So. Today in Sunday school we talked about finding passion.
And I was like, "Umm, I'm a freshman in high school. I have no earthly idea what I want to do with my life and you're telling me I need a passion?! Hold up, rewind, and take a step back."
But then I got to thinking. This makes sense.
Ya know, I've been told all my life God created me with a purpose. Well I figured out something today. Purpose = passion. Really though. Think about it. God created you with a purpose. And you'll have a passion for whatever that purpose is.
*Sighs* I'm still not sure what my passion is. Not at alllll. I love to sing, but, eh, I'm not sure that's what God has in store for my future. But, hey, it very possibly could be.
But I also found out something else. To find my passion, I've gotta burst my bubble. Get out of my own little world and see what's happening around me. See what I care for most deeply. See what God's want for me. What He wants from me.
Sam (a very cool college kid I don't know very well but seems super sweet) loves Gypsie kids. It's her passion. My cousin, Ashley loves to teach. That's her thing.
So now I'm asking God to burst my bubble. I want to see the hurt, the pain, and everything else in the world. I wanna see what breaks my heart. I want to find my purpose. MY PASSION.
November 28, 2010
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Awesome! lol yeah, I can definetly relate. :D
Love,
Bleah
LOVE this post! If you've ever read Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper, he defines it (what you called passion here) as "Holy ambition." (Read the book if you haven't!)
Just don't get caught up with "finding" your passion or the will of God. I know from experience that waiting around is not the way to find passion for Christ. DIG into His Word, SERVE Him, READ inspiring books.
I think you've got the idea, though: you've gotta see past yourself to get passionate for God.
Great post! Keep it up! Praying for you sister! :)
Chloe
You're completely right. Thanks for sharing. :)
*sighs* Passion. Such a simple word....and yet so complex.
I'm with you: we have to let God show us what He wants us to do, not what we want to do. I just pray that teaching is what He wants me to do!
Luv,
lily
I'm with ya, Anna! Hey, have you read the 'Nama Beach High books by Nancy Rue? I'm re-reading them right now, and it feels like the same stuff is in them:)
Hey friend! Just prayed for you! Keep going. Keep serving Jesus. Keep trusting in Him and He will act . You are loved!
This is a beautiful post! I absolutely agree. It's just what I needed to hear today. Thank you for following God's plan, regardless of whether you know what your passion & purpose is or not. :) He's working in your life already; I can tell.
~Sky
Hi Anna! Another wonderful and convicting post, sister! I totally see what you're saying, to find out what God has in store, you've got to take the first step - get out of your bubble! Praying for you, girl! -Buttercup
You posted this a while ago, but I just found your blog and was reading through your most recent posts, so I've just read it. And I love this. It struck me in a profound yet simple way. Thank you for sharing these thoughts!
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