Since I found the little book by Norman Vincent Peale, The Power of Positive Thinking, on a hardware store book table as a kid, I’ve been interested in what motivates us. Looking back, I’m not sure why that little book had such an impact on me. Somehow though, it did — which brings us to our point in this week’s, “The Last Bit.” What motivates you? Because the truth is — what motivates you might, for others, not so much. Is it —
*** Reading about heroes of the faith who never backed down?
*** Contemplating on the lostness of humanity?
*** Praying passionately to your Lord and Master?
*** Learning concrete ways to make a difference?
*** Studying new strategies together with peers?
*** Seeing progress/fruit?
What spurs you on in the dark of the night? Click “Comment” on the web version of this item and let us know.
The one thing that keeps me going, through all the difficulties and set-backs, is the desire for God to get the glory He deserves. All of the things mentioned in the item might provide short-term motivation for me, but ultimately the only thing that keeps me focused is His glory.