Life Accelerated

1. What is Faith? The Bible defines faith as being certain of what you don't see and being sure of what you are hoping for. 

Did you know the Bible mentions the word Faith over 300 times!!!

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

2. Our faith connects us to God.

"Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible" Corrie Ten Boom

3. Why is Faith important? Refer to Matthew 15:28 and  Matthew 14:31

Without Faith We Cannot Please God!

1. Get over FOMO(fear of missing out)

Mark 6:31 Come with me  by yourselves to quiet place and get some rest.

2. Taking a break from social media will reduce the stress and anxiety in your life.

"If you feel the need to constantly post on social media documenting your every move, chances are you're either addicted to social networking or their is void in your personal life" unknown

3. Put your phone down and out of reach!  

2 Timothy 1:7 For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

1. What is the victim mentality?

"You have the power over your mind-not outside events. Realize this, and you'll find strength" Marcus Aurelius

2. Quit looking for the negatives when things are going well for you!

#StopSelfSabotage

3. How you can overcome the victim mindset!

1 Corinthians 2:16 ....we have the mind of christ.

1. Are you adding value? One of the best things we can do is add value to those around us!

"Leadership is not about executive position or title. It's about connection and influence. At its highest, leadership is all about adding value to the world around you and blessing lives through the work you do" Robin Sharma

2. There is power in adding value! 

Acts 20:35 In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way, we must help those around us and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, "it's more blessed to give than receive"

3. Why is it important to add value to others?

"Don't become a person of success but try to become a person of value" Albert Einstein

!. Start with your why!

"Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion!

2. You should set goals daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly!

Matthew 6:33 seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you.

#AlignYourGoalsWithGodsWill

3. Keys to goal setting: Faith! Perseverance! Humility! Commitment! Planning! Motivation! Diligence!

Proverbs 3:6  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight!

1. Make this moth count!

"Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have the same 24hrs in a day" Zig Ziglar

2. Take time this month to set your 2021 goals!

Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent leads to abundance,  but those who are hasty will come to poverty.

3. To go toward your destiny, you have to step away from your security(comfort zone)

2 Chronicles 15:7 But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.

1. Be thankful for God!

2. Be thankful for Family and Friends!

3. Be thankful for your career/job!

"Families are the compass that guide us, they are the inspiration to reach great heights and our comfort when we occasionally falter"- Brad Henry

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you, plans to not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future!

1. Adjust your attitude! Only we have the power to control our attitude!

"A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It's a catalyst and sparks extraordinary results" Wade Boggs

2. Create a daily journal of Thankfulness and Gratitude!

This will create an attitude of appreciation for what you have and lower your stress!

3. Become present daily and embrace the power of giving!

"Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past is over and the future is not guaranteed" Wayne Dyer

Hebrews 13:16 And do not forget to do good and share with others, for such sacrifices please God!

1. Live With Purpose!

2. Take Care of Your of Health!

"It is health not wealth that is our principal asset"-Arlen Specter

3. Create More Happiness In Your Life!

Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

4. Take Your Personal Growth Serious!

"Ask and it will be given to you, Seek you will find, Knock and the door shall open" -Jesus

1. It's time to quit those bad habits!

"Change will not come if we wait for someone or some other time,  we are are the ones we've been waiting for, we are the change we seek" -Unknown

2. Do it for you!

 Real change can occur when its for ourselves and not others!

3.  Realize your potential, change your mindset and attitude,  dig deep and find your will power!

"You see in life,  lots of people know what to do, but few people actually do what they know, knowing is not enough, you have to take action"-Tony Robbins

John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world!

Whether we have created the obstacles in our lives or not just remember Jesus is there to get us through!