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“I AM THE LORD, THE GOD OF ALL FLESH.
IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR ME?”

—JEREMIAH 32:27 NKJV

Navigating the Waters of Business During COVID-19

Navigating the Waters of Business During COVID-19

Some of you may not be aware that in my 9-5 job I am a businessman and have run a company out of California for most of my professional life.  Like many of you, I have also felt the stress of uncertain times during the COVID-19 crisis, while running a business.

Here are a few key ways I have found peace, momentum and strength during these challenging times:

  1. As a businessman, especially a businessman in the middle of difficult, historic circumstances brought upon by COVID-19, I find it imperative to first start my day out in prayer.  
  2. It’s so easy to wake up with crowded thoughts about all the things that need to get done, or regrets over things that haven’t been done that still need to be done, and so forth, that it’s easy to miss“the big picture.”  I start with a succinct yet powerful read from “Jesus Calling,” a fantastic daily devotional book written by Sarah Young, that quickly orients my thinking onto “the big picture.”  Quite simply, the BIG PICTURE is this, God knows everything and I don’t!  Seriously, as basic as this sounds, it’s a foundational truth that I need to be reminded of daily. Sarah’s writing, based on scripture, beautifully and poignantly gives me the daily dose of hope and encouragement the Lord wants me to hear.  Armed with fresh wisdom, I feel more peaceful and prepared to tackle my ‘to do’ list for the day.
  3. Know that with so much out of our control, we can only control so much. When you feel stressed or overwhelmed, make two lists:  One of the things within your control, and the other of the things outside of your control. Focus on the items within your control, prioritizing time-sensitive tasks.

As far as the rest, let God handle everything you cannot control. Trust that He has a plan for your business or career, and that He is far more powerful than a bad virus pandemic. 

This is a scripture that I often reflect on….

“Have you ever given orders to the morning or shown dawn it’s place?” Job 38:12

It reminds me of who God is and who I’m not! If you feel encouraged then please pass this along and maybe help someone too.

Have a blessed day and remember that there is not one single day that is too hard or challenging for God, so I encourage you to have this same mindset.

-Rob Raban

Testimonials

“Rob Raban is searingly honest, refreshingly transparent, and spiritually vitalizing. In his new book Trusting God with Cancer, Rob describes his battle against the disease as a young man with a young family and how his faith in Jesus Christ not only got him through it, but also grew him through it. If you have cancer—read this book. If you know someone who has been stricken with cancer—buy them this book. Even if you don’t have cancer—read this book. You will be spiritually refreshed as Rob reminds you of the grace and the power of Jesus Christ who has fought and defeated an even bigger enemy than cancer: death itself.”

Ted Hamilton
Senior Pastor, New Life Presbyterian Church (PCA), Escondido, California

“Honesty, humor, fear, faith, laughter, love, cancer, cure—you’ll find all this and more as Rob Raban tells of his God-empowered, friend-supported fight for his life. Whether you’re battling cancer—or another life-threatening disease—or you know someone who is, you’ll gain helpful insight, encouragement, and hope.
Rob engages his readers with his warmth, vulnerability, and genuineness. By the end of this book, you’ll be glad you’ve met Rob and thankful for what he taught you along the way.”

Lisa Guest
Freelance Writer and Editor

“There is real freedom found in the faithfulness of God. It is not our goodness that liberates us from hardship; it is the grace of God. Rob’s journey through land mines of cancer speaks boldly that we are all survivors in Christ, set apart in holiness and love.”

Melinda Lester Yates
Artist and Cancer Survivor

“The reason that many recovery programs work is that people share their experience, strength, and hope with each other. In Rob Raban’s book he does exactly that. Being only a month away from chemo and radiation treatment myself, I gained insight and strength through his experience, and I truly feel others will as well. I know his book has helped me in my conversations with our Lord.”

Bob White
Master Kenpo Karate Instructor and Cancer Survivor

“The term sky hook may be too old of a term for non-seniors but it is when there is something hanging right above you where you can reach up and grab to help lift yourself up. That’s what your book did for me.”

Robert
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