“ I further observed under the sun : The race is not to the swift nor the battle to the mighty , nor does bread come to the wise , or wealth to the discerning , or favor to the skillful ; for time and chance befall them all .” Ecclesiastes 9:11 TLV
3 . Decide to Persevere
“ Don ’ t you know that in a stadium the runners all run , but one receives the prize ? Run in such a way that you may win ! Every competitor exercises selfcontrol in all respects . They do it to receive a perishable crown , but we do it to receive an imperishable one . So I run in this way — not aimlessly . So I box in this way — not beating the air . Rather , I punish my body and bring it into submission , so that after I have preached to others , I myself will not be disqualified .” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 TLV
Your mood will eventually match your mentality . So many times believers will quit just before they might have had their greatest breakthrough .
The Hebrew word for direction , intention , or purpose is kavanah . It is often used in reference to concentration and intentional focus in the midst of prayers or religious activity . But it really applies to anything . One way to recover passion is to spend some time thinking about what you are doing and why it is important . Then , enter into the activity with renewed fervor for the potential positive outcomes or impact .
4 . Carve Out Rest
Set Boundaries . Simplify your schedule and activities . Set time aside for some hobbies . If you are not observing a Shabbat rest unto the Lord , start .
“ Let us fear then ! Though a promise of entering His rest is left open , some of you would seem to have fallen short .” Hebrews 4:1 TLV
“ So there remains a Shabbat rest for the people of God . For the one who has entered God ’ s rest has also ceased from his own work , just as God did from His . Let us , therefore , make every effort to enter that rest , so that no one may fall through the same pattern of disobedience .” Hebrews 4:9-11 TLV
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