“Passion doesn’t dwell in the heart of the defeated”, says one of my favorite authors, Gordon MacDonald.  Oh, we can get fired up for a season about many things…the Olympics, basketball or football,  a new relationships, car or gizmo..and maybe even compassion for others suffering from a natural disaster.  But, is this “passion” usually sustainable? 

What, if anything, are you really passionate about day after day…season after season?  We learned in January at the loft that Duct Tape doesn’t provide the Rx—even the really pretty duct tape like red or purple.  

So, the real challenge is for us lofters pursuing hard after wellness is understanding how health and holiness work together so that we are NOT DEFEATED. “Passion does not dwell in the heart of the defeated.” – Take it to the bank. Repeat it often.

So here’s the deal.  I want passion to dwell in my body, mind and soul; I need that balance in life to live a life of purpose and to join with others to make a contribution beyond ‘for me’ to ‘we and for others.’  I see many lofters really striving to be well and do good.  I believe that’s one reason God is moving here. My desire is that you, too, want to live this way; to be part of the body of Christ healing the world through the gospel of Christ. 

I suggestion reading the first few chapters of the Book of Acts this week to rediscover what  those early disciples called Christian learned (with a little help from the Spirit) that were not defeated when Jesus was crucified.  It’s a great read during Lent and finish to the DISEASE series. Pursuing wellness and holiness with the hope of the cross behind us and before us will sustain us–now and forever. 

You game? You in? I pray so.  More later,

East-out.

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