Activate: Motivation

There is no effectiveness of results if there is no motivation to begin; and limit results if what was begun is not continued.

There's any number of obstacles and mindsets that hinder and altogether prevent events from happening. And somehow, somewhere, something needs to propel us... advance us... MOTIVATE us to press on and press thru to do that which needs to be accomplished.

Of course, it helps if we know exactly what it is that we wish to accomplish. That goes without saying, but it helps to repeat it. Perhaps even say it aloud as you read it.

It helps to know exactly what it is that we wish to accomplish!

That alone should be motivation even; provided it's a big enough Why.

Dave Ramsey talks about this all the time. If the reason for doing something is motivation enough to move forward, then you don't have a big enough reason. The dream should be huge. A business and leadership author calls them BHAG's.

Big. Hairy. Audacious. Goals.

Too often times, we get focused on size as if it were an obstacle that can't be overcome. However, quite the opposite is true. The end result needs to be a big enough target, that in our pursuit of it, we will never miss hitting it.

With that mindset, the effectiveness of the church and its' ministry, should be an ever-increasing, daily occurrence.

So, pray this #effectiveSunday, that the church and its' leadership would not lose their motivation, nor their sight on the goal and vision of their purpose. Pray that they would neither lose hope, nor burnout from the fatigue of the process. May God strength their spirits and renew their hearts and minds. Pray their focus would be sharp. Pray for clarity where there is confusion; hope for despair and peace in exchange for chaos.

Continual advancement.
For the cause of Jesus Christ
And the glory of God.

- PNC