[su_section image=”https://thelocalboom.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-26T154541.115.png” border=”none” text_align=”left”]#1- Directions for this exercise: Begin by simply mastering steps 1 and 4 while becoming familiar with the sharpening options that are available in the tool. Gradually incorporate steps 2 and 3 while working toward utilizing the pro tip at the bottom of these steps. Once you have internalized all 5 steps try to do them all in sequence. As you master the system you will find yourself feeling eternal joy more and more throughout your daily life while taking steps toward your eternal mission.
#1- Remember the commitment to ACT NOW: My days on earth are numbered to sacrifice my own desires and take action for others, which Christ demonstrated as the way, through his life and death on the cross. I am committed to ACT NOW in order to help others avoid eternal darkness and experience the amazing joy in heaven. I feel this overwhelming sense of joy whenever I think about taking even the smallest action to progress toward the eternal mission.
#2- Be led by the King of Kings: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
#3- Be crystal clear where he is leading you: Jesus said “Suppose one of you had a hundred sheep and lost one. Wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the lost one until you found it? When found, you can be sure you would put it across your shoulders, rejoicing, and when you got home call in your friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Celebrate with me! I’ve found my lost sheep!’ Count on it—there’s more joy in heaven over one sinner’s rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue.”
#4- Feel the eternal joy that awaits in heaven: Now that you are 100% clear on the mission and who is leading the way for you, it’s time to think about taking action. Even the smallest, routine actions, like listening to others, asking questions, or making better eating choices to have more energy will help you progress toward your mission. Therefore, you will think about these actions before doing them and feel eternal joy in heaven, knowing that is the reward for having deep, strong compassion for others, which gives you the courage and self-discipline to make this daily commitment to make these investments in eternal life.
#5- Apply a sharpening option: The more we can develop our skills, the more effective and efficient we can be on a daily basis as we continue to progress toward our mission. Therefore, we will utilize the sharpening options on a regular basis to re-enforce this system and expand our potential to reach others.
Pro tip: Use your imagination to create some mental imagery as you go through these steps. You can use those images throughout the day to remind you of the eternal joy, which will allow you to feel it as you move throughout your daily routine.[/su_section]