Passion is one of the clues to discovering our purpose in life. The things you love and hate most can guide you into knowing what you are made for. Moses had not yet encountered God personally when his passion for people and justice made him meddle in some Israelite folks’ matter even at the risk of his own luxuries as an adopted Prince. His passion for his people and hatred for injustice aligned with his purpose as Israelite’s leader out of oppression. Passion is such a directive, if cautiously considered.
In several occasions, people have trouble in identifying what they like and hate. I have interacted with people who told me that aside things like chatting, gisting or watching a movie they do not have deep interest in any other thing. When it also comes to what they hate passionately and will want to correct, there is no specific thing beyond the regular . It seems they lack passion for anything. So when passion seems to be missing, how do we deal with it?
There are many reason for seemingly missing passion and things to do to stir up the waters. But firstly, we need to discuss about some things that you need to know about passion that will guide us on this matter.
1. Passion is not only objective but can also be subjective. Some of us think you can only be passionate about things that you can substantiate. For example, singing can be substantiated in song record, writing in books, acting in dramas e.t.c On the other hand, activities such as counselling people may not be easily substantiated and so may not easily be recognised as passion. Your passion doesn’t have to be physically tangible, the zeal is the substance needed . 2 Corinthians 4:18
2. Passion grows and develop, so it can dwindle with time when you neglect it. Luke 13:7, Songs of Solomon 4: 4,5 .
3.True passion impacts and influence others. If what you claim you have passion for does God no good nor another man but just to give you pleasure, then it is out of context regarding what you are made for. You are God’s investment to bless the world, the blessing in you launches out through passion.
4. Passion is in your nature (make up) but it thrives only in good nurture. So, in a bad environment, it may not be feasible at all. If you are continously exposed to activities that can only give you pleasure such as games, watching a movie e.t.c, you may never find yourself loving anything that can impact others. The best nurture you can give your passion for it to become visible is through SERVICE. When you develop the mindset to serve someone else, help somebody out, you are cultivating your mind to tap into the riches embedded in you for humanity and God’s kingdom . Your interest/passion in purposeful things will show up. Jesus said in the scriptures ; ” I am among you as he that SERVES” Luke 22:27
To be continued…
Leading a Purposeful Life 