Many times an entertainer will explode onto the scene because of their passion for their art form. Then, when fame kicks in, they lose touch with what they used to know so well (real life) and they can’t produce like they used to because they aren’t as passionate as they used to be. And then there’s those that make a comeback. John Travolta. Robert Downey jr. Even Britney! (for some reason I’ve always rooted for Britney) Their careers sank so low that they rediscovered what real life is about (or somewhat real life – I guess you could say they experienced struggle again). And then they regained their voice and their art form. Sometimes its like this with christians. When we first get saved we are filled with passion.  We are like sponges soaking up God’s word.  Can’t wait to get to church.  It’s a lot like a honeymoon.  Then after time, we sometimes forget what we were saved from.  We can forget how much we needed God in the first place.  We start thinking the grass might be greener on the other side.

If you’ve lost passion or know someone who is going through that, how can you rediscover your first love?  Here’s just a few of my suggestions:

  • Take a trip with no baggage.  Get away with God and pursue a genuine relationship with Him and forget about the little things
  • Serve somewhere or someone.  Giving has a way of opening your eyes to things you haven’t seen in a while
  • Leave behind the things you are ashamed of.  Get free and lose the guilt that causes bitterness and kills passion
  • Find an accountability partner.  Agree to be honest and ask for the cold hard truth
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