Living With Renewed Passion: Discovering Your God-Given Purpose

There's something powerful about recognizing that each day isn't just another ordinary day—it's a day the Lord has made, filled with divine purpose and intention. Too often, we wake up feeling like life is simply happening to us, rather than understanding we're called to live fully in the abundant life Jesus offers.

The Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians paints a stark picture of our condition before Christ. He reminds believers that they were once "dead in trespasses and sins," walking according to the world's ways, controlled by fleshly desires. This wasn't meant to shame anyone, but rather to highlight the magnificent grace of God.
The key phrase that changes everything? "But God."
Despite our sinful past, God—who is rich in mercy—made us alive in Christ. This isn't just a future promise for heaven; it's a present reality. When we surrender to Jesus, our spirits come alive immediately. We don't have to wait until eternity to experience the goodness of God. Heaven can begin breaking into our lives right now.

Ephesians 2:10 declares a profound truth: "We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."
The word "workmanship" means masterpiece. No matter how you feel about yourself, no matter what others have said about you, you are God's masterpiece. He created you with intentionality, with a specific plan and purpose in mind. Before you were even born, God saw you and declared you "good."
Think about a child bringing home a craft project from school—perhaps a crumpled piece of paper with crayon scribbles. To most people, it might seem insignificant, but to a parent, it becomes a treasured possession, displayed prominently. That's how God sees His creation. He takes pride in you. He is happy about you.

Sometimes life causes us to become misaligned with God's original design for our lives. Like a car that hits a pothole and needs realignment, we can hit obstacles that throw us off course. People come into our lives, circumstances change, and we lose our fire. We lose the passion. We start going through the motions.
The story of Saul's conversion to Paul illustrates this beautifully. Saul was completely misaligned—he found joy in persecuting Christians. Yet God called him a "chosen vessel." Despite his murderous past, God had a purpose for him that would impact generations.
The same is true for you. No matter how far you feel from God's plan, no matter how misaligned your current path seems, you are still His chosen instrument. Today can be the day you reprioritize your life and put Him back in the lordship role He deserves.

Renewal means getting fresh life. Just as driver's licenses and passports need renewal, our spiritual lives need periodic refreshing. This doesn't mean we lose our salvation, but rather that we need our passion rekindled, our purpose clarified, and our joy restored.
David prayed, "Restore unto me the joy of your salvation." A saved life should be a joyous life—not perfect, but joyful. Joy comes from continually choosing Jesus over yourself, even when circumstances are difficult.
When we seek Jesus, truly seek Him with all our hearts, He reveals Himself. His manifest presence isn't reserved for special moments or certain people. It's available to anyone who will posture their heart to pursue Him wholeheartedly.

Without Jesus, we are empty and hollow. But the moment we are born again, we become interconnected with other believers, and the power of God flows through us like electricity through a conduit. This power isn't meant to stay trapped inside us—it's meant to flow out.
When the multitudes sought Jesus, power came out from Him and He healed them all. That same power—dunamis, the explosive power of God—is available to believers today through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This isn't weird or spooky; it's the biblical reality that empowers us to live victoriously and minister effectively.

You have a greater purpose than simply working your job and filling a seat at church. Every believer is called to be a minister of the gospel. Your workplace isn't just a place of income—it's a mission field. Your daily interactions aren't random—they're divine appointments.
God never reveals the entire picture at once. If He showed you every step you'd have to take, every pit you'd have to walk through, you might run away. But He calls you to step out in faith, to be obedient to what He's showing you today, trusting that He's working out a greater plan.

Where is your passion directed? Look at where your time, energy, attention, and affection go. Are you investing in things with eternal impact, or are you pouring yourself into pursuits that won't matter in the end?
Renewed purpose from God will always align with His Word. It will require faith and obedience. It will involve community—you cannot fulfill God's purpose alone. And it will be confirmed as you step out in obedience.

Perhaps you once served God passionately but have stepped away. Maybe your priorities got twisted, or you felt insignificant. Today is a day of reactivation. God wants to restore your spirit and renew your passion to serve Him, worship Him, and read His Word.
You are not a lost cause. You are exactly where you need to be. Don't take this day for granted. You are God's chosen vessel, created with purpose, called to make an eternal impact.
The question isn't whether God has a purpose for your life—He does. The question is: will you align yourself with it? Will you allow Him to renew your passion and redirect your path?
Every day you wake up is another opportunity to seek Him, to grow, to win souls, and to experience His goodness. Stop going through the motions. Let Him reignite the fire within you. Your renewed passion starts today.