A Prayer for Zeal When Motivation is Lacking | Your Daily Prayer

We demonstrate zeal when we keep showing up. We may not always experience feelings of exhilaration when we sit to read or pray. Still, we can obediently spend time with God in His Word and confidently remain devoted to Him, knowing our faith stays anchored in Christ. Matthew 7:9-11 reminds us that our Heavenly Father is faithful in giving good gifts to His children when we pray and ask, so there is no shame in asking God for passion. Additionally, Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that God “rewards those who seek him.”

We demonstrate service to the Lord when we glorify Him and seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Weariness might invade our hearts occasionally, but remembering who and why we love helps us stay focused and energized to serve Him. Serving God begins with loving and worshiping Him. When we love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength, this love will naturally spill onto those around us. Paul also explains in Romans 12 that God wants us to love one another with sincerity and devotion and to honor others above ourselves (verse 10). So, it’s not about having our name on every volunteer list but rather saying yes to the Lord when and where He leads.