2. Learning to Thrive When You’re Struggling to Survive

3. Staying Focused in a World of Distractions Learning to Thrive When You’re Struggling to Survive Part 1 Learning to Thrive When You’re Struggling to Survive Part 1

4. Series Introduction 1. God has designed and called us to THRIVE.

5. Series Introduction 1. God has designed and called us to THRIVE. 2. But often we struggle to SURVIVE. 1. God has designed and called us to THRIVE. 2. But often we struggle to SURVIVE.

6. Series Introduction 1. God has designed and called us to THRIVE. 2. But often we struggle to SURVIVE. 3. Timothy was no stranger to these feelings. 1. God has designed and called us to THRIVE. 2. But often we struggle to SURVIVE. 3. Timothy was no stranger to these feelings.

7. Series Introduction 1. God has designed and called us to THRIVE. 2. But often we struggle to SURVIVE. 3. Timothy was no stranger to these feelings 4.Paul challenged Timothy to thrive, but he was struggling just to survive. 1. God has designed and called us to THRIVE. 2. But often we struggle to SURVIVE. 3. Timothy was no stranger to these feelings 4.Paul challenged Timothy to thrive, but he was struggling just to survive.

8. 1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV) 1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV)

9. 1. Timothy was overwhelmed by both EXTERNAL and INTERNAL struggles.

10. 2. Paul gave him three MODELS to guide him on his journey from surviving to thriving. 1. Timothy was overwhelmed by both EXTERNAL and INTERNAL struggles. 2. Paul gave him three MODELS to guide him on his journey from surviving to thriving.

11. 3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 2 Timothy 2:3-6 (NIV) 3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 2 Timothy 2:3-6 (NIV)

12. SOLDIERATHLETEFARMER Danger: Defense Warning: Goal:

13. Lessons From the Battlefield 1. We are warned about the danger of DISTRACTION.

14. 3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV) 3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV)

15. SOLDIERATHLETEFARMER Danger: Distraction Defense Warning: Goal:

16. Lessons From the Battlefield 1. We are warned about the danger of DISTRACTION. 2. Our best defense is to become people of INTENSITY. 1. We are warned about the danger of DISTRACTION. 2. Our best defense is to become people of INTENSITY.

17. 3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV) 3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV)

18. SOLDIERATHLETEFARMER Danger: Distraction Defense Intensity Warning: Goal:

19. Lessons From the Battlefield 1. We are warned about the danger of DISTRACTION. 2. Our best defense is to become people of INTEGRITY. 3. God’s warning to us is DON’T DRIFT. 1. We are warned about the danger of DISTRACTION. 2. Our best defense is to become people of INTEGRITY. 3. God’s warning to us is DON’T DRIFT.

20. 3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV) 3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV)

21. SOLDIERATHLETEFARMER Danger: Distraction Defense Intensity Warning: Don’t Drift Goal:

22. Lessons From the Battlefield 1. We are warned about the danger of DISTRACTION. 2. Our best defense is to become people of INTEGRITY. 3. God’s warning to us is DON’T DRIFT. 4.Our ultimate goal should be to PLEASE the COMMANDER. 1. We are warned about the danger of DISTRACTION. 2. Our best defense is to become people of INTEGRITY. 3. God’s warning to us is DON’T DRIFT. 4.Our ultimate goal should be to PLEASE the COMMANDER.

23. 3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV) 3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV)

24. SOLDIERATHLETEFARMER Danger: Distraction Defense Intensity Warning: Don’t Drift Goal: Please the Commander