This morning, I woke up expecting a productive day working from home as a small business owner.
I had a plan: breakfast, client work, a few administrative tasks for my virtual assistant business, and even some time doing remote online notarizations.
But God had other plans.
My husband and I started the day helping a neighbor look for her lost dog.
Then we were on standby for another neighbor waiting on a tow truck, unsure if she’d need a ride home.
Just as we were catching our breath, we got a call from someone else who needed a ride to the mechanic to pick up her car.
My husband stepped in to help while I attended a one-on-one business networking call.
That call left me feeling completely defeated.
As a Christian entrepreneur, I try to lead my business with grace, but this conversation stirred up doubt, discouragement, and the question no small business owner ever wants to ask:
Am I really cut out for this?
But the day continued.
Just as we learned the missing dog had been found (praise God!), we stepped outside and heard goats.
Yes, goats!
Three gorgeous Nubians stood confidently by our mailbox.
We don’t own goats—yet—so we had no idea where they came from.
After checking with a nearby farm and posting to our local community app, we discovered they belonged to another neighbor.
Soon, we were wrangling goats away from our blueberries and cantaloupes, with help from some neighbor teens.
That, my friend, is how most of my “workday” disappeared.
For Christian Business Owners Working from Home
If you’ve ever had a day where everything but work happened—and your to-do list remained untouched—I want you to know you’re not alone.
As a faith-based business owner, there’s a constant tension between getting things done and staying present in your community and between building a business and showing up as the hands and feet of Jesus.
Here’s what I’m learning in real time:
5 Reminders for the Christian Entrepreneur Balancing Faith, Remote Work, and Small Business Life
1. Divine interruptions are real.
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9
When we surrender our businesses to God, we can trust that our steps—no matter how unexpected—are part of His plan.
2. Ministry IS the work.
Helping neighbors, answering calls, rescuing goats—none of that was billable. But it was still meaningful. If you’re building a kingdom-minded business, remember that some of your most impactful work won’t be tied to income.
3. You’re allowed to feel discouraged.
That 1:1 call shook me. I questioned whether I was doing any of this right. But discouragement doesn’t mean disqualification. You can feel it—but don’t stay in it. God is still writing your story.
4. Grace and structure can coexist.
Give yourself grace when things don’t go as planned. But also build structure into your days. Set aside time blocks for focused work—and know that margin is just as holy.
5. You are not behind.
“Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
If you’re loving people, being faithful, and listening to God, you’re right where He wants you. This is what it looks like to be a Christian business owner who follows Jesus.
In Closing
If your day looks more like chaos than clarity, more like community care than client calls—breathe. Trust. Stay grounded in your mission as a Christian entrepreneur.
Whether you’re navigating remote work life, trying to make ends meet, or juggling ministry and marketing, know this:
God sees your faithfulness.
And that, friend, is more valuable than anything on your to-do list.
