I want to talk to you about three powerful words: relentless, resiliency, and reflexive. These words may seem unrelated, but they share a common thread - they are all qualities that we need to possess if we want to become the greatness that God intends us to be.
Let's start with relentless. When we hear this word, we often think of someone who is stubborn or unyielding. But to be truly relentless means to have an unwavering commitment to achieving our goals, no matter what obstacles stand in our way. We must have the determination to persevere through the toughest of times and never give up.
Next, let's talk about resiliency. Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and adversity. It is the quality that helps us get up after we fall down. Resiliency is not something that we are born with, but rather it is something that we develop through experience. We must learn to embrace our failures and use them as opportunities to learn and grow.
Finally, we have reflexive. Being reflexive means being self-aware and constantly questioning our thoughts, beliefs, and actions. It means being open to feedback and criticism and using it to improve ourselves.
We must be willing to challenge our limiting beliefs and replace them with biblical beliefs that align with God's plan for our lives.
Now, I want to take a moment and ask you to picture yourself as a child. Think about the limiting beliefs, thoughts, and ideas that held you back from achieving your dreams. What are the things going on in your mind that are keeping you from becoming the greatness that God intends you to be? We all have them, but we must learn to challenge them and replace them with positive, biblical beliefs.
We must also learn to differentiate between the voices that feed us limiting beliefs and those that feed us biblical beliefs. Just because something comes from a good source does not mean that it aligns with God's plan for our lives.
We must learn to discern and choose the voices that will help us become the greatness that we were created to be.
We must also learn to focus on the things that truly matter in life. We must ask ourselves the tough questions: Did I live? Did I love? Did I make a difference? Do I matter? These questions will help us shift our focus from material possessions to the things that truly matter in life.
And finally, we must be willing to push ourselves out of our comfort zones. When we become too comfortable, we become complacent and stop growing. We must strive for the things that scare us and push us out of our comfort zones. We must constantly ask ourselves, "How can I inspire, motivate, or move those around me to greatness?"
In conclusion, we must be relentless in our pursuit of greatness, resilient in the face of adversity, and reflexive in our thoughts and actions. We must challenge our limiting beliefs and replace them with biblical beliefs that align with God's plan for our lives. And we must constantly push ourselves out of our comfort zones and strive for the things that truly matter in life. Let us all commit to becoming the greatness that God intends us to be. Thank you.
"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." - Hebrews 12:1
"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." - Romans 5:3-4
"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." - Psalm 139:23-24
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2
"For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?" - Mark 8:36
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." - Romans 12:2
"I can do all things through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
This verse speaks to the importance of being relentless in our pursuit of greatness. With God's strength and guidance, we can achieve anything we set our minds to, no matter how difficult the road may be.
8”. But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31
This verse emphasizes the importance of resiliency. Even when we face setbacks and adversity, we can find strength in our faith and the hope we have in the Lord. With His help, we can bounce back from any setback and continue to move forward.
9”. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." - Psalm 139:23-24. This verse speaks to the importance of being reflexive in our thoughts and actions. We must be willing to examine ourselves and seek God's guidance to identify any limiting beliefs or behaviors that may be holding us back. Only then can we replace them with positive, biblical beliefs that align with God's plan for our lives.
