Tonight was a monumental night. I had the privilege of seeing the land where the new facility for the Elevation University campus will reside. Oh how my soul was refreshed!
Ever had one of those moments where God informs you that you are where you need to be? I pray that one day you will experience it, because it is amazing what a reassurance from God will do for you.
The new site is located in the heart of the University area of our city. And for those not from around the Charlotte area, the University area is a unique place. Of course we have the school, but we also have a large amount of businesses. This may seem like a strange situation to you, but I absolutely love it!
We had our meeting in one of the large conference areas of the business area located basically in the backyard of the new site. Before heading to see the site, I had a nice walk to my car. And I’m not sure what it was, but I loved that walk to my car. This may sound strange, but I was genuinely happy. I was just walking by myself and loving being surrounded by a large building where people work everyday. And God reminded me of something in that moment.
God has designed me to love business. God has created me to love the city of Charlotte. And amazingly enough, Charlotte is full of places of business. God showed me on that short little walk to my car that he has placed me here for a reason. All of my passions are here: business and the city of Charlotte. How many people live a life driven by their passions?
This afternoon I listened to a message from Christine Caine and she was speaking about passion and how so many members of the church have lost sight of their passion for the church as a whole. She continued and said that we live out of our passions, we are driven by our passions. No one has to force you to do something that you love to do. Shouldn’t this be how we live out our lives?
I have a passion for being in the business world. I have a passion for the city of Charlotte. And I have a passion to see lives changed in this city. I am passionate about Elevation Church, not because of the buildings or programs, but because of how God is using it to change people. That is where our passion needs to be.
Why do I have a passion for business? I’m not entirely sure, but I know that God has given me influence and there are people I will become acquainted with through my job over the next few years who are looking for a change that will last. Why can’t it be me to be that influence? Why can’t you be the influence to those around you?
When we live out of our passions, we make an impact. God has given us all unique passions that we can use to make a difference in this life for him.
Our church is in a wonderful season right now and I am so thankful that I get to be a part of it. The best is yet to come!
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