I just returned from the Forward Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Jared and I have attended this conference for the past five years along with our youth group. Every year it is eye opening and a great refresher on why it's so important to be bold in your faith and REACH out to those in need.
This year was no different, of course and I'm on a mission like I never have been before.One speaker that really made an impact on me was Carl Lentz. He is the Pastor of Hillsong New York . One question he proposed to everyone was "Has the enemy poisoned your perspective?"
He had two key points:
1. Are you too comfortable? Falling in love with your position will drive the passion out of your purpose .
2. Don't get so cool that the fire of God has left your life.
I've thought about this very thing before we left for the conference. So many people get so wrapped up in having a position at a church or organization that they have lost their passion for what they're doing. I never want to get to that point. I encourage you to look over the things that you do. Are you doing things because you have a passion for it or are you doing it to gain some kind of position or stature? I think the Lord would appreciate you moving on because He has something for you somewhere else. The Lord wants you to have a Kingdom Impact on those who are around you.
There have been times in my life that I thought if I only get to that point, I'll be happy and actually convinced myself that it was my calling. But guess what, it totally wasn't. The Lord will let you know one way or another that things aren't working out because that's not what He has for you. BUT the only REAL way to know that it's the Lords voice and not you're own is if you are actively seeking Him and you can't be happy doing anything else. The Lord knows you so well, He knows how He created you. I'm always amazed how we constantly are trying to determine why we're here and what our purpose is, when all we have to do to seek Him and ask!
Don't let the enemy steal your passions. Always seek the Lord in everything you do. You'll find your passion when you find Him.
Peace,
Natalie
