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This episode I return to the fantastic resource to creating lasting change in your life, the book Change Anything by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield and Ron McMillan.
This book demonstrates that there are six areas in our lives where we are pulled–consciously or not–in a direction that helps determine for us whether the change will stick.
The six major hidden influencers are best encapsulated in a grid, with MOTIVATION and ABILITY at the top, and PERSONAL, SOCIAL and STRUCTURAL on its sides.
I then change the word “Motivation” to “Heart”, and “Ability” to “Mind”.
Assuming the change brought about will be an expression of “Strength”, then what is missing? The Soul.
We don’t pay well enough attention to our souls, because it appears intangible to us in a modern society; and yet, when we die, our soul will live on forever.
The rest of this episode asks what it means to add Soul to this chart:
SOUL/PERSONAL = Personal Commitment to Christ; puts your desire for lasting change in front of God; if it contradicts God’s will for you–either His personal will, or His desire that you be holy, then it will not last.
SOUL/SOCIAL = Sacramental Commitment to Others; puts your desire for lasting change in front of those in your life; whether your marriage partner, your children, or, for those who are committed to Holy Orders, their superiors and their congregations.
SOUL/STRUCTURAL = Following the precepts of the Church; puts your desire for lasting change in front of our Sunday obligations, or other times.
Bottom line: If we invite God to our decision for lasting change, in addition to the other six influencers in your life, you will receive an extra motivation to make this change, and it will last.
**********EPISODE LOG TIMES******************
A PDF Download is available, containing all the song lyrics and notes. Right click and select SAVE AS to retrieve it.
****************SONG OF THE WEEK******************
********************SONGS***********************
Hallelujah, salvation and glory
I will sing my praise to the King of Kings
Hallelujah!
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IN CHRIST THERE IS NO EAST OR WEST
In Christ there is no East or West
In Him shall true hearts everywhere
A-men! A-men!
Join hands then, brothers of the faith
In Christ now meet both East and West
O GLORY, GLORY, GLORY!
1. O glory, glory, glory! O glory to the Lamb!
2. On Sunday I am happy, on Monday full of joy
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COME AND WORSHIP
Come and worship, royal priesthood
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
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SANTO, SANTO, SANTO
Santo, Santo, Santo, Mi corazón adora!
Holy, Holy, Holy, My heart adores Thee!
Public Domain
ALLELUIA, SONG OF GLADNESS
Alleluia, song of gladness, voice of joy that cannot die
Alleluia, now resounding, true Jerusalem and free
Alleluia, we deserve not here to chant for evermore,
O praise Him, O praise Him. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Therefore in our hymns we now pray, grant us Blessed Trinity
Public Domain
ILLUMINA FACIEM TUAM (Psalm 31:16-17a)
Illumina Faciem tuam, super servum tuum.
Illuminate, O face of Thine, upon this servant for Thee
Public Domain
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Next Week: ASH WEDNESDAY!!!
By Nick AlexanderThis episode I return to the fantastic resource to creating lasting change in your life, the book Change Anything by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield and Ron McMillan.
This book demonstrates that there are six areas in our lives where we are pulled–consciously or not–in a direction that helps determine for us whether the change will stick.
The six major hidden influencers are best encapsulated in a grid, with MOTIVATION and ABILITY at the top, and PERSONAL, SOCIAL and STRUCTURAL on its sides.
I then change the word “Motivation” to “Heart”, and “Ability” to “Mind”.
Assuming the change brought about will be an expression of “Strength”, then what is missing? The Soul.
We don’t pay well enough attention to our souls, because it appears intangible to us in a modern society; and yet, when we die, our soul will live on forever.
The rest of this episode asks what it means to add Soul to this chart:
SOUL/PERSONAL = Personal Commitment to Christ; puts your desire for lasting change in front of God; if it contradicts God’s will for you–either His personal will, or His desire that you be holy, then it will not last.
SOUL/SOCIAL = Sacramental Commitment to Others; puts your desire for lasting change in front of those in your life; whether your marriage partner, your children, or, for those who are committed to Holy Orders, their superiors and their congregations.
SOUL/STRUCTURAL = Following the precepts of the Church; puts your desire for lasting change in front of our Sunday obligations, or other times.
Bottom line: If we invite God to our decision for lasting change, in addition to the other six influencers in your life, you will receive an extra motivation to make this change, and it will last.
**********EPISODE LOG TIMES******************
A PDF Download is available, containing all the song lyrics and notes. Right click and select SAVE AS to retrieve it.
****************SONG OF THE WEEK******************
********************SONGS***********************
Hallelujah, salvation and glory
I will sing my praise to the King of Kings
Hallelujah!
Copyright unknown
IN CHRIST THERE IS NO EAST OR WEST
In Christ there is no East or West
In Him shall true hearts everywhere
A-men! A-men!
Join hands then, brothers of the faith
In Christ now meet both East and West
O GLORY, GLORY, GLORY!
1. O glory, glory, glory! O glory to the Lamb!
2. On Sunday I am happy, on Monday full of joy
Copyright unknown
COME AND WORSHIP
Come and worship, royal priesthood
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Copyright unknown
SANTO, SANTO, SANTO
Santo, Santo, Santo, Mi corazón adora!
Holy, Holy, Holy, My heart adores Thee!
Public Domain
ALLELUIA, SONG OF GLADNESS
Alleluia, song of gladness, voice of joy that cannot die
Alleluia, now resounding, true Jerusalem and free
Alleluia, we deserve not here to chant for evermore,
O praise Him, O praise Him. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Therefore in our hymns we now pray, grant us Blessed Trinity
Public Domain
ILLUMINA FACIEM TUAM (Psalm 31:16-17a)
Illumina Faciem tuam, super servum tuum.
Illuminate, O face of Thine, upon this servant for Thee
Public Domain
*****************************************************
Join the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY at www.facebook.com/prayermeetingpodcast
Learn about what Nick Alexander can bring to your community, youth rally, keynote or event:
If you like this podcast, please feel free to leave a comment on the iTunes page.
Next Week: ASH WEDNESDAY!!!