Passion

"Just as we each have unique thumbprints, eye prints, and voice prints, our hearts beat in... different patterns...

"... God has given each of us a unique emotional 'heart beat' that races when we think about the subjects, activities, or circumstances that interest us. We instinctively care about some things and not about others...

"There are certain subjects you feel passionate about and others you couldn't care less about. Some experiences turn you on and capture your attention while others turn you off or bore you to tears. These reveal the nature of your heart.

"... God has a purpose in giving you these inborn interests... There is a reason that you love to do these things.

"... God wants you to use your natural interests to serve him and others...

"... When you are doing what you love to do, no one has to motivate you or challenge you or check up on you. You do it for the sheer enjoment. You don't need rewards or applause or payment, because you love serving in this way...

"Whenever you do what God wired you to love to do, you get good at it. Passion drives perfection.... [D]o it because of passion, not duty or profit.

"... Aim... for 'the better life' -- serving God in a way that expresses your heart. Find out what you love to do -- what God gave you a heart to do -- and then do it for his glory."

-- The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren