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What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

Visits: 121 | Posted by: David in Ministry, Misc Ramblings, Work

This is a great question to spark discussion, because it strikes a cord in our spirit…our desire to do something we love and are passionate about.

So, if you could do anything in the world (money and life circumstances not being an issue) what would you do? What is your true passion? What is your dream job (or dream calling)? If you could do or be anything you wanted to be, what would it be?

It’s fun to think about, but take a second to really consider this one. I asked this question to a co-worker this week and got an unexpected answer: Starbucks Barista. And she meant it, that’s what she would do if she could do anything and I admire her determination and spirit.

I for one am struggling with the answer…mainly because I have too many options and have a hard time narrowing the list down. I would certainly do something in the arena of teaching, but I’m not sure if that would mean as a Teaching Pastor, as a Sunday School teacher, Discipleship Pastor, or in some Para-church organization. I also DREAM of becoming a writer so I would add that to the list as well (but that can be done along with something else too). This is something I will continue to ponder and chew on…I even made it a matter of serious prayer this morning as I look toward the future God is preparing us for in ministry. His answer? Keep praying and pondering, but no answer for now…the process is part of the journey.

So how about you…what do you want to be when you grow up? What’s your dream job…your life calling and passion? Leave a comment with your answer(s) and maybe you’ll spark someone else’s passion…or at least have some fun sharing.

On a mostly unrelated note, here’s a great quote I read this morning in Messy Spirituality (my new favorite book). Enjoy…

I’m all for getting the mechanics right, but spiritual growth is more than a procedure; it’s a wild search for God in the tangled jungle of our souls, a search which involves a volitile mix of messy reality, wild freedom, frustrating stuckness, increasing slowness, and a healthy dose of gratitude. (pgs 114-115)

Tags: Dreams, Messy Spirituality, Passion

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4 comments so far

Rachel

Good question David, people like talking about themselves so they’re sure to comment here. lol! But for me? I’ll have to ponder it, I too have always wanted to be a barista, if I had the availability I probably would. But they need flexible people and that I can’t be with my family. So I thought back to my teen years and back then I remember wanting to be in the Peace Corp. Now I realize there are so many better charity organizations out there now but I don’t think there were that many back then. But I think that I’d love to travel like that and help the less fortunate and do it full time. I think in all of us we were meant to serve so barista or missions or teaching, you’re serving right?!

July 29th, 2008 at 7:22 am

Anita

This reminds me of you trying to order dinner in a restaurant. “Do I want the grilled chicken or the meatloaf? Pick a number between one and ten…I’ll have the meatloaf with a side of bestselling author.” At least you know what side you want.

I want to be an interior decorator.

July 29th, 2008 at 7:26 am

David

So..pick a number between 1 and 10.