September 20, 2012

Attitude and Perspective

Two things you can always control your attitude and perspective.

There are so many things that people want to control that they have no right to control.  You can’t control how others act or think. You have no control of the weather. You can’t control the conditions around you. However, there are two things that you can control; your attitude and perspective. When you stop trying to control all the other things and focus on these two things; you won’t have the desire to control all the other stuff. When you control your attitude and determine to have a good attitude no matter is going on; then you will overcome every obstacle. When you control your perspective and see people the they should be; then you will not have issues with others.  All the problems you were having before will still be there, but now they won’t have control over you. When you try to control stuff outside your domain; then you will be the one that ends up being controlled.  Take control of your attitude and perspective today. Get your attitude set by having the right perspective. You can be a difference maker when you have control of your attitude and perspective. Do you need to make some attitude and perspective adjustments today?

August 8, 2012

A Change of Perspective

Do you seem to be struggling in your day to day life? Is everything a hassle and nothing ever seems to work out like you thought it would?

To listen to some people talk about their life it sounds like an uphill climb in the mud with a heavy backpack. They talk about how nothing is going right for them. They mention all the negativity that surrounds them. Every day is a struggle that never seems to end. If this is your life description then I have great news for you. Life does not have to be this way.  Matter of fact, life was never intended to be this for you or me. This does not mean we will never have tough days but everyday doesn’t have to be a struggle. Most of the time all it takes is a change of perspective. Just looking at the situation from a different point of view.  Take time today to look at the situations you are struggling with and change your perspective of them. Your mindset can make the difference in the world. See yourself as the victor not the victim any longer. See yourself breaking that addiction. All you may need is just a little perspective change today. Is there a situation in you life that you need to change your perspective on today?

June 24, 2012

Giver or Taker

Your number one greatest natural resource is people. Don’t use up people but give back to make the resource greater.

Oftentimes people look at other people from the perspective of what can they do for me. However, it is time that to look at others and say; what can I do for them. The people in your life were not put there for you to use.  God places people in your life for you to help. All you have to is give out of what you have; your gift. When you pour into others, then God will pour far more back into you. You then become like a fresh well or better yet; an overflowing well. When you have the mentality that all people want something; to what can I do meet their need; then God will meet your need. What difference does it really make what their thought process is? God has given to you so that you can give to others. What they think is their business. Sure, some will be ungrateful and expect you to give to them. There is a reason for that; poverty mentality that needs to be broken. However, when we expect them to be all thankful and humble; then maybe we are being prideful or selfish. We are to be givers without a motive or agenda. This can be a sensitive area for some, while for others it is a lifestyle. Do you have a freely give mentality? Can you give without expecting to get anything back from the other person? What are your motives and agenda concerning giving?

February 24, 2012

I See You

Too often we judge people before we know their situation. We put a critical or judgmental title on them without knowing why they are the way they are. We need to see things from their perspective instead of stereotyping them.

We don’t know what is going on in their life. We just see the addiction, the behavior, the fault.  We weren’t put in people’s life to judge them but to encourage them. We are to be dealers of hope, not dealers of misery to them.  We should see through eyes of compassion not criticizing.  We should see them through the eyes of love not judgement.  When we see their why it will change us.  We all have a story; you have a story, I have a story.  We judge people through our past. This is not fair to them.  We may be strong in an area where they are weak.  We are quick to talk down to them, judging them.  Remember that it’s only by the grace of God that you aren’t dealing with that addiction, that mindset, that insecurity, that abuse.  We have the choice of seeing people through understanding, forgiving, compassionate eyes.  We can all find fault and criticize, but love will overcome all their mistakes.  We don’t have to magnify their issues and problems, but we should help them to walk through their dark times, their wilderness and come out better.  Change your perspective today and see folk the way you want to be seen. Through the eyes of love. 

February 10, 2012

It's All Good

When we start seeing our limitations, disabilities, and challenges as our calling we will change our perspective.  Looking at things from a positive stand point rather than from a negative one.

