed so foreign to me as I was just looking for one stream of income that would have the ability to release me from the corporate world. So, if you have not started to daydream on the thought already hopefully the below definition will be of some help before we move on to step 2.
Here is the definition:
Drawing income from multiple avenues so as you are not putting all your eggs in one basket. You may own a service based business but to ensure you always have a steady flow of income even when times are slow, you might also do affiliate marketing, have Adsense code on your site, produce information products or other such things.
Definition by: InternetMarketingDefinitions(Dot)Com.
2. All Things Are Possible To Him That Believes
The 2nd thing you need to know about multiple streams of income is that it is possible!
Mat 19:26 states "But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."
In the Greek translation, this word impossible means: without strength, impotent, powerless, weakly, disabled
Leave it up to man to try to make things happen when the results are not showing up fast enough. When my husband first laid eyes on me he knew that I was his wife. He pursued me for 1.5 years and because it was not time for us yet he in returned was tortured for a year and a half because of all of my rejection.
Another example is once our business finances went dry so I in return worked 24/7 until some money started to come back in. I got so distracted with my own pride and integrity concerns (worrying about being able to pay all of my personal bills and business bills) that I worked my finger to the bone in order to fulfill my commitments. Now don't get me wrong, paying your bills on time is important but you may face times when it does not look like it is going to happen. The harder I worked the less my commitments were being fulfilled. Talk about a humbling experience!
Warning! The enemy will try to get you so distracted that daily prayer and meditation can slip your mind. That adds fuel to the negativity that is already swarming around you. It wasn't until I started my daily prayer and meditation again with God that things started to turn around. 6 months of my life is a complete blur because I would pour myself into bed every night and barely crawl out of bed every morning with the weight of the world upon my shoulders.
Scripture To Ponder:
(KJV) Mar 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth.
(KJV) Mar 10:27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men [it is] impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
(KJV) Mar 14:36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things [are] possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
3. Greater Is God In You Than He That Is In The World.
(KJV) 1Jo 4:4 states that Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
There will come a time when you start pursuing multiple streams of income that you will wonder if you're pursing the right income streams or if you should go back to work for the corporate world since they can offer you security and assurance. There will be times that you will want to give up. Especially if you are a Christian that feels called to the Ministry of Wealth which entails your soul purpose for making big money is to fund the gospel. The truth of the matter is that you want to be in a position of discomfort if you truly desire growth and want God to use you as much as possible. The best rewards ever received came from walking through a trial of discomfort. The good news is that God will take your mess and turn it into a message!
4. Multiple Streams of Income Is A Responsibility
Have you ever heard the saying "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility?" The 1st mistake I made when my multiple streams of income started to show signs of success is not keeping track of what comes in and what goes out. Not keeping a detailed tracking record of this made my daily activities very confusing and sometimes you think you have more or less money available than you really have. You have to respect the money that God has brought to you and do with it what you promised you would do with it. If you are a good steward over small things He will make you a ruler over much!
In the book by P. Daniels titled Happy Though Rich he mentioned the call of wealth or money requires great responsibility because all callings require pressure. No one realizes that having lots of money is more pressuring than not having any but guess what.......he's right! He mentioned a CEO that would go around his company saying hello to everyone by name and shaking their hand...every day. As this CEO shook their hand he said to himself "I'm responsible For you". This is a man that understood that wealth and having the ability to hire his employees is a blessing and that the CEO is now responsible for putting food on their table, or making sure that their families were taken well care of. You need to realize that being responsible is a requirement when it comes to managing multiple streams of income.
5. It takes courage!
No Ministry call is easy but I can attest to the fact that mastering multiple streams of income in order to fund the gospel as not being easyis an understatement. I can't remember a time of more pain and disappointment as well as joy and freedom all combined. It is the hardest thing I've ever pursued yet the easiest commitment I ever made because it has to be done by someone in order to fund the kingdom.
(KJV) Pro 13:22 A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.
(KJV) Deu 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
(KJV) Psa 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
Dear Lord,
Thank you that you promise that all things are possible to them who believe as I am giving you control over my Multiple Streams of Income or development thereof this day. I know that with more of you and less of me strengthens my chances of success. Thank you that the Bible states that the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. That we are to be strong and of good courage for You will not fail or forsake me. Thank you for strengthing my heart since all of my hope is banking on you as I pursue my call to wealth.
In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
