October 22, 2012

Prepare to be Confident

Confidence is the emotional knowing that you are prepared, mind, body, and spirit for anything.

When you are prepared, you will be confident, when you are confident you will not feel the pressure. Pressure is what you feel when you aren’t prepared and not confident in your ability. Today, be confident in your purpose. To be in that place, you need to prepare yourself in all three areas; spirit, soul and body. To be a difference maker you have to be prepared. Take the time to read. Read something that is the area of your purpose. A lot of people read but they don’t learn from their reading. Read something today that will help you grow. Take charge of your emotions and feelings. Don’t let your feelings control your actions. Feelings change almost instantly. Be in charge of your feelings and emotions. Lastly, take care of your body. Prepare your body for the challenges you will face in route to your destiny. Your purpose in life is demanding on your physical body too. Get good rest, eat clean and exercise everyday. You will be confident when you feel good. Prepare your spirit, soul, and body today and everyday. Are you confident today?

October 21, 2012

Get Past It

Don’t let your past get in your eyes and cause you to miss the present.

Is there something that you’ve done in your past that you’re not particularly happy about? A choice that you regret? The good news today is that you can be free of guilt and condemnation. You don’t have to live with that burden any longer. God’s mercies are new every morning. He’s not ever going to run out of compassion. He’s not ever going to run out of forgiveness. He’s not ever going to say, “Well, this is the last time I’m going to give you mercy.” No, you can have a new beginning every single day! Let that truth sink deep into your heart right now. If there is anything from the past that you may still be carrying, take a moment and call on His faithfulness. Call on His mercy. Ask for His forgiveness. Let Him refresh and restore your soul right now. Praise Him and thank Him for the work He is doing in your life and enjoy a fresh new beginning today. Is there something in your past today that you need to let go of?

October 20, 2012

No Comparison

If you want to be happy stop comparing yourself with others or making excuses for why things cant work in your life. We all have greatness inside us.

God has given you everything you need in order to enjoy your life. Think about that for a minute. What is keeping you from living life to the full? You may not be in the home you want. You may not have the exact job you would like. Maybe you’re single and really want to be married. If you focus on these temporary things, it opens the door to comparison and frustration. It’s good to have big dreams. It’s good to want to increase. But if you start comparing yourself to others, it opens the door for the enemy to steal your joy. If you don’t learn to be happy where you are, you’ll never get to where you want to be. But if you’ll choose to be happy, refuse self-pity and refuse to complain, then you are sowing good seeds for God to take you where you want to be in your future. Realize today that God is directing your steps. You have a future and a hope. Take joy in knowing that He is working all things together for your good according to His divine plan. Stay in faith, focus on Him and obey His commands. Soon, you’ll see those new doors open so you can walk boldly into the place of blessing God has in store for you.

October 19, 2012

Pain Hurts

Never underestimate the pain of a person, because in all honesty, everyone has some issues Some people are better at hiding it than others.

We pass by people all the time that seem to have it all together on the outside, but on the inside they are in pain. There are hurts that they have, that we have no idea about. Some people are great at covering up their wounds, hiding their pain, and looking like all is well. Don’t take it for granted that everyone has it all together. In all honesty, I have met very, very few people that I think have it all together. Even those only had it all together after coming through much pain. We all have issues, some more than others, some bigger than others, some more traumatic than others. Some people, however, are a master of disguises. They can fool the crowd into thinking all is ok in their life. Wouldn’t it be great if we were a place of comfort for them? A place of healing for those that are hurting and in pain. Wouldn’t you love to have someone like that in your life. Someone that had your best interests in mind. No personal agenda except to see you made whole. You can be that person for someone and you will have that in your life when you need it. If you are hurting today, know that God has placed someone in your life to walk with you in this time. Don’t shut out the one that is there with you, in your corner, on your side. Are you hurting today? Is there someone that you can be there for that is hurting?

October 18, 2012

Learned Behaviors

We are not born with insecurities. They are learned behaviors. What robbed you of your confidence?

The more I work with people the more I am seeing insecurities. The thing that gets me is that none of us were born with these issues. They are all learned during our life. We allow others to plant seeds of insecurity in our mind and it grows. Someone or some incident has stolen your confidence. It may only be in one area, but insecurity will grow, mutate and control your life. It is time to unlearn these behaviors and regain your confidence. Confidence is a major key in you discovering your purpose in life. When you allow insecurities to remain in your life, you will not live out your destiny. Insecurity will prevent you from stepping out in your purpose. Your purpose is bigger than you, but insecurity will make you small. There can be no small thinking. Today is your day to start making changes in your thinking. Start changing your thought process. Confidence is in you, its inside you. Are there learned behaviors that you need to change today?

