How to Start a Side Hustle That Honors God & Grows Your Income
Side hustle
Girl, life is expensive.
Maybe you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck.
Maybe you feel called to do more but don’t know where to start.
Maybe you just want financial freedom without sacrificing your values.
And let’s shut down the BIGGEST lie right now: Making money is NOT unholy.
God is NOT against wealth—He’s against greed. He’s against making money your idol. But using your gifts to create income that honors Him? That’s called stewardship.
So if you’ve been praying for a sign to start your side hustle, sis… this is it. Here’s how to build a business that glorifies God, helps others, and secures your financial future. 👇🏾
Step 1: Shift Your Mindset—Money Is a Tool, Not a Sin
Somewhere along the way, many Christians started believing that being broke = holy. That struggling financially is somehow “God’s will.”
📌 False.
God calls us to wisely manage resources, provide for our families, and even build wealth to help others.
📖 Deuteronomy 8:18 – “But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth.”
💡 Shift your mindset: Money isn’t evil. It’s a tool. The question is—how will you use it?
Step 2: Identify Your God-Given Gifts
Your side hustle shouldn’t just be a random trend—it should align with your strengths, talents, and God-given purpose.
Ask yourself:
✔ What do people always ask me for advice on?
✔ What skills do I already have that others would pay for?
✔ What problem can I solve?
💡 Your gifts are meant to make room for you.
📖 Proverbs 18:16 – “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.”
Step 3: Choose a Side Hustle That Aligns With Your Faith
Not every opportunity is a God opportunity. Just because it makes money doesn’t mean it’s for you.
A business that honors God should be built on:
✔ Integrity – No shady, get-rich-quick schemes.
✔ Excellence – Serve people well.
✔ Purpose – It should solve a real problem or add value.
Some God-honoring side hustle ideas:
✨ Selling digital products (courses, e-books)
✨ Service-based business (coaching, consulting, tutoring)
✨ Handmade products (crafts, faith-based apparel)
✨ Freelancing (writing, graphic design, social media management)
✨ Monetizing a passion (blogging, YouTube, podcasting)
💡 The goal? To create income with impact.
Step 4: Start Small & Steward It Well
Don’t overcomplicate it. Start where you are with what you have.
📌 Your first sale won’t come from strangers—it’ll come from people who already trust you.
✔ Set up a simple page (Instagram, Etsy, website—whatever fits)
✔ Tell people what you do & how it helps them
✔ Make it easy for them to buy/book with you
📖 Luke 16:10 – “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”
If you’re faithful with the small, God will increase it.
Step 5: Trust God & Take Action—At the Same Time
Too many people pray for opportunities but never take action.
God can’t bless the business you never start.
💡 Faith isn’t just waiting—it’s MOVING.
📖 James 2:17 – “Faith without works is dead.”
✔ Pray over your business.
✔ Commit it to God.
✔ But also… PUT IN THE WORK.
Final Word: You Can Make Money & Honor God at the Same Time
Money in the hands of a faithful, purpose-driven woman? That’s a BLESSED thing.
💰 Your side hustle can be a tool to:
✔ Create financial freedom
✔ Support your family
✔ Bless others
✔ Expand God’s kingdom
🚀 So tell me—what side hustle are YOU thinking about starting? Drop it in the comments or hit reply! 👇🏾
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