While I was watching some college football this last weekend, I noticed the intensity that some of the fans have for "their" football team. A call goes against their team and there would be a collective sigh of exsaperation at the obviously wrong call. A touchdown scored and the fans would celebrate like they had just won the lottery. Normal people (assumption that I am making) who on the weekend see nothing strange about painting there body and faces in team colors to show their support. Willing to talk nonstop about why their team should be ranked in the top 25. This is what passion looks like.
A conversation with someone who believes very strongly in what they are talking about. They are on the edge of their seat, leaning forward, discussion focused on the point they are making. Sometimes their voice is raised as the get excited or angry about the topic. Presenting the logic of their case. Not wanting to end the conversation until you are convinced they are right. This is what passion looks like.
Loving others where they are at. Meeting the needs of people with no other agenda than the fact we are suppose to love them. Willing to sacrifice our time and resources to change someone else's current circumstances. Investing in other people's lives without expecting anything in return. This looks like the passion that I want to be know for. Do I reflect this passion? Do we reflect our love for God through the passion of loving others? What would people say you are passionate about?
1 comment:
I've thought a lot about how fans can't see the reality of the game. Both sets of fans leave, thinking the refs ripped them off. Their passion causes them to not recognize reality & keeps them from seeing the other side. So I'm wondering if I can be guilty of sometimes not seeing past my own passions.
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