Shine Now Magazine Nov_Dec_Issue_r2 | Page 23

A Virtuous Business Woman Is Her Own Reward By: Tammie Polk In this season, we usually talk about why we are thankful, which brings a sense of joy to our hearts. That is to say, until we meet someone who can’t think of a single thing that makes them grateful. We have to distance ourselves from people with this attitude. Yet, a virtuous business woman is her own reward, because she wakes up everyday thankful for another opportunity to use the gift God gave her. She is thankful to God for the ability to get things done and has a great sense of joy. Why? It’s because she knows she is doing what God asked her to do and enjoys doing it! She doesn’t need the praise or validation of others because she realizes that the vision God gave her is special. She sees each person she interacts with as God sees them. Helping them to get where God wants them to be is satisfying for her. Would you say that you are there yet? If you’re honest, you’d say that you’re working on it! Also, a virtuous business woman doesn’t seek to please everyone. She is focused on pleasing God. She sees him as her source of reward. Have you ever heard the saying, “Promotion comes from the Lord?” A virtuous business woman clings to that saying and has it at the forefront of her mind. 23