Laying the Foundation for Your Morning Routine67energy to power that purpose. We can see the benefits of hav-
ing a purpose, planning well, and having the power to follow
through in almost every sphere of life. From the athletic arena
to construction sites to the boardroom, these three elements
are central.
A basketball player first meets with the coach, reviews
the game plan, and then warms up before setting foot in the
game. A musician connects with her band, reviews the set list,
and tunes her instrument before stepping on stage. A business-
woman connects with her boss or her team, reviews the plan
for the day, and then grabs some coffee before she tackles her
to- do list.
These three elements of purpose, planning, and power cor-
respond to the three parts of the God, Plan, Move concept.
We as believers, as ambassadors of Christ, should enter
our days with every bit as much intention as an athlete steps
onto the field or an entrepreneur enters a meeting— with faith-
filled purpose, a plan, and the power to live it out.
While each element is very different, if we choose to tie
them together, they can then be far more powerful than they
ever were apart.
Think of it like a motorcycle. A motorcycle is made up
of three primary elements that make it move: the engine, the
frame, and the tires. All those components work together to
create a final product that is efficient and effective. Separately,
they range from less powerful to completely useless.
Our God time is like the engine that moves us, our Plan
time is like the frame and handlebars that steer us where God
leads, and our Move time is like the tires that allow us to pro-
gress easily.