“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV
7 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PASSION AND PURPOSE BURNING
It is important to keep your passion alive to fuel your purpose.
Use these strategies consistently to feed the flames:
- Keep in mind that success breeds more success. Celebrate your small victories. Share your achievements with others who appreciate your work and mission. Make a list and mark off each step as you complete it.
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success” (Joshua 1:8 KJV).
There is nothing like fulfilling the goals that God has set before you.
- Find your purpose. If there are others doing similar work, either locally or online, connect with them. There is nothing more stimulating than group thinking and people with a shared mission supporting each other.
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:38 KJV).
The combined powers lead to more passion to fulfilling God’s purpose.
- Revisit your goal and action steps to see your progress. When it seems to take forever to complete a step toward your goal, remind yourself of the journey. Seeing your progress can be powerful.
God has a good plan for your life. He does not want anyone to be tormented by fear or to let anything keep us from reaching our destiny.
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14 KJV).
The Father wants you to keep moving forward. Confident in His love. Trusting Him to take care of you all along the way.
- Goals and actions may seem to be out of reach, but they are attainable. Ensure your action steps are not too ambitious. If necessary, break them into smaller pieces that can be attained more easily. We want to stretch, but action steps should be within reach.
“And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry” Habakkuk 2:2-3 KJV
God has given each of us a vision. A goal or revelation to help enhance the kingdom, and our personal walk with Him.
- External reminders of why you do what you do. It is always rewarding to get a call, email, or visit from someone who benefited from your mission, or from someone who heard about the message you bring and could benefit from hearing more. It shows we are doing as the Lord has told you.
“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10 KJV).
Seeing or talking to others who want what you offer confirms your mission and rekindles the flame.
- Stay up to date on the success of those who do similar work. When one person or group succeeds it often opens doors for others.
“And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart. Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved” (Acts 2:46-47 KJV).
Getting Google alerts about your topic of interest or reading the blogs and the newsletters of others with a similar mission is the most common way today. But face-to-face interactions are still highly recommended.
No matter the way you choose to correspond with others, celebrate their progress, as well.
- Remember to feed the body and soul. In order to keep a sharp focus and sound mind, it is important to tend to your body and soul. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV).
Remember to eat, sleep, and move so you have the physical energy to stay the course. Replenish your soul through prayer and meditating on the Word.
Additional Resources to Help on This Journey
By: Sophie Thomas-Campfield-TC Inspirations – Wisdom Friendly Creations
Website: https://wisdomfriendlycreations.com/
Books on www.amazon.com
Because He Lives: Biblical Encouragement – That You Are Never Alone
They Ask Me Why I Sing – Spiritual Food for the Body and Soul