Desire vs. God’s will
This is always a toughy for Christians. Is it okay to desire? Is it okay to go after a dream? Is it a sin to consider doing something for yourself?
I have major ambitions to be a producer. I would love to be a screenwriter. I would enjoy directing films. Does it mean that I sin that I do that?
I struggle with this question a lot. How do I know if this is what God wants for me? I believe we desire because God puts it on our hearts. That’s right. The desire is put there specifically by God to help fulfill is kingdom. Is that to say that all desires are godly? No! But that is to encourage you that things that are beyond your power but you have passion for may very well be things that God wants for you.
He wants you to be happy! It glorifies him in the process. Don’t be discouraged in thinking that you have “live a godly life by doing all this and all that ‘for God.’” We give to God and other through the out-pouring of our hearts, not so that our hearts are filled. If you find yourself feeling like doing godly things are a duty and you’re feeling bitter, ask God if he has given you a passion. He will answer with a resounding “YES!”
The question is finding it, following it, and being in tune with GOD.