Things that matter...that we
will be proud to have accomplished...take time and work. To succeed in the important areas of life, we
need interest, heart, enthusiasm, and eagerness. Emerson said “What
lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies
within us.” Don't expect to achieve many lofty goals if
the determination within you doesn't move you to act persistently.
The line between enthusiasm and apathy is very fine,
and it's amazing how quickly and often we jump over it and back again. I like to daydream that there are hundreds of
careers or lifestyles that I would be happy in.
I imagine that in another life I might have sailed the seven seas, been
a trapper/tanner/falconer in Alaska, or joined my countrymen and women at arms
in the military. But I'm DOING what I
have passion for. I'm not any of those
other things because I was and am most interested and eager to minister to
young people and their families.
So, where would you honestly say your level of zeal
for Christ is taking you? If you applied that same amount of heart to
even your favorite hobby, how proficient would you expect to be at it? We have heard the verses: "Seek ye first
the kingdom of God and His righteousness..." (Matthew 6:33, etc.). But, we also know that it's a daily challenge
to lay aside everything else that vies for the number one place in our hearts
(Hebrews 12:1).
Apathy wars against the thoughts and intents of the
heart. Indifference is one of the great
weapons the deceiver wields in offense against the pure hearted. Don't be convinced that your valiant
enthusiasm isn't needed in your journey to be with God for eternity. The heart that is in you now is more powerful
and important than the successes or failures of your past or future. Give that whole heart to God.
----Darrell Powell
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