Memory Verse
“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us” (NLT)
- Helping us appreciate the role of determination in achieving success.
- Encourage believers not to give up on their goals even in the midst of overwhelming challenges.
- Knowing how to develop personal drive and determination.
- Helping believers to understand the snares and pitfalls of lack of drive and determination.
- What do we mean by drive and determination?
- How does driven and determination relate to our future?
- Can drive and determination be developed or cultivated?
- Why do people lose their drive and determination?
- Can lack of drive and determination set in when I engage in things, I do not have passion for?
- Can lack of achievement make me lose my drive and motivation?
- What is the role of your circle of influence in either diminishing or encouraging your drive and determination or enhancing it?
- Drive and determination mean having the right attitude towards your God given assignment (1 Cor 16:13).
- If your purpose in life is discovered and aligned with God’s will, you become selfless and determined to finish well. (2Timothy 4:7, 1Cor 9:24, Phil 3:12-14).
- Challenges of life’s, failures and threats from adversaries could make us lose our determination and drive. (1 Kings 19:3-4).
- Your commitment will always be linked to your treasure (Matthew 6:21).
- Lack of achievement can make people lose their drive and determination. We are empowered by the scriptures and the holy to press on (Pro 13:12. Matt 4:4, Matt 26:41).
- Your association or circle of influence can influence your drive and determination (Proverbs 27:17).
- In challenging times, we should rely on the strength of God and ask for capacity to overcome the pressures of life (Phil 4:12-13).
- Determination/drive works in tandem with faith. (Heb 11:6, 1 John 5:4)
- Have a positive mentality/faith in God that it is not over until you win (Micah 7:8 )
- Passion enhances determination and drive; Engage in things you love doing.
- It is important you identify the root cause of lack of drive and determination and deal with them from the roots, avoid short term fixes.
- Trust God to continue to see you through.
- Be certain of where you are coming from, where you are presently and where you are going, direction is key in sustaining your drive (Rom 8:14, Ex 23:20).
- It is important to celebrate small gains while ascribing glory to God (Zech 4:10).
- Learn from other people’s mistakes, relate with people who are genuinely determination to succeed in life (Proverbs 27:17).
- Be determined to do good and make a positive impact in the life of someone (Galatians 6:9).