A Note on Programming

You'll likely notice the name, the logo, the colors, and even some fonts have changed. After one week, I've decided to rearrange back to the roots of "God @ Work", a short run of videos and posts on LinkedIn. Suffice it to say, I was in prayer and the Spirit impressed upon my heart that I was trying to be "like everyone else" with Daily Growth. So, I'm mixing up the profile, which I hope to be more practical, shorter, and perhaps more fun. Feel free to respond and let me know what you think of this decision, good or bad. Now, let's get back to God @ Work.

Efficiency

Set aside the ominous opening to Jesus' metaphor of the Father's role as a vinedresser (we'll address that later in the week). This week's verse offers encouragement for our pursuit of efficiency. Which routines are wasting your resources? Are there activities in your work and life that are sapping your spiritual nutrients without offering a return or "fruit" for your effort? 

Whatever they are, cut them off!

In a marketplace of continually paid subscriptions for a nearly infinite set of SaaS tools, are you being a good steward of your operating budget by licensing so many? Just because they are cheap doesn't mean you need them all.

At home, if baseball practices are dividing your family time and your child is hardly interested, is it worth continuing them? Even if your child is fully invested, is it worth the loss of family connection? Our culture prioritizes achievement and investment into our youth's desires, but that doesn't make each sacrifice a "good" one by default.

Yes, there is value in persistence and work ethic, but we often waste money, time, and other resources due to the "sunk cost fallacy." I spent much of my youth trying different sports while my sister had her activities in dance. She went on to make a career of hers on Broadway. I haven't played tennis in years. What's worst: we became so used to growing up separately that our adult relationship is distant and rare. Cordial, sure.... but still irregular. Our distant youth years manifested themselves into distant adulthood years. 

It's ok to say "no" to new things. It can be even better to say "no" to old things. Instead, let's invest time in the services, activities, and people that matter as much at the end of life as they do in this current season.

Memorizing His words

Each day throughout the week, we'll string short verses of Jesus' words together. Take a moment to etch them on your heart so you can take joy in His promises for you.

John 15, NIV

v1: I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.