Devotion: Ignite Your Enthusiasm

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men Col 3:23 ESV  

What goals do you have outlined for the week and new month? Have you prepared a to do list to help you stay focused? Which of your goals excites you, talking about excitement, are you enthusiastic about life and your goals? We all carry the breath of God in us which should fan our passion and enthusiasm for life but many lack the fervor to take their dreams to the next level. Nothing about life delights them. Routine can bring one to this state, where all the marvels is lost and life becomes a drag.   If you've lost your zeal to routine, then its time to dream afresh. Its time to release yourself into something new and exciting. This might not work for you if your life isn't about purpose but possessions and  

If you're only making a living and not living to make an impact. Passion and purpose drives you to persevere at your goals despite your fears and challenges. There's something negative about contentment that can also affect your enthusiasm and that is complacency. In contentment, though you're satisfied with the current situation, you do not stop working towards positive change to attain excellence but in complacency, you're so satisfied you rest on your laurels and don't notice when things are in jeopardy.  

To deal with complacency, challenge yourself into becoming better by exploring new and exciting possibilities. You can also be fired up and excited about your dream when you move with people who fuel your positive energy. Feeling less enthusiastic happens to everyone including the most successful people. The only difference is that they always find a way to work through their boredom because they have come to accept the daily processes that is required to achieve their goals. You too can do the same.  

Today's Action Plan:  

• Make plans for the fulfilment of your goals?  

• What will you do when you complete the book you're writing?  

• What will you do when you get your first international speaking assignment.  

Regularly dreaming and visualising the achievement of your goal is a powerful way to stay motivated and excited to want to make it a reality.  

Thanks for your time and do have a flourishing week ahead.