Last week was our Minister's Retreat for the NorCal/Nevada District. This is one of those events that if you go in with a bad attitude, it's going to be horrible, but if you go in with a good attitude, you'll love it. I had a great time, which was semi-surprising, but then again, that was my goal.
On Thursday night the Word was fabulous. Wayne Benson was the speaker, and he shared a strong message on the fire of God. After there was a great time of worship. During that time, God spoke to me saying, "It's time to stop being obedient, and start being passionate. Obedience to the call will get you through the day, but passion for the call will CHANGE the day."
I'm now being challenged by that, a week later. I'm fighting against just doing things out of obedience, and struggling to find the passion for the mundane. God's grace in this situation is what is so beautiful. When I begin to think, "Why am I doing this?" I have a moment of realization that there IS purpose beyond simple obedience.
Don't get me wrong--there is a time and place where obedience is all you need. That just doesn't happen to be where I am right now.
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