January 21, 2013

Complete Forgiveness

The act of forgiveness and learning to do it well are among the most powerful tools you have for getting inner peace and joy.

One of the major reasons people today don’t have any peace or joy in their lives is they have chosen to have unforgiveness. If you keep unforgiveness you can’t have joy and peace; there isn’t room for all three. Unforgiveness doesn’t share any heart space. Unforgiveness is demanding of your time and thoughts. It will control your attitude and actions. You can’t compromise with unforgiveness. You can’t negotiate with it either. The only way to have peace and joy in your life then is to totally irradiate unforgiveness from your life. Don’t play with it, don’t entertain it in any way. Complete kick it out, evict unforgiveness right now. Forgive those that have hurt you. Forgive those that have upset you. Forgive those that have taken advantage of you. Nothing is more valuable than your peace and joy. Forgive completely and totally today. Let go to the baggage that comes with the unforgiveness. All the bitterness, angry, resentment that is tied to unforgiveness has to go. Don’t let it have any place in your heart, in your mind. Be free of all that mess today. Welcome in the peace and joy that comes with forgiving others. Is there someone you need to forgive today?

January 20, 2013

Forgive and Love

Learn to forgive and love people. Get past those hurts and move into your destiny today.

In order to move forward in life, we have to “let go of the past.” Have you ever wondered exactly how to do that? First, understand that we take control of things in our minds with our thoughts. Our thoughts become words and actions that determine the direction of our lives. It’s that simple. If you want to choose a new direction for your life, you have to choose new thoughts. If you want to let go of the past, you have to quit thinking about it, quit talking about it, and quit reliving every negative experience. When we see someone who has hurt us, that pain and offense is stirred up, and we start thinking about what happened again. But in that moment, you have a choice to make. One of the best things you can do, instead of rehearsing the hurt, is to pray for that person and speak blessing over them. Remember, forgiveness is for you. Letting go of bitterness is for you. Don’t let the past hold you back from what God has in store for your future any longer. Get past the past by choosing right thoughts because God has victory and blessing in store for your future. Is there someone you need to love and forgive today?

January 19, 2013

Say It Out Loud

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. But 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 that you need to speak to today?

January 18, 2013

Push Others Higher

One of signs of greatness is wanting something better for others. It’s the willingness to take second place if it means willfully moving others higher.

It’s easy to be someone’s friend when they’ve got it all together, when they’re walking in blessing and prosperity. Anybody can believe in people after they’re successful, after they graduate, after they’re promoted, after they get their big break. But, people need our support the most before they get their breakthrough. They need us to look past their faults and failures and see their potential. Most times, people just need a little “push” of encouragement to keep them moving forward. We should always put ourselves in the other person’s shoes and see things from their perspective. You may have some good advice that could save them a lot of heartache and pain. Don’t keep it to yourself. Pick up the phone. Help them win. Maybe you excelled in a college course that they’re struggling in. Don’t sit back and think, “Too bad. They’ve got to learn it the hard way.” When you help others rise higher, you are fulfilling your mission. Today, share your love, support and encouragement. Invest life in others, see their potential. Is there someone you need to help move higher?

January 17, 2013

Personal Growth

January 17, 2013

Encourage Others

Encourage others, inspire one another on a regular basis, and live a life of selflessness.

“Love looks for a way to be constructive.” In other words, encouraging others isn’t just about being nice; it’s looking for ways to improve someone else’s life. It’s bringing out the best in others. When you start your day, don’t just spend time thinking about yourself or how you can make your own life better. Think about ways you can make someone else’s life better, too! Ask yourself, “Who can I encourage today? Who can I build up?” You have something to offer those around you that no one else can give. Someone in your life needs your encouragement. Someone in your life needs to know that you believe in them. We are responsible for how we treat the people He’s placed in our lives. He’s counting on us to bring out the best in our family and friends. Ask the Lord to give you creative ways to encourage those around you. As you sow seeds of encouragement and bring out the best in others, God will send people along your path that will build you up, too. Keep showing kindness so you can move forward into the blessing and freedom He has for you. Who can you encourage today?

January 16, 2013

Positive Legacy

Your actions determine how someone sees you. If you have the choice about leaving a mark in the mind of others, do your best to leave a positive legacy.

You will be remembered in some way; why not make it positive. Granted, you can’t specifically determine how others think about you. That doesn’t excuse you from leaving a good legacy. I know in my own life I have done and said things that would cause me to have a “not so good” legacy. However, I am working on leaving a positive legacy each day. People may not remember what you said to them, but they will never forget how you made them feel. That is a major key in leaving a positive, good legacy. Your actions do speak on your behalf. By serving others, you lead them. Be a giver not a taker. Look for the best in others. Give the benefit of the doubt. Don’t expect perfection from others, while allowing yourself to get by with what ever. The legacy you leave issue up to you. Do you want it to be positive of negative? The choice is really up to you. Start today; building a positive legacy. What does your legacy look like?

January 15, 2013

Constant Kindness Blog/Podcast

The rewards of kindness are self-generating and unstoppable. The joy, peace, and happiness that flow from it creates in you an awesome life.

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No matter what may be happening in the world around you, you can always find something to show kindness for. Kindness is a powerful force that opens the door to God’s blessing. Showing constant kindness proves your faith in God because not only do you thank Him for what He has done in the past, you thank Him for what He will do in the future. It’s that kind of faith that pleases God. Constant kindness also shows humility because when we are kind, we magnify God instead of magnifying our problems. It gives us proper perspective and opens the door for God’s grace, favor and unconditional love. Are you showing kindness today? If you are missing the joy, peace, and happiness in your life that you are searching for; it could be from a lack of kindness. Constant kindness will make a difference. Are you showing kindness today?

January 14, 2013

Higher Process Level

Be loving and kind, and seek the peace that surpasses all understanding. Let go of selfishness and stretch for joy and happiness.

You will never go wrong, no matter what the situation you are facing, if you show love and kindness. That will bring you peace that others can’t figure out. The peace that passes all understanding is the peace that nobody can figure out. When you should be worried and upset, but you’re not, that is the peace I am talking about. The way to get to that place is by being unselfish. You give when no one is giving, and the person you giving to probably doesn’t deserve it. You give anyways. This should be our lifestyle for the new year. Operate in love. Always showing kindness to others. Find peace no matter what is going on in your life. Be a giver, never acting selfish. Moving toward joy and happiness at all times. You will find that you can have joy, when you are in the middle of a terrible situation. It is a lifestyle, not  a goal or event. This is working your process at the highest level. If you are ready then it’s time to get started. You will never look back or regret it. Are you ready to move to a higher process level?

January 13, 2013

Greatness Minded

Life on the edge of greatness is dynamic and ever changing. There is no endpoint, you are always striving to be the best you can be.

I want to remind you of what God says about you. No matter what’s happening in your life today, remember: you are not limited by your resources, your family or your background. God has equipped and empowered you. He has given you creativity, ideas, inventions, skills and talents. Don’t you dare settle for a mediocre life! Today, bring out the seeds of greatness inside of you. Your best days are ahead. You are going to go further than anyone in your family ever did; that you are going to dream bigger and live higher. You are a leader, an influencer, a restorer. You have greatness inside you. Don’t ever give up. Keep being the best you that you can be. Keep working your process. Are you ready for greatness today?