Think of your passions like a powerful river within you, full of energy and potential. It’s like a force of nature that can either flow freely or be directed towards a specific purpose. When you align your passions with God's purpose and mission, it’s like giving this river a clear direction. But how do you make sure your passions flow in line with God's purpose? How do you use them to make a positive impact?
In this episode of the Leveraging Success Podcast, Rob Dayton and I delve into the vital role of passion in leading a purpose-driven life. We discuss how aligning personal passions with God's purpose can lead to a fulfilling life of service and significance. Our conversation touches on the importance of seeking feedback to uncover true passions, the value of coaching and mentorship in personal growth, and the transformative potential of living in accordance with one's passions and God's mission. We emphasize that passion is not solely for personal gain but is also a means to serve and impact others positively.
In This Episode
[02:04] The significance of living a purpose-driven life
[03:00] Passion as a compass
[04:59] How passion aligns with God's purpose
[06:14] The relationship between purpose, passion, and potential
[09:30] Creating a vision for eternity
[10:39] The Parable of the Prodigal Son
[13:02] God-honoring passions
[14:51] Coaching and mentorship
[21:39] The importance of seeking feedback
Notable Quotes
[03:08] “Passion is a credible compass.” - Jeff
[04:45] “My identity is no longer in that business, that job title, the company name, my prestige, my total identity is shifted to who Jesus sees me as.” - Jeff
[06:31] “Your why is your purpose and then your passion is the how you're going to do things.” - Rob
[07:42] “Passion is going to be the thing that's on display. It might not make sense to everybody.” - Jeff
[13:06] “There are passions that we have that aren't God-given or not, God honoring passions.” - Rob
[21:53] “Passion is a force that will keep me from being able to resist. It's irresistible when when passions engaged.” - Jeff
Resources & Links
Jeff Gerhardt
Rob Dayton
Resources
e-course - LifeMastery with Jeff Gerhardt: https://priorityliving.org/lifemastery/
Webinar - Discover how to maximize your leadership potential: https://priorityliving.org/briefings/webinar/
Leveraging Success Podcast- https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/
Mentioned
Simon Sinek's Golden Circle: https://simonsinek.com/golden-circle/
"Heaven" by Randy Alcorn: https://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Randy-Alcorn/dp/0842379428
The Law of Rewards: https://store.epm.org/the-law-of-rewards/
"Anything" by Jennie Allen: https://www.amazon.com/Anything-Prayer-That-Unlocked-Soul/dp/0718037200
