EN-THEOS :THE TAILWIND OF LIFE

The word "enthusiasm" itself comes from "en-theos." "En" meaning "in" and "theos" meaning God. The word literally means "in God" or "inspired of God."

Whatever we do, we should do it with “en theos” meaning we should do it "in God".

For Him and in the power of the Spirit that
lives within us. Enthusiasm!

 

THE TAILWIND OF LIFE

My sons are cycling enthusiasts and their lingo may include:
"Love that tailwind!
Headwinds suck. Tailwinds rock!"

Let's stop and consider the psychology involved. When going with the wind, the heart rate goes up! The thrill of the speed, pumps us up even higher and we go all out. Conversely cycling into a stiff headwind psychologically just kills us. We end up working hard, but without the thrill factor.

 

 Being "in God" becomes our "tailwind", the heart rate goes up, the thrill of knowing that what we do matters to God, it pumps us up with courage, joy, compassion, goodness, self-control and perseverance!  Enthusiasm!


5 ways to boost our “en-theos”

1. Feeling fear yet choosing to act

Most fears are useless, 90% of what we worry about never happens, yet we poison our contentment with fear of the big shipwreck - Jan Coleman

Fear is our enemy and living with 'en-theos', we have nothing to fear. If God is with us who can be against us!

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear — Nelson Mandela

2. Follow your heart

We must place ourselves in the tailwind; that place where our passion lies, waiting and following what inspires us to greatness. We are all 'gifted' - position yourself to be used.

To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself.
 — Soren Kierkegaard



3. Persevere in the face of the 'head wind'  

Adversity is part of life, yes, adversity is part of life!  "en-theos" gives us hope that we will overcome. Perseverence!

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer. — Ralph Waldo Emerson


4. Stand Up For What Is Right

Ephesians 3:12

Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God's presence.

If we have confidence to speak to God, we can have confidence in speaking to man. Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes — Maggie Kuhn.

5. Face suffering with Faith

A man of courage is also full of faith. — Marcus Tullius Cicero

Melanie Greenberg, PhD, Psychology Today

Expanding our horizons is crucial to our growth, grab hold of your “en-theos” and move forward, there are so many opportunities out there.

Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of The Lord has risen upon you

- Isaiah 60:1


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