Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there
is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou
goest (Ecclesiastes 9:10).
When most people think of
passionate, they equate it to making love;
however, passion is not limited to the bedroom. Dictonary.com defines
passionate as having, compelled by, or
ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid, therefore, meaning,
having a desire – a desire influenced by love to pursue or complete a task. The
movie, “The Passion of the Christ” is a perfect example of exuding passion. Jesus Christ’s passion
for man compelled Him to leave His earthly home to come to a down trodden earth
and be crucified for the sins of man. Being passionate is not always convenient
or pleasurable, for example, a mother who gets off from a stressful day at work
to go home and cook and clean so that her family can have a healthy environment
is a form of passion.
Whatever you pursue in life,
pursue it with passion; keeping in mind that you’re doing it to edify others
and please God, no matter how small the task. If you are asked to fold napkins
for a reception, be the best napkin folder you can be. If you’re preparing a
dish for a potluck, prepare it with love. If you’re responsible for maintaining
and cleaning a facility, always keep a clean environment as if the president
was coming to visit.
Remember ladies, being
passionate is not seeking pleasure for oneself, but pursuing to edify others.
XOXO,
Jay
