Returning again

Lord Jesus.  Wow, 10 days since we last spoke.. no.. since I last wrote in my journal.  What’s wrong with me?

Michael, you know that’s the wrong question.

Then what is the right question.  I’m sorry, Lord.  Am I being cavalier or something?  I don’t know what’s going on.  I’m just so frustrated with my lack of consistency.  Where is it coming from?

You know where it’s coming from.

Distraction.

Yes, Michael.  Distraction.  Distraction into things you are good at are still distraction.  You have a purpose.  I am calling you in a specific, planned, direction.  Trust me and you will be blessed.

Does my work on business planning for BoW count?

Yes, Michael.  It “counts”, but doesn’t actually count for anything.  I do want consistency in our communion.  You hear me calling.  Your focus is simply elsewhere.

What can I learn from this, Lord?

That Satan is very deceptive.  And he’s vying for your attention – all the time.  You’re on the brink of something big, in my name.  He wants your mind as far away from that as possible.  He’ll start with a hairline fracture in our communion – and that’s all he needs sometimes.  Communion with me, in that analogy, heals the fractures.  That’s why consistency is so important.

That makes a lot of sense.  So, can I avoid the fractures?

Not completely.  You can subject yourself to his influence less with certain decisions, but he has many ways into your focus.  The conditions are simply set such that you and I need constant communion in order to protect yourself from him.

I understand.  Thank you.  How is the direction I’m going with BoW?  Are you pleased?

I am pleased, but I still want focus on the teaching pages.  Those pages have purpose, Michael, whether you know what that purpose is right now or not.  You simply need to trust me.

Ok, Lord.  I do trust you.  I pray that my focus has demonstrated that.  Well, obviously not my recent lack of focus, but my prior absolute focus.

Michael, you were getting away from communion there a bit.  Your mind started drifting toward a reader’s impressions rather than just being honest with me.

I’m sorry.  Thank you for your correction.  Is there anything you want to call my attention to?

Your sleeping.

Ok.  This is good to address.  So, you know I’ve read that it’s possible to get higher quality sleep in more but shorter overall lengths of time – in essence, napping 20 minutes once, twice, or even up to 6 times in a day can cut down on overall sleep requirements.  That would be amazing to actually get more time in the day.

What value is more time in the day?

I can get more done.

Or you could more quickly veer in distraction.

That’s true… What do you want for me to do?

Start with one ‘nap’.  That’s a fine approach.  The body is indeed capable of many things of which you are not aware.  Your body doesn’t absolutely require what you think it requires.  It’s built to last, it’s built to thrive.

I know… I just don’t want to subvert anything just on the words of some book.

The book has insight, Michael.  There is truth there.  Start with one ‘nap’ – that’s not going to hurt you – be consistent and determine whether it’s in fact shortening your night sleep.

So it could, but may not?

It depends on you, Michael.  Some people ‘nap’ and sleep more.  Some people ‘nap’ and are awake more.  It’s not the ‘nap’ so much as the intent behind the ‘nap’.  You do have the right spoken intent, but your experience will present you with the fruit of your heart’s intent.

Ok.  I’ll try it and check back with you. Is there anything else you want to call to attention or let me know about?

Keep me in the forefront of this ‘holiday’.  Use this time to call your family’s attention to me, not to a fictional character and presents.  Presents end up in the trash.  Blessings build one upon another, until a life exudes my character and spirit.  You want that for your children.

Yes, Lord, I do.  I pray that you would continue to remind me throughout the days to keep the focus on you.  It truly is a distracting time.

Thank you for your wisdom and direction.  I love you, Lord.

I love you, Michael.