2. CHRIST IS LOVE, AND LOVE REQUIRES ENERGY
Christ directed us: Loving with all of our
(Mark 12: 29-31)
heart, soul, mind and strength
“And you shall love the
LORD your God with all Requires having
your heart, with all your energy, and eliminating
barriers to insufficient energy
soul, with all your capacity
mind, and with all your using our
Requires
strength.‟ This is the first energy to achieve
commandment. And the
second, like it, is this: „You shall extraordinary results in the
mission that really matters.
love your neighbor
as yourself. There is no other Requires consciously
commandment greater than
these.” remembering that we give
life to whatever we give our
energy to.
3. #1 FIND ENERGY THOUGH YOUR PURPOSE
Let your mission do the pulling!
Fear
Spiritual
Poor
Em otion
ical
Ph ys
al
Mental Planning
Story
Telling
Ultimate
Negative Mission
Current
Habits Emotions
Location
Fatigue
4. #2 DEFINE YOUR “PURPOSE” OR “MISSION”?
Our Strength as human beings is
John 17: 18
fundamentally linked to our purpose and
meaning in life.
In the same way Without clearly defined purpose, our
that you gave me a commitment, effort and fighting spirit steadily
erode
mission in the
world, I give Finding meaning in our work adds purpose to
them a our life. The more the mission matters
to us, the more energy we are willing to
mission in the commit.
world. I'm
consecrating myself What area of your life does your mission come
from?
for their sakes. So Work life?
they'll be truth- Family?
consecrated in their Christian ministry?
mission. Spiritual gift?
5. #3 ENERGY THROUGH OUR VALUES
Values Balance Freedom Loyalty
represent
a gigantic Character Generosity Openness
force in Commitment Growth Optimism
our lives
Compassion Genuinenes Patience
Concern for s Perseveranc
The
energy others Happiness e
that flows Courage Health Respect for
from our others
core Creativity Humility
values is Excellence Humor Responsibilit
boundless Faith Integrity y
. Service to
Fairness Kindness
Others
Family Knowledge
6. #4 KNOW YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT
A spiritual gift is an expression of the Holy Spirit in the life of
believers which empowers them to serve the body of Christ, the
church.
The gift of knowledge manifests itself in teaching and training in
Persons with the gift of administration lead the body by steering others to discipleship. It is the God-given ability to learn, know, and explain the
remain on task. Administration enables the body to organize according to precious truths of God’s Word. A word of knowledge is a Spirit-revealed
Administration God-given purposes and long-term goals (1 Cor. 12:28). Knowledge truth (1 Cor. 12:28).
The church sends apostles from the body to plant churches or be Leadership aids the body by leading and directing members to accomplish
missionaries. Apostles motivate the body to look beyond its walls in order the goals and purposes of the church. Leadership motivates people to work
Apostleship to carry out the Great Commission (1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11). Leadership together in unity toward common goals (Rom. 12:8).
Cheerful acts of compassion characterize those with the gift of mercy.
Discernment aids the body by recognizing the true intentions of those Persons with this gift aid the body by empathizing with hurting members.
within or related to the body. Discernment tests the message and actions of They keep the body healthy and unified by keeping others aware of the
Discernment others for the protection and well-being of the body (1 Cor. 12:10). Mercy needs within the church (Rom. 12:8).
God gifts his church with evangelists to lead others to Christ effectively and The gift of prophecy is proclaiming the Word of God boldly. This builds up
enthusiastically. This gift builds up the body by adding new members to its the body and leads to conviction of sin. Prophecy manifests itself in
Evangelism fellowship (Eph.4:11). Prophecy preaching and teaching (1Cor. 12:10; Rom. 12:6).
Possessors of this gift encourage members to be involved in and
enthusiastic about the work of the Lord. Members with this gift are good Those with the gift of service/helps recognize practical needs in the body
counselors and motivate others to service. Exhortation exhibits itself in and joyfully give assistance to meeting those needs. Christians with this gift
Exhortation preaching, teaching, and ministry (Rom. 12:8). Service/Helps do not mind working behind the scenes (1 Cor. 12:28; Rom. 12:7).
The gift of shepherding is manifested in persons who look out for the
Faith trusts God to work beyond the human capabilities of the people. spiritual welfare of others. Although pastors, like shepherds, do care for
Believers with this gift encourage others to trust in God in the face of members of the church, this gift is not limited to a pastor or staff member
Faith apparently insurmountable odds (1 Cor.12:9). Shepherding (Eph. 4:11).
