Peters writes about the power of the powerless. Getting things done isn't about power or official rank, it is about passion, imagination, and persistence. Finding yourself stagnate is more likely to occur when you are in an official capacity, trying to keep the status in status quo and trying to keep the trains running on time. By contrast, when you are without authority or not even on the org. chart, you are free to dig into an assignment and as Peters writes, "Raise Hell at Will."
You simply have to have a "cool idea" to get started.
Do you suppose God found Himself more able to implement His "cool idea" as a vulnerable baby or itinerant wisdom teacher than the most powerful, fearsome being in existence?
Is this a good strategy for us?
It seems more tempting to exploit the weakness of the opposition party rather than to spend time seeking out the strengths of our group.
Another bit of Peters wisdom states we are more likely to be faithful to our call by discovering what works and building on that instead of finding what's broken and trying to fix it.
Some say the incarnation is about trying to fix what's broken (born to die): others say it's about discovering what works and building on it (have life and have it abundantly).
The world is still seeking. What do you suppose they will find when they discover your ministry?
Are we prepared to share about our cool idea and engage the strengths of those around us?
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Two thoughts about ideas.
First, there is a "dip" (per Seth Godin). There is a moment when chasing an idea it is no longer fun and fresh. It gets really hard. And thankless. And lonely. Can you persist through it? Not without passion.
Second, ideas are like children. Coming up with ideas is fun and easy. It's like sex. Birthing and raising ideas is hard and painful. It takes everything you've got and more. You had better love it.
Bottom line: passion + love required.
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