At work the other day one of my teammates sent out this motivational quote from Hall of Fame college football coach Lou Holtz:

“Ability determines what you can do. Motivation determines what you will do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”

While I’m sure the purpose of this adage was to encourage young men to play better football, or to inspire college graduates, this could be a motto that we can all live by to become stronger Christians.

1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV) “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”

The Christian life was never promised to be an easy way to live. We are told that as Christians we are still going to experience trials and tribulations, but we have all the ability to overcome through Christ.

Philippians 3:14 (NIV) “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

As Christians, our motivation should be to know Jesus, to be like Jesus, and to be with Jesus.

No one is ever going to be perfect here on Earth, but rather than dwelling on our own weaknesses or looking for faults in others, as Christians we should strive to have an attitude of Christ.

If we have an attitude of Christ and the motivation to seek Him, He is able to save completely.