I spent all of last week as a counselor at senior high camp in Silver Springs. Sunday afternoon 53 high schoolers arrived at the conference center and we left on Saturday morning. I have worked as a counselor for third grade camp for the past few years - so this was my first experience in a long time with high schoolers in that type of setting. I came away from the week tired but energized. I realized yesterday talking with one of our church's parents that the high school camp had almost three-times as many kids and was about twice as long as the third grade camp - but I came home from it less tired and more energized! It is amazing at times when I live pursuing my passion how much it energizes me - both spiritually and mentally.
Following God should not be a punishment. I should not be continually drained by pursuing what I believe God calls me to do. God calls each of us to wonderful things - things we are gifted and wired for. What energizes me is not the same as what will energize someone else - and that is a great thing. I enjoy working with people of all ages and especially kids - but my passion is found working with teenagers, and I have greater giftedness there.
What is God calling you to? What are you passionate about, what energizes you spiritually and mentally? ...and, most importantly, What are you doing about it?
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