Passions follows commitment
I must admit, when i made the hard decision to leave my cell group in ocf last year, it was really hard. I had been in OCF since my first year, my entire social life in melbourne revolve round this organisation call OCF. As a christian that I am today, I owe almost everything to OCF. From a boy who only knew Jesus as his saviour and that he must start going to church, to one who arguably knows much more in terms of doctrine and life application; OCF was a major part of his life.
In addition, the friendships he made are invaluable, they are his family in Melbourne. They are infuse into his life. Each an everyone of them plays a distinct valuable part of his life. He yearns to see them grow and mature. He wants to protect them and make sure they are alright. His desire is to see them discover their potential and max it out. His heart cries out to those who suffer from low self esteem and confidence in self and God. He wants to nurture them, tend to them.
Like the dying potted plants, he made a commitment to water and give it sunshine(love and care), with the ultimate aim that one day, he can transplant them into the ground where they rightfully belong. Where their roots will grow deep and they will be able to draw nutrients independently and they will reflect the blessing of God. And that they will also start to be shelters, refuge, hideouts to those who are weary and tired from the daily hassles and routines of life. I see the picture that each and everyone of them are like massive trees, with branches spreading far and wide, with leaves thick and spotting bright green. That they will be reliable sources of rest and comfort to the world.
And now, after spending nearing a year with his new life group from church, he starts to feel that the hard commitment that he made without much of a passion, has this notion call love starting to develop. His passion for this bunch of people, his new friends, his new family members, has began to take root.
I dare say, i love you guys, each and everyone of you. My vision that i had for my family in ocf is now expanding, expanding to you guys too.
Passion and love do indeed follow commitment.
The question is, do we dare to commit ?
In addition, the friendships he made are invaluable, they are his family in Melbourne. They are infuse into his life. Each an everyone of them plays a distinct valuable part of his life. He yearns to see them grow and mature. He wants to protect them and make sure they are alright. His desire is to see them discover their potential and max it out. His heart cries out to those who suffer from low self esteem and confidence in self and God. He wants to nurture them, tend to them.
Like the dying potted plants, he made a commitment to water and give it sunshine(love and care), with the ultimate aim that one day, he can transplant them into the ground where they rightfully belong. Where their roots will grow deep and they will be able to draw nutrients independently and they will reflect the blessing of God. And that they will also start to be shelters, refuge, hideouts to those who are weary and tired from the daily hassles and routines of life. I see the picture that each and everyone of them are like massive trees, with branches spreading far and wide, with leaves thick and spotting bright green. That they will be reliable sources of rest and comfort to the world.
And now, after spending nearing a year with his new life group from church, he starts to feel that the hard commitment that he made without much of a passion, has this notion call love starting to develop. His passion for this bunch of people, his new friends, his new family members, has began to take root.
I dare say, i love you guys, each and everyone of you. My vision that i had for my family in ocf is now expanding, expanding to you guys too.
Passion and love do indeed follow commitment.
The question is, do we dare to commit ?
posted by JX at 12:46
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