Motivation

Question 1

Help!!
How do I stay focused/
and motivated….
(3 texts)

Answer 1

-Hebrews 4:16
-Colossians 3:2
“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.”
-Hebrews 2:12 NLT
“We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross…….”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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Question 2

Remember the

Answer 2

…..the why!!!
-I want to get beyond this phase of my life!!!!
-I want to be a normal, balanced individual!!
-I want to simplify my life!!
—> NOW is my chance!!

Question 3

Think about:

• Heaven
• Spiritual
• the Why….‼️

Answer 3

• honoring God
• living sacrifice
• submission
• fulfill God’s plan for my life!
• at least 10 more reasons‼️

Question 4

Think about:

-Spiritual

Answer 4

Spiritual

• think better/faster
• can understand Bible better
• can hear God speaking to me

Question 6

Think about:

-Mental

Answer 6

• stay sharper
• understand Bible better
• better relationship w God

Question 7

Think about:

-Social

Answer 7

-G would be proud!!!
-petty clothes
-I want to be sensational!
-more influence
-willing to go to Camp-meeting!
-not ashamed of myself
-not separated from others!!!
-is cheaper
I have so many pretty clothes!!!
-time efficient

Question 7

Think about:

-Physical….%

Answer 7

9.8% chance of heart attack 
  &/or stroke.
-BMI started at 41‼️ Goal —> 20!!
-Rheumatoid Arthritis
-wear pretty clothes
-profound pain in joints
-cannot play piano w fat fingers
-every pound off is 4 pounds off my knees
-better sex!!!

Question 8

Every pound lost…

-Physical/personal

Answer 8

-petty clothes
-adds 10 days to my life!!!
110x10=1100/365=3y, 5d
-means 4 pounds off my knees!!!
-feet hurt less
-simplifies my life
-adds space to my closet
-clears out the storage room
-clears out the bookcase
-increases my mobility
-makes me look younger
-increases my enjoyment of life
-increases my WOW power
-increases my influence
-DECLUTTERS my body, my closet,
my bookcase, my storage!!

Question 9

Being fat is…:

Answer 9

-embarrassing!!
-advertises….
.. selfishness
.. lack of self-control
.. sloppiness
Affects me:
..spiritually
..physically
..socially
..mentally

Question 10

It is my privilege…

Answer 10

Hebrews 4:16

To come BOLDLY to the throne of Grace, and STAY there, asking for help whenever I need something/ anything!

Question 11

“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”

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Answer 11

Isaiah 40:31 NLT
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:31‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Question 12

Think about….

…..Colossians 3:2

Answer 12

Col 3:2
“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Question 13

“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

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Answer 13

Philippians 4:19
“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭PHILIPPIANS‬ ‭4:19‬ ‭

Question 14

Pray: God, despite my failures, You are with me, encouraging me not to give up. Please help me to remember that, with Your help, I can win. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Answer 14

Pray: God, despite my failures, You are with me, encouraging me not to give up. Please help me to remember that, with Your help, I can win. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
BF o t M

Question 15

God has given us the power to decide–to choose right thinking over wrong. But once we make that choice, we must continue to choose right thoughts

Answer 15

Phil 4:8 “Whatsoever….”
God has given us the power to decide–to choose right thinking over wrong. But once we make that choice, we must continue to choose right thoughts
BF o t M

Question 16

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

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Answer 16

Eph 2:10
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Question 17

It is my privilege to ….. come BOLDLY to the throne of Grace, and STAY there, asking for help whenever I need something/ anything!

Answer 17

Hebrews 4:16
To come BOLDLY to the throne of Grace, and STAY there, asking for help whenever I need something/ anything!
Heb 4:16

Question 18

“He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.”

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Answer 18

Isaiah 40:28-31
“He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:29-31‬ ‭NASB‬‬

Question 19

Philippians 4:19

Answer 19

Philippians 4:19
“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭PHILIPPIANS‬ ‭4:19‬ ‭

Question 20

What are we here for!? Whose opinion matters in the end?

……

No apologies. No compromises

Answer 20

What are we here for!? Whose opinion matters in the end?

…..You are here to become the person God created you to be.

No apologies. No compromises

Question 21

Purpose thrives on:

• believing what’s possible,
• on dreaming up what can be, and -by working passionately in the here and now.

Nowhere in that equation is there room for: ——what was,
—what didn’t work, and
—what could have been.

Answer 21

Purpose thrives on believing what’s possible, on dreaming up what can be, and by working passionately in the here and now.

Nowhere in that equation is there room for:
—-what was,
—-what didn’t work, and
—-what could have been.

Question 22

• Don’t let the life you have distract you from …..//

- Don’t let the urgent …….

Answer 22

• Don’t let the life you have distract you from the life you want. //
• Don’t let the urgent crowd out the important.

Question 23

Your life is going to be difficult one way or the other. It can either be difficult because…….
Or it can be difficult because….

Answer 23

Your life is going to be difficult one way or the other. It can either be difficult because you’ve decided to do the hard, right things.
—Or it can be difficult because you’ve spent all your energy avoiding commitment.

Question 24

Dealing w distraction

Answer 24

1) distraction is a choice….
2) make a Decision
3) Cultivate Your Interest In God!
Why was Jesus able to remain so focused? Hebrews 12:2 — “For the joy set before him he endured the cross.”
4) Develop Proactive Habits
Reactivity will never get us to where we truly want to be. (Proactive habits begin with the end in mind and work backward.)

Question 25

In the end, distraction is a choice. So the question is:…..

Answer 25

In the end, distraction is a choice. So the question is: What will we do today to eliminate our distractions and make fulfilling our purpose inevitable?

Question 26

Started at 54 1/2”

Now….

Answer 26

Started at 53 1/2 “….
Now:

By the grace of God,
I can do this!!!
Eat healthy….eat less!!!

Question 27

….Man is very dear to God, because he was formed in His own image……body designed to represent God to the world…. teach by precept and example the sin of defiling it by the indulgence of appetite.

Answer 27

CDF 45
…..Man is very dear to God, because he was formed in His own image……body designed to represent God to the world…. teach by precept and example the sin of defiling it by the indulgence of appetite.—CDF 45

Question 28

The #1 Culprit

…..that keeps me from:

Answer 28

-my pretty clothes;
-a leaner closet/storage!!
-having the influence I want;
-living a longer life;
-having higher mobility;
-that interferes socially;
-that distracts from my relationship w God…
IS WHAT I eat!
WHEN I eat!
HOW much I eat ‼️
I CAN do control that—NOW‼️

Question 29

For all who are disheartened there is but one remedy,—

Answer 29

6T 438
For all who are disheartened there is but one remedy,—faith, prayer, and work.—
6T 438
Pr 62

Question 30

…great object of His mission…..He kept ever before Him. It was His joy that all His humiliation and suffering would glorify the Father’s name. DA 662.1

Answer 30

DA 662
…great object of His mission…..He kept ever before Him. It was His joy that all His humiliation and suffering would glorify the Father’s name.
DA 662.1

Question 31

Hang in there!!
W the help/ grace of God,
you can get healthy!!

Answer 31

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