How Leaders Succeed | By Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC 1 The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give! 2 You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. 3 You came to greet him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head. 4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—length of days, for ever and ever. 5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty. 6 Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence. 7 For the king trusts in the Lord; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken. 8 Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies; your right hand will seize your foes. 9 When you appear for battle, you will burn them up as in a blazing furnace. The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath, and his fire will consume them. 10 You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their posterity from mankind. 11 Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed. 12 You will make them turn their backs when you aim at them with drawn bow. 13 Be exalted in your strength, Lord; we will sing and praise your might. (Psalm 21:1-13) The key to successful leadership is dependence on the Lord. Leaders are always faced with great challenges. They need to trust in the Lord and not in themselves in order to succeed. It's tempting to just rely on our own strengths, wisdom, or efforts to accomplish our goals. But without the Lord, leaders will not succeed. #churchonline #digical #rlccphil Choose your place of grace - https://solo.to/rlccphil Discuss this in your small group - https://rlcc.ph/devotional/ Ask for prayer- https://m.me/rlccphil Send your giving - https://join.rlcc.ph/giving Take the next step - https://bit.ly/3mJy44F Download our free app - https://app.rlcc.ph Have questions? - https://join.rlcc.ph/support ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmy_Hm04OZs

#churchonline #digical #rlccphil Demotivation can be a symptom of various mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, or burnout. It can negatively impact a person’s overall well-being and functioning. Demotivation can lead to a lack of interest, energy, and motivation to engage in activities, including those that are essential for daily life. It can also affect productivity, relationships, and the overall quality of life. When we’re not motivated or concentrated, everything seems to be two or even three times harder. We need to understand demotivation and how to overcome it. There are three main causes of demotivation, and we can find in the Book of Psalms at least three passages that can help us overcome each of them. 1. Lack of Purpose (Psalm 138:8) “The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” O Diyos, mga pangako mo'y tinutupad mo ngang lahat, ang dahilan nito, Yahweh, pag-ibig mo'y di kukupas, at ang mga sinimulang gawain mo'y magaganap. This verse expresses confidence in God’s faithfulness and His commitment to fulfilling His purpose for the individual. It acknowledges that God has a plan and that His steadfast love is enduring. This can provide reassurance and a sense of purpose, knowing that God is actively involved in guiding and fulfilling His intended purpose for our lives. 2. Lack of Praise (Psalm 18:20-24) “The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me. For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I am not guilty of turning from my God. All his laws are before me; I have not turned away from his decrees. I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin. The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.” 20 Pinagpapala ako ni Yahweh pagkat ako'y matuwid, binabasbasan niya ako dahil kamay ko'y malinis. 21 Mga utos ni Yahweh ay aking sinunod, hindi ko tinalikuran ang aking Diyos. 22 Lahat ng utos niya ay aking tinupad, mga batas niya ay hindi ko nilabag. 23 Nalalaman niyang ako'y walang kasalanan, paggawa ng masama ay aking iniwasan. 24 Kaya naman ako'y ginagantimpalaan niya, sapagkat alam niyang ako'y totoong walang sala. In this Psalm, the writer acknowledges that God recognizes and rewards individuals according to their righteousness and faithfulness. It highlights the belief that God sees and acknowledges our actions and character, and that there is a sense of divine recognition and reward for those who stay faithful to God’s ways. 3. Lack of Peace (Psalm 27:1-3) “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.” 1 Si Yahweh ang ilaw ko at kaligtasan; sino pa ba ang aking katatakutan? Si Yahweh ang muog ng aking buhay, sino pa ba ang aking kasisindakan? 2 Kung buhay ko'y pagtangkaan ng taong masasama, sila'y mga kalaban ko at mga kaaway nga, mabubuwal lamang sila at mapapariwara. 3 Kahit isang hukbo ang sa aki'y pumalibot, hindi pa rin ako sa kanila matatakot; salakayin man ako ng mga kaaway, magtitiwala pa rin ako sa Maykapal. This verse emphasizes the confidence and trust that comes from relying on the Lord as a source of strength and protection. It conveys the belief that even in the face of negativity, hostility, or enemies, one can find courage and overcome fear through the assurance of God’s presence and support. Conclusion 1. Central Idea: "Our motivation must come from the Lord and His revelation." 2. Looking for motivation in ourselves or from other people will surely end up in frustration and demotivation. We must find our motivation in God's word, which is always reliable. 3. This week, immerse yourself in God's promises so that you can overcome demotivation. Visit us online at https://online.rlcc.ph/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipLyUbu2biI