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TOPUCU Adult Faith-Based Workbook Lesson 2: Part 2

The scales of motivation are truly evident here. and pull him out of the water, telling the "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord
young disciple that his doubt is what and not for men." — Colossians 3:23 (ESV)
“…And in the fourth watch of the night He caused him to sink.
came to them, walking on the sea. When the the scale in your favor? Are you doing what The next 5 lessons will continue to build
disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they When the scales of motivation are tipped it takes to increase your odds of success? on what we have learned so far, so it is
were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And against us, it is because of doubt, which These are the questions champions ask important you take some time to internalize
they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus is the opposite of faith. But now you see themselves each and every day. These are and memorize this concept. This isn’t a game.
spoke to them, saying, "Take courage, it is I; how it’s all tied together in a spiritual the tools champions use to stay motivated. This is life. And motivation is a foundational
do not be afraid.” Matthew 14:25-27 (NASB) and practical manner. You now know the tool for successful transformation in your life.
motivation formula. And that’s a great first When you’re feeling unmotivated it’s
The disciples initially expressed fear and step! But the true key to becoming a finisher because one of these components is out of The image we want you to memorize for this
shrunk back into shells at the idea of a ghost is learning how to tip the scales in your favor order. Maybe you haven’t fixed your eyes on lesson is the scales of justice. Whenever you
approaching their vessel because they had on a continuous basis. This is the secret that the right reward. Maybe the amount of work find you are lacking motivation, think about
never witnessed a man walking on the water. champions have been using for years. First, it’s going to take seems insurmountable. the scales. Are you tipping them in your favor
But they were immediately encouraged they decide they want that reward and then Maybe you’ve already calculated that your and increasing your odds by working harder?
when Jesus identified himself. In fact, Peter they determine how to increase their odds odds of success are too small. Each day you When you're not, look at your wristband and
was so encouraged and motivated he made of success. And guess what – one way to have to figure out which part of the formula remember – The Only Person U Cheat is U.
this declaration, “Lord, if it is You, command increase your odds of success is by working needs to be adjusted and that’s how you TOPUCU
me to come to You on the water.” Matthew harder. By increasing the amount of time and will stay motivated.
14:28 (NASB)
energy you put into achieving your reward
Jesus, of course, did command his disciple you increase the chances of getting that
to come to him. And as Peter considered reward. Champions know that hard work LESSON 2: QUIZ
the hard work of having enough faith and always pays off.
courage to walk on water, he weighed that As a Christian you can dramatically increase
against the reward of an opportunity to your odds of success through faith. If your 1. Most habit change doesn't succeed 5. Name someone you admire who motivates
commune with his Lord and Savior and faith level is high your belief level will be high long-term because it's dependent you to work hard and meet your goals:
determined that the odds of success were also, tipping the scales in your favor. David on external motivation.
pretty high, especially if it was truly Jesus knew this when he fought the Lion and when
that was calling him out. He probably he slayed Goliath. Noah knew it when he True or False (circle one)
thought to himself, “there is no way in the built the Ark and endured the storm. Joseph
world He would let me sink into the water knew it when he was sold into slavery by NOTES:
and drown.” So Peter steps out the boat his brothers only to eventually become one 2. The harder you work, the greater your
and begins to walk to Jesus. And just like of the top officials in the country of Egypt.
we discussed, while things are going well, They all knew that in order to increase their of
motivation is running at an all-time high. The odds of success, they would have to walk in
situation however changes for Peter: “But faith and through their faith work harder. You
seeing the wind, he became frightened, and can use these same principles to help you 3. Luck happens when
beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save achieve the goal you're working on. meets opportunity.
me!’” Matthew 14:30 (NASB)
There is a rather well-known quote that
When Peter felt the hard work had gotten states, “Luck happens when preparation
too hard, he did a quick calculation, decided meets opportunity.” What are you doing 4. A well-known question champions ask
that his odds of success were zero and he to get prepared? What are you going to themselves is “Are you doing what it takes
stopped working at all. Instead, he cried out do when that opportunity arrives? Are you to increase your odds of success?”
for help. Jesus would then reach down True or False (circle one)
staying motivated by actively trying to tip

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