Monthly Archives: April 2014
April 20, 2014
Belief System
You must devote yourself to defeating limiting beliefs.
Did you know you can limit your life by thinking on the wrong things? So often, wrong thinking keeps people stuck right where they are. If you think you’ll never accomplish your dreams, then you’ll stay stuck where you are. If you think you don’t have the talent, the connections or the funds, then you are limiting yourself. We have to remember that God’s promises never return void. His Word stands true forever! Don’t limit what God can do in your life by focusing on what you see in the natural realm. You have to realize that you serve a supernatural God, and just because you don’t see a way doesn’t mean that God doesn’t have a way. God can bring one opportunity across your path that will thrust you to a whole new level. Take the limits off by setting your thoughts on what Almighty God can do in your life today! Are you defeating the limiting beliefs today?
April 19, 2014
Your Future Now
No matter what is happening in your life today you have a reason to be excited about your future!
If things seem dark right now, know that the dawn will soon appear. The key is you have to remember that you are not here by accident. You have a purpose and destiny to fulfill, and you are not finished yet. Your best days are not behind you; your best days are out in front of you. Today, get your hopes up and get excited about your future. Never let anyone talk you out of your destiny. Just because they don’t have the discipline to walk out their destiny doesn’t mean you don’t. You have what it takes to be a difference maker today! Your destiny is up to you to fulfill. Get around people that build you up not tear you down. Take the time to develop your gift and be who you were created to be. Are you excited about your future today?
April 18, 2014
Winner’s Mentality
We all have been through hard times.
How do we get through? Not by complaining, living in self-pity or despair. No, we shake off that defeated mindset and chose to have a vision of victory. This is what we have to do. Remember, you’re not a weakling. You’re not lacking. The most powerful force in the universe is breathing in your direction. Every morning you need to remind yourself, “I am ready for and equal to anything that comes my way. I am full of can-do power.” Listen, that sickness is no match for you. That relationship issue is not going to keep you from your destiny. The loss of that loved one did not stop God’s plan for your life. Don’t let it overwhelm you. You can handle it. You’ve been armed with strength! Keep a victor’s mentality because a victor’s mentality becomes a victor’s reality! What is your mentality today?
April 17, 2014
Fear Not
So many people today are missing out on joy, peace and victory because they keep giving in to fear.
They are afraid to make a decision, they are afraid to confront issues, they’re afraid to step out into their destiny, they’re afraid of the past, and they’re afraid of the future! But we don’t have to live that way. Always remember, fear is not from God. God has given you power, and His power is greater than any other power in the universe! You have to make a decision to deal aggressively with fear. You can’t be passive and expect to live in victory. The only way to conquer fear is to confront it head-on with the truth. Are you defeating fear today?
April 16, 2014
I Can Do It
When was the last time you said out loud “I can”?
It’s not something people think to do every day. In fact, most people tend to magnify their limitations. They focus on their shortcomings. In the Bible we read that all things are possible to those who believe. That’s right! It is possible to see your dreams fulfilled. It is possible to overcome that obstacle. It is possible to climb to new heights. It is possible to embrace your destiny. You may not know how it will all take place. You may not have a plan, but all you have to know is that if God said that you can…you can! Today, why don’t you begin to open yourself up to the possibility in your future by simply declaring this verse, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength?” At the stoplight, when you’re waiting in line, anytime you have a second, just quote this verse to yourself again. Let it sink down deeply into your heart. Let it be easier to believe you can rather than you can’t. It’s time to have a champion mentality. Yes you can!! Do you have a “I can” mentality?
April 15, 2014
Excelling
Can you remember the time when you first discovered a big dream in your heart?
Maybe you were determined to excel in your career, excel as a parent, or even excel in your sport. You probably started out strong, but maybe things got a little difficult and didn’t happen as quickly as you would have liked. At that point many people decide, “Let’s just settle here. It’s not exactly what we wanted, but at least, it’s good enough.” I want to remind you today that you were made for more than good enough! Maybe things haven’t worked out the way you planned, but now is not the time to stop and settle. Now is the time to dig your heals in and begin again. And even if that dream has died — it’s time to dream another dream. God has so much for you in your future. If you’ve settled in any area of your life, take that first step by getting back up and moving forward. You may be down for a season, but it’s time to get back in the game. Each of us needs all of us. Take the time to renew your strength. Are you ready to get back up again?
