Yes, I love the word ZEAL. I live the word ZEAL—or, at least, I aim to.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, let me share my definition of ZEAL, in case you aren’t familiar with the word or my own interpretation of it.

ZEAL: a passionate and persistent pursuit of a purpose

What Does Zeal Mean Biblically?

In Romans 12:11 (NET), the Apostle Paul gives us this advice: “Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.”

The first part of that verse compels us to live with ZEAL. The second part tells us how to do it:

• “be enthusiastic in spirit”
• “serve the Lord”

For a more detailed look at the Christian idea of ZEAL, this article from The Gospel Coalition answers the question: What Is Zeal?

I’ve also shared my own thoughts on this topic in several past posts, which I linked below.

Definition and Examples of Zeal

• The Meaning of Zeal
• What Does It Look Like to Live with Zeal?
• Is Zeal Positive or Negative?
• Zeal Music Playlists: Volume 1 and Volume 2

And if that’s not enough, I just finished putting together another ZEAL playlist, featuring some of my favorite Christian music. Ready to give it a listen?

Click to access directly on Spotify. You can also view the full tracklist below.

ZEAL Christian Music Playlist: Volume 3

• Meet Me in the Valley — Tasha Layton
• BACK TO YOU (PSALM 119) — LOST & FOUND
• Dare You to Move — Switchfoot
• Identity — De Stanley Brothers
• One More Day — Sons of Sunday
• Where Would I Be — Peter Burton
• WORLD ON FIRE — for KING + COUNTRY, Taylor Hill
• The Love I Have for You — Colton Dixon
• Love Like Jesus — Lloyd Nicks
• Turn It to Praise — Seph Schlueter
• Brighter Days — Blessing Offor
• Love’s Got a Way — Andrew Ripp
• It Really Is Amazing Grace — Phil Wickham, Crowder
• STILL — Crowder
• No Fear — Jon Reddick
• Praise God for That — Jordan Feliz
• GOD DID! — Sons of Sunday
• Finished — Caleb & John

Let me know if you enjoy these playlists. I hope they inspire you to live with ZEAL!