Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
1 Corinthians 9:24
There are moments in life when it’s easy to throw the switch on passion: a wedding, a big sporting event, holiday, or new opportunity in business or work.
But what about the times between?
Do you jump out of bed with excitement, eager to face every day? Are you passionate about your life in the middle of your ordinary routine? Does your work excite you even if nothing is new and you’re months into a project?
It’s so easy to become indifferent as you let routines become monotonous, but once you let passion subside in your life, it’s hard to stay committed. Things that you say are important to you—things like school, work, church, marriage, kids—start to feel like a burden you want to avoid. Reckless thoughts of quitting your job prematurely, ditching your spouse or fleeing to a new city to rediscover passionate living can enter your mind. The consequences of decisions like these are usually disastrous and the passion is short lived.
That’s because finding passion is an inward journey, not an outward excursion.
You see, passion is not determined by your circumstances. It’s also not a feeling, emotion, or personality type. Passion is a choice. God designed you to be passionate about your relationships, your work and your life. He has given you the tools; you can choose to live with passion every day.
Think of passion as a switch. You have the power to switch it on. Decide to approach today with excitement and enthusiasm. You’ll be glad you did!