April 14, 2014
Why Do You Do
Why do I do what I do?
One day while Mother Theresa was changing the dressing on a man’s wound, another man watching said, “I wouldn’t do your job for all the money in the world.” She replied, “Mister, neither would I.” So ask yourself, “Why do I do what I do?” Many people are trying to pursue other jobs, but perhaps all they need is to change the reason or remind themselves why they are performing their present one. One day a man came to me, saying he needed to lose weight, had tried every option, but was unsuccessful. Then, his daughter’s kidney failed. His family had searched the country for a transplant match, until finally, the doctors found one, him! But the doctors said, “We will not take your kidney and place it in your daughter until you lose weight.” In six months the man lost 101 pounds. Most people who diet forget the reason they are dieting; the reward is to achieve health for themselves and their family. In fact, most people gain weight on a diet because, when they weigh in and find that they have lost weight, they celebrate by overeating. They do not keep the “why” in front of them. Ask yourself, “how can I take this job and be a blessing to others?” How can I serve and help someone keep from an unhealthy, unfortunate and uncomfortable consequence down the road? How can I with this job be my brother’s or my sister’s keeper? When you arrange your job around service, the higher values connect with service, and you will experience higher value as well. You may even find yourself doing jobs that others would never touch – and doing them joyfully. You will learn what many these days have not: the hat few things are as gratifying as meaningful work, that faith without works is dead. And then when perplexed come up and say, “I would not do what you do for all the money in the world,” have your answer ready: “Mister, neither would I.” Why do you do what you do?
April 13, 2014
Damaged Goods
There is no dysfunction, injustice or disappointment that can keep you from reaching your destiny.
Many people today go around with a damaged goods label. They feel guilty and condemned by what they’ve been through. The truth is, though, we all have had difficulties in our lives. You can’t live very long without making a mistake, being hurt by someone, going through a breakup, being broken by divorce, an unhealthy childhood, or an addiction. The key is to move forward and let it go. It’s time to get out of the damaged goods section. You may shows the signs of being damaged on the outside, but on the inside you can be whole and healed. Make the most of your life regardless of how you were raised, how many bad breaks you have had or how insignificant you may feel. It’s time to shake that off and be the champion you were created to be. Are you ready to get rid of the damaged goods label?
April 12, 2014
Self-Motivator
You should mentally absorb some form of inspiration daily to motivate you in your preparation and performance.
Some people have gotten away from the title “motivational speaker” because of the negative image some have portrayed. Chris Farley in the SNL skit; Matt Foley motivational speaker, is not how I want to to be known. However, we do need inspiration to be motivated each day. Some people are self-motivators, but most are not. To be a true champion I believe you have to have the quality of being a self-motivator. I heard one man say, “I start where the average man stops,” Only a self-motivated person will be able to do that. Don’t require others to get you going everyday. It won’t be long and they won’t be around you anymore. Again, I get inspiration from various sources just like you, but most has to be internal. We are all in this together. So lets help to encourage, inspire and motivate each other. That way we won’t end up living in a van down by the river! Enjoy your day and be motivated. Are you a self-motivated person?
April 11, 2014
Sowing Seeds
Whether you realize it or not, everything you are experiencing in your life today is a direct result of the seeds you’ve sown in your past.
Today, you are planting seeds for the harvest in your future. Just as the farmer expects a crop from the seeds he sows, we can expect a harvest from the seeds we’ve sown, good or bad. That’s why we have to be deliberate about the seeds we are sowing. We have to wake up every day and set our minds on and speak the truth over our lives. We have to constantly evaluate our actions to make sure we are depositing good seeds so we can reap a good harvest in the future. Why don’t you take some time right now to ask God to search your heart and mind? See if there are any negative seeds that you’ve sown in the past that need to be uprooted. Sow good seeds into your future so you can fulfill your destiny. What seeds are you sowing in your life today?