Passion

Really, as we grow older... what does this word mean?
Is it true that older, more mature people don't go jumping around or vibrantly expressing their views or desires? Is it presumed that they just behave in a socially acceptable manner, and make everything seem "contrived" (that's my new recent favourite word)? Regardless of your age has your passion simmered? Has it wilted away into a corner? Do you know why you are even where you are, doing what you are? It's not about the external, but you cannot put a lid on passion- it overflows!

I want passion. I want to do things with new fervour. Why? because i have purpose and meaning in life, in relationships, friendships, family, ministry, worship. Looking back on all the years of service, the highs and the lows- the non existent servant (me). Even when i got tired, disappointed, weary and lacked much talent or ability. God will still choose to use broken vessels, He will not despise a broken spirit.

Because we have a God who is passionate about people, about lives. Because we are the earthern vessels- so fallible and weak, but He is that treasure within us. Because God will choose the weak things in this world to confound the wise. He operates well in broken vessels. Because charisma without character will not last. Because your image is not found on tv neither on magazines, You were created in His image. You are more than a conqueror in Christ.

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed....Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Cor 4: 7-8, 16-18