November 4, 2011
Packed Up
Just like we pack our bags for a trip, making sure to leave nothing out, God has packed our bags for our destiny. He has left nothing out.
God has anointed you and equipped you with everything you need to fulfill your destiny. You have the right gifts, the right talents, the right personality. Everything about you is right. He has anointed you to fulfill your destiny. That means because of his strength and power in your life, you can do all things though Him and be successful in life. Sometimes there are gifts and talents inside of us that are not easily recognized. Maybe they don’t come as natural and easy as our other gifts. But, they are still on the inside in seed form placed by God. They may be in the form of a desire, a dream, or a hope for the future. Those seeds are developed by believing God has equipped us and anointed us. They are developed by stepping out and stretching. They are also developed through perseverance. When situations become tough, life tries to push you down, and people try to talk you out of your dreams, you have to push through in God’s strength knowing that you have what it takes. When you understand your value and worth and realize you were created by God, that you are lacking nothing, that’s when you will get a new perspective for your journey and God-given assignment. That’s when you’ll being to step out in faith and see God do amazing things in your life.
October 29, 2011
Love and Respect
Did you know that the way you treat people has an impact on the effectiveness of your prayers? The Bible says that the prayer of the righteous person is powerful, but if we aren’t treating others with honor, kindness and respect, then we aren’t allowing His righteousness to operate in us. When we don’t treat others the way we should, it closes the door to God’s power and hinders our prayers.
This is especially true in a marriage relationship. Marriage isn’t just an agreement between two people to live life together. Marriage is a God-ordained institution that helps us understand love and unity. When two people are married, they become one physically, spiritually and emotionally. This particular passage is directed toward husbands, but it applies to all believers as well. We should always treat others “with understanding,” which means considering their needs above our own. We should always aim to treat others with kindness, dignity, and respect and quickly choose forgiveness. Today, choose love. Choose to treat others with respect. Let righteousness flow through you and open the door for His power in every area of your life!
October 28, 2011
Speaking LIfe Words
See yourself the way God sees you and start speaking His words over your life. Start saying, “I’m approved. I’m accepted. I’m talented. I’m creative. I’m loved. I’m forgiven. I’m ….”
Make it is daily habit of speaking words of life, positive, healthy words to yourself everyday, several times a day. Before long you will start to believe it. We hear so much negative, discouraging stuff about us; it is time to turn things around. Begin to say what God says about you. Not sure what He is saying? He is saying, “You are so awesome!” “You have so much destiny and purpose inside of you!” Stop speaking anything else except the truth. The facts about you may say on thing, but what is the truth? Speak the truth because truth out weighs facts everything. We just have to get to the truth. You were created with purpose, destiny and dreams. Start today to live with purpose, destiny and dreams. I speak life to your life today!
October 20, 2011
What Did He Say
I hear the voice of the enemy of my life, of my destiny. He says, “You are no good, you haven’t changed. No one really cares about you. You will always be a failure and be all alone.”. However, I know the truth. I know what the God of my life, my destiny says about me. Jesus says, I love you, have forgiven you, given you peace, joy, and hope.”
There are times when we hear the voice of the enemy and it is up to us whether or not we believe his words. I can tell you this, he only can lie to you, so don’t believe his lies. However, if we don’t know the truth, then we can’t determine whether what is true and what is not. Be grounded and settled in the truth about you. You are awesome, have a purpose, are gifted, and you are loved. Don’t buy into the lies about you. They may be facts but not truth. Make today a day of truth. Never again can the lies of the enemy discourage you. You are awesome!
September 23, 2011
Dream Validation
A lot of the time people allow the opinions of others to hold them back and water down their dreams. But, we have to realize that there will always be critics and naysayers in life.
One of the most important things you can learn is that other people don’t have to believe in you in order for your dreams to come happen. Other people don’t set the limits for your life — you do! It’s not what others say about you that affects your life, but what you say and believe about yourself. When God puts a promise in your heart, it’s not up to other people to bring it to pass, it’s up to you! “It doesn’t matter if other people don’t believe. Their unbelief is not going to keep me from believing in my dreams.” In other words, you don’t need everyone else to validate you. You only have to follow the voice of God for yourself and allow Him to order your steps. Today, know that God sees the hidden treasures inside of you. He wants to bring those treasures out and make your dreams reality. Don’t water down your dreams. Have confidence today because He believes in you, and He is making a way for you!
September 22, 2011
Just a Word
Everywhere you go, every person you come in contact with; through the power of your spoken words, you can be a difference maker.
People today are starving for affirmation. Just a pat on the back, a word of encouragement, a nod of approval may be all they need. Are you the one that can provide this affirmation for them. Don’t ever think for a moment that you can’t make a difference. Your affirmation and approval will also come when you plant that seed. The people at work, school, gym, even the folk at Wal-Mart want to be approved and affirmed. Just one word from you can make all the difference in the world. So rather than giving everyone a piece of our mind; let’s give them a peace of mind. Who can you speak life into today? They are all around you; just take time to recognize them.
April 7, 2011
Don't Believe a Lie
Do you ever doubt yourself? Do you wonder if you have the right stuff? Do you ever think about if you are good enough? Yeah, I do.
If we dwell on these thoughts too long we will start to believe a lie. The lie being we aren’t good enough, no one will ever love us, we are useless and so on. I will be the first to admit that these thoughts still come at me. However, we have to know the truth. We have to know that we do have what it takes, we are good enough, and we are loved. Listen, you would not have been born and you would not be alive today you weren’t full of destiny and purpose. You may not be where you need to be today, but I believe you are well on your way. Together we will live our destiny. Get your thought life lined up with the truth. You are awesome, you are able, you are wonderful. There is a plan for your life and it is a great plan. You were created for significance. You were put here on earth for a reason. Today is your day! Let’s do this! You can do it! Yes, you can!
March 29, 2011
Be a Public Defender
Affirmation is one thing that we all need. People have an inward need to affirmed. Even the most secure people have the desire to be affirmed. Those with insecurities seem to need affirming even more.
To affirm is to uphold, defend, or publicly support someone. There are many times that I have wanted to be upheld, to be defended and supported in public. I would settle for it in private. How often do we affirm others? I have really had to ask myself this question. We sure don’t mind accusing, tearing down, and slamming others in public. The day has come where we stop it! If we will begin to affirm others then we will receive the affirmation that we so desire. The affirmation will come through our affirming other people. I choose today to start affirming people in public. We have to mean it too. Doing the right for the wrong reason is still wrong. Let’s make it a practice, a habit of affirming other people. It won’t be hard to find something to say. Look for the positive in others. Look for something to brag on them about. Look for something to encourage them. We will find what we look for every time. You never know when we do this what kind of effect it will have on them. Be a blessing to someone day and every day.