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Sometimes even knowing that you are headed toward a great destiny is not enough to stay motivated. We all hit points where we grow tired, lose our spark, or just hit a wall and can't figure out a way around it.

The road to greatness is not an easy one. It is purposefully challenging to ensure that those who reach the goal are capable of handling the prize. Working our way down this path will not always be what we want to do. We may want to sit down and take a breather.

We cannot afford to take a breather, and we cannot take our hands away from our task. A moment of respite can easily turn into another destiny missed. In these times that we have to encourage ourselves to stay motivated and reach out to our Heavenly Father to keep our fire burning.

The Bible is full of stories where the people had to stay encouraged. Moses encouraged Joshua in helping him obtain the land God promised to Israel. David had to encourage himself when he was living on the run. Nehemiah kept the people uplifted as they rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. Paul's letters to all the churches were to encourage them to continue in their faith.

Don't let complacency win! Don't get weary in well-doing! Encourage yourself in the Lord. Remember why you started down this road. Remember the vision God has placed in your heart. Find a scripture to stand on. Spend some time in God's presence and let His love re-invigorate you. Play a song that gets your motor running. Listen to a sermon that speaks to where you are.

Everyone has moments where they want to give in. Most people actually do. But champions keep pressing, they keep moving, and they don't give up! Encourage yourself and keep going! Greatness is waiting for you!

Verse of the Day: And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves, and set their battle again in array in the place where they put themselves in array the first day. Judges 20:22