Doing What You Love: The Secret to an Abundant Life (and Bringing God to Earth in the Process)

Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: You were not sent to this earth to be miserable. I don’t care what some grumpy old theologian told you about suffering being noble or life being a test you’re supposed to barely pass by the skin of your teeth. If that were true, then why did God give us pizza, belly laughs, coffee, and the sheer joy of a dog realizing you’re about to throw the ball? Life is meant to be lived fully, joyfully, and abundantly.

And do you know what unlocks that abundance? Doing what you love.

Why Doing What You Love Is Not Selfish but Sacred
Somewhere along the line, society got this wacky idea that if something feels too good, it must be wrong. “You can’t just do what makes you happy,” they say, shaking their heads with the solemn disappointment of a substitute teacher who just caught a kid throwing spitballs. Well, I’m here to tell you that not only can you do what makes you happy—you must do it!
And here’s why: God is love. If you accept that, then the things that light you up—the activities that make your heart sing, the projects that make time disappear—those are divine. They’re not just random interests; they are breadcrumbs leading you straight to the life you were meant to live. When you do what you love, you’re literally letting God work through you.
Think about it. Have you ever watched someone who really loves what they do? A musician lost in a song, an artist painting like they’re possessed (by inspiration, not demons—let’s not go that route), a teacher lighting up as they explain a subject they adore? There’s a spark in them, an energy. That’s God flowing through their joy.

The Abundance That Follows Passion
Now, some folks hear “do what you love” and immediately picture a broke poet eating ramen in a studio apartment lit by a single candle. But here’s the kicker—when you align with what truly brings you joy, you step into the flow of abundance.
Abundance isn’t just about money (though, let’s be honest, money’s nice—especially if you like eating more than just ramen). It’s about fulfillment, peace, and opportunities falling into your lap like magic. Why? Because the universe (or God, or Source, or the Big Cosmic Vending Machine in the Sky) responds to energy. When you radiate joy and passion, you attract more of it.
How many times have you seen someone make a killing doing something bizarrely specific? The guy who reviews vacuum cleaners on YouTube? The woman who sells hand-knitted sweaters for chickens? The person who turned their obsession with Renaissance Festivals into a thriving business (and an opportunity to wear tights and live in the woods?) These people didn’t play it safe. We followed our weird, wonderful, uniquely us passion, and the universe rewarded us in kind.

But What If I Can’t Quit My Job to Herd Goats in the Alps?
Maybe you’re thinking, “John, I hear you, but my mortgage company isn’t interested in my passion for interpretive dance.” Fair point.
The key isn’t necessarily to drop everything and move to a remote island to carve coconuts (unless that’s your thing, in which case—go for it). The key is to start incorporating what you love now.
If you love writing, write. If you love music, play. If you love baking, start sneaking your secret-recipe cookies into the office and watch the joy spread. The more you nurture your passion, the more doors start opening. Sometimes, those doors lead to new careers. Other times, they lead to a deep sense of satisfaction that spills over into everything else you do.
Your joy is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. A necessity for your well-being and for the world.

Bringing God to Earth (Yes, YOU)
Here’s the big one: When you do what you love, you are quite literally bringing God to Earth.
Let me say that again for the folks in the back: When you do what you love, when you operate in joy, when you create from that space of pure passion, you are manifesting divine energy in physical form. You are making love (the God-kind, not the Barry White kind) tangible.
Imagine a world where everyone did what they loved. Where teachers were actually excited to teach, where customer service reps felt genuinely happy to help, where accountants found joy in their spreadsheets (okay, that last one may be a stretch, but you get the idea). The world would change. Wars wouldn’t make sense. Division would crumble. Because a world aligned with love has no place for fear.
The greatest spiritual act you can perform is to live joyfully. To embody love so fully that it spills out of you and drenches everyone around you in divine goodness.

Your Call to Action (Yes, This is About YOU)
​So here’s your mission, should you choose to accept it (and I really, really hope you do): Start doing what you love--today. Even if it’s just for ten minutes. Even if it’s just in small ways. Even if you think it’s impractical, silly, or unimportant. The world needs your joy. God needs your joy.
Your happiness is not a side quest. It’s the main storyline.
Go. Love. Create. Laugh. Live fully. And in doing so, watch abundance flow into your life like a cosmic high-five from the Divine.
You’ve got this. And hey, if you ever need a reminder, just look at a dog waiting for you to throw the ball. They know what’s up.
Now, go be the light. And if you happen to start a chicken-sweater business along the way, I want a free sample.