Be PassionaTe

go through life without enthusiasm, just dragging ourselves. David says (Psalms 39v3), “I felt a fire burning inside, and the more I thought, the more it burned ….”

Passion is like fire; unless you feed it and stoke it, it will die.

The scriptures say about King Amaziah, “He did what was right in the sight of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly.” And like this king, some people have lost their enthusiasm. One time they were excited about their work, excited about their marriage, and excited about their future, but then they had some disappointments. They didn’t get the promotion; their health was down. Now they are just going through the motions. Waking up, going to work, coming home, going to work. They have lost their excitement and their passion for life.

To lose passion is like that boat whose sail is down. No matter how much the wind blows, the boat is not going anywhere.

In the book of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 6), we read about Nehemiah, who was passionate about rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls. So, when his enemies tried to sidetrack and discourage him, he replied by sending this message to them, “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?”

Here are 3 tHinGs

We can Learn FrOM neHeMiaH

1- When you retire from full-time work, don’t retire from life. Wake up in the morning excited about the day. Keep your mind active, growing, learning, and helping others. Stay productive. Studies tell us that enthusiastic people get better breaks and are promoted more often. And that’s not a coincidence. People who are full of

Land in the economic and cultural capital of Ho Chi Minh City and uncover its distinguished history, vibrant energy and blend of ancient temples and modern skyscrapers. Head outside the metropolis to learn about the country's wartime history at the Cu Chi Tunnels on a half-day tour before heading to the ancient trading port of Hoi An, which you'll have time to explore at leisure. passion have favour with God. Nehemiah was excited about his work. He had his sails up. His passion was leading him towards his destiny and victory.

It's then onto the Frenchcolonial capital city Hanoi, an intriguing blend of east and west. Marvel at its beautiful Old Quarter on a walking tour before driving through emerald rice paddy fields to the coast for an overnight cruise of breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage-listed Halong Bay and then return to Hanoi to relax or take up an optional tour.

There’s so much to see and do.

2- Your passion is the starting point of all achievement. David says that with God’s power, “I can run, and I can leap.” But it won’t happen if we fold our arms and sit back. Sometimes we wait for the next big thing to come along then we will get excited. But you have to know that if you don’t get happy where you are, then you won’t get to where you want to be. You have to sow a seed. You must keep your sails up.

3- Passion gives you an advantage over others. One person with passion is more significant than ninetynine people who only have an interest. Passion will keep you running your race instead of trying to compare and be in competition with other people. Passion will keep you happy about what you have instead of what you are missing. When you are passionate about life, your work, and your family, you will feel a new strength inside you, a new force taking you forward. This is the favour of God in your life. God bless you.

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