Members with the gift of giving give freely and joyfully to the work and Teaching is instructing members in the truths and doctrines of God’s Word
mission of the body. Cheerfulness and liberality are characteristics of for the purposes of building up, unifying, and maturing the body (1 Cor.
Giving individuals with this gift (Rom. 12:8). Teaching 12:28; Rom. 12:7; Eph. 4:11).
Those with this gift have the ability to make visitors, guests, and strangers
feel at ease. They often use their home to entertain guests. Persons with Wisdom is the gift that discerns the work of the Holy Spirit in the body and
Hospitality this gift integrate new members into the body (1 Pet. 4:9). Wisdom applies His teachings and actions to the needs of the body (1 Cor. 12:28).
7. #5 ELIMINATE THE BARRIERS
Barriers could be traditional sins, or anything!
Fear
Spiritual
Poor
Em otion
ical
Ph ys
al
Mental Planning
Story
Telling
Ultimate
Negative Mission
Current
Habits Emotions
Location
Fatigue
9. #7 ENGAGE YOUR WHOLE CAPACITY TO LOVE
love
the
Spiritual
LORD your God
with all your
Emotio
l
si ca
heart, with all your
Ph y
nal
soul, with all your
Mental
mind, and with all
your strength
10. #8 EXPAND ENERGY THROUGH OSCILLATION
Energy investments are balanced with Matthew 11:28-30
intermittent recovery.
Engage when it matters and disengage
when it doesn’t
Spiritual Are you tired? Worn out?
Burned out on religion?
Emotio
l
Come to me. Get away with
si ca
Ph y
me and you'll recover your
nal life. I'll show you how to
Mental
Sustained protection from stress leads to
take a real rest. Walk with
an erosion of capacity. me and work with me—
For maximum effectiveness we should live watch how I do it. Learn the
life as a sprinter, not a marathoner.
The profile of a typical business unforced rhythms of grace. I
professional would be not enough stress won't lay anything heavy or
on their Spiritual and Physical energy, and
not enough recovery with their mental and ill-fitting on you. Keep
emotional energy. company with me and you'll
learn to live freely and
lightly."
11. #9 STRENGTHEN YOUR EMOTIONAL ENERGY
Spiritual
Engaging the heart:
Emotio
l
si ca
Passionately embracing emotions
Ph y
that create excitement and
nal
confidence.
Mental
Consciously rejecting emotions that
elicit fear, hate, frustration or threats.
Understanding that positive
Recover
emotions provide the highest quality
of energy and negative emotions
Retreat to a comfortable place
sap our strength
Step out of your emotional comfort Have friends that you are comfortable
with
zone in order to grow.
12. #10 STRENGTHEN YOUR SPIRITUAL ENERGY
Engaging the Spirit: Spiritual
Seeking God as the almighty force in
Emotio
l
si ca
our life.
Ph y
nal
Seeking understanding of our beliefs
and values, and linking our mission Mental
to those core values.
Seeking the Holy Spirit as our
counselor.
Recovery:
Fasting and Prayer
Meditation and Prayer
Worship
Sabbath Rest
13. #11 STRENGTHEN YOUR MENTAL ENERGY
Spiritual
Engaging the mind:
Emotio
l
si ca
Knowing how to be strategic with our
Ph y
energy.
nal
Knowing potential threats around us Mental
to our mission, and our energy.
Knowing where laser-focus and
concentration is required, and where
multi-tasking is OK Recover:
Planning and organizing for success Sleep
Unplug & unfocus
Rest & Relaxation
14. #12 STRENGTHEN YOUR PHYSICAL ENERGY
Spiritual
Emotio
l
si ca
Ph y
Engaging the body:
nal
Mental
Established routine for exercise
Established commitment to
maintaining the highest quantity of Recover:
physical strength
Established routine of sleep and rest
Established strategy for nutritional
intake and hydration
15. WHY DO WE FOCUS ON OUR SELF?
Romans 8: 8
Focusing on the self is the opposite of
focusing on God. Anyone completely
absorbed in self ignores God, ends up
thinking more about self than God. That
person ignores who God is and what he is
doing. And God isn't pleased at being
ignored.