We all have our stuff that we have to deal with in life.  When we take on those issues and see them as our destiny we will begin to see our purpose.  There are unfair circumstances that we have to deal with in our lives.  When we take them head on and stop complaining about them we will move closer to our destiny.  When we see these issues as being stepping stones and not our end then we will begin to help others.  We have not been given anything that we can’t handle.  God will never put something in our life that stops us.  He is showing us areas we need to grow and mature.  When we overcome our circumstances we are being an example for others that are facing their mountains too.  Don’t give up, quit or even complain.  Changing our perspective from negative to a positive we will see our life change.  Be a good, positive example today.  Be an overcomer today!

February 5, 2012

Daily Gift

Sometimes our days can be so full and busy that we forget how fragile life really is. It’s easy to allow little things to creep in and steal our peace and joy. Maybe something doesn’t go our way or someone says something upsetting. Even traffic can cause us to lose focus if we let it. We have to remember that each day is a gift. If we choose to focus on what’s wrong, we’ll miss the beauty that each day has to offer.

I encourage you today; don’t let the precious moments of life pass you by. Don’t wait for holidays and birthdays to show people that you care. Remember, each day is unique and irreplaceable. You have been given time that can be invested or wasted; hours that can be used or misused. That’s why the psalmist prayed to God, “Teach us to number our days.” He was saying, “Teach us to value every moment we’ve been given.” As you daily keep a proper perspective, you’ll gain a heart of wisdom. You’ll draw closer to God and experience the full blessing that He has for you each and every day!

January 26, 2012

Perspective

It’s easy to get focused on what’s wrong in life, what we don’t have, and how big our obstacles are. If we’re not careful, we’ll lose sight of all the good things God has done. We’ll take for granted our family, friends, health and the opportunities God has blessed us with. We’ll get so busy and stressed out that we won’t appreciate the gift of today. What’s happened? Our perspective has gotten off.

Perspective is all about how we see a situation. There’s power in your perspective because you will draw into your life what you constantly meditate on. Business may be slow. The economy may be down. The wrong perspective is, “I’ll never make it. It’s just too much.” The right perspective is, “God is supplying all of my needs. He said He would prosper me even in a desert.”

I encourage you to evaluate your perspective. Choose to lift your eyes to God the Father no matter what is happening in your circumstances. Remember, as you set your perspective in the right direction, your life will follow. When you keep an attitude of faith and expectancy, you open the door for His blessing in every area of your life!

January 20, 2012

Great Day

Today can be that day you have been hoping for, for so long. It is really up to you if it is or not.

Our perspective is so important to whether or not today is the greatest day of our life.  The way we tend to look and evaluate life is critical to our being happy in our life.  When we look at others with eyes of love, forgiveness, serving, hope, and mercy then our perspective will change for our good.  We judge our life by our intentions but we judge others by their actions.  Give others the benefit of the doubt rather than criticizing them.  When we show mercy and give grace to others we will see our own lives improving.  So you can see that we determine by the way we treat others and our perspective toward others if this is going to be the greatest day ever.  Tomorrow looks even better too. 

January 5, 2012

Describe Yourself

If you had to describe yourself to someone today; what words would you use to tell about who you really are?

Would your words be positive or negative, building up or tearing down, uplifting or pulling down, encouraging or discouraging?  What picture would you paint with the words you use to describe who you are? You have been created in the image of God. You might feel like it right this minute, but that does take away from the truth.  You have a gift inside of you. You have purpose all in you.  You may have done things that are not pretty, but that does not make you ugly.  You are beautiful in God’s eyes. You are the apple of His eye.  He created you full of destiny and purpose.  You have value, you are not useless. You have a place here right now.  Check those words again that you would use to describe who you are.  Make sure they line up with the truth about you.  

December 17, 2011

Just a Little Faith

There are people today that when someone encourages them; they have a hard time receiving and believing the words being spoken over them.  

Some believe that their time has past them by.  If that were so, they would be dead. If you are still alive then your time has not passed you by.  Some think that because of their past they have no future.  Your past mistakes and bad decisions don’t disqualify you from your destiny, but rather they qualify you for your destiny. There is nothing that you can do that separate you from your destiny.  The only person that can disqualify and stop you; is you.  Some think that they are good enough in whatever area to make a difference in the world.  You have the goods, you have what it takes inside you right now to be a world changer.  Make the decision today to have faith in yourself.  No one may believe in you, but you; that’s just fine.  You keep doing what God has told you to do and don’t doubt for a second.  You will see your destiny begin to unfold before your eyes.  Have a little faith in yourself today and see great things tomorrow.