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Are You Self-Motivated Spiritually?

Are You Self-Motivated Spiritually?. What is Your “Motivation Quotient?”. Needed: Spiritual “Rudys”. Job Description. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to work well with others. The Rich Young Ruler. He was self-motivated. He was self-directed instead of God directed!.

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Are You Self-Motivated Spiritually?

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  1. Are You Self-Motivated Spiritually? www.turnbacktogod.com

  2. What is Your “Motivation Quotient?” www.turnbacktogod.com

  3. Needed: Spiritual “Rudys” www.turnbacktogod.com

  4. Job Description • Must be able to work independently. • Must be able to work well with others. www.turnbacktogod.com

  5. The Rich Young Ruler • He was self-motivated. • He was self-directed instead of God directed! www.turnbacktogod.com

  6. Our Desire Only Works Through God’s Power ! www.turnbacktogod.com

  7. 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?” www.turnbacktogod.com

  8. 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.” www.turnbacktogod.com

  9. Matthew 5:6 (NIV) Jesus says: “ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” www.turnbacktogod.com

  10. 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.” www.turnbacktogod.com

  11. 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. “ www.turnbacktogod.com

  12. Matthew 6:21 (NIV) • 21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” www.turnbacktogod.com

  13. Matthew 6:33 (NIV) • 33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” www.turnbacktogod.com

  14. Signs of the Spiritually 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. www.turnbacktogod.com

  15. Signs of the Spiritually Self-Motivated Individual • Reads and Studies • Attends and Participates • Desires Development and Growth • Willing to Devote Resources (time—energy--money) to Spiritual Things. www.turnbacktogod.com

  16. Who Motivates the Motivator?Paul Meyer Success 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. www.turnbacktogod.com

  17. Who Motivates the Motivator?Paul Meyer 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. www.turnbacktogod.com

  18. Suggestions • We can cultivate desire! • Don’t wait for others to motivate you—accept responsibility yourself. • Desire to be like God and Christ. www.turnbacktogod.com

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