Restoring Your Passion

God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 

With enough pressure and disappointments, the passion you have for God can wane. The apostle Paul understood that Timothy was in such danger. Persecution against believers was rampant and false teachers were infiltrating Timothy’s church, causing terrible division. Under such strain, anyone could become tired, dispirited, cynical, and could even question if efforts to serve the Lord were in vain.

But Paul taught Timothy how to stay strong, and you can benefit from his counsel as well (2 Timothy 1:3-14). How? First, acknowledge you’re experiencing difficulty Second, do as you did when you were really on fire for God—study His word, praise Him, exercise your gifts, and fellowship with believers who encourage you. Third, repent of any sins, admitting that you need Him and want to live in a way that honors Him.

Like Timothy, stir up your passion for God and take hold of the spirit of love, power, and discipline He’s given you. He will not only restore your spiritual fire, He’ll make you a shining light to a world that desperately needs Him.

Lord, I love You. Please restore the joy of Your salvation and my passion for your presence, amen.

In His presence… regain your passion.

EVERY DAY IN HIS PRESENCE, CHARLES F. STANLEY