A DETERMINED MIND

 BY: PST  S. CHUKWUBUIKEM


TEXTUAL: Joshua.1:6-7, 1 Corinthian . 2:1-2

First of all and for most, I give all glory and thanks to Almighty God for His grace and protection over me and my family. And I appreciate my father in the Lord, daddy G. O for the privilege giving to me. Also, I appreciate all the ministers and all the members that stay connected for today’s service. I pray God will bless everyone us through today’s service in Jesus name. Amen. I want to quickly discuss with us on the above topic that says, “A DETERMINED MIND”.


INTRODUCTION: To know what a determined mind is, we need to understand first the meaning of the word “Determination”. In a summary form, determination is the strength that carries you through the path of success in the midst of obstacles and challenges. Having understood this, then what is A Determined Mind? A Determined Mind is a person that have made up his or her mind to face, fight and overcome any obstacle and challenge on his or her path, in order to achieve his or her goal in life. In summary form, A Determined Mind is a person who is hundred percent ready to pay the required prize for his or her success in life. 


Characteristics Of a Determined 

1. Courage 
2. Self discipline 
3. Focus 
4. Risk taker
5. Commitment 
6. Goal setter
7. Hard work 


How To Become A Determined Mind 

1. Know the purpose of your existence. God created you with a purpose in mind. This purpose is your destiny. It is the destiny that produces the dream or vision that you pursue. Dream is the result of discovered destiny. Have you discovered  your destiny? If no, please do. It is the purpose of your existence, without it you can not set goals and without goals no determination. 


2. Have plans and set goals. The fact that you have a dream does not necessarily mean you have fulfilled your destiny. In order to fulfill your vision in life, you need more than a dream or vision. You need to set goals and have plans, then work through your plans to achieve your goals. Plan and goal keeps you on your toes. 


3. Aim higher and don’t settle for less. Aiming higher in life will give you the enthusiasm and strength to be committed, determined, work harder and go extra miles legitimately to achieve or fulfill your vision in life. Phil. 3:13-14.


4. Do not be afraid of failure and obstacle. Failure and obstacles are meant to help you achieve Better. They are actually instruments to make you not to destroy you. Though there are so many challenges we face in our daily lives but God has given us the grace and ability to conquer them all.  1 John. 4:4.


5. Have faith and absolute trust in God. By the virtue of the fact that you are of God, you will overcome every opposition and challenges in your life. Nothing can come between you and God because greater one is in you. It may seems at beginning that you are losing ground but don’t give up for God is on your side. He has never failed any one before and He can not start from you. Psalms. 34:5.


Benefits of a Determined Mind (PS. 30:5, 126:5-6, Isa. 40:31)

1. Victory is sure at last no matter how long it takes. 
2. Testimony follows at the end. 
3. Breakthrough and success undeniable and unstoppable. 
4. Fulfillment of vision or dream in life. 
5. Higher level attained in life. 
6. God’s purpose fulfilled. 


Conclusion: It is not over until God says is over. Determination has to do with courage, being strong and of good cheers. God spoke to Joshua several times and in all those times He kept telling him to be of a good courage and be strong (Josh.1:6-7). Be a determined mind and become an unstoppable mind!
I pray God will give us the grace to be determined to fulfill our dreams in life in Jesus name. Amen. Stay bless and stay safe!