What do I want to be about? I am challenged by this question on several levels. In church today, I was thinking about what is it that I am more passionate about than seeking Jesus? I love Jesus, don't get me wrong... I love to worship, grow and be challenged to walk the talk. Is my pursuit of Jesus the biggest thing in my life though? What takes first place?
First place is probably tied across several areas... I am passionate about education. Early childhood education specifically. I don't know why, but I become irritated when I see educational practices that are not appropriate. The educational system in general is greatly flawed. This is why reform keeps happening. We can't seem to perfect the "system," partly because we do have to "systemize" it.
Advocating for children is another passion of mine. Children who do not have a voice and are trapped in situations that they are not responsible for. From irresponsible parents to commercialized sex slaves, I want to change the world - but alas, it is much too big for me.
Marriage is another passion of mine. Seeing couples growing in unity together, living out marriage the way God intended. Working through stuff, being real and vulnerable with each other, building each other up. Too many people live in insecurity within the most precious relationship they should have. They react out of self-preservation and attack instead of protect. Your spouse is not your enemy, but there is one who has determined to make you think otherwise.
One way to identify passion is to determine what gets your goat. What makes you mad? What irritates you? It doesn't matter how noble the cause, if it takes a stride ahead of my desire for Jesus, it is not properly prioritized.
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