Breakthroughs are:
- a Process - they result from participating in discovering the unknown; unknown contact, unknown company, unknown job, etc., and
- a Product - a landing; we now have what was once unknown.
- Fatigue - we are worn out physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually.
- Frustration - we grow more and more agitated as attempt after attempt to produce a desired outcome does not work.
- Failure - we begin to see ourselves as a failure. The only way to be a failure is to quit trying after a failed attempt. I cannot be a failure as long as I continue to try.
- Fear - results when false evidence appears to be true. Fear paralyzes. Focused faith is the antidote to fear. Faith and fear cannot coexist.
- Regroup (gives you more energy) The reason God rested after 6 days of creating was not because he was tired. He rested to bring order to creation. Rest allows for recuperation which in turn enables regrouping. We need to plan times weekly to get away, exercise, nap, and laugh.
- Reflect (puts more confidence in you) There are 4 M's to reflection:
- Ministry Opportunities - takes my focus off me and onto someone else
- Memorable Achievements - replaying the victories God has worked through our lives
- Motivational Materials - fill my mind with the positive thoughts that will drive away the negative thoughts that come from Satan
- Mentor's Counsel - affirms our calling and provides a fresh objective perspective.
- Refocus (provides direction) Taking the time to reexamine our:
- Aspirations and purpose - what is the most important and what is urgent. I need to be about what is important and not be driven by the urgent
- Activity levels - am I investing the right amount of time in the right things
- Accountability - who are my partners and how much do they really know about me and my situation. They are the ones who have been given the right to provide the "Tough Love" I need to make it through.
- Attitude - adjusting to a positive and persevering mindset
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