One Prayer Devotion #13: 3 Steps To Increase Your Spiritual Passion

Who is responsible for your spiritual passion? You are. You are responsible for putting yourself in the right places, at the right times, and for doing the right things to cultivate spiritual passion.

But have you thought about how we pray concerning our spiritual passion? Most of us, instead of taking personal responsibility, ask God to fuel our passion, or make us more passionate for Him. James 4:8 says, "Come near to God and He will come near to you." In other words, we must take the first step.

Here are 3 steps to increase your spiritual passion:

1. Find a place and a time to pray/praise- Jesus told us to go into our prayer closet when we pray. This short-term isolation provides no distractions or hindrances to connecting with God.

2. Study the Word of God- The Bible is the only book that has ever been written that is alive. Hebrews 4:12 says, "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Our spiritual passion will be very dull without the sharpness of God's Word.

3. Be faithful- Faithfulness is the hallmark of the Christian life. Anyone can be faithful in good times. It's being faithful in the times we don't sense God or see His blessings. Be faithful in the following:

• Spiritual disciplines- Prayer, bible study, fasting


• Service- Stop existing only for yourself and start serving others. Find a need and fill it.
  
• Self growth- Read the Bible, pray, go to a conference, listen to podcasts, read a book, learn from others, etc. When you are faithful to invest in yourself, you are able to pour out to others.


• Sacrificial giving- Give your time, talent, testimony, and treasury to building God's Kingdom. Give an encouraging word or compliment and carry a good attitude.

Hope these help. Have a great day!