Guidance with employee

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus. I come to you today…

Michael, ease up on the formality.

Ok… Father, I’m distraught. This issue with my employee has me stressed and distracted.

I know. What are you going to do about it?

I’m going to do what is right, according to your word. do you have guidance or direction for me?

Michael, it’s interesting that you come to me now. Your faith is demonstrated by this. You’re at the end of your abilities, so you now come to me. I am here for you, but do not wait until you’ve reached the end of your ability to leverage my wisdom and guidance.

Yes, Lord. I am sorry.

Don’t be sorry. Correct your behavior.

Yes, Lord. What would you have me do about the employee?

Show mercy. Demonstrate compassion. Forgive.

I don’t hold her behavior against her, but I am responsible for doing the right thing for the company aren’t I?

Yes, Michael. You have a job to do, and you are to do it responsibly. Are you sure that her performance cannot be corrected?

Well.. it could potentially be corrected, but it would take tremendous time and energy, and that isn’t appropriate for an employee of her level and experience.

Are you sure you’re not trying to escape your responsibility to her?

I understand your question… ‘to her’ rather than ‘for her’.  I am not sure, only you know my heart, Lord. Am I trying to escape?

No, you’re not. I was allowing you to reflect that question back to me. You’re not escaping, per se, but you’re not willing to do everything that would be necessary to foster her success either, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In this case, it is appropriate.

So, do you have any direction for me?

Show mercy. Demonstrate compassion. Forgive.

I understand. So, I proceed down the path I’m headed with mercy, compassion and forgiveness?

Yes. Do not be harsh with her. Understand that she is a person, not just an employee. Treat her with respect. She is scared, and does not deserve anything less than compassion.

Yes, Lord. Is there anything else?

Be humble. You don’t have to puff yourself up in this. State the facts, state your perspective, and do so with humility. Do not talk down to her during this process.

Yes, Lord. Is there anything else?

Michael, slow down. Process what I’m telling you.

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Thank you for your guidance, Lord. I will come to you first, and lean less on my own ability.