October 17, 2012

Enjoy Your Life

Enjoy your life. Problems won’t go away just because you worry about them, are frustrated or mad. Enjoy your life everyday!

You should never live with a “barely-get-by” attitude. There are days of increase in front of you. You were created to thrive, to live an abundant, overflowing life! Sometimes when things seem difficult, it’s easy to slip into “survival mode.” When times get tough, it’s tempting to just “hunker down” and settle where we are. If you’re not careful, you’ll develop a survival mentality that will keep you from growing and releasing your faith. You’ll be happy just to “break even.”  You are not supposed to just break even; we’re supposed to break through to a new level! We’re supposed to believe for more of God’s favor, increase and promotion no matter what is happening in the world around us. Make up your mind today that no matter how difficult things seem, you are going to thrive every day! Take hold of God’s promises and declare that you are rising higher. As you continue to expect His favor and increase, you’ll see His hand of blessing in your life, and you will thrive and live in victory all the days of your life. Are you enjoying your life today?

October 16, 2012

Success Today

Success comes from the peace of mind of knowing you did your very best to help others.

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There are a lot of people who are successful in this world. They’ve accomplished their goals in the public eye. But being successful isn’t just about what you make happen for yourself, it’s about what you make happen for others. It’s when you realize, “God has blessed me not to just sit on my throne and let everybody see my accomplishments; God has blessed me to be a blessing to others. God has helped me to win so I can help somebody else win.” In other words, it’s when you realize, “God helped me overcome this addiction, now I’m going to go find somebody and help them overcome.” Or, “God has blessed me with a happy family. I’m going to go find a family that’s struggling and help them get back on track.” That’s what being successful is really all about. Look for ways to help others succeed. Reach back and give freely of the talents and abilities you’ve been given. As you do, you’ll rise up higher and live in the fullness of the blessing God has prepared for you. Is there someone in your life today that you can help succeed?

October 15, 2012

Back Against the Wall

When your back is against the wall, there is only one person that can help you. It’s you. You have to look on the inside.

Many people today are looking for a handout, a bailout, or a way out. However, when your back is up against the wall, there is only one person that can do anything about it. That person is you. You have what it takes inside to find a solution and work your way out of the situation. Don’t look for someone to blame, don’t make excuses or give up. Look inside yourself and determine in your mind that you are going to make it. You will find a way to win. You can make a difference. You don’t have to have someone do it for you. You don’t have to look for outside help in every situation. You are more than able. God has given you everything you need to find a solution. You have to be willing to work the plan and then actually work the plan. You can’t have a victim mentality any longer. No more whining about the way the things are in life. You are a winner, a champion, a difference maker. You have the goods. You are able! Go out today determined to work it out. Make it a great day! A victorious day! Is there a situation in your life right now that has your back is up against the wall?

October 14, 2012

Self Image

No one can outperform their self image. People of excellence believe in themselves and their God-given talent.

God chose you before the foundations of the earth. Before the worlds were ever formed, He knew you. And, He didn’t create you to be average. He didn’t create you to barely get by. No, He created you to excel! Not only has He chosen you, but He has equipped you with everything you need to live His abundant life. He has deposited seeds of greatness inside every person. But in order to tap into those seeds of greatness, you have to believe this and act on it. Too many people today are going around with low self-esteem, feeling inferior like they don’t have what it takes. They are living a lie. And as long as we have a poor self-image, we’re not going to experience God’s best. In order to be all that God has called us to be, we have to see ourselves as chosen, valuable and victorious. Today, meditate on this truth. Let it sink down deep into your heart. Let it build confidence and security in you. As you understand your value, you’ll rise up higher and higher into the life of victory He has prepared for you!

October 13, 2012

Helping Others Succeed

Excellent people are motivated by a desire to succeed not a fear of failure.They have a healthy self-image. They have a can do attitude.

There are a lot of people who are successful in this world. They’ve accomplished their goals in the public eye. But being successful isn’t just about what you make happen for yourself, it’s about what you make happen for others. It’s when you realize, “God has blessed me not to just sit on my throne and let everybody see my accomplishments; God has blessed me to be a blessing to others. God has helped me to win so I can help somebody else win.” In other words, it’s when you realize, “God helped me overcome this addiction, now I’m going to go find somebody and help them overcome.” “God has blessed me with a happy family. I’m going to go find a family that’s struggling and help them get back on track.” That’s what being successful is really all about. Today, look for ways to help others succeed. Reach back and give freely of the talents and abilities you’ve been given. As you do, you’ll rise up higher and live in the fullness of the blessing God has prepared for you! Are you ready to help others be successful?