During my seminary years, I was formed and shaped, inducted, into a way of being human and Christian that was focused on the affirmation and repetition of a set of doctrines and moral beliefs, instead of encouraging me to think theologically about the world.
As a recent disciple to these ideas I'm starting to realise that in the world of mimesis it is no better to denounce desire than it is to mirror it. My rivalry may be that I see vast communities of people being led by caustic individuals and denounce their expression of Christianity from a place of envy and rivalry. I do desire the well being of the people of God, but have to regularly sift that desire from my old desires to lead and be the go-to man of God I idolised for so many years.
Daniel, it is so hard to shift our desires and become aware of rivalry with others and within ourselves. Thank you for such an insightful and transparent comment.
Such a pivotal moment of self-discovery. When asked "What do you really want?", makes one realizes that we have been largely focused on fulfilling others' expectations rather than reflecting on our own desires. This shift prompts individuals to consider their true aspirations, facilitating deeper self-awareness. By understanding what we genuinely want, we can align our actions with our values, ultimately leading to meaningful change in our lives. I read this book called, The Four Pivots and Ginwright's writes about this inquiry suggesting that recognizing and pursuing personal desires is essential for authentic growth and fulfillment. As a follower, I love Psalm 37:4 which states, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." For me this suggests that understanding and pursuing what we genuinely want, when aligned with divine purpose, leads to fulfillment.
Well said and written, Joel. "Sparking desire" is a deeply engaging question.
As a recent disciple to these ideas I'm starting to realise that in the world of mimesis it is no better to denounce desire than it is to mirror it. My rivalry may be that I see vast communities of people being led by caustic individuals and denounce their expression of Christianity from a place of envy and rivalry. I do desire the well being of the people of God, but have to regularly sift that desire from my old desires to lead and be the go-to man of God I idolised for so many years.
Daniel, it is so hard to shift our desires and become aware of rivalry with others and within ourselves. Thank you for such an insightful and transparent comment.
Such a pivotal moment of self-discovery. When asked "What do you really want?", makes one realizes that we have been largely focused on fulfilling others' expectations rather than reflecting on our own desires. This shift prompts individuals to consider their true aspirations, facilitating deeper self-awareness. By understanding what we genuinely want, we can align our actions with our values, ultimately leading to meaningful change in our lives. I read this book called, The Four Pivots and Ginwright's writes about this inquiry suggesting that recognizing and pursuing personal desires is essential for authentic growth and fulfillment. As a follower, I love Psalm 37:4 which states, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." For me this suggests that understanding and pursuing what we genuinely want, when aligned with divine purpose, leads to fulfillment.