Where is My Passion?

By: Lawrence Tan

Have you ever felt tired and spiritually burned out? What do you think causes these things to happen in your life?

It’s amazing that God called me to be his minister. Imagine how privileged I am to work for the one who created the heavens and the earth? But there are times when I feel loaded with things to do, making me feel tired and burned out. It’s not good to say we are losing our passion for serving God, but it is happening in our spiritual life. Sometimes I ask myself, “Why am I so much ‘on fire’ after a retreat or a camp?” Can you relate? During the last leadership retreat I attended, God impressed in me the answer to these questions. God revealed to me that we are not doing our service for other people, but for HIM, the GREAT and MIGHTY GOD. We must not feel discouraged if no one is appreciating us because GOD is smiling on what we are doing, for His glory.

We must face the reality in this life. When we are sinning, ask for forgiveness and our Father in heaven will forgive us, just like the prodigal Son. Always remember that God is the strength of our hearts. In Him, we can find the strength we need when we feel down and burned out.

In conclusion, I want to share this scripture that God has revealed to me – “Always be joyful. Always keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)