are you self- motivated spiritually?

Are You Self-Are You Self-Motivated Motivated Spiritually?Spiritually?

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What is Your What is Your “Motivation Quotient?”“Motivation Quotient?”


Needed: Spiritual “Rudys”Needed: Spiritual “Rudys”


Job DescriptionJob Description

• Must be able to work independently.

• Must be able to work well with others.


The Rich Young RulerThe Rich Young Ruler

• He was self-motivated.

• He was self-directed instead of God directed!


Our Desire Only Our Desire Only Works Through Works Through

God’s PowerGod’s Power ! !


Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV)Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV)• “As the deer pants for

streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?”


Psalm 63:1 (NIV)Psalm 63:1 (NIV)

• 1 “O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”


Matthew 5:6 (NIV)Matthew 5:6 (NIV)

Jesus says:

“ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”


Colossians 3:1-2 (NIV)Colossians 3:1-2 (NIV)

• 3 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”


Colossians 3:1-2 (KJV)Colossians 3:1-2 (KJV)

• “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth. “



• 21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”



• 33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”


Signs of the SpirituallySigns of the Spiritually Self-Motivated Individual Self-Motivated Individual

• Interest in spiritual matters

• Seeks out or readily accepts chances for growth.

• Volunteers to teach so that he or she might learn rather than waiting to be asked.


Signs of the Spiritually Signs of the Spiritually Self-Motivated IndividualSelf-Motivated Individual

• Reads and Studies

• Attends and Participates

• Desires Development and Growth

• Willing to Devote Resources (time—energy--money) to Spiritual Things.


Who Motivates the Motivator?Who Motivates the Motivator?Paul Meyer Paul Meyer

Success Motivation InstituteSuccess Motivation Institute

• 1 Crystallize your thinking. Set a dynamic goal.

• 2 Develop a plan to reach that goal and give yourself a deadline on its accomplishment.


Who Motivates the Motivator?Who Motivates the Motivator? Paul Meyer Paul Meyer

Success Motivation Institute.Success Motivation Institute.

• 3 Develop a burning desire to reach that goal. It must become an obsession with you.

• 4 Develop an unshakable faith in yourself to accomplish it.

• 5 Create a force of iron will determination. Let nothing keep you from reaching your goal.


SuggestionsSuggestions

• We can cultivate desire!• Don’t wait for others to

motivate you—accept responsibility yourself.• Desire to be like God and

Christ.


are you self- motivated spiritually?

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