As you got up this morning were you forced out of bed or was there an excitement to get the day started? Either you will be drawn out of bed with passion or live in a state of wanting to stay there forever. Do you have any drive to face each day or is this a big struggle for you?
Is there anything in life that gets you excited, fired up, thrilled, motivated, hopping, skipping, jumping, dancing, adrenaline pumping, thank God I’m alive to experience this?
Well, we are on the last lap of our series A – Z and you did make it to the end. I guess it’s time to get your Z’zzzz. Not so fast my friend let’s deal with our subject matter first. What kind of 'zeal' do you have?
Zeal:
1.Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal and tireless diligence in its furtherance.
2.Eagerness and enthusiasm. 
Look at the popular television show American Idol and how much zeal and passion these people show looking to get a chance at their big break. Zeal is the thing that gets your adrenaline pumping about a particular thing, even if it seems like a long road ahead. You may have experienced that this level fluctuates at times. I’m sure you have seen times in your life when you were so excited and motivated you could have carried the world on your shoulder. Then there were those days like life felt so hard.
Did you know that those days of high energy and zeal were meant to carry you a long way? It’s like when you fill your car with gas to take you where you need to go, that’s providing you did the right thing. The more you have the further you can go.
Therefore in those days when you’re at high peak it is wise to be as productive as possible. It doesn’t matter how high your level is, the reality is that you will face some challenging days. During those moments is when you can reflect on the accomplishments and the progress of times past. This exercise should be a positive factor because it should recharge you and get your juices flowing again to go after your intended goal.
Everyone that was successful in life faced days of opposition and wanting to give up. It’s what you do in the face of opposition that determines the results you get in life.
Above all things, there is nothing in life that you should have greater zeal for than God and the things he desires. "1Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God,..". Romans 10:1-2 (KJV)
You must bear in mind things will pass away but God will last forever.
Warning
Please stay away from these zeal blockers:
1.Negative people
2.Corrupt lifestyle
3.Procrastination
4.Disobedience
5.Separation from God.
Are you ready to face eternity? If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of your life and desire to make that commitment now please repeat the following prayer:
Lord Jesus be merciful to me a sinner. I realize that I have sinned against you and come
short of your glory. I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and I believe in my heart that God has raised him from the dead. I pray for your forgiveness and ask that you save me now and accept me into your kingdom. Give me eternal life today.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Take care until…......and God Bless ya
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Coming next……………… A – Z 'The Grand Finale'
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Issue # 38 – Can you use some 'Z'zzzz?
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Issue # 13 - Don’t get another ‘D’ in this.
How many times have you passed by an incomplete building? Heard persons with great plans for their life but it never happened? Or maybe even you had a personal project you started but you dropped it somewhere along the line. What caused you to drop it? I’m sure you had no intention of dropping it because the excitement and energy you had you were willing to do it all by yourself.
Obviously something happened along the line which took you off course. That’s’ why I’m glad for the letter ‘D’. It is where we find today’s word determination. As you and I know from experience that desire alone doesn’t get things done. One of it’s supporting factor is determination.
determination: Firmness of purpose, perseverance, steadfastness
Not because you get a D grade or failed your last venture means you should never attempt it again or give up on everything. You must realize you will never get the support you want. Remember, it’s how bad you want it? The force within you has to be greater than the external force for you to blow away your opposition. Either that happens or you will cave in and quit.
In life there are always situations that try to speak to you and tell you that the odds are against you. This is only a test and therefore your grade is a result of what YOU decide to do after this.
No teacher ever spends hours in the classroom trying to help you turn out to be a failure. It doesn’t take much effort to do that. Do nothing and you will succeed. God is always trying to teach you important lessons in life to make the grade. Whether he does it directly or through other means it’s up to you to apply what you have learnt.
If you are determined to make the best grade you must have stick ability. The ability to hang in there no matter what. God is looking for some people in this generation to join our forefathers in making the honor role. You have to have the attitude that if it doesn’t happen today I’ll be back on the job tomorrow.
Even if your life’s story never makes it on the 6 o clock news, published in a book, featured on Oprah, or become a motion picture, be sure of this- God has it recorded in heaven. Imagine making it in Heaven’s Hall of Fame.
You must aim for a better grade by:
1. Staying connected to your teacher and greatest help -“For the Lord GOD will help me…” Isaiah 50:7 (KJV)
2. Keep fueling up your faith - "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God". Romans 10:17 (KJV)
3. If necessary change you strategy or approach.
4. Take a 5 -Yes rest. It will allow you to be revived and sometimes give you fresh new ideas to get it done.
5. Read & talk to other people- Hearing others peoples success will keep you motivated.
Here’s to a better grade:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghaPBA7ICU8
Coming next week: The series continues…letter ‘E’
Take care until…......and God Bless ya
http://jamesedgecombe2.blogspot.com/
Are you ready to face eternity? If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of your life and desire to make that commitment now please repeat the following prayer:
Lord Jesus be merciful to me a sinner. I realize that I have sinned against you and come short of your glory. I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and I believe in my heart that God has raised him from the dead. I pray for your forgiveness and ask that you save me now and accept me into your kingdom. Give me eternal life today.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
