Devotion

[J_B_]

I'm curious to hear what people have to say about the things they are devoted to: sports, family, job, hobby, etc. I'd also be curious to hear what motivates that devotion.

Of course, there are similarities and dissimilarities between such devotion and Christian faith, and yes, we can discuss those as well. But I'm not interested in arguments striving to claim that such similarities prove a subconscious desire for the spiritual.

 

[All Becomes New]

Nearly all of my devotion to things is based on my faith.

I am a very boring person. My brother thinks it is annoying that I am always talking about theology and such. Christ is my life.

Perhaps the only thing I can think of that would be something I am somewhat devoted to that is not Christian is working out. But that's just healthy.

It reminds me of this song I want played at my funeral.

Spoiler: Lyrics

I can feel the fire
Raining down its weight upon my days
I feel its solace washing over me in waves
This is a fight
A wake to idle sight
I found my way inside its ever-guiding light

Some will say
Completion lives inside of me
I avow
I gave with all my heart is allowed
Avow

Devotion frees the few
Devotion draws away the dead of night
Devotion waits for you
Heals a hollow mind

Hail, hail, hail
Hail Devotion
Hail, hail, hail
Hail Devotion

I will rise before my shadow here
Is cast upon its grave
I will inherit every scar before I cave
This is my cause
A plea to end the dark
To be a witness to redemption 'til we part

Some will say
Completion lives inside of me
I avow
I gave with all my heart is allowed
Avow

Devotion frees the few
Devotion draws away the dead of night
Devotion waits for you
Heals a hollow mind

Hail, hail, hail
Hail Devotion
Hail, hail, hail
Hail Devotion
Hail, hail, hail
Hail Devotion
Hail, hail, hail
Hail Devotion

Now I know my way
Don't look back
I will obey
Give me breath
Give me a name
Let me lead
Thy will be done
Here on earth
Until it's won
In your just name

Devotion frees the few
Devotion draws away the dead
Devotion waits for you
Heals a hollow mind

Devotion frees the few
Devotion draws away the dead of night
Devotion waits for you
Heals a hollow mind

Hail, hail, hail
Hail Devotion
Hail, hail, hail
Hail Devotion
Hail, hail, hail
Hail Devotion
Hail, hail, hail
Hail Devotion

 

[2PhiloVoid]

I'm curious to hear what people have to say about the things they are devoted to: sports, family, job, hobby, etc. I'd also be curious to hear what motivates that devotion.

Of course, there are similarities and dissimilarities between such devotion and Christian faith, and yes, we can discuss those as well. But I'm not interested in arguments striving to claim that such similarities prove a subconscious desire for the spiritual.

Me? Devoted. Devoted. What does that mean? ... whatever it actually means in degree and application, I'd say I'm devoted to my family and my books, and a daily dose of motivational music. Sometimes, I watch a bit of sports or a favorite sci-fi t.v. show.

I'm just a simple, analytically oriented nerd who loves his family. And who strives to follow Jesus as best I can...

... What about you, J.B. ?? What's your locus of interests and devotion?