Scripture Reference: John 11:38-44 (Jesus Raises Lazarus)

Subtitle:

On this episode of the Growtime Business Devo, I dive into the incredible power of belief and how it can help you achieve ambitious goals and desired results when leveraged properly. I unpack principles like giving thanks in advance, praying with specificity, and confidently expecting positive outcomes. I discuss Bible stories and share personal examples of putting belief into practice in business and life. Discover how you can align your belief with God's principles to unlock supernatural results.

Summary:

On this episode, Ken talks about how belief is one of the most powerful tools we've been given, as seen throughout Scripture. He examines the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead, noting how Jesus groans with very human emotions, not knowing the outcome. Yet Jesus still operates in belief, giving thanks to God before Lazarus is resurrected. I suggest that giving thanks in advance is a principle or "law of the kingdom" that can increase the probability of your desired result coming to pass when utilized properly.

Ken also unpacks how praying with specificity makes it more likely for our prayers to be answered, versus just vague requests. He shares personally how switching his prayers to giving thanks for blessings in business rather than just asking for them preceded a major turnaround. Ken believes confidently expecting success like top athletes self-fulfillingly do can also produce results. However, he cautions aligning your prayers and ambitions with godly principles creates the true power. While he thinks these principles could work for anyone, intentions and wisdom matter.

Ken reiterates our mandate from God to "multiply" our talents and resources through constant growth. He distinguishes between negative, greedy ambition versus positive, purposeful expansion. Ken suggests thoughtfully praying through both the upside and downside of your goals. He encourages continually progressing while simultaneously practicing contentment. Tune in to learn more of Ken's insights on leveraging belief and kingdom principles to achieve supernatural results!

Top 3 Growth Tips:

• Give thanks in advance to increase probability - Expressing thanksgiving before your desire is realized will boost your belief and open the door for your desired outcome.
• Pray with specificity - Clearly visualize and pray for exactly what you want. Don’t pray non-specific prayers.
• Expect success like Jesus - When you approach your ambitions with absolute certainty, you self-fulfill your belief.

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About Ken Ott: 

Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit: 

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• Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team
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Show Highlights:

[00:41] Ken introduces how belief is a superpower we can leverage, seen in the story of Lazarus.

[2:55] He analyzes Jesus's prayer before raising Lazarus, noting he gave thanks first.

[4:22] Ken suggests that principles like giving thanks in advance can increase probability of results.

[07:12] He unpacks the power of praying with specificity for getting prayers answered.

[09:04] Ken shares an example of how his thanksgiving prayers preceded a business turnaround.

[11:13] He discusses top athletes using belief and expectancy to manifest success.

[12:55] Ken stresses aligning belief and desires with godly principles and wisdom.

[20:22] He distinguishes between negative and positive ambition and the goal of multiplying talents.

[23:44] Ken encourages belief, growth, and contentment to live a high performance life.