為何我的事業陷入掙扎？
2026年2月2日By Rick Boxx
為何我的事業陷入掙扎？
WHY IS MY BUSINESS STRUGGLING?
事業上的掙扎有時會讓人感到難以承受。公司或組織遭遇困境的原因有很多，因此要分辨出根本問題可能很困難。然而，這卻是必要的。陷入掙扎的事業，通常有一些共同的根本問題，以及相應的應對方式。
第一個需要問的問題是：「我是不是一個糟糕的管家？」人很容易變得貪心或分心，而忘記關心你的客戶；或者可能包括，忽視了推動事業發展與財務管理的關鍵準則。聖經提多書1章7節說：「監督既是神的管家，必須無可指責，不任性，不暴躁，不因酒滋事，不打人，不貪不義之財。」
當困境來臨時，檢視你的心志和日常行為 。考慮對客戶進行調查，並檢視你的事業與財務準則。
第二個常見的問題是，當經濟環境或你所在的產業，處於衰退時。在經濟低迷時期，你可能會認為，唯一的反應就是撐下去。但積極主動的反應至關重要。管理開支固然重要，但低迷時期，也可以是增長信心和市場佔有率的機會。
希伯來書11章6節說：「人非有信，就不能得神的喜悅；因為到神面前來的人必須信有神，且信他賞賜那尋求他的人。」如果你正經歷低迷，要放膽祈求所需的信心，盡你最大的努力去增加市場佔有率。
事業掙扎的第三個可能的原因，或許是神正因你或你的公司犯了罪，因違背祂的律法與原則，正施行管教 。多年前，我在顧問委員會中服事一位事工領袖，他當時因為無法產出任何實質的成果而在掙扎。事情似乎有些不對勁，所以我們持續深究原因。最終，這位事工領袖宣布他將辭職，因為他沉溺於色情影片。後來，他的一位同工說：「我知道營中有罪，但我不知道在哪裡。」
聖經說得很清楚：「因為主所愛的，他必管教，又鞭打凡所收納的兒子。」(希伯來書 12章6節)如果你的事業正在掙扎，退後一步，謹慎並伴隨禱告地評估，是否你或你的團隊在你們的「營中」有罪。
你的事業可能正在掙扎的另一個原因，或許是神正在試煉、訓練或熬煉你。在我職場事工的早期，有些時候神試煉並熬煉我的信心。發薪日臨近而銀行裡沒有錢，這驅使我雙膝跪下懇求神的幫助。當主以意想不到的方式供應時，這不僅擴張了我的信心，也提供了神偉大的見證。我想到詩篇66篇10節，上面說：「神啊，你曾試驗我們，熬煉我們，如熬煉銀子一樣。」如果神似乎正在試煉和熬煉你，在禱告中轉向祂，並驚嘆祂的作為。
你事業可能正在掙扎的最後一個原因，或許是來自屬靈攻擊。雖然我試著不要給仇敵太多的功勞，但有些時候神容許魔鬼來試煉我們。約伯就是經歷過極大屬靈爭戰之人的最佳例子。在約伯記第一章，撒但奪去了家庭成員、財富和約伯所有的產業，但在約伯記1章22節我們讀到：「在這一切的事上約伯並不犯罪，也不以神為愚妄。」如果你已經考慮過所有其他造成你掙扎的原因，而它看來是一場屬靈爭戰。信靠神，並藉由穿戴以弗所書第6章所強調的神的全副軍裝來應戰。
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反省與問題討論
第一、無論你是企業主、主管或是團隊成員，當你在事業中掙扎時，你通常的第一個反應是什麼？
第二、從擁有、經營或履行企業職責的角度來看，你認為做一個好管家 (good steward) 是什麼意思？這是你在工作時會考量的事情嗎？
第三、一個人如何能在信心上成長，並在困難時期同時讓事業繼續成長？為什麼人們往往只是低頭苦撐，試圖熬過風暴，而不是去尋求持續成長的方法呢？
第四、你是否相信，我們在職場上的努力，具有屬靈層面的意義，且存在著一場善惡之間的爭戰 - 即便我們無法以肉眼看見它正在發生呢？請解釋你的答案。
挑戰思考
你的事業目前是否正面臨某種掙扎，成長停滯、銷售與市佔率下滑、生產出問題、員工之間有紛爭，或是其他的困難呢？如果有的話，現在正是檢視現況，以及神可能希望如何介入其中的好時機。請花點時間為你所面臨的挑戰禱告，並尋求神的智慧，看看如何以合乎聖經的方式，來處理這些問題。與值得信賴的朋友，或是一個你能保密暢談的分會會員，分享你的需要，這將會非常有幫助。
備註：如果你有聖經，想閱讀更多相關的內容，請參考下面的經文): (因篇幅有限，請自行參閱未列出的經文 : 約書亞記7章16-25節 )
羅馬書 8 章 38-39 節
8:38因為我深信無論是死，是生，是天使，是掌權的，是有能的，是現在的事，是將來的事，
8:39是高處的，是低處的，是別的受造之物，都不能叫我們與神的愛隔絕；這愛是在我們的主基督耶穌裏的。
以弗所書 6 章 12 節
6:12因我們並不是與屬血氣的爭戰，乃是與那些執政的、掌權的、管轄這幽暗世界的，以及天空屬靈氣的惡魔爭戰。
希伯來書 11 章 1 節
11:1信就是所望之事的實底，是未見之事的確據。
雅各書1章2-6節
1:2 我的弟兄們，你們落在百般試煉中，都要以為大喜樂；
1:3 因為知道你們的信心經過試驗，就生忍耐。
1:4 但忍耐也當成功，使你們成全、完備，毫無缺欠。
1:5 你們中間若有缺少智慧的，應當求那厚賜與眾人、也不斥責人的神，主就必賜給他。
1:6 只要憑着信心求，一點不疑惑；因為那疑惑的人，就像海中的波浪，被風吹動翻騰。
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WHY IS MY BUSINESS STRUGGLING?
