Where’s the Beef? (And What It Taught Me About Connection)
We lost a hamburger patty once.
The day before, we had one uncooked patty left after lunch. I wrapped it up and put it in the fridge—at least, I thought I did.
The next day, when my husband fired up the grill, the patty was nowhere to be found.
I searched the fridge. He searched. Our daughters searched.
Then we checked the freezer. The trash. Back to the fridge.
Still no burger.
Eventually, we started giving the dog the side eye.
Plan B took over for lunch.
That evening, as I was prepping dinner, I looked again. Still nothing. But I couldn’t let it go. I knew it had to be there.
That level of focus and persistence?
That’s the kind of diligence we’re called to use when we seek the Lord.
Seeking with Intention
In my devotions the next morning, I read:
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.”
— Lamentations 3:25
And:
“You, God, are my God; earnestly I seek you… My whole being longs for you.”
— Psalm 63:1
How often do we truly seek God with that kind of focus?
I want to. But even on my best days, I fall short. Still, I’m learning that forward is forward—inch by inch.
To help myself stay centered, I create visual and habitual reminders:
- A Bible and journal on the kitchen table
- A sticky note near my laptop with a favorite verse
- A steady rhythm of sermons and faith-filled podcasts
They help me seek God not just once—but throughout my day.
The Business Parallel: People Don’t Seek What They Don’t See
Here’s the shift:
Your clients won’t chase you down to connect. That’s your job.
The same way I couldn’t expect the hamburger patty to jump out of the fridge, you can’t expect potential clients to just find you or suddenly reach out.
If you want real connection and real trust, you have to:
- Show up consistently
- Share value intentionally
- Stay visible, even when results feel slow
Connection in business doesn’t happen by accident.
It happens when you create the space—and keep showing up in it.
Weekly emails. Regular content. Thoughtful touchpoints.
Each one is a small act of showing up. Each one builds trust.
And the patty?
It was there all along—hidden behind a container in the back of the fridge. I found it the next morning when I moved something I swore I’d already moved the day before.
So yes—my husband finally got his burger.
