The beginning of the new year...resolutions, commitments, renewals of commitments. I'll loose 10 pounds, I'll eat better, I'll spend more time with my family, I'll give more to the church, I'll volunteer more, I'll cut down my spending. So many promises yet by mid February they're all but gone.
Why do we fall away so quickly? Lack of passion to do those things? Passion: a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything. What do we have a strong desire for in our lives? What do we do with an extravagant enthusiasm? Such descriptive words. Our lives are filled with I love the Chiefs. I can't wait to eat this piece of chocolate cake, it's amazing. This new movie out is awesome. But do we use those words for - I spent 2 hours yesterday giving out food to the homeless and it was awesome. I love giving time to work with the children at my church. I can't wait to give my tithe, it's amazing how it feels to give back to God. We have lost our passion for what God is passionate about. We see helping others, giving back to the church, reaching others as a duty that we must perform versus a passion that we share with God.
How do we change that? Well, how did you fall in love with the Chiefs (or for my husband the Colts - yes it was an interesting Saturday)? How did you begin to enjoy the chocolate cake? When did you find out that you really liked the new movie? When you tried it, because you had been a part of the game experience or watched movies like it before? So, if my math is correct (and yes it is MidAmerica math) trying it = liking it = trying it again = a beginning of a passion.
So my challenge this year to myself is...what am I going to be passionate about this year? God what do you want me to be passionate about?
6 comments:
Very good post! We do need to pay attention to how we use those words and what we really mean. We should start out the year with that very question, and really pursue it!
I am just checking in to see if you have an update! Interesting that last question you have there. I am actually skipping the morning session right now....of ...Passion for Jesus! What a conference! I got home at 11:30 last night! There are more than 2000 people attending. It has been interesting to observe a great crowd of young people seemingly in their twenties so anxious to learn. The worship goes for 90 minutes to two hours and the preachers go for 45 minutes to an hour!!!! It has been great!!!!!
It has been a couple months since I posted here...and honestly...life, frustration, seeming responsibilities...all flood in. It has been good to read my initial post again and think about it...actually, this week is the perfect time to read it. So many things going on right now that can sour me on so many things...but instead thanks to reading your check up on me...tonight I'm going to think on how I can ignite these passions to take over the frustrations...
Thanks for sharing that memory on my blog! That made my day!
P.S. If you would've gone pro in volleyball, you would've shared some of your earnings and fame with me, right?
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Definately, Lori.
What a nice job you did coordinating the wedding yesterday! Thanks for being so available to get my parents in to their place. I guess we will see you at another wedding in just a few more weeks!
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