Transcript How to find time for spiritual growth and study in a busy

How can I find time for spiritual
training when I am this busy at
work?
Deceased Name: Death Notice: G. PHILLIP SLATER
G. Phillip Slater, age 90, of Evanston, beloved husband for 62 years of Margaret,
Behrens; loving father of Bridget (Thomas) Lamont,
Tim (Mary Field), Melissa (Philip) Franklin, Steve (Charmain), Jeff (Betsy
Donahue), Tracy (Steve) Hubbard and Sara (Steve Luebkeman) Later; proud
grandfather of Michael, Andrew, Kate, Matthew, Zachary, Leland, Matthew, Sam,
Chris, Phil, Meg, Ben and the late Jeff;
Visitation Monday, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., atDonnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045
Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie; Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at
St. Francis Xavier Church, 9th Street and Linden Avenue, Wilmette.
Interment Private, All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to either University of St. Mary of the
Lake Mundelein Seminary, 1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060, or Leelanau
Conservancy, 105 N. 1st St., Leland, MI 49654.
Funeral Info: 847-675-1990
“Loafers are for loafers” - Phil Slater
Trotter Testimony
The Misguided Success Formula
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Career Success = Financial Freedom =
Personal Freedom
The self made man is society's definition of success
The Misguided Success Quotations
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“ When things settle down at the office,
I’ll have more time to invest in growing
my faith”
“After I’m financially independent – I’ll
have more time for my family and faith”
God’s Definition
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If anyone would come after me, he must
deny himself and take up his cross daily
and follow me. For whoever wants to save
his life will lose it, but whoever loses his
life for me will save it.”
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Luke 9 : 23-25
The Faith Priority Problem
Work
Faith
Family/Friends
A Success Formula
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Building a Christian Foundation and living
Christ’s Purpose = Success in
Work
Home
Relationships
Life
It’s a Pyramid
Not a Pie
Where
should
the
majority
of my
invested
time be?
Work
Foundation
Family Foundation
Christian Foundation
If the foundation is not right – the pyramid will not stand
Steven Covey –
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7 Habits
Be Proactive – Know yourself
Begin with the end in mind.
Put first things first
Think win/win – mutual benefit
Seek first to understand – than be
understood.
Synergize – creative cooperation
Sharpen the saw
Christian 7 Habits ?
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Be Proactive – Know your spiritual self
Begin with the end in mind – do you know
Gods purpose in your life
Put first things first – where is Christ in your
life’s priority.
Think win/win – mutual benefit – who are
you winning for?
Seek first to understand – than be
understood. – don’t be an “older brother”
Synergize – creative cooperation – “have
other men in your boat”
Sharpen the saw – have a plan to workout
Christian Investment Tips
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Inventory Yourself
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Word
Prayer
Fellowship
Worship
The Word
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How to learn the Word better
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Budget Time with God – put on your planner
as an appointment
Keep a journal – reflect on message
Join a Bible Study Group – hold yourself
accountable ( BSF)
Bible on CD – while you are driving
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Book on how to study the Bible -
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Prayer
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How do I learn to pray more – better
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Schedule time ( put in your planner )
Join a prayer group – life group
Ask to lead prayer
End or Begin Day with Prayer
Cut something out ( T.V.)
Make prayer a habit – like brushing your teeth
Fellowship
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How do I increase my knowledge through
others
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Join the multiple small ( life ) groups available
Volunteer to co-lead a small group
Form an informal team for breakfast / lunch
Join a ministry -
Worship
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How do I increase my worship time
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Take notes during service
Invite a friend to join you at worship
Volunteer during Sunday service
Usher, Greeter, Parking
Lee Davis
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Vice President – TTC
Automotive
Company – Tier One
Supplier to
Automotive Industry
International
Operations – Mexico
Headquarters
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Join OPC 10-1-03
Accepted Christ 10-1-05
First visit to Zambia 1-206
Married Trina – 10-1-07
Started LHI ( Living
Hope International) 101-08
Moving from being successful ….to being significant
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“What good is it for a man to gain the
whole world and yet lose or forfeit his very
self”.
Luke 9: 28
Video Priorities
Deceased Name: Death Notice: G. PHILLIP SLATER
G. Phillip Slater, age 90, of Evanston, beloved husband for 62 years of Margaret,
Behrens; loving father of Bridget (Thomas) Lamont,
Tim (Mary Field), Melissa (Philip) Franklin, Steve (Charmain), Jeff (Betsy
Donahue), Tracy (Steve) Hubbard and Sara (Steve Luebkeman) Later; proud
grandfather of Michael, Andrew, Kate, Matthew, Zachary, Leland, Matthew, Sam,
Chris, Phil, Meg, Ben and the late Jeff; Visitation Monday, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.,
Beloved Father of 7 Grandfather of 13 Phil was a true reflection of Christianity – reached many over a 40 year career and
changed many lives. His legacy will carry forward with the compassion and love he
reflected every day for his coworkers, family and friends.
“Atheists are just lost loafers who need a Christian “wing tip”. - Phil Slater