Thursday, August 07, 2008

How NOT to Burn Out

I shared this simple devotion with our staff yesterday:

Remember the story of Moses and the burning bush. Moses was attracted up the mountain to see a bush that burned but wasn't consumed. When he got close, God spoke to Him, and warned him to take off his sandals because the place where he stood was holy ground.

What's my point:
  • Others are drawn to people who burn, are passionate, full of life.
  • In order to not be consumed, the source of the flame must always be God.
  • The moment the we (or the bush) become the source, we're consumed.
  • The only way to keep God as the source of our "fire" is to keep God as the center and the fuel of our life.
  • We are only the conduit of God's presence and "fire". It's not about us but God.
  • Maintain a constant relationship and daily time with God to keep your "fire" hot.
Just a thought?

What do you do to keep your fire hot?

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