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MOTIVATED TO MOVE FOWARD💜
BIBLE STUDY MARCH 2026
🌿 A Better Way Ministry Inc.
Monthly Bible Study
Motivated to Move Forward
Life After Abuse: Finding Strength to Begin Again
Foundation Scripture:
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2 (KJV)
Introduction
Life after abuse is not just a new chapter it is often an entirely new book.
You may be safe now… but safety does not automatically bring motivation.
You may be free… but freedom does not always feel strong at first.
After abuse, even simple things can feel overwhelming:
- Getting out of bed
- Filling out paperwork
- Trusting people
- Planning for the future
- Believing you deserve better
Healing takes energy. And when trauma has drained you, motivation can feel far away.
But here is the truth:
God never rescued you to leave you empty. He rescued you to restore you.
📖 Key Scripture
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
— Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
Abuse tried to rewrite your future.
But God still holds the pen.
Your “expected end” is not shame.
It is not fear.
It is not barely surviving.
It is peace.
It is stability.
It is purpose.
Why Motivation Feels Hard After Abuse
Let’s be honest.
Abuse trains the nervous system to survive — not to dream.
When you have lived in:
- Fight mode
- Fear mode
- Walking on eggshells
- Constant crisis
Your body and brain are exhausted.
So if you struggle with motivation, that does not mean you are lazy.
It means you are healing.
And healing is work.
💜 What Biblical Motivation Really Is
Biblical motivation is not hype.
It is not pretending everything is fine.
It is not forcing yourself to be strong.
Biblical motivation is this:
Trusting God enough to take one small step forward.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
— Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
Notice the scripture says through Christ.
Not through willpower.
Not through pressure.
Not through perfection.
Through Christ.
3 Small Steps to Rebuild Motivation
Start With One Obedient Step
You do not need a five-year plan today.
You need one faithful step.
- Make the appointment.
- Apply for the job.
- Go to counseling.
- Finish the class.
- Clean one room.
- Pray one honest prayer.
Small steps build holy momentum.
Replace the Lies
Abuse plants lies:
- “I can’t.”
- “I’m not enough.”
- “I always fail.”
- “This is as good as it gets.”
But God says:
“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
— Psalm 139:14 (KJV)
You are not damaged goods.
You are a survivor under construction.
And God is not finished with you.
Remember Why You Left
You did not leave abuse to remain stuck.
You left for:
- Peace
- Safety
- Your children
- Your sanity
- Your dignity
- Your calling
When motivation feels low, remember:
You already did the hardest thing. You left.
Everything else is rebuilding.
Reflection Questions
- What area of my life feels the hardest to move forward in right now?
- What is one small step I can take this week?
- What lie from my past do I need to replace with God’s truth?
- What would my healed future self thank me for starting today?
A Prayer for Renewed Motivation
Father God,
You see how hard this adjustment has been.
You see the exhaustion that no one else understands.
Thank You for bringing me out.
Now help me move forward.
Restore my confidence.
Renew my mind.
Strengthen my steps.
Where trauma drained me, refill me.
Where fear froze me, free me.
Where shame followed me, silence it.
Help me take one step at a time — not in my strength, but in Yours.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
Encouragement from A Better Way Ministry Inc.
At A Better Way Ministry, we understand that healing is not instant — it is intentional.
Motivation grows when:
- You are supported
- You are believed
- You are not alone
And you are not alone.
“Bear ye one another’s burdens…”
— Galatians 6:2 (KJV)
We are walking this journey with you
ABWM 5 DAY BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study-Learning to Love Yourself By Janice Ward
Learning to Love Yourself GOD’s Way!
Introduction: Self-love is an important aspect of our lives as Christians. It is not selfish to love ourselves, but rather it is necessary for us to be able to love others and to fulfill God's purpose for our lives. In this Bible study, we will explore what the Bible says about self-love and how we can learn to love ourselves in a healthy way.
Scripture 1: "Love your neighbor as yourself." - Mark 12:31
Explanation: This scripture shows us that loving ourselves is a prerequisite for loving others. If we don't love ourselves, we won't be able to love others in the way that God intended. We need to learn to love ourselves in order to be able to love others.
