Our Mission

To present Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to business and professional men and to develop Christian business and professional men to carry out the Great Commission.

“He answered, “It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God…….” Then Jesus told him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.”” Matthew 4:4, 10 CSB https://bible.com/bible/1713/mat.4.4-10.CS 

Why is it so hard for people to spend time with God reading His Word, praying to Him His will, and meditating on obedience to Him? Because we add God to our lives, He is not the purpose of our lives. When God is an addition, we may read His word a couple of times a week quickly, incoherently, informationally rather than transformationally. Do we pray that He will be done on earth as it is in heaven, even as we work out the answer to that prayer with fear and trembling? 

God has said we must live according to His word. No one forgot to eat yesterday, but most Christians forgot to eat from God’s word. These same Christians did not forget to go to work either. Why do we go to work? To earn money to pay our bills is a good thing, and to give to those in need. If we work for more power or to accumulate the better things in this life, we position ourselves on the fence of worshipping mammon more than God. Our time and devotion of talent, thoughts, and emotional energy reveal our true love and greatest desires. 

Is it God’s glory on earth as in heaven, or is it something else that benefits us? God has told us to eat from Him and to worship Him only. How are we doing at this? How do you measure such a command in your life? What will it mean on judgment day to have failed at these commands? To have been successful at obeying these commands? 

Our Opportunities 

1. CBMC National Men's Conference October 3-5 in St. Louis, MO. Plan to join and to meet new brothers who love the Lord and are serving Him in the marketplace across America. Mark your calendar busy for those dates then watch for details to come soon.
2. Join CBMC men for prayer and Bible study every Friday morning 8-9am at Panera Frandor 

CBMC Central Michigan 4407 W. St. Joe Hwy. Lansing 48917 / 517 481 5996 www.lansing.cbmc.com 

MONDAY MANNA

A service to the business community

A Publication of CBMC International

April 8, 2024 

What Is Your ‘Go-To’ Strategy? 

By Don Britton 

I have enjoyed many sports, but my favorite has been lacrosse, as participant and spectator. This sport has also taught me about life. For example: using the “go-to move.” When the outcome of a lacrosse game was on the line and our team needed a goal, I went to my “go-to move,” which I called “the inside roll dodge.” It was a move I practiced thousands of times and executed in competition with great success. 

Coaches, teams, and players know go-to moves can impact a contest. A go-to move can be so effective, even if the player told you ahead of time that they were going to use it, you would still be unable to stop them. This principle can hold true for any area of life, including the business and professional world.  

An effective salesperson may have a special sales presentation for a “go-to move.” A business executive may have a specific strategy for making difficult decisions or solving challenging problems. For when complications arise during surgery, a skilled surgeon may also have a go-to move to avert the crisis. Perhaps in your line of work, you also have a go-to move that has proved effective. 

I believe this concept of a go-to move also is true in a spiritual sense, especially for those of us who have a desire to serve Jesus Christ in the marketplace. Do you have any “go-to moves” that enable you to be your best for Christ, whether preparing for the workday or as you conduct your daily responsibilities? My friend and leadership expert Dan Webster has shared three spiritual go-to moves with me. These have been very beneficial for me, and I believe they can help in maximizing your impact for Christ:
1. Go-To Place. Where do you go every day to connect with God? My go-to place is the desk my grandfather gave me when I was in college. Thousands of times, it has been my place of refuge where I worship God daily through prayer, reading and writing. Where and when we engage God is essential to a vibrant walk with Christ. In Mathew 6:6, Jesus says, “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.” Where is your go-to place? It will change your life.   

2. Go-To Passage. What sections of the Bible give you the greatest comfort and hope? What passage or verse is giving you direction and guidance, or reviving your soul? I am talking about a passage you keep returning to because it speaks to you and resonates with your heart. Job 17:9 has been my go-to verse for the past month: “The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.” A go-to passage can be the same for a week, a month, or a year. In Colossians 3:16, Paul encourages us, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” What passage is doing that, giving you daily encouragement and nourishment? Find a go-to passage that energizes you. 

3. Go-To Person. Who is your go-to person? Everybody needs at least one, someone you can call at any hour and know they will be available. Isolation is the Christ follower’s silent enemy; key relationships can stop the sin of isolation. In Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Solomon reminds us why we all need a go-to person: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” Who is your go-to person? If you don’t have one, find one immediately! They can literally save you from disaster and sharpen you for greater impact. And most likely, you can do the same for them! 

© 2024. Dan Britton is a writer, coach and trainer who serves as Chief Field Officer with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and leads thousands of staff in over 100 countries. Britton played professional lacrosse with the Baltimore Thunder and has coauthored eight books, including: One Word, WisdomWalks, and Called to Greatness. He is a frequent public speaker. Dan and his wife, Dawn, reside in Overland Park, Kansas, and have three married children and a granddaughter. 

MONDAY MANNA

A service to the business community

A Publication of CBMC International

April 8, 2024

Reflection/Discussion Questions 

1. Have you ever considered the idea of having a “go-to move,” whether in sports, your profession, or even areas of your personal life? If you have one – or more – what are they, and how do you use them?
2. Can you think of situations at work in which having a go-to move would be beneficial? Do you know of someone, perhaps your boss or a coworker, who has demonstrated a go-to move they often utilize? If so, describe this individual and how they use this strategy.
3. What do you think of the concept of having “go-to moves” to support or enhance your spiritual life, especially in applying it to your career?
4. Which of the three suggested spiritual go-to moves seems most interesting to you: go-to place, go-to passage, or go-to person? Which of these, if any, do you already have? Explain your answer. 

NOTE: If you have a Bible and would like to read more, consider the following passages: Joshua 1:8-9; Psalm 119:9-11; Proverbs 27:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 10:24-25 

Challenge for This Week 

Having spiritual “go-to moves” can be a wonderful asset as we strive to live out our faith on a consistent, everyday basis in the workplace. This week consider whether you have any of the three that have been suggested – go-to place, go-to passage, and go-to person. Think of ways they can become part of your daily times of Bible study, meditation, and prayer. Also, find someone – or more than one person – to whom you can become mutually accountable for implementing these into your lives. 

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