As some of you may know, I'm a Graphic Designer by trade but ask me what I love and will give you a slue of answers. I was recently asked by a mentor of mine, "Where is your passion and what are you passionate in?"
The answer I gave was simple...
"My passion lies with God first and foremost and all other passions fall under God."
You see, our society has instructed us to be good at everything and masters of nothing. I disagree. I feel that we need to choose the most important thing in our lives to focus on and do that the best we can. In my case I choose to be a man-of-God first, which in my opinion allows me to do all aspects of my life better.
Okay back to the questions..."Where is my passion and what am I passionate in?" Let's see...
Question 1: Where is my passion?
I must admit the person that asked me this had a good reason to do so and frankly I thank God that he did ask me this. As I stated earlier, my passion is with God, doing all things for God, with God and through God. That includes, paying my bills on time, working with both character and integrity, being a son, a brother, a cousin and a friend. You see, having God as your first passion is fuel to that makes all other passions in your life - that much better. Amen?
Question 2: What am I passionate in?
Well, God obviously. Family, Designing, Writing, Speaking, Giving, Serving, Cooking... lets be honest here, this list can go on and on. But in all the things I am passionate in, I must first decide whether or not these passions takes away from my first passion.... God. Amen?
There has been too many times in my life where I find myself upset or depressed with something I did. Something that I knew was morally wrong. Question's arise like, "Why did I do this? How did I allow myself to do that? Why didn't I help? Did I truly do my best?"
This is called the battle of the minds... I know what you're thinking, "MINDS" plural? How many minds does Zin actually have? Like all of you, I have 10 minds.... I'm just kidding - I'm not that crazy. What I mean is that we have two minds, our thoughts while the other is our heart.
Ask yourself the same questions and first listen to what your mind is saying. Next listen to what your heart in saying. Are they saying the same thing? Chances are they're not. You see, our mind controls our desires or our "wants" while our heart controls our "needs". Be content.
Philippians 4:11-13
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
I'm currently working on a bible study on this subject that I invite all of you who wants to join to come. Visit
pulsehouston.org for upcoming events and upcoming bible studies.
May God bless you as you continue with your day and thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts.
~Zin