Passion Takes Action–an excerpt from The Passionate Mom
Nehemiah’s people were in trouble, and it is clear he felt passionately about it. There is nothing amazing in that. When our children are in trouble, we can be just as passionate. What is amazing and an inspiration to me is what Nehemiah did with his passion. He did not allow himself to be permanently overwhelmed. He did not freeze in fear… Nehemiah took initiative. Initiative is the ability to recognize what needs to be done and do it. (click to tweet) Nehemiah poured his passion into action—marvelously organized, calculated, purposeful action. I want that kind of passion, the kind that forces me into fearless action and results in a lifelong plan for parenting with purpose so I will produce wise, healthy, relational, and purposeful adult children.
If you know Nehemiah’s story, you know his passion was about to erupt into a whole lot of action. It would fuel the initiative he would need to build Jerusalem’s wall, to protect his people, to deflect attack, and to persevere to the end. A Mom needs the same. She needs initiative to funnel her passion into action. It is a character quality that can free a mom from panic and fear and set her in motion to protect and provide her child with a future.
