living a balanced christian life
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LIVING a
BALANCED CHRISTIAN LIFEA presentation by Leonard F. Thomas @ JGC Youth Church Lagos
09.02.2013
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THE BELIEVEREPH. 6:12-17
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D.M.P
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D.M.P
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SOUL
3 DIMENSIONAL…3 DIMENSIONAL…
MAN…SPIRIT
BODY
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Self
Relationship with GOD
Family
Colleagues
Community
Government
Globe
We all have only 24 hrs/ 1,440 Minutes dailyWe all have only 24 hrs/ 1,440 Minutes daily
YOUR LIFE
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Fulfillment…Fulfillment…
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One day more, is one day less!
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Today, many Christians are constantly faced with the challenge of not mastering time.
Their inability to separate urgent tasks from important ones ultimately puts them in a whirl of pressure, excuses
and inconsistencies.
Appropriate time invested in preparation, planning, growing, prioritizing, execution, relationships and more
help us live balanced Christian lives.
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The greatest asset of successful people is their TIME.
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Vision…PROV. 29:18
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Faith…HEB.11:6
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7 7 TIPS FOR LIVING A TIPS FOR LIVING A
BALANCED BALANCED CHRISTIAN LIFECHRISTIAN LIFE
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Plan…LK 14:28
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Study the Word…ROM 1:16
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Pray in the Spirit …JUDE 20
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Apply Wisdom…PROV 8:11
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Prioritize; divide each day into 3…
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Feed Healthily…MATT.26:41
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Exercise …1 TIM.4:8
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Rest…MATT.26:41
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AREAS OF FOCUS AREAS OF FOCUS IN ACHIEVING A IN ACHIEVING A
BALANCED CHRISTIAN BALANCED CHRISTIAN LIFE...LIFE...
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TIME
PEOPLE
LAWS
MONEYORDER
Summarily, we must RESPECT…
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The Clock is ticking...But you can Start a balanced life now...
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finally…a short story
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A man approached JP Morgan, held up an envelope, and said, “Sir, in my hand I hold a guaranteed formula for success, which I will
gladly sell you for $25,000.”
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“Sir,” JP Morgan replied, “I do not know what is in the envelope, however if you show me, and I like it, I give you my word as a gentleman that I
will pay you what you ask.”
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The man agreed to the terms, and handed over the envelope. JP Morgan opened it, and
extracted a single sheet of paper. He gave it one look, a mere glance, then handed the piece of
paper back to the gent.
And paid him the agreed-upon $25,000.
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1. Every morning, write a list of the things that need to be done that day.
2. Do them. Source: Hugh MacLeod/tompeters.com/NPR
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..thank you!
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Questions Please…!
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Establish the importance and urgency of each activity:
Focus on the things that are most important .The time management matrix…
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SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME IN THESE TWO QUADRANTS
DO ACTIVITIES HERE AT YOUR SPARE TIME!
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Guard againstTime Robbers:
Lets identify some TIME ROBBERS...
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Time Robbers:
Externally Generated Internally Generated- Interruptions - Procrastination- Unclear Job Description - Poor Attitude- Unnecessary Meetings - Poor Planning- Disorganized Boss - Personal disorganization- Too Much Work - Failure to Delegate- Excessive Bureaucracy - Failure to Listen- Poor Communication - Socializing- Low Company Morale - Paper Shuffling
ANYMORE...?
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Preparing Preparing forfor The Work-The Work-
PlacePlace
36OUR MAP…OUR MAP…
Today’s Workplace – Realities
Skills required
Other Skills...Ethics & Professionalism
5 Habits that Bosses like
Staying Relevant
Ready for the Workplace
The Nigerian Job Market - Realities
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Plan & Set Goals: Create a To-do list or Action Plan on a daily
basis relevant to your responsibilities and set deadlines for each action
Develop the art of setting long, medium and short-range goals.
ABC of goal setting: A – Achievable, B- Believable
C- Concrete- definite or specific.
The more specific and clear you make your objectives, the more focused your life will be.
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Apply Wisdom:Prioritize your activities within your
time to be able to gain control of your life all the time.
Things that matters most must never be at the mercy of things that
matters least.
BEFORE
AFTER
PRIORITIZE
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Exercise & Rest properly:Overwork and stress can limit your ability to make effective decisions.
Devote time to relax. Discussing matters with others reduces stress.
You must schedule time in the course of your week for regular exercise. Exercise will increase your energy
level.
Eat nutritious & healthy meals daily