Enthusiastic

If you've not done so already, get involved in a Mutual Mentoring relationship with someone who has the enthusiastic spiritual style.

The Mutual Mentoring guide is contained in Part 2 of the workbook How to Embrace The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality in Your World, or can be downloaded freely from the web site (click the link below and then go to "Mutual Mentoring").

Express yourself with greater enthusiasm today whenever there is something to celebrate anywhere in your world. It may feel awkward, but everything new feels that way in the beginning (e.g. learning to ride a bike).

Accept that some people may find it unusual and perhaps even belittle you for it. Just smile and allow them to be intrigued by what is happening in your life.

Reflect upon and memorise the following passage...

"Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good." 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

When considering this passage, do you place equal emphasis on both the words "test" and "everything"?

If you have any negative feelings toward the enthusiastic style or toward people who have that style, right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God's forgiveness and for him to renew your mind. Ask God to help you separate the perils from the strengths of that style so that you might one day fully embrace the strengths.

Or...

Consider the following passage...

"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" - Matthew 7:9-11

Memorise the Motto, Focus, and key Scripture for the enthusiastic style

Motto: celebrating the power of God

Focus: power & excitement

Key Scripture: For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. (1 Corinthians 4:20)

Share them with a friend.

-- Visit the web site: http://www.3colorsofyourspirituality.org

Right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God, in your own words, for a greater appreciation of power & excitement in your relationship with him. Say honestly how you feel about the enthusiastic style.

Be sure to leave yourself a moment when you've finished to see if God brings anything to your mind about the topic.

Note down anything you sense during this time.

Sometime in the next day or so, bring together a small group of your friends or family in order to share with them three things that most excite you or that you most appreciate about God. These may relate to your native spiritual style or anything about God that means a lot to you. Allow the fullness of your feelings about God to be expressed and visible.

Express yourself with greater enthusiasm today whenever there is something to celebrate anywhere in your world. It may feel awkward, but everything new feels that way in the beginning (e.g. learning to ride a bike).

Accept that some people may find it unusual and perhaps even belittle you for it. Just smile and allow them to be intrigued by what is happening in your life.

Reflect upon and memorise the following passage...

"Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good." 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

When considering this passage, do you place equal emphasis on both the words "test" and "everything"?

If you have any negative feelings toward the enthusiastic style or toward people who have that style, right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God's forgiveness and for him to renew your mind. Ask God to help you separate the perils from the strengths of that style so that you might one day fully embrace the strengths.

Or...

Consider the following passage...

"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" - Matthew 7:9-11

Memorise the Motto, Focus, and key Scripture for the enthusiastic style

Motto: celebrating the power of God

Focus: power & excitement

Key Scripture: For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. (1 Corinthians 4:20)

-- Visit the web site: http://www.3colorsofyourspirituality.org

Right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God, in your own words, for a greater appreciation of power & excitement in your relationship with him. Say honestly how you feel about the enthusiastic style.

Be sure to leave yourself a moment when you've finished to see if God brings anything to your mind about the topic.

Note down anything you sense during this time.

Re-read the chapter in The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality about the enthusiastic style. Note down any thoughts or questions that have come to mind about the topic and post one of them on the web site for others to consider and perhaps respond to or comment on.

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Express yourself with greater enthusiasm today whenever there is something to celebrate anywhere in your world. It may feel awkward, but everything new feels that way in the beginning (e.g. learning to ride a bike).

Accept that some people may find it unusual and perhaps even belittle you for it. Just smile and allow them to be intrigued by what is happening in your life.

Reflect upon and memorise the following passage...

"Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good." 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

When considering this passage, do you place equal emphasis on both the words "test" and "everything"?

If you have any negative feelings toward the enthusiastic style or toward people who have that style, right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God's forgiveness and for him to renew your mind. Ask God to help you separate the perils from the strengths of that style so that you might one day fully embrace the strengths.

Or...

Consider the following passage...

"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" - Matthew 7:9-11

Memorise the Motto, Focus, and key Scripture for the enthusiastic style

Motto: celebrating the power of God

Focus: power & excitement

Key Scripture: For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. (1 Corinthians 4:20)

-- Visit the web site: http://www.3colorsofyourspirituality.org

Right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God, in your own words, for a greater appreciation of power & excitement in your relationship with him. Say honestly how you feel about the enthusiastic style.

Be sure to leave yourself a moment when you've finished to see if God brings anything to your mind about the topic.

Note down anything you sense during this time.

Arrange to pray together with a friend (or two) at some time during the next few days. Set aside enough time that it would be a stretch. That might mean 15 minutes, half an hour, an hour or more depending on how long you would usually pray with another person.

Express yourself with greater enthusiasm today whenever there is something to celebrate anywhere in your world. It may feel awkward, but everything new feels that way in the beginning (e.g. learning to ride a bike).

Accept that some people may find it unusual and perhaps even belittle you for it. Just smile and allow them to be intrigued by what is happening in your life.

Reflect upon and memorise the following passage...

"Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good." 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

When considering this passage, do you place equal emphasis on both the words "test" and "everything"?