Sunday Service // Kickstart: Motive // January 19, 2025

Pastor Andy Are you driven by blessings, survival, or something greater? Pastor unpacks the story of Abram to challenge us to examine our motives and kickstart a life focused on thriving and blessing others. TEXT: Genesis 12:2-10, James 4:1-3, Psalm 51:10 NOTES: "If you’re not careful, the reason you started can easily change—or even be lost—due to circumstances or opportunities." "Blessings or survival are never great long-term motivators." "Jesus invites us to more than survival: You’re not just here to make it through; you’re here to thrive." “I thrive when I strive, when I am pressing on toward something. And the minute I start arriving is the minute I start dying.” -AJ Swoboda Practical Application: 1. Prayer: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10) 2. Engage with Scripture: Reading the Bible four times a week reshapes motives and builds discipline.