Max's Lost Max
Theme of the Week: Supernatural Animation
Max Lucado
Monday, August 28, 2006
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Key Bible Verse: God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well (Romans 12:6). Bonus Reading: Romans 12:4-11
"Describe times when you did something you love to do and did it well" was my assignment from organizational consultant Rick Wellock. My list included:
- Delivering an election-winning speech to the high school freshman class.
- Neglecting other homework to write and rewrite short stories for a literature course.
- Presenting my first Bible lesson. Stunned that the middle schoolers listened.
The counselor studied my list, then asked, "What one word describes your passion?"
"Message," I replied without hesitation.
"Does your calendar reflect your passion?" he asked. We reviewed six months of meetings, fund-raising, and facility development. "Seems like you are sitting on a lot of planning committees," he observed.
"I assumed I should since I'm the minister."
"What do you discuss in these meetings?"
"Paint color. Parking lot size. City building codes."
"Do you enjoy them?"
"Slightly more than open-heart surgery."
"Do people turn to you for strategic-planning advice?"
"No."
My exhaustion made sudden sense. I was operating out of my weakness, doing the most what I do the worst!
—Max Lucado in Cure for the Common Life
My Response: Am I neglecting my strengths?
Adapted from Cure for the Common Life (W Publishing, 2005) by permission.
Copyright © 2006 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of Integrity magazine.Click here for reprint information on Men of Integrity. 1 of 1
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