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October 4, 2013 by Tricia Goyer 7 Comments

Follow Your Passions

Woman writing in book

Your husband? Hopefully.
Your kids? Yes.
God. YES!

What about the stuff you do in your daily life? Can you honestly say you’re following your passions?

This is a quote from Debbie Macomber’s book Knit Together. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it. It’s about Debbie’s journey to becoming a NY Times best-selling author. The thing I loved the most was seeing Debbie’s heart for God.

“Passion shouldn’t always be equated with fun. But if what you’re doing doesn’t spur you to experience joy or a sense of accomplishment, or provoke something inside you that makes you want to keep going, it’s time to take a step back and reexamine what you’re doing and whether the purpose you’re pursuing is really the purpose God has in mind.”

If you take a step back and examine your pursuits, what do you find?

Think about the things you do day-to-day. Are there things you’re doing because you didn’t want to say no? Are there things you could pass off to someone else in order to pursue your passion?

Are you following your passions? Are you doing what you love? @TriciaGoyer

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I can’t tell you I LOVE 100% of my moments writing. Or LOVE 100% the business part of writing. But I’m passionate about spreading God’s Word through words. I love it! How about you?

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  1. Dolly says

    October 4, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Thanks Tricia!

    I really want to pursue my passion of writing for a living one day…so I’m always checking out what you’re up to and what you have to say about the subject! Great book recommendation….I’m going to check it out!

    Blessings,
    Dolly

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    • Tricia Goyer says

      October 6, 2013 at 6:32 am

      Dolly, keep following your dream, friend!

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  2. LeAnn Mooneyham says

    October 5, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    I always seem to have the passion for more in all my walks in life. I too enjoy reading your blog and any emails from you. It helps me with the Lord to get through the day. Thank you Tricia!!!!

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    • Tricia Goyer says

      October 6, 2013 at 6:32 am

      So glad I can be a blessing, LeAnn. God is good!

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  3. Kelly Blackwell says

    October 5, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    I don’t think that I am following my passions yet, but I will and I am taking the first steps. 🙂 Thank you for sharing, Tricia. I’m going to look up Debbie’s book too. 🙂

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    • Tricia Goyer says

      October 6, 2013 at 6:33 am

      Remember that God has planned great things for you since the foundation of the world!

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  4. Nicole says

    October 8, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Very thought provoking post! Before my son was born I would have to say no – I was miserable in my job and knew this wasn’t where I was supposed to be. I’m now a Virtual Assistant and so blessed to stay at home with my baby and care for my home and family. I think taking a step back in prayer and evaluating where things are, but also trusting God and being content where you are until God opens a door. 🙂 That was something I really struggled with.

    Blessings,
    Nicole @ WKH

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