Thousands of businesses are struggling to make a profit these days. Millions of workers are juggling tighter budgets, reduced wages and heavy debt load.

“How can I make more money?” many fret and ponder.

The temptation to seek material gain first to remedy one’s financial woes looms large in the mind of those looking to the world for supply and comfort. But there is a greater gain to be sought that not only pays the bills but also brings one closer to God and reaps reward that is far more meaningful than dollars in the bank. It’s called spiritual profit!

Spiritual profit is the gain one experiences when turning to God for help and letting divine wisdom flood consciousness with inspiring ideas and qualities of love that elevate thought above fear, doubt and lack.

When I was a college student, I accepted a job selling pianos and organs at a music store in a shopping mall. The job paid by commission.

My performance in June and July was horrible. I didn’t sell a single instrument. I feared not having enough money when returning to college in the fall.

I prayed for a solution. I sought a spiritual perspective.

I knew there was no lack, for God is infinite supply and includes unlimited provision. The picture of no opportunity was a lie, and I needed to quit believing the lie.

I listened to the voice of wisdom for direction. I sought inspiration, not dollars.

After several days, an idea surfaced that solved all of my sales problems. I was internally directed to arrange a concert of 25 short pieces showing off the sounds of the organs, then set an organ at the front doorway of the store and entertain people passing by in the mall, with the expectation that they would stop and listen.

I obeyed. My mini-concert was a huge success, drawing large crowds of listeners. Many came into the store to purchase an organ. My sales were so high in the month of August, that the commissions earned more than made up for lost sales in June and July.

My profit was the idea that came from God about what to do.

God is an all-knowing Mind that has a solution to any problem we ever face. To hear the divine solution, it helps to not get mesmerized into believing money is the primary need. It never is. Inspiration is the supply that transforms dismal circumstances into bounty and blessings.

Seek first the spiritual profit God is sending your way, and positive human adjustments will follow.

“God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Paul