Don’t hesitate to be enthusiastic—be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord!

Romans 12:11 Common English Bible

The Apostle Paul encourages us to stay passionate for God and our relationship with Him. Passion is not a feeling. It is a heartfelt conviction to move forward towards God's direction regardless of the circumstances we are in. But more than anything else, passion determines whether a person stays true to Jesus and is faithful to Him or drifts away from Him. This is evident in Judas' criticism of Mary's lavish act of worship (John 12:4-6).

We must from time to time reflect on our level of passion and energy and be honest about whether we are still pursuing our first love. Again, this pursuit is an invitation of grace to encounter God’s pure love and unbreakable bond. After all, God is the true source that fuels our passion and inspires our purpose.

Sadly, we tend to be too individualised and consumeristic in our friendship with God. Our devotion wanes not because our love for Him is conditional, and we have made Him into a cosmic genie who serves us.

Sadly, our friendship with God is too often consumeristic and individualistic. Our passion wanes because our love for God is conditional and we have reduced God to a cosmic genie who serves us, and not us serving Him out of love and gratitude.

Christ is our perfect example of one whose love and passion for God empowers Him to faithfully engage in His Father’s work. Likewise, our passion and purpose only align when we fully embrace our identity as daughters and sons of God. We are held captive by the need for approval and acceptance from others if we don't live in the truth of who we are and what we have in Christ. This results in a faith that is performance-driven due to the need to earn our self-worth and value.

Listen to the Lord's word.

Recall and keep in mind the love of God you felt when you first met Jesus. Think about your priorities again and arrange them according to God's right order and purpose. If you are sensing your passion is waning, ask the Holy Spirit to restore the truth of your identity in Christ and reconnect you to your purpose and rekindle your passion to pursue it. And God will answer you.