Passion

Earlier today, my husband and I had a “passionate discussion” about our children’s eating habits. We are in the midst of transitioning from an unhealthy diet to a healthy one. Because I am used to the ice cream, snacks, potato wedges, fruit juices, and vegetables, I typically want to serve my kids the same thing. On the other hand, my hubby, a former physical trainer, would be perfectly okay with serving the kids vegetables; especially greens, lean meats, nuts and seeds, little starch, and a little sugar for the rest of their existence.

Our conversation began as a disagreement but escalated to a “passionate discussion” because I became extremely zealous about my kids eating the “normal” things in the world. I protested that I didn’t want them to miss out on the fun “kid experiences” through food that he and I experienced as children. Of course, he looked at me as if I was crazy which only fueled my eternal fire.

Finally after both of us calmed down because the conversation was getting nowhere, he pulled me close to him and said,

“There’s a fire that starts inside of you, which leads to the fiery words which exit off your tongue. I’ve always loved the fire in you; the fire you have for us and our children. We’re a better family because of it. And to use it out of anger or frustration is a waste. How about you use that same fire for something greater?”

I took those words to heart, just like I did with the vows we recited. And immediately, the fire for something so minimal began to condense. But as I sit here, still deep in thought about my husband’s words, I reflect about my passion for serving God and how low it is on many days. Why is it that I can be passionate about saving my kids unhealthy eating habits, or passionate about making my next hair appointment, or catching my favorite reality show, but not passionate enough to read my bible for longer than 30 minutes? Tonight: reflection, prayer, and change.

“Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you” (I Sa 12:24).

Sincerely,

KPA

Once raised by a Virtuous single mother, I am now a strong Virtuous, Fashionista, whose growing to be more passionate about serving the Lord, who can listen without pride to constructive criticism, whose fear does not hold me back, who runs to the Lord first about everything, who strives to stay on GOD’s course, who is saved by the grace of GOD, who admits to being envious of others at times, who knows my worth, has a calming peace, who gives thanks daily, who wants to be a GODLY example to others, who is able to forgive my enemies, who has high expectations of me, who has been created in GOD’s own image, who lovingly submits to my spouse, who understands GOD's love, has an intimate relationship with GOD, supports Breast Cancer Awareness, with a family who honors me, Virtuous friends who love me, and with a giving spirit