Learning

Lord Jesus. I’m here because you are my priority. I’m up early to connect with you. I realize that I haven’t been consistent, but I want to get better. I’m sorry for that and I ask for your help.

Michael, you know I won’t interfere with your free will in day-to-day decisions.

I know. But you can enlighten me. you can help me understand. You can help condition my heart, right?

Yes. But that is not what you asked for.

Lord Jesus, I ask that you condition my heart to seek you consistently, first thing each day.

Remember, Michael. You don’t have to be in front of a computer to connect with me.

I know. I just feel like it’s the most effective way.

It’s a way that allows you to capture our communion, but not necessarily the most effective way to connect with me each day, especially when it becomes a barrier to our communion.

True.

Lord, what would you have me know this morning?

What’s on your mind?

Well.. I suppose that I’m curious about all the learning I’m doing.. really, about all the ‘circumstance’ in my life right now. I have my full time PM job, a couple website maintenance freelancing gigs, a larger website marketing opportunity, BoW, and now learning about marketing, copy writing, lean business startup and Scrum. Is any of this your design? How does it all fit together?

It is of my design. I am preparing you, Michael.

For what?

You know that’s part of the journey.

Can you help me see how it all fits together?

They are all elements of a path toward effective use of your time toward my purposes.

So, that means that you intend for me to learn to leverage my time?

In a way, yes. I intend for you to learn how to get the most done possible so that you can maximize the resources I entrust to you.

Ok, I see that with what I’m learning right now, but how does, for example the website marketing opportunity fit in?

In a number of ways. It provides a context and an opportunity to practice the principles you are learning.

Do you intend for me to make a lot of money with that endeavor to invest into your purposes?

Perhaps, I will not say what will happen. It’s really up to you. It’s up to how you take the lessons to heart and apply them.

What about BoW?

BoW is another opportunity to apply what you’re learning, but actually toward my purposes. Keep in mind, that BoW is not necessarily your ‘crowning achievement’. Your ‘crowning achievement’ is direct communion with me, no more and no less. The fruit that comes from our relationship will provide nourishment to others seeking the same.

I only have a few minutes left. Is there anything that you’d have me do today?

First, I want to thank you for choosing me this morning. It will not be forgotten and I hope that you do the same tomorrow.

Second, keep in mind that your experiences today are preparation for tomorrow. What can you learn through the challenges? How can you conservatively try out new approaches in order to improve your effectiveness? Don’t ever just go through the motions.

Third, understand that I am here for you, always. I love you and am here for guidance and support throughout this ‘process’ of learning. Call on me for my wisdom and guidance. I will not disappoint.

Ok, Lord. Thank you. I love you.

I’m with you all day – this isn’t goodbye, it’s hello. It’s ‘how can we walk together today’. I’m here with you Michael. Don’t try to walk without me and then call on me when you think you need help. You need help with each step. Call on me with each step.

I understand. Thank you Lord.