PURSUE YOUR
PASSION
There
are two extremes of how we can live our lives.
We can live a “reactionary life” where we are constantly “reacting” to
our
circumstances; or we can live a “life of action” where we pursue our
passion
while dealing with the circumstances of life. Our society is saturated
with
people living in the middle. It’s not a “bad” place to be; however,
wouldn’t
you rather pursue your dreams, than be buffeted to and fro by everyone
and
everything else? A wise man once described the situation like this, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a
longing fulfilled is a tree of life.”(Proverbs 13:12). When
we are unable or unwilling to “pursue our passion” it can
create a real sense of depression; however, when we actively “pursue
our
passion” it unleashes within us the power of purpose. By creating a
personal
mission statement we are able to harness this power. It can catapult us
from “a
rut” to “a ridge”; it’s a treasure map through the murky mire of the
mundane to
the crystal clear waters of our passion.
My
personal mission statement has guided me through
tough times, by keeping my feet on solid ground when everything around
me was falling
apart. I review it almost daily to chart my course, to avoid obstacles
and to
give thanks for my many blessings. More than anything else it describes
who I
am; a Teacher.
Take
time for God everyday
Enjoy
life with my wife
Advise
my children on how to live godly lives
Continue
a healthy lifestyle
Honor
God by using my gifts
Encourage
others to pursue God
Remember
the brevity of life
CENTERING ON
REAL-LIFE EFFECTIVENESS
A
good teacher ends a lesson with a challenge to the
students to apply what they have learned:
Are
you living a “reactionary
life” or a “life of action”?
Do
you have a personal mission
statement?
Are
you following your passion?
Are
you using your gifts?
I
want to encourage every one of you to contemplate your
answers to these questions. You might be surprised at how well you are
doing;
you might also be encouraged to make some changes. Remember the brevity
of life;
Start your personal quest today, “Pursue Your Passion”!
Have
a great week and don’t forget to
check your pulse!
Del
Brixey
"Pursuing
My Passion”
CHALLENGED
TO THE CORE
P.O. BOX 414
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA 92352-0414
