This is the very first article posted on Empowered Peace! The original post date was 7/11/2010. As the spring and summer months approach, Empowered Peace is coming upon its one year anniversary. Enjoy, and as usual be Empowered!
Ted Haggard started a new church. He is the former pastor of mega church, New Life Church and the former chief of the National Association of Evangelicals. Haggard confessed to participating in sexual activities with a male prostitute and to ingesting illegal drugs. His separation from these organizations in 2006, was devastating to many conservative evangelicals.
Ted Haggard made a controversial decision to start another church. Millions of people across the nation are discussing their feelings and opinions about this event. Most of these discussions are addressing the absolute questions of right or wrong, truth or lie, sinner or forgiven, yes or no. Despite your personal views or religious affiliation there is a man tending to his own spirituality. Haggard has made a decision to participate in his purpose. His experience is filled with many different forces. He has to contend with opposing forces, supportive forces and lingering indifference to live out the dream in his heart.
Many of you are struggling with decisions that will change your life and the life of others around you. You are trying to make the best choices from your own limited perspective. Normally the most pressing question is how much pain will I cause myself and/or my loved ones to feel. The answer to this question is simple, you are going to feel pain no matter what you decide. Life's circumstances are beyond our control because God made eternal decisions a long time ago. Thus having God's perspective is best when you are confronted with major decisions.
Ted Haggard made a controversial decision to start another church. Millions of people across the nation are discussing their feelings and opinions about this event. Most of these discussions are addressing the absolute questions of right or wrong, truth or lie, sinner or forgiven, yes or no. Despite your personal views or religious affiliation there is a man tending to his own spirituality. Haggard has made a decision to participate in his purpose. His experience is filled with many different forces. He has to contend with opposing forces, supportive forces and lingering indifference to live out the dream in his heart.
Many of you are struggling with decisions that will change your life and the life of others around you. You are trying to make the best choices from your own limited perspective. Normally the most pressing question is how much pain will I cause myself and/or my loved ones to feel. The answer to this question is simple, you are going to feel pain no matter what you decide. Life's circumstances are beyond our control because God made eternal decisions a long time ago. Thus having God's perspective is best when you are confronted with major decisions.
Connecting with your purpose in life will give you the courage to live your dreams. Your life may not be as public as Ted Haggard's yet the same controversy can exist. My point is this, life is happening in spite of your choices. Making a decision to participate in your purpose gives you the ability to be whole. Living life according to God's purpose for your creation is fulfilling. It gives you a different perspective in the painful seasons of your life.
