I NTRODUCTION
of God. Our first and greatest privilege is being princes and princesses in the Kingdom of God. Peace, joy, rest, hope, and contentment will be foreign or too “costly” for us lest we make God the Father we chose to honour when we conduct our businesses. That is, our business culture—our beliefs, values and practices—should be about serving and satisfying Him through and in our businesses. This is what I mean when I say, “God is our customer.” You may be reading this and thinking that it is too late for you. You have made some big mistakes, some serious ethical and moral wrong choices that have caused you to lose credibility with your employees, managers, partners, friends, and people who know you in the marketplace. Or, on account of money, status, recognition, and possessions, you have lost your spiritual fervour and quenched your fiery spirit and zeal, and have cooled off your passion for God. You might have been totally swept off your feet and lost your right standing with God. You might have even walked out on God and broke your once strong tie and intimacy with Him. You may have seriously messed up, suffered a fatal blow from the enemy and fallen mightily into seemingly unpardonable sin and error. Well, I first wish to say that few years ago, my life was not far from some of the situations I have just painted. Also and most importantly, I am glad to tell you on behalf of God that there is a living hope for you if this is where you are. God’s grace and mercies are available and His love is endless. It is never too late to confess your sin to the Lord in sincere repentance and to seek His forgiveness. His long arm and gentle hand can still reach down in that lowest spiritual and moral spot and help you stand and walk away from it. The blood of Jesus is still available and free for you if you ask to be pulled out from that shameful and painful fall. That precious blood can enable you to get up and run again toward achieving your life purpose. Just because you have fallen terribly or several times does not mean you cannot rise, run again, and live a life that glorifies God. Like the leper in the book of Luke, God is willing to make you whole
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