Ever feel like no matter how hard you hustle, pray, or pour your heart into your business, the results just aren’t showing up? Late nights, endless to-do lists, and constant stress… yet the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for still feels out of reach.
This week on Ms. Biz, we explored a question from one of our amazing followers that completely changed the way we think about success: How do you get more of God’s favor?
The answer isn’t about working harder, spending more money, or trying to do it all alone. It’s about aligning your heart, your choices, and your business with God’s principles. Here’s what we learned.
Favor Over Hustle: Why Effort Alone Isn’t Enough
Many entrepreneurs think success comes solely from strategy, effort, and persistence. While these are important, biblical examples show us a different truth: favor—not size or strength—determines outcomes.
Consider the story of Gideon in Judges 7. Gideon’s army was reduced from 32,000 men to just 300, yet they defeated the massive Midianite army through obedience and God’s favor. Or think of David vs. Goliath, where a shepherd boy armed with a sling and faith overcame a giant, changing the course of Israel’s history.
These examples reveal a consistent principle: God’s favor can turn seemingly impossible situations into victories.
6 Principles to Increase God’s Favor
From the Bible and real-life stories, we can see clear patterns that invite God’s favor into our lives and businesses.
1. Walk in Obedience
Obedience to God’s Word opens doors blessings that effort alone cannot. Deuteronomy 28:9 reminds us: “The Lord will establish you as His holy people if you keep the commands of the Lord your God and walk in obedience to Him.”
2. Seek God Wholeheartedly
Jeremiah 29:13 says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Daily prayer, meditation, and focused time with God deepen intimacy and align your decisions with His will.
3. Live Righteously and with Integrity
Favor often follows integrity. Proverbs 3:32 teaches that God “takes the upright into His confidence.” How we treat people, act ethically, and maintain a pure heart matters.
4. Practice Humility
James 4:6 reminds us: “God opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble.” Humility shifts our focus from self-promotion to advancing God’s kingdom.
5. Show Mercy and Generosity
Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Acts of mercy and generosity invite God’s favor and cultivate peace and abundance in life and business.
6. Have Faith and Trust in God
Hebrews 11:6 reminds us: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Faith allows us to step forward even when the path isn’t clear, trusting that God is working behind the scenes.
Applying Favor in Your Business
When you start prioritizing favor over hustle, things begin to shift:
- You make decisions with clarity, not anxiety.
- Obstacles become opportunities for creative solutions.
- Your peace and confidence grow, regardless of results.
Favor doesn’t replace effort—it enhances it. Aligning your actions with God’s principles ensures your work isn’t just busy work—it’s purposeful and impactful.
Final Thoughts
This week’s Ms. Biz episode reminds us that success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about walking in favor. By applying these six biblical principles—obedience, wholehearted pursuit of God, integrity, humility, mercy, and faith—you invite God’s favor into every area of your life.
Curious to learn more? Listen to the full episode on Ms. Biz Podcast and discover how favor can completely transform your life and business.