Are You a Believer?

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WE must be careful as Christian servants to not forget for whom we work. It should instill confidence in us that God will direct our paths. With that confidence we must remain obedient and steadfast in letting our work correspond with our BELIEF! As we face transition and change, patience and courage are called upon as we carry on boldly in His Spirit. WE have been given a trust (1 Corinthians 4:2) for which we must prove faithful. We must strive to be blameless in our work while demonstrating His Power in us. As you work today, think of Peter and John. They were intelligent, methodical, and devout. The quality of their work reflected an undeniable BELIEF.

Intelligent - Methodical - Devout

The approach you take to do something should demonstrate your belief. And if your belief is strong, your pursuit for excellence towards associated goals will be unstoppable. Here are 3 marks of Unstoppable Belief!

1. Intelligence!
Believers Study - They don't review, get a briefing, peruse, or even contemplate. Believers study with deep cross referencing. They check one information source against another to prove what they are studying is reliable. Like Luke, they interview and study people as well as writings and local knowledge. Believers commit themselves fully to the task of learning without shortcuts. "Study to show thy self approved."

2. Believers Commit to Methodology
I've always been a believer in what's called in education, "part progressive learning." This methodical approach to learning knowledge and skill asserts that learning is retained and built upon best via a step by step introduction of new information that sets the foundation for newer information until at completion a Whole Set of Knowledge equals one powerful thought, skill or behavior. That is why as I teach my 16 month old daughter to swim, I first teach her to hold her breath and blow bubbles. God said, if you become a master over a few things, I will make you a ruler of many.

3. Believers are Devout in their Pursuit of Goals
What are the "have to's" in your life. Things your life depend on doing? Once set up with knowledge, and method, believers pursue their goal relentlessly. They don't tire or get distracted. There are no vacations. The pursuit is their lifeblood? Like a salesman who follows the ABC (always be closing) methodology, they are always in pursuit of their goal.

3 Commitments for this Quarter!

1. Study 360 degree Leadership
2. Methodically Journal about ways you can improve yourself. Hold yourself accountable for your deficiencies and don't move on to new things until you've mastered this new skill or knowledge base.
3. Be blameless at work and develop an unstoppable mentality towards self improvement and professional success.

Cross Train for Christ!

Leo