1. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - March 19, 2006 1

2. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - March 19, 2006 2 Hebrews 12:12-15 (NKJV) Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, [13] and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. [14] Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: [15] looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;

3. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - March 19, 2006 3 Isaiah 40:31-41:1 (NKJV) But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. [41:1] "Keep silence before Me, O coastlands, And let the people renew their strength! Let them come near, then let them speak; Let us come near together for judgment.

4. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - March 19, 2006 4 *Success is fueled by passion!! *Has your spiritual “passion” and “vitality” increased, decreased, or stayed the same? *Have you ever “FELT” spiritually tired and drained? *What can we do to remain passionate, or to regain passion in serving the Lord?

5. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - March 19, 2006 5 *Running On Empty – Heb 5:12,13; *A Cluttered Mind – Mat 13:22 *Overextension – Luke 10:41 *Lack of Success – 2 Cor. 4:7-17 *Constantly Fighting Uphill Battles – Heb 12:1-4 *Friendly Fire - James 3:9-18

6. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - March 19, 2006 6 *Fill Up – 1 Peter 2:1,2; Heb 5:12,13; 10:24,25 *Focus – Mat. 6:22,23; Phili 4:8,9 *Prioritize –Mat 6:33 *Be Realistic – Phili 4:11,12; *Keep Your Eye On The Goal – 2 Cor. 4:18; Phili 3:12-14 *Learn To Handle Criticism – Gal 2:11-14; Acts 18:24-28

7. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - March 19, 2006 7 *Establish inspirational role models – Heb. 12:1-3; 1 Cor. 11:1; Phili 3:12-17 *Learn to work hard, but at a steady pace – Life is a marathon – not a sprint! *Make time to rest, pray & meditate *Worship – Refill by giving – *Surround yourself with encouraging, but truthful friends!

8. Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - March 19, 2006 8 *Success is fueled by passion!! *If you want to succeed in living a life that honors God and reflects His light unto others – you MUST live with passion!! *What are you passionate about???

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