dailydatewithgod

In the world of business and self-development, I hear a lot about the power of persuasion.  Especially for those who are trying to sell a product or get attention in an attention derived economy. While I am not in sales myself, I can acknowledge that most business interactions involve some level of sales and negotiation.  Those with the most influence appear to be the most successful.  While there are many ways to gain influence there are some that stand out.  I am most influenced by those whose actions match their words.  It is great if they can talk a great talk but if it does not match up with their behavior it does not hold water for me. What I am left wondering is, what kind of influence do we have based on how we are being of which we are not aware?  What kinds of influence do we have within ourselves?  Is our influence driven by the energy of our hearts or our minds or a combination of both? On my daily dates with God, I am invited to get to know the influences upon my heart and from my heart.  Have you ever been working on or towards something and it doesn’t ever seem to work out?  Have you ever found yourself with all the right tools and yet your mind has no influence on your behavior?  In those moments, I am called to look at my heart.  What energy am I holding in my heart that is influencing my perception and my power to do what I think and feel I want to do?  My prayer becomes: God, guide me to the spaces of my heart holding influence over what it is that I am facing.  Grant me the courage to see with the eyes of love how the influence can be embraced and released.