” Self motivation is the internal driving force, a gift that God gives each of us to press forward pass discouraging circumstances towards a vision or dream that God has birth within us.”

The Art of Self-Motivation

     Tomorrow marks the beginning of a New Year, and with the New Year comes a list of resolutions, challenges and goals.  In reality most resolutions don’t last a month due to a lack of motivation.  Yes a lack of motivation!  To be honest I am all to familiar with falling into a place of complacency. Excuses such as I’m tired makes it all too easy to go home and fall asleep in the recliner instead of pushing myself down the street to the gym and put in an hour workout.  Excuses! Excuses! We’re full of excuses!

Complacency

       Complacency is the uninvited guest that comes and takes residence in many areas of our lives.  Whether the goal is to stay in shape and improve our health or if it is to move forward from one place in life to a place of maturity, complacency always seems to find a small crack in our lives that drains life and  blocks necessary growth. Do I have any witnesses?  Some people are not able to leave the familiar places because leaving complacency requires one to enter into unfamiliar territory.  Change is necessary.  Pressing forward towards the mark, the goals, pass pain, pass stagnation…

Where does Motivation come from?

Wouldn’t it be nice to whip out a bit of motivation any time we lean towards passivity? But the truth is Motivation is not ourselves but it is within us.

“The One that is in you is greater than the one that is in the world.”                                                1 John 4:4

Yes! I’m referring to God, the Father and Creator.  He is known for many things.  But when it comes to motivation He is the Source to rely on. His daily bread of inspiration, and encouragement is the intended fuel He has provided for us to run on.

Jump Start your Day

Your Daily Routine should consist of:

• Prayer-Commanding your day. Come face to face with God for instructions and directions for the day.
• Reading the Word-Particularly meditating on a scripture that deals with the current issue(s) that you’re dealing or struggling with, or simply a scripture that reminds you of God’s goodness and the benefit of His Presence in your life.   There’s power in meditating on His Promises through out the day.  Meditation brings forth empowerment.

By doing these two things on a daily basis, you are a guaranteed to start up the engines of self motivation within you.  Be empowered! Be motivated! Walk in strength on today!

THIS WEEK’S REFLECTION:  IN WHAT AREA ARE YOU LACKING MOTIVATION TO MOVE FORWARD IN?…

*THINK ABOUT IT AND FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO ME ON ANY OF MY SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES.* BLESSINGS! 

Drop by next week as I will explain the pitfalls of self-motivation.