Spiritual Motivation

"And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, but exhorting one another..."

- Hebrews 10:24

Just imagine people coming together, awakening each other to an amplified sense of who God is and motivating one another to DO something for the glory of God. This is spiritual motivation.

The Philadelphia Phillies just won the World Series and I had the opportunity to go to the championship parade (Go Phillies!) I couldn't help but get excited when I observed thousands of people around me cheering and screaming with their hands in the air. Everyone was unified with red sweatshirts and red hats. I'm not a huge baseball follower, but I was instantly drawn into the excitement. As the play-offs were approaching, the media created a viral buzz around the Phillies. At some point, everyone caught Philly fever and it was the topic of conversation every morning at work. I can honestly say, the people around me stirred up my love for the Phillies. Their passion became my passion. Once I was stirred up, I had to watch the games and I wasn't going to miss the parade. I wanted to be involved in what everyone was raving about.

The outcome of observing others in the faith should lead to the same results. When we observe our peers in the faith, we should hunger for godliness and good works. In fact, the Greek word for love in this verse, "agape", conveys the image of a FEAST of love and charity. There should be an undeniable surge of Christ-like activity and spiritual motivation when we observe one another.

Have you ever gone to a gathering of "Christians" and just felt deflated by the lack of enthusiasm? Maybe you go to a church where people are complacent and there is no one that really ignites your desire to love more and do more. Well your not alone. We all will experience this at some point.

In this situation, ask yourself, "Is MY life motivating others?" That is the essence of experiencing spiritual motivation. We shouldn't wait for someone else to push us to walk in the power of God. Instead, we should focus on being a source of motivation for others. If everyone had that mindset, we would be experiencing a great revival throughout the nation.

Live to motivate all people in a godly manner. You've been CALLED to stir up love and good works in others. Whether the person is a Christian friend or an agnostic co-worker, your mission is the same. Be a spiritual motivator and rally people around our Savior.

Spiritual Motivation Tips

1. Your in the midst of many observers at work. Be an example of diligence, excellence, purity, patience, love, etc. Someone will take notice.

2. When volunteers are needed, raise your hand to be a servant. We need more servant role models.

3. Ask God for the grace to love others on a daily basis. You may be called to encourage, give, comfort, sacrifice, and edify at any moment.

4. Don't do things out of obligation. Put your heart into things, not just your mind.


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