Keeping the Flame Burning

Keeping the flame burning

1 Corinthians 9:24 - 27Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Keeping the flame burning

Motivation is the key

Usain Bolt 6 gold medals

Keeping the flame burning

Consider Laura Trott

Won 2 gold medals in Cycling

Keeping the flame burning

We need environments that intensify our longing and desire for God

Keeping the flame burning

Consider Greg Rutherford

Failure is a not a destination but a place of learning.

Keeping the flame burning

Consider Mo Farah

Willing to make a difficult decision to get to the next level

Keeping the flame burning

Conclusion

We need environments that intensify our longing and desire for God

Failure is a not a destination but a place of learning.

Willing to make a difficult decision to get to the next level.

Keeping the flame burning

2 Timothy 1:6-7 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.