Developing A Passion
One thing I have learned over the past few years, it is that having a passion for being involved in something is not a requirement. A person can become a volunteer for something or other for the simple reason of the organization needing help. Later, that reason may change as the willing soul begins to see the scope of the organization and why it does what it does. Looking back, this has happened to me a number of times, including last night. Around a year ago, I was asked to help out with RUSH (the junior high ministry at my church). I started off just showing up one day a week with the reason being that they needed help because they were short-handed. Little did I realize at that time that I would increase both my involvement and reason for coming. Over time I developed a passion for wanting to see students grow in knowledge of God and what He holds for their lives. I am currently pursuing to be more involved to the point of helping to lead a small group and wanting to lead on some of the many various trips the ministry does. We'll see what this next year holds for me.