‘I’m giving it everything I’ve got.’ 1 Corinthians 9:27
The second issue you’ll have to address is your emotions.
While they can be a gauge of how you feel and a clue to what needs to be
changed in your life, never let emotion alone dictate your decisions. Ask
anyone who has to perform at the top of their game, and you’ll find that much
of their time is spent overriding their emotions. However, listening to your
emotions to get to the core of what’s bothering you can be a very revealing
indicator of your condition. Consider these two statements:
1) I don’t feel like working today. Why not? Did you stay
up too late last night? Perhaps you need to change your schedule. Are you
eating well? Maybe you need to adjust your diet. Not motivated? Talk to God,
read His Word, spend time with an encouraging friend, etc. Don’t just sit there,
do something!
2) I’m a little depressed. Are you getting enough
relaxation? Have you taken a break lately? Our moods generally swing up after
exercise, so start moving and get into shape. You can’t afford to live life
based on your emotions. They’ll delay you, stop you, and create detours on your
journey to success. You say, ‘I’m waiting for inspiration!’ As novelist Jack London said, ‘You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club.’ Follow Paul’s example: ‘I’m running hard for the finish line. I’m giving it everything I’ve got. No sloppy living for me! I’m staying alert and in top condition. I’m not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself’ (vv. 26-27 MSG).
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