are-you-self-motivated-spiritually

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Needed:  Spiritual “Rudys” —- Job Description :   Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to work well with others.

Our Desire Only Works Through God’s Power.

Signs of the Spiritually Self-Motivated Individual:-

1.Interest in spiritual matters
2.Seeks out or readily accepts chances for growth.
3.Volunteers to teach so that he or she might learn rather than waiting to be asked.
4.Reads and Studies
5.Attends and Participates
6.Desires Development and Growth
7.Willing to Devote Resources (time-energy–money) to Spiritual Things.

Suggestions:-
We can cultivate desire!
Don’t wait for others to motivate you-accept responsibility yourself.
Desire to be like God and Christ.

avoiding-the-quick-fix

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A “Quick Fix” is an activity, even if it is legitimate, that seeks to avoid a real solution to a problem or discomfort.

Eg:- Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Food, pornography, shopping/credit cards…

Solutions:-

1.Deferred Gratification
2.Recognize the Deception
3.Practice Self-Control
4.Be At Peace
5.Trust God rather than the “Quick Fix”

the-four-candles

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The flame of HOPE should never go out from your life.