329. Choose Grateful over Grumpy When Chaos Hits

Stuck in adversity? Learn how Christian entrepreneurs can hear God at work, choose gratitude, and lead with Kingdom purpose—right where it’s messy.

Welcome to Heaven in Business—where we help you partner with God, build better business, and multiply Kingdom impact. In today’s episode, Andy Mason shares a real-time story from a Nashville ice storm: no power for days, frozen everything, cooking on the barbecue… and a practical, faith-filled way to choose grateful over grumpy. You’ll learn how Psalm 23 reframes adversity, what “my cup overflows” means for marketplace ministry, and simple actions to lead your team (and yourself) with hope. This conversation equips you to hear God at work and lead your business with purpose—even in the messy middle.

Three Practical Takeaways

1. Reframe with Scripture: Open meetings (or mornings) with Psalm 23—declare “The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing”—then list three provisions you already see.

2. Activate Overflow: Identify one person “worse off than me” and serve them today (a call, a meal, a ride, a referral). Overflow grows when you give.

3. Operational Gratitude: In any setback, write two columns: Grumpy (facts) vs Grateful (facts + opportunities). Choose one action from the grateful column and do it now.

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Free Guide 👉 Finding Hope at Work (7 real stories to help you hear God in uncertainty): Heaveninbusiness.com/FindingHope 

Resources

Book: Finding Hope in Crazy Times: Daily Stories of Hearing God - Amazon.com/Finding-Hope-Crazy-Times-Stories/dp/1734698403 

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Timestamps

00:00 Welcome: faith, family & business on the go (Nashville ice storm)

00:59 Grumpy or Grateful? The leadership choice that accelerates learning

01:53 Practical realities: no power, neighbors, embracing the adventure

02:49 Cooking on the barbecue + keeping taps running in freezing temps

03:44 Psalm 23 focus: “The Lord is my shepherd… my cup overflows”

04:36 “Cup overflows” = you’re safe, you belong (Middle Eastern table picture)

05:29 Community overflow: friends offering heat, water, hospitality

06:23 Choosing gratitude: heated car seats, resources, ability to help others

07:16 Prayer for those in crisis; gratitude list in leadership practice

08:02 Blessing: may your cup overflow; encouragement in emergencies

08:53 Beauty in adversity: ice-covered trees, blue sky, messy middle faith