This question struck me this morning while reading - what would things like if we treated life like an experiment? An experiment gives you the freedom to try things a little differently, to mix up the pieces, to say what if...
Most people generally strive for a routine. We like the known and comfortable. But really isn't it in the unknown and uncomfortable where we usually learn and grow. Would things look different in our lives if we approached things with a little more wonder? What if we treated each day as a chance to be creative in how we approach the world?
What would worship look like if we experienced it in a new way? (see my brother-in-law's thoughts today on worship as a celebration at www.chrisediger.com) What would our relationships look like if we asked - how can I invest in this relationship in a completely new way? Not take it for granted, but look for ways to mix it up and experience life in a whole new way.
Not change just for change, but to make things better. So where can you mix it up? Don't worry if it doesn't go like you expect, tomorrow you can experiment in whole different way if you want.
1 comment:
I like the idea of operating from a freedom mindset. It goes back to a few entries earlier and the difference between being driven vs being called.
There's all kinds I f energy in being called but being driven tires me out.
I like the idea of seeing life as an experiment, or a practice because, as you said, there's room for growth there. There's also room to fail with Grace, with do overs etc.
What if we gave people permission to try something new and fail? What if we gave permission for people to try and launch a new ministry without evaluating it's success or failure in numbers of people involved?
Or a chuches success by numbers or church membership?
What if we evaluated sermons on how they challanged us versus were they interesting or well delivered?
In the world of Grace, I think this is what God gives us, but ironically something we too often won't give ourselves.
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