Monday, October 03, 2005
Focused Power
I was reading today about Paul's life, and thinking of his statements about his focus.
On one hand, he is incredibly focused in Philippians 3 about straining with all his energy to become all that Christ wants him to be. On the other hand, in 1 Corinthians 1 and Romans 15 he talks about his calling to preach the Gospel to those who haven't heard, and not build on others' foundations. Passionate about both being and doing.
A focused life is incredibly powerful when it combines both these aspects - both purpose and productivity.
Purpose is essential to lead to a focused life, but without a way to channel into productivity, it will not make any impact. Unique roles and effective methods and vision for achievement are important for making a kingdom contribution, but if not anchored in purpose, they can end up being personal ambition and glory.
It is when purpose and productivity are wed that a person is able to see the power of a focused life.
On one hand, he is incredibly focused in Philippians 3 about straining with all his energy to become all that Christ wants him to be. On the other hand, in 1 Corinthians 1 and Romans 15 he talks about his calling to preach the Gospel to those who haven't heard, and not build on others' foundations. Passionate about both being and doing.
A focused life is incredibly powerful when it combines both these aspects - both purpose and productivity.
Purpose is essential to lead to a focused life, but without a way to channel into productivity, it will not make any impact. Unique roles and effective methods and vision for achievement are important for making a kingdom contribution, but if not anchored in purpose, they can end up being personal ambition and glory.
It is when purpose and productivity are wed that a person is able to see the power of a focused life.
