Mike Sansone

As Sirens Go By – A Clarion Call to Pray

March 8, 2016 by Mike Sansone Leave a Comment

As Sirens Go By

There are moments
I cannot deny.
I lose my focus,
I’ll tell you why.

A siren cries
and it’s coming near,
Its call gets louder
Somewhere there’s a tear.

This sound is a #PrayerTrigger
to the one called to pray.
Hope for the waiting,
Safety for those on the way.

Protection for those in danger.
Healing for those in pain.
Patience for those affected.
Salvation for any that are slain.

Before the echo of distance,
Just beyond it’s shrill,
Praying for all in its path and to its end:
Father, rescue them, if it be Your will.

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Path of My Day(s)

March 7, 2016 by Mike Sansone Leave a Comment

Path of My Day(s)

A prayer,

A song of worship,

Much time in God’s word (2Tim 2:15)

A bounty of nourishment,

A thanksgiving (1Th 5:18)

Before another voice is heard.

Then onto service (Rom 12:1)

And to this day’s work,

My purpose not deferred.

I am a whosever (John 3:16)

Therefore whatsoever (Col 3:17)

No matter what has occurred.

Entering the night’s rest

Cleanse me with mercy (Lam 3:22-23)

And if I may, awaken renewed.

Personal Note: This is not so much a routine, but a template for my day, from beginning through end. It is the path I aspire to always travel.

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Continuous Improvement – Better Than Delayed Perfection

February 22, 2016 by Mike Sansone Leave a Comment

Continuous Improvement is better than Delayed Perfection – Mark Twain

Novice to Expert is more than a single step. The way things change these days, it might be a lifelong journey.

Improving is one of the key pieces in how we work at SmallBizTracks. Once we embrace a beginner’s mindset, we can learn – and then improve as we apply what is learned. Improving a little bit at a time allows you to modify, measure, and master as you grow.

Small steps often lead to big results. To be sure, small steps make change easier to navigate.

Always Carrying

February 20, 2016 by Mike Sansone Leave a Comment

I’ve done my best at always having a Bible at the ready. For a long time, I would have a small Bible in my pocket. The writing had become too small for my eyes.

For the past few years, I’ve carried a thin Bible behind the small of my back. Like a sword in its sheath, my Bible is ready to share with others or protect myself.

It is true, my mobile devices have Bibles to read, most often YouVersion or BlueLetterBible apps. You can connect with me on the former here: Mike Sansone on YouVersion

But if I’m at Panera and someone from across the way sees me studying God’s Word, they are more likely to recognize the book in front of me. My taps and swipes on a phone look like I’m texting or on Facebook.

If you ever join me for coffee, bring your Bible. (Don’t worry, I often bring extras).