In everything we do, we have the capability to impact others: for good or bad. In our jobs, our neighborhood, our trips to the market or anywhere we interact with others, we can make a difference: for good or bad. As Karen and I near the final weeks of our fourth season at The Great Passion Play, we realize that no matter how many people have come to see the play or other attractions on the PP property, we still have to keep up our enthusiasm for those who are still to come.
It doesn't matter how many thousands have come already, there are thousands more yet to come and each one deserves our best effort to make their experience here a "five-star" one.
While we may be in need of a "vacation" after months of ministering, we must remember that those who are coming are "on vacation" and expecting a memorable one which they will brag to their friends about. I once had an Arts Pastor in our church who didn't expect us to be perfect, just excellent. For a musician, excellence really means perfection, since one wrong note can stand out so glaringly that the performance might be ruined. In a similar way, our efforts here need to be more than excellent. With a large cast of actors, the many factors which go into maintaining our property and meeting the needs of our guests, one "bad apple" can leave a bad taste and mess up the efforts of many.
When I read the Trip Advisor comments about TGPP, it warms my heart to see the positive comments, and saddens me when we come up short. It's not easy to be "up" all the time, but that should be our goal, not just as PP laborers, but laborers for the Kingdom of God. A good goal to aspire to in all we do, all the time, and whenever we interact with others. We were never promised an easy journey as Christ followers, only one on which we have an ever-present Companion Who travels with us, comforts us and grants us peace and joy as we serve Him and advance His Kingdom. Thank You......Thank You, Lord.
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