May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 15:5-6 (NIV)
A new idea, a new project, a new goal, or new adventure seems to come pre-packaged with a dose of adrenaline, anticipation, and excitement. The residue of simply thinking about the possibilities can power an electric plant!
For some of us, it takes time to warm up to… or buy into taking on something new. The fear of change, the thought of pouring energy into change, and the resistance that change brings – keeps many on the bench and far from those tingling nerve endings that emerge when embarking on a new path.
We can spend all of our resources inviting people to change. We get caught up in their emotional highs and soak up the outflow of the energy they produce – and we push forward together. Getting started… making change… easy. Staying the course, pressing on, breaking through, and pushing beyond the re-boot… takes fierce persistence.
We consume our fuel and pour it all into new beginnings… hoping someone will refill the tank to help us continue. In any new plan… we need gas!
As Christians, we can soak up the excitement of new beginnings with our buddies – that’s easy work. But we should be prepared to encourage one another as our resolutions lose their resolve – and we hit the wall. Reach out today – find someone who’s sluggish – give them fuel. They are hungry for the boost.
by Jeremiah
Argument plus depiction still offer a potent combination. Argument without depiction risks being dull to all but highly motivated specialists, while depiction without argument risks confusion and even appropriation by contrary convictions. But argument and depiction that is worked out in life produces the abundant fruit for all to eat.
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