Scripture 2: "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb." - Psalm 139:13
Explanation: This scripture reminds us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. We are unique and special in God's eyes, and we should learn to appreciate and love ourselves just as God loves us.
Scripture 3: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." - Romans 12:2
Explanation: This scripture encourages us to renew our minds and to think differently from the world. We should not compare ourselves to others or try to fit into the world's standards of beauty or success. Instead, we should focus on God's standards and learn to love ourselves just as we are.
Scripture 4: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Explanation: This scripture reminds us that we are new creations in Christ. We should not hold onto our past mistakes or failures, but instead, we should embrace the new life that Christ has given us and learn to love ourselves as new creations in Him.
Conclusion: Learning to love ourselves is an ongoing process, but it is an important one. As we learn to love ourselves, we will be able to love others in a more meaningful way and fulfill God's purpose for our lives. Let us remember that we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and that we should learn to love ourselves just as He loves us.
Let The Word Of GOD Bring You Closer To Him
Prayer Of Salvation
Prayer of Salvation
GOD loves you,
He cares about every aspect of your life. It is our fervent prayer that all know our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ as Lord and Savior of their Life.
If you don't know Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the pardon of your sins we invite you to try Jesus today! If you are an abuser or the abused.
The Holy Bible records in...
Luke 5:32- Kjv "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance,
and in...
John 3:16-Kjv "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth on Him shall not perish but have everlasting life"
If you would like to receive Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior of your life please say the following prayer aloud, confess with your mouth and believe in your heart.
“Heavenly Father, I am a sinner.”
“I choose right now to turn away from sin, I ask that you cleanse me of all unrighteousness and help me stop the violence and pain that is raging in my heart.”
“I want your salvation.”
“I do believe that your only begotten Son Jesus, died on the cross to take away the sins of the world.” “I do believe that means my sins too!"
“I also believe that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day with all power in his hands so that I can be forgiven of my sins and made righteous through my faith in Him.”
“I receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of my life.”
“Lord Jesus I choose to follow you and I ask that you fill me with the power of the Holy Spirit.”
“ I declare that I am free from sin and full of the righteous of God. I am a child of God! I am Saved in Jesus’ name.”
“Amen!”
Welcome to the Family of God!
Luke 15:10-kjv records our Lord Jesus saying:"Likewise I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the Angels of GOD over one sinner that repenteth.",
Like the joy the Angels in Heaven we also rejoice!
If you prayed this prayer for the first time please click on the link provided and unite soon with a Christ centered church.
Again embrace your new life in Christ!
2Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Scriptures For Strength
Scriptures on Strength
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 | NIV
But those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31 | NIV
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26 | NIV
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13 | NIV
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 40:29 |
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10 | NIV
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 | NIV
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 | NIV
I love you, Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 18:1-2 | NIV
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
1 Chronicles 16:11 | NIV
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13 | NIV
But I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.
Psalm 59:16 | NIV
Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.
Jeremiah 32:17 | NIV
The Sovereign Lord is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to tread on the heights.
Habakkuk 3:19 | NIV
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Ephesians 6:10 | NIV
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 | NIV
Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.
1 Chronicles 29:11 | NIV
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.
PSALMS 28:7| NIV
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21 | NIV
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
Mark 12:30 | NIV
So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.”
Zechariah 4:6/NIV
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18 | NIV
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Romans 1:20 | NIV
It was not by their sword that they won the land,
nor did their arm bring them victory;
it was your right hand, your arm,
and the light of your face, for you loved them.
Psalm 44:3 | NIV
For who is God besides the Lord?
And who is the Rock except our God?
Psalm 18:31 | NIV
Bible Studies & Inspirational Messages
Bible Studies By Minister Elizabeth Nganga
Minister Elizabeth Nganga is the President of PelizakiSolutions, LLC, an Accounting firm located in Arizona. She is an ordained minister, a gospel artist, song writer, and a pastor’s wife. She holds a diploma in Accounting and Automated Office Systems from Interactive College of Technology and Bachelor degree in Accounting from Georgia State University. Elizabeth and her husband serve God with Streams of Life Church in Chandler, Arizona. Over the years, she has served God in different capacities in her church as a Choir Member, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, and Women Leader. In addition, she is the director of Hope of Life International Ministries, a non-profit organization that serves needy women and children in US and Kenya, East Africa.
