My heart's passion in with the youth and then the college students. For me, it breaks my heart when I see them roaming around with a lost look on there face, like the dogs that are running back and forth on a busy street. So many of them grow up without both parents, they aren't given boundaries, aren't taught right from wrong, and no nothing about God. Even those who do know about God do are not always taught right from wrong. And those that are taught, a lot of times they feel trapped and not sure what to do in certain situations. They feel the pressure of wanting to look cool and fit in but at the same time of wanting to please God. Many of these Godly young people are also confused by what they see adults do, and so when college time comes, they end up turning their backs on God, hurt because of what the "Christian" adults have done. And it doesn't matter if the church is truly focused on God, as Satan can and does try and bring people in to cause roadblocks for the youth who are sold out for Christ. At the same time, I see these young people whose hearts are burdened for their friends who are dealing with massive problems, such as abuse, divorce, depression. and for their friends who no nothing of Christ. My heart is to first, Pray for them that they would have the strength to withstand Satan's attacks, and to have courage to follow God's will and witness to their friends. I'm also there to talk with them as they need, and in the past I've also have been a Sunday School teacher, trying to make sure they see how God's Word is relevant in there lives.
Like Jules, I also feel a need to praise God. Not as strongly in music as working with young people, but, that would probably be my next strongest desire, to praise God. I enjoy arranging music, especially hymns of old. But I think if I had to chose to give up one, it would probably be music.
I also feel a strong need of being a role model to young women, and a teacher. Several years ago God started putting on my heart this thought, "Why Rubies instead of Diamonds?" At first, I thought it would be a book, but right now it's a blog that's goal is to help women live Godly lives. Maybe down the road it will become a book, I don't know. But right now, it's a blog. So basically, it's about being a ruby in a Diamond filled world.