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Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste. Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste. Think of the potential of combined, cooperative efforts. We have control over our beliefs, attitudes, and actions. Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste. What keeps us from reaching our full potential?
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Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste • Think of the potential of combined, cooperative efforts. • We have control over our beliefs, attitudes, and actions.
Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste • What keeps us from reaching our full potential? • How can our actions--past and present--limit our potential?
Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste We Have Only Limited Control Over... • Our circumstances – • Our environment – • Our health – • Our abilities – • Our opportunities – • The past and the future – Genesis 37:28; 39:1,20 Restrict and Determine Our Potential...
Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste We Have Complete Control Over... Genesis 41:40 • Our purpose –Daniel 1:8; Act 11:23 • Our attitudes –Philippians 4:8-13 • Our values –Matthew 6:33 Determine Whether Or Not We Achieve Our Potential...
Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste We Have Complete Control Over... • Our goals –Philippians 3:14 • Our behavior –1Peter 1:13-17 • Influences of past/future –Philippians 3:12-13 Genesis 41:40 Determine Whether Or Not We Achieve Our Potential...
Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste Conclusion • We will ALL be held accountable for using or NOT using the abilities with which God has blessed us. Matthew 25:14-30; 1 Corinthians 4:2
Potential Is a Terrible Thing to Waste Conclusion • What is your purpose? • What is your attitude? • What are your values? • What are your goals? • What is your behavior? • What is your future?