“Come close to God, and God will come close to you”

We are now in the age of big social media.  It was not that long ago that we could have wondered what would survive and what would flourish but today it’s pretty much Facebook’s game to lose when it comes to large and broad social networking.  Sure, Google+ has come on, but if we are honest, Facebook is still growing and continuing to adapt to gain more share and retain their current users.  There was a moment a year or so ago when I thought they might be losing it, but with recent moves, I feel like they are coming on strong again.  Of course, their dominance leaves room for different types of social networks.  I am a fan of Path.com for private messaging among closer friends and family.  While Facebook can allow me to control my groups, as can Google+ with circles, with Path there is an intimacy and connection that we can have that just isn’t possible elsewhere.  This is what happens with our businesses, if we can find the “different path” that people want to take and open up that path to them, they will go there.  So, as we think of where to position and pivot our businesses, consider the path that has yet to be taken and that the other guys are leaving for us to clear.

There are many ways to think about the “different path” that we are on as believers.  With every turn the world is trying to keep us off of this path and have us return to the one that everyone walks.  But, like Path.com, God is looking for us to engage with Him intimately and share all safely and securely with Him. This is the path we are to be on!  Work is one of the great detractors and distractions from us staying on God’s pathway.  As we start this week, let’s be intentional about staying on the path that God desires for us. He promises in James if we come close, He will be close. So, no straying this week!

Reference:  James 4:8 (New Living Translation)