Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Romans 12:11

If someone asked you to describe your greatest passion in life, what would you say? What comes to mind first?

If we’re honest, many of us might feel the pull to give the “right” answer—to say that God is our greatest passion. But it doesn’t take long in conversation to discover what truly excites a person. Passion has a way of revealing itself. It naturally rises to the surface in what we talk about, what we think about, and how we spend our time.

Our world is full of passions. There are entire industries built around them—sports, entertainment, food, hobbies, and countless other pursuits. None of these are wrong in themselves, but they do raise an important question: where does our passion for God truly rank right now?

The encouragement of Paul in his letter to the Romans is clear: “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” This is not a call to guilt, but an invitation—to live with a heart that is alive, engaged, and growing in love for God.

In a recent Bible study, we reflected on the church in Ephesus, recorded by John in the Book of Revelation. Jesus acknowledged their perseverance, their discernment, and their commitment to truth. On the surface, they were doing many things right. But then came these sobering words:

“But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first…”
(Revelation 2:4)

Somehow, in the midst of doing the right things, their hearts had drifted. Their passion had cooled. Their love had grown distant.

And yet, even here, there is hope. Jesus doesn’t just point out the problem—He lovingly calls them back: “Remember… repent… and do the works you did at first.” It’s an invitation to return, to rekindle, to begin again.

That same invitation is extended to us.

So today, take a moment to reflect—not with discouragement, but with honesty and hope. What stirs your heart? What captures your attention? What fuels your passion?

I am reminded of these words from Keith Green’s “My Eyes are Dry”

My eyes are dry
My faith is old
My heart is hard
My prayers are cold
And I know how
I ought to be
Alive to You
And dead to me