Once my brother Jeff told me about a friend who asked Jesus for the gift of zeal. This kid was now on fire with love for God, joy in His mission, and with a faith so compelling to others. I thought, ‘Why not? If I ask for zeal, what do I have to lose, especially in comparison to what I may gain?’ So I started asking for zeal.
I knew my prayer was answered when I went a whole day thinking about God, and feeling so much joy and love for Him. It felt completely natural, and yet, was it natural? Six years later, that fire continues to burn. I can’t explain it, it’s just who I am now. There is no other way I would want to live. Some days are hard when I feel unrelatable or misunderstood, but I also live believing I’m completely known by Jesus, never alone, loved just as I am, and grateful for my Savior.
Father God, I want to live with a blazing heart, fully alive. Not drifting along, but attentive and full of zealous love for you and for others. May I love boldly and unafraid. Could I live my faith in a way that would be attractive to others? Could passion for Jesus flood their hearts too? I ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.
My Heart, My Home 