What is your passion?

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There are many things that I am passionate about. I am passionate about big things like Christ, my family, and my church. I'm also passionate about little things like reading, quirky food joints, and holiday decorations. However, what I'm really asking is, what makes you tick? What specific thing or things make you feel like you're making a difference in the lives of people outside your comfortable circle of family and friends? Whether you work for an employer or run a household, there is a lot of time spent in your day doing things that you're...not so passionate about. I don't have to give you a list. You know. 

I can tell you that from where I'm sitting, being a Business Analyst is not very exiting. As blessed as I am to have my job and the flexibility that comes with it, it is not my passion. It may be someone's passion, and I won't discredit that, but I don't get excited when I sit down at my desk every weekday morning. I am, however, thankful for it. This job allows me the time and flexibility to do what I am passionate about, which I probably don't have to spell out for you, but I will. W-r-i-t-i-n-g! 

I love telling stories. Not just any stories, but ones that can inspire or move. That's not to say they will inspire or move everyone. They won't. However, the thought of making someone smile or laugh, giving someone hope, or delivering a message of truth about the God I serve is something I can say really excites me. I believe God has given everyone a talent - one that we can be passionate about, and use to serve Him and witness to others. Sometimes we have to dig deep within ourselves to find it, but it's there, armed and ready to change the world. 

Are you using the talent God gave you? What is your passion?