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How can I find time for spiritual training when I am this busy at work?

How can I find time for spiritual training when I am this busy at work?. Deceased Name: Death Notice: G. PHILLIP SLATER G. Phillip Slater, age 90, of Evanston, beloved husband for 62 years of Margaret, Behrens; loving father of Bridget (Thomas) Lamont,

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How can I find time for spiritual training when I am this busy at work?

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  1. How can I find time for spiritual training when I am this busy at work?

  2. Deceased Name: Death Notice: G. PHILLIP SLATERG. Phillip Slater, age 90, of Evanston, beloved husband for 62 years of Margaret, Behrens; loving father of Bridget (Thomas) Lamont, Tim (Mary Field), Melissa (Philip) Franklin, Steve (Charmain), Jeff (Betsy Donahue), Tracy (Steve) Hubbard and Sara (Steve Luebkeman) Later; proud grandfather of Michael, Andrew, Kate, Matthew, Zachary, Leland, Matthew, Sam, Chris, Phil, Meg, Ben and the late Jeff; Visitation Monday, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., atDonnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie; Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Church, 9th Street and Linden Avenue, Wilmette.Interment Private, All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary, 1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060, or Leelanau Conservancy, 105 N. 1st St., Leland, MI 49654.Funeral Info: 847-675-1990 “Loafers are for loafers” - Phil Slater

  3. Trotter Testimony

  4. The Misguided Success Formula • Career Success = Financial Freedom = Personal Freedom The self made man is society's definition of success

  5. The Misguided Success Quotations • “ When things settle down at the office, I’ll have more time to invest in growing my faith” • “After I’m financially independent – I’ll have more time for my family and faith”

  6. God’s Definition • If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it.” • Luke 9 : 23-25

  7. The Faith Priority Problem

  8. A Success Formula • Building a Christian Foundation and living Christ’s Purpose = Success in • Work • Home • Relationships • Life

  9. It’s a Pyramid Not a Pie Where should the majority of my invested time be? If the foundation is not right – the pyramid will not stand

  10. Steven Covey – 7thHabits Be Proactive – Know yourself Begin with the end in mind. Put first things first Think win/win – mutual benefit Seek first to understand – than be understood. Synergize – creative cooperation Sharpen the saw

  11. Christian 7 Habits ? Be Proactive – Know your spiritual self Begin with the end in mind – do you know Gods purpose in your life Put first things first – where is Christ in your life’s priority. Think win/win – mutual benefit – who are you winning for? Seek first to understand – than be understood. – don’t be an “older brother” Synergize – creative cooperation – “have other men in your boat” Sharpen the saw – have a plan to workout

  12. Christian Investment Tips • Inventory Yourself • Word • Prayer • Fellowship • Worship

  13. The Word • How to learn the Word better • Budget Time with God – put on your planner as an appointment • Keep a journal – reflect on message • Join a Bible Study Group – hold yourself accountable ( BSF) • Bible on CD – while you are driving • Book on how to study the Bible -

  14. Prayer • How do I learn to pray more – better • Schedule time ( put in your planner ) • Join a prayer group – life group • Ask to lead prayer • End or Begin Day with Prayer • Cut something out ( T.V.) • Make prayer a habit – like brushing your teeth

  15. Fellowship • How do I increase my knowledge through others • Join the multiple small ( life ) groups available • Volunteer to co-lead a small group • Form an informal team for breakfast / lunch • Join a ministry -

  16. Worship • How do I increase my worship time • Take notes during service • Invite a friend to join you at worship • Volunteer during Sunday service Usher, Greeter, Parking

  17. Vice President – TTC Automotive Company – Tier One Supplier to Automotive Industry International Operations – Mexico Headquarters Join OPC 10-1-03 Accepted Christ 10-1-05 First visit to Zambia 1-2-06 Married Trina – 10-1-07 Started LHI ( Living Hope International) 10-1-08 Lee Davis Moving from being successful ….to being significant

  18. Video Priorities “What good is it for a man to gain the whole world and yet lose or forfeit his very self”. Luke 9: 28

  19. Deceased Name: Death Notice: G. PHILLIP SLATERG. Phillip Slater, age 90, of Evanston, beloved husband for 62 years of Margaret, Behrens; loving father of Bridget (Thomas) Lamont, Tim (Mary Field), Melissa (Philip) Franklin, Steve (Charmain), Jeff (Betsy Donahue), Tracy (Steve) Hubbard and Sara (Steve Luebkeman) Later; proud grandfather of Michael, Andrew, Kate, Matthew, Zachary, Leland, Matthew, Sam, Chris, Phil, Meg, Ben and the late Jeff; Visitation Monday, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Beloved Father of 7 - Grandfather of 13 - Phil was a true reflection of Christianity – reached many over a 40 year career and changed many lives. His legacy will carry forward with the compassion and love he reflected every day for his coworkers, family and friends. “Atheists are just lost loafers who need a Christian “wing tip”. - Phil Slater

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