What is a slump?Slump: to fall or decline substantially or over a prolonged periodWhat do slumps do?Slumps will seek to drain potentialSlumps create additional problemsSlumps can generate a sense of panicSlumps can make us feel paralyzedSlumps always carry a high priceSlumps will prolong themselves when allowedThen they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.– Mark Seven Steps to Break Out of a SlumpStep 1: Quit Waiting for Something to ChangeChange doesn’t just happenChange requires a choiceConsider the costCall on JesusStop stewing and start doing– John MaxwellStep 2: Accept ResponsibilityJesus needs us to refocusResponsibility is yours aloneRenew your commitmentStep 3: Quit Focusing on OthersDon’t worry about othersWorry is a wasteBe willing to focus on JesusStep 4: Just Do It!Focus on JesusBe willing to move forwardAct in faithStep 5: Act Now!Stay alert for moments of opportunityStop losing opportunitiesStart moving to actStep 6: Know What You NeededJesus asks a serious questionJesus requires an answerJesus must get a responseStep 7: Believe God Can MoveBartimaeus had a great hopeJesus cannot move without faithBartimaeus is an example of beliefClosingWhat do we do with our faith?Abandon the pastAdmit there is a need for changeAdjust your attitudeAccept Christ’s Leadership