Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. Hebrews 10:36 (NLT)  One of the greatest passion-killers is disappointment.    We all face letdowns in life—whether it’s losing a job or relationship, having our dreams delayed or seeing plans fall through. What matters is how we handle it. If we don’t deal with disappointment quickly, it turns into disillusionment, indifference and finally, cynicism. A cynical person will find it impossible to dream or hang on to a sense of passion.    I remember when Sally and I were house-shopping as newlyweds. We found a beautiful home in a location we liked and began praying and believing that it would be ours. In the end, however, …

Then let us no more criticize and blame and pass judgment on one another, but rather decide and endeavor never to put a stumbling block or an obstacle or a hindrance in the way of a brother.  Romans 14:13 (AMPC)  Some people start out so passionate, but somewhere along the way lose their excitement for their walk with God. Why? There can be multiple reasons, but today I want to cover one of the most common: taking offence.    The enemy tries to get passionate people off track by luring them into getting offended about something. In today’s verse, the Greek word for “stumbling block” is skandalon, which refers to the trigger of a mousetrap or snare. The enemy knows that if you hold onto offence, you’ll be trapped …

Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.  Lamentations 3:23 (NLT)  How do you stay passionate when you’re “just not feeling it”?    Research shows that when you change something physically, your mind will follow suit—and vice versa. Taking a walk, eating healthy or even smiling can help you feel better mentally. On the flip side, changing your thinking can also improve your physical health by leaps and bounds.  But nothing changes both your mind and body like Holy Spirit does! When you get into God’s Word and stay connected to Him, you tap into a reservoir of His amazing power.    If you want to maintain your passion, it’s crucial to start your day with Holy Spirit. Beginning with devotions, praise or prayer will get you focused …