Staying Motivated in the Spirit

Let’s talk about motivation, motivation in the Spirit and in the mind. This is one area where we can easily fall short if we do not stay on top of it.

It is in the parable in which Jesus spoke about the seeds falling on various types of soil. Motivation would be in Mark 4:16-17 (MSG), “And some are like the seed that lands in the gravel. When they first hear the Word, they respond with great enthusiasm. But there is such shallow soil of character that when the emotions wear off and some difficulty arrives, there is nothing to show for it.” Quickly, initially motivated but then losing that motivation after a while. We want to be the fertile soil in which the seed falls, Mark 4:20, “But the seed planted in the good earth represents those who hear the Word, embrace it, and produce a harvest beyond their wildest dreams.”

How to Stay Motivated

It is the new life that helps to motivate us to become the fertile rather than the rocky soil. Understanding that we are given a new lease in all things, we can freely let go of any bondage that has held us back. We have reason to look forward and because of this, we can more confidently proceed with motivation and continue to allow and develop that motivation. As we begin to see the changes within our self and in a life now dedicated to the Spirit, and we see our own new potential rising, this in turn also provides the further motivation we need.

Inevitably there will be days that remaining motivated will be difficult and it is during these times that we are encouraged to ask for continued motivation and in doing so, with belief, receive. Whenever I feel low or short on motivation or enthusiasm, I simply ask and it is always renewed and I see the results, the renewal and feel the flow return. You too can do and receive this but staying aware of feelings is key as is staying in alignment and communion. You will find your own personal ways of staying in spiritual motivation as well because we each have our own unique relationship and guidance from the Holy Spirit.

However you receive your spiritual motivation, commit to it just as you have committed to God and it will always be supplied to you as long as you remain aware, open, receptive and willing.

God bless and may your day be filled with the love and energy of the Holy Spirit. 

About Cheryl Yale-Bruedigam

Cheryl Yale-Bruedigam has been writing spiritually for thirty years. With undergraduate studies in English and women's studies, she devoted over a decade of research and writing to women’s studies and spirituality.

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