August 11, 2012

Faith Matters

Are you believing that God will do something specific in your life today?

When we are standing in faith, the storms of life will blow. Things will come against us that try to knock our faith down. But, I to encourage you to stand strong in your faith and in your thinking so that you can be effective and see your dreams and desires come to pass. The Bible tells us that if we go back and forth on what we believe, we are unstable and ineffective. Instead, we have to be fully persuaded that the Word of God is true no matter what we see. The way you stand firm in your faith is by staying focused on God instead of your circumstances. Sing praises to Him throughout the day and guard the words that come out of your mouth. When you stand firm in your faith, you have peace. You have a supernatural rest because you know God is in complete control. You trust Him completely. Today, stand firm in your faith, watch your words, and know that He is leading you into victory in every area of your life! Is there something that you are believing for today that is testing your faith?

August 10, 2012

What Did You Say

The words you speak everyday are powerful. The saying; ‘sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,’ is not true.

If you really knew the power of your words, I believe you would be more careful what you said. The bible tells us that the power of our words leads to life and death. So many of our expressions are tied to death; ‘thrilled to death,’ ‘scared to death,’ are just a couple. When we speak words of death our soul our body put it into action. Notice today what you say, watch for words of death or defeat that you say. Speak words of life, words of encouragement. Think about what you are saying, do you really want that to happen? What is the truth about what you talking about? That is what you should be saying. Your words are so powerful, let’s be powerful in a good and positive way. Begin saying what you really do want to be. Speak to your destiny, your marriage, your children, your bank account, the doctor’s report. Don’t agree with the facts, agree with the truth. Truth trumps facts every time. Will you listen to what you are saying today? Will you speak truth and life filled words?

August 9, 2012

Dream On

A lot of people allow the opinions of others to hold them back and water down their dreams. We have to realize, there will always be critics 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 to pass. 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. “It doesn’t matter if other people don’t believe. Their unbelief is not going to keep me from believing in my dreams.” 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! You don’t need everyone to validate you. You have to follow the voice of God for yourself and allow Him to order your steps. Know that God sees the hidden treasures inside of you. He wants to bring those treasures out and make your dreams reality. As you get rid of the old, defeated thoughts and replace them with what God says about you, you will remove the limits so you can live the abundant life God has in store for you! Is there a dream in your heart that you have let others take away?

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?

August 7, 2012

Showing Grace and Mercy Podcast/Blog

I used to think grace and mercy were terrible, for the weak, a cop out.

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Not too long ago, I thought that grace and mercy were not good things. I felt like they were for those that didn’t have any discipline in their life. I felt like the weak  and lazy people were the ones always wanting them. I was so religious and prideful to think this way. There is nothing comparable to grace and mercy. Those of us who are striving to do our best and make a difference in the world definitely see the need for a lot of grace and mercy. I also, see that my withholding it from others was so religious of me. I know that the measure that I use to give grace and mercy is the measure that I will be given. I am now a big supporter of grace and mercy. I try to give them away everyday, because I know I will need them each day. The reason for the change in my perspective; love. Love is a major key in grace and mercy. You will not give grace and mercy if you don’t love people. It was only when God’s love began to be the deciding factor in my life did I realize the importance of grace and mercy. The rest is history.  Is there someone in your life that you need to be giving grace and mercy to today? Will you let love be the deciding factor in your life, all areas of your life?

August 6, 2012

Judgement and Criticism

Be careful when you pass judgement, criticize and/or talk negative about someone. There will come a day when you will be judged and the same way you judged them, will be how you are judged.

When you judge someone for something they have done; then in time, the same parameters you used for them will be used on you. It is true, what goes around comes around. Be careful how you talk about other people. Be sure you give others the benefit of the doubt. There will be a time when you will want grace and mercy; remember, the amount you give is the amount you will receive. Don’t put yourself in the roll of judge and jury. Always, take the time to look at situations from different perspectives. Yours is not the only perspective there is to see from.  Take the time to show mercy, grace and love in all situations you face. You make the only person that speaks in favor of someone. One day it will be you that is asking for someone to speak positive of you. You will be asking for grace and mercy. Be a giver today of that grace, mercy, hope and love. Give it away in large amounts. Is there someone today you need to stand up for? Is there a person you have been critical of that you need to show grace and mercy toward?

August 5, 2012

Gift Control

It’s great to encourage people, offer hope, love, purpose. It’s not great to make them dependent on you. Release the gift inside them don’t hold them hostage in your gifting.

Many extremely gifted people have a problem with their gift. They will often times use their giftedness to control and hold others hostage. What I mean by this is, they will help others by using their gift, but in doing so, they cause them to be dependent on them. There is nothing wrong with operating in your gifted area and helping others. However, there is something wrong when you do it with the wrong motive or your own agenda. Use your gift today, but don’t have a selfish mindset. Help others, but do it without an agenda of your own. Let those go that you are holding hostage by enabling their needs. Your gift will meet your needs as well. Are there people that you controlling today? Do you need to let go of your agenda and motives?

August 4, 2012

Speaking Victory

We’ve all had seasons when the challenges of life feel overwhelming. During those times, it’s easy to be tempted to talk about how bad things are.

Maybe you received a bad medical report, or maybe you’re facing a financial obstacle. The more you talk about something, the bigger it becomes in your mind. Instead, you’ve got to dig your heels in and say, “No, I am not going to give life to that defeat. I am not going to speak sickness over myself. I’m not going to speak lack. I’m not going to speak fear. I’m choosing a different report. I believe the report of the Lord which says I am blessed. I am favored. I am prosperous. I am healthy. I am whole. I’m a victor, not a victim.” Remember, even if you don’t see how things could ever work out, God does. You’ve got to speak to those mountains in your life and declare favor over those situations. Instead of talking to God about how big your problems are, talk to your problems about how big your God is! As you speak to your mountains, they will be moved, and you will move forward into the victory God has prepared for you! Is there a situation in your life today that you need to start speaking life to?

August 3, 2012

Being the Change

Stop trying to change everyone around you and be the change you desire. When you change you will show them that they can too.

You want everyone else to be like you think they should be. You spend hours trying to get them to change. You always are pointing out the things about them that you think they should change. Never taking the time to look at yourself and making changes in you. This is how most people think today. Always trying to get the other person to change and never doing those things in their own life. To be the change we want to see in others should be our lifestyle. When we spend time working on ourselves rather trying to get others to change then we will see results. When they see you change then they just may be encouraged to do the same.  Thinking that everyone is your problem and if they would only change will never work. Even if they do change, if you have that mindset, it will never be enough. Be the change today. Show them that they too can make changes, just be looking at your life. Are there areas in your life that you need to make some changes in?

August 2, 2012

Being Present

One gift we all have is the gift of time. More than your money, cards, emails, or texts is the giving of yourself.

Sometimes life gets really busy. It’s easy to put off connecting with those we love or show appreciation to others because we don’t have the time. Life is too short and we don’t know what tomorrow holds for us and for those we love. Thats why we need to make of the most of each day. If we will learn to give the best of ourself consistently, we will live our life with no regrets.  There are people in your life right now that are starving for someone to just talk to them, to spend some time with them. When we let our day to day cares get in the way of caring for others, we are in the wrong. This is something that I must work on starting right now. I have been convicted of not being present when I am physically present. Make it a point, a lifestyle to be there for others. Be there physically when at all possible. Don’t let money, a text, an email or call stop you from going that extra mile to visit with them in person. You may be the one that encourages them to get them back up and going again. Is there someone in your life today you need to go see? Have you been guilty of not being present even when you are there?