MONDAY MANNAFeb 2, 2026
WHY IS MY BUSINESS STRUGGLING?
By Rick Boxx
Business struggles can become overwhelming at times. There are many possible reasons for troubles in a company or organization, so discerning the root problem can be difficult. However, it is necessary. There are common root problems of a struggling business and how to respond.
The first requires asking, “Am I being a poor steward?” It is easy to get greedy or distracted, forgetting to care for your customer. Or it may involve ignoring key development and financial management disciplines of business. In the Bible, Titus 1:7 says, “For the overseer must be beyond reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not overindulging in wine, not a bully, not greedy for money.”
When trouble comes, review your heart and your daily practices. Consider surveying your customers and examining your business and financial disciplines.
The second common problem is when the economy, or your industry, is in decline. In an economic downturn, you might assume your only response is to hang on. But proactive response is critical. Managing expenses is important, but downturns can be opportunities to grow faith and market share.
Hebrews 11:6 states, “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for the one who comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He proves to be One who rewards those who seek Him.” If you are experiencing a downturn, boldly pray for the faith needed to put forth your best efforts to increase market share.
A third possible reason for business struggles might be that God is disciplining you or your company for sin – disobedience to His laws and principles. Years ago, I served on an advisory board for a ministry leader who was struggling to produce any tangible fruit. Something did not seem right, so we kept digging. Eventually this ministry leader announced he was resigning because of a pornography addiction. Later, one of his associates said, “I knew there was sin in the camp, but I didn’t know where.”
The Bible makes it clear: “For whom the Lord loves He disciplines, And He punishes every son whom He accepts” (Hebrews 12:6). If your business is struggling, take a step back and carefully and prayerfully evaluate whether you or your team have sin in your “camp.”
Another reason your business may be struggling might be that God is testing, training, or refining you. Early in my marketplace ministry there were times when God tested and refined my faith. Payroll nearing with no money in the bank drove me to my knees pleading for God’s help. When the Lord provided in unexpected ways, it not only stretched my faith but also provided testimony to God’s greatness. I think of Psalm 66:10 which says, “You have put us to the test, God; You have refined us as silver is refined.” If God seems to be testing and refining you, turn to Him in prayer and marvel at what He does.
The final reason your business may be struggling may be due to a spiritual attack. Although I try not to give the enemy too much credit, there are times when God will allow the devil to sift us. Job is the best example of someone who experienced incredible spiritual battle. In Job 1, Satan has taken family members, riches, and all of Job’s possessions, but in Job 1:22 we read, “Despite all this, Job did not sin, nor did he blame God.” If you’ve considered all other reasons for your struggles and it appears it is a spiritual battle, trust God and do battle by putting on the full armor of God highlighted in Ephesians 6.
© 2026, Unconventional Business Network. Adapted with permission from “UBN Integrity Moments”, a commentary on faith at work issues. Visit www.unconventionalbusiness.org. UBN is a faith at work ministry serving the international small business community.
Reflection/Discussion Questions
1. What is your typical first response when struggling in business, whether you are an owner, executive or member of the staff team?
2. In terms of owning, operating or carrying out responsibilities in a business, what do you think it means to be a good steward? Is that something you take into account as you work?
3. How can a person grow in their faith – as well as continue to grow their business – during difficult times? Why do people often simply put their heads down and try to weather the storm, rather than seeking ways for continued growth?
4. Do you believe there is a spiritual dimension to our endeavors in the workplace, that there is a battle between good and evil – even if we cannot see it happening in a physical sense? Explain your answer.
Challenge for This Week
Is your business struggling right now in some manner – stagnant growth, decrease in sales and market share, production problems, strife among the staff, or some other difficulties? If so, now would be a good time to evaluate what is happening and how God might desire to be involved.
Take some time to pray about the challenges you are facing and seek God’s wisdom for how to address them in a biblical manner. Sharing your needs with trusted friends or a small group with whom you can speak confidentially could prove to be very helpful.
NOTE:
If you have a Bible and would like to read more, consider the following passages:
Joshua 7:16-25; Romans 8:38-39; Ephesians 6:12; Hebrews 11:1; James 1:2-6
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