A Bible Reading Plan on Letting God Lead Your Life

Every investor faces difficult decisions when managing and expanding their portfolios. But despite the responsibilities we face in our day-to-day work, we must also remember to let God lead our lives. 

In this Bible reading plan, we speak to a number of investors who have put this faith into practice. These investors will share their wisdom and insights into what it means to put God at the helm while also being obedient to his calling. We also share many Bible verses that speak to letting God lead your life. 

Day 1: Which King Are You?

As we read through the Old Testament, we hit the part that covers the history of kings. Each king receives a relatively short summary of their reign, and most summaries can be boiled down to whether or not the king served the Lord. 

So, what kind of summary will your life receive? Few people will remember us for our wealth or possessions. God definitely doesn’t care how much we amassed in our brokerage accounts. Perhaps we should consider our level of obedience instead. Do we courageously address the tasks God has for us to do? Do we faithfully give of our time and energy with little expectation of repayment? 

Dive into these deep questions in the day’s Bible reading plan.

Bible reading from 2 Samuel.

Day 2: Chart Your Course With God Leading

Luke Roush co-founded Sovereign’s Capital in 2012, and is a Managing Partner in the firm. While living in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta from 2013-2016, he opened the fund’s operations in Southeast Asia. He contributes to today’s devotional and reminds us that our hearts grow and change over time.

This means it can be dangerous to take complete control of our lives. As Proverbs tells us, our hearts are prone to corruption (and we might not even be aware of it!). The big lesson here is that we can’t go it alone. Read on to see how we can fight this temptation to take the wheel from God’s hands.

Bible reading from Proverbs.

Day 3: Discipline and Devotion – How God Leads Our Lives

Can you really say that God is leading your life when you don’t spend time with Him? At the end of the day, a relationship with God requires discipline and devotion. This doesn’t have to look like flagellation or despondency. But we also can’t take a cavalier attitude toward our quiet times. The distractions are just too many in this day and age.

Donnie Smith was appointed as President and CEO of Tyson Foods in 2009 where he guided Tyson Foods to be a company with a conscience, focused on feeding the world great, affordable food, while also making a positive difference in people’s lives. He’s the author of today’s devotional.

Bible reading from Romans.

Day 4: The Fourth Ship

The four ships refer to the suffixes of a few major charcter terms. Leadership, manage–“ship”, stewardship, and lordship. We hear about the first three all the time in podcasts and business books, but lordship is often overlooked. Perhaps because it feels counterintuitive to our aspirations and pursuits.

But if we want to let God lead our lives, we need to ask Him what He wants us to do. This devotional will remind us that, despite all our responsibilities, God is the ultimate Lord, and by surrendering, we are able to truly persevere.

Pete Ochs is the author of today’s Bible reading exercise. He is the founder and chairman of Capital III, an impact investment company with investments in the US and Central America. During his four decades in business he has invested and operated companies in the energy, manufacturing, banking, and education sectors, oftentimes focusing on places devoid of human flourishing such as prisons and poverty-stricken countries. 

Bible reading from James.