Motivation Marathon Introduction

Motivation is a word that is used commonly in the workplace, classroom, athletics, and in parenting.  When we seek to motivate someone or seek motivate ourselves, we do so to accomplish great acts or to form new habits.  Motivation is not a one-time event; it is like a long distance run. Although there are millions of texts, workbooks, and self-help guides that talk about motivation—several of which we will reference—did you know that the Bible has a lot to say about our personal motivation and about motivating others?  Together we will explore a few basic principles of motivation according to the experts and according to biblical principles in these brief devotional thoughts.  Are you ready to begin your Motivational Marathon?  You won’t be alone.  Every human being requires motivation at some time; you have a whole world running in the same marathon and God is both your cheerleading section and the arms that will enfold you at the finish line. Ready, Set, Go!

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