June 11, 2012
Look Up
God has a place of victory in store for you today! You may be facing challenges. You may look around you and see impossible circumstances.
In the natural, it may look like things won’t ever change. But God is saying today, “Quit looking at your circumstances and look up! Lift up your eyes of faith and look beyond where you are because there is victory as far as the eye can see. Remember, those things you are facing today are only temporary. He’s the God who spoke the world into existence, and He’s the God who set the stars in space. He is more powerful than every obstacle, bigger than any setback, and He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond what you could ever imagine. Look beyond your circumstances and set your focus in the right direction. Lift up your eyes and look unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith!
June 7, 2012
Trust
Are you experiencing worry, doubt, and fear in your life today? How do you get rid of these feelings; trust.
When you trust in God and His plan then you will find the peace, joy, hope, rest and love you were looking for to begin with. When your faith is stronger than your fear, your believing stronger than your doubting, and your peace is stronger than your worry; then you will be in God’s rest. All of this is basically a matter of trust. You have to trust that God is taking care of you, is looking out for you, has your best interest in mind and that no matter what happens; everything is going to be alright. At times it can be difficult to let go of the desire to control everything ourselves and allow God to work His plan. You have to come to the understanding that God is in control anyways. There is nothing happening that He is not in the middle of. He knows our thoughts, our desires, our motives. When we let go of the “I am a self-made person,” attitude and let God do a work in us; then everything will fall into place. If you are missing the peace, joy, hope, rest and love in your life; then trust God. Begin today to trust unconditionally in God’s awesome plan for your life. Expect to be amazed and astounded at how wonderful His plan for you is.
June 6, 2012
Nothing But the Truth Podcast/Blog
What is going on in your mind today? You hear many things, but what should you believe? Here is the answer…
Believe the truth. Don’t believe anything else but the truth. Accept nothing else but the truth. “How do I know what is true?” The truth will be the hardest thing to believe most of the time. The truth is what God says about you. “How do I know what God says about me”? Go to His Word and you will see many awesome things He is saying about you. You are more than able. You are awesome. You are wonderful. You are valuable. You are useful. You have purpose. You have a destiny. There is a plan for your life and it’s a wonderful, exciting plan. Don’t for a second feel sorry for yourself. Never accept the invitation to a pity party. Never, never, never believe the lies of the enemy to your soul. Learn the truth, the whole truth and nothing else but the truth; so help you God. Today is a day of truth for you. No more listening and believing those lies about you. Get up, hold your head up, you are a winner, you a victorious person. God is going before you and making a way for you. Especially where and when there seems to be no way. Believe and trust in Him and His course for your life.
June 5, 2012
Integrity Rules
Integrity is a powerful attribute in the life of the believer. Integrity means that you are dependable. You are a person of your word. You’re consistent and honest.
You might say, “Oh, I’m a pretty good person. I do the right thing most of the time.” But understand, it’s the little foxes that spoil the vine. You can veer off course just a little bit, and before you know it, you’re miles away from your destination. Don’t allow the little things to keep you from your destiny; choose integrity — even when no one is looking. For instance, you might need some paper at home, but you shouldn’t take supplies from the office. Or, you might be running into a store for just a minute, but don’t park in the handicap parking spot unless you’re supposed to. If the checkout clerk makes a mistake and gives you too much money back, that’s not God’s provision, that’s a test of integrity! If you’ll be faithful and choose integrity in the little things, God will make you ruler over much. Be a person of integrity and open the door for God’s blessing and honor all the days of your life!
June 2, 2012
Attitude Adjustment
There’s an old saying “attitude determines altitude.” A positive, faith-filled attitude will cause you to rise higher in life, but a negative, self-critical attitude will only drag you down.
When we face adversity, our attitude affects the outcome. Are we going to treat people right even when we’re being mistreated? Are we going to stay full of joy even when the bottom falls out? So many people get all bent out of shape and start complaining when things don’t go their way, but that kind of attitude only closes the door to God’s miracle-working power. The Bible says that faith is what pleases God. Understand that He’s trying to work in your life. He’s trying to get you prepared for promotion, but you’ve got to stay on His side. You’ve got to stand strong and fight that good fight of faith! If you are going through a difficult time today, I encourage you to keep an attitude of faith and expectancy. Start thanking God for bringing you through to the other side. As you stand strong, I believe you’ll rise higher. I believe you’ll come out stronger and wiser, and you will continue moving forward in the abundant life God has for you!
May 30, 2012
No More Losing
I had grown tired of losing, being made to believe that I would break out of the cycle of not measuring up. I was no longer going to buy in to the enemies lies about my life.
Many of you have experienced what I should said. You have been around and around the mountain of losing, defeat, and emptiness. Then one day something changes inside you. You wake up and realize that you have had enough. Today can be that day for you. When you realize that all this time you have been hearing the lies of world. The lies of the enemy of your life. You will then see the truth. Know that you can break that addiction, you can make the changes in your lifestyle. Know you that are loved and cared about by those in your life. Know that you are needed and have a purpose. Understand that you are valuable, precious, powerful, and awesome. You don’t have to be under that load of defeat, not good enough or losing any longer. Stand up and hold your head up. God has a plan for you and today it starts. God loves you and above all makes you the winner you were created to be.
May 28, 2012
Climate Control
Climate determines forecast. What type of climate are you? What is your direct affect on other people you come in contact with?
Are people better off when they have been with you? These are questions that you need to ask each day. What affect do you have on people? Do you bring encouragement or discouragement? Do you bring other up or pull them down? Your attitude, words, and body language are just some ways we affect those around us. The way we see ourselves is the way we will eventually see others. You can’t give others something that you don’t have yourself. You can’t love others if you don’t have love. You can’t encourage others if you don’t have courage. The list goes on and on. Whether you realize it or not, you do have a direct affect on people. Today be encouraged and give away courage. Be loved and show love to others. You do make a difference.
May 27, 2012
Change Me
How are you doing? In the last week, have you had one of those personal, private, emotional moments while reflecting on a relationship, your business or career, or your personal finances? Are you ever surprised to discover just how strong you have been in spite of the storms of life?
There will come a time when I can share my darkest moment, the night I finally hit the wall and had no more strength to move forward. I remember exclaiming, “I can’t go on like this. Change me God, make me into the man you created me to be.”
The real journey began that night. Prior to this moment, I wanted someone to come and rescue me. I stopped waiting. The principles I would soon learn and apply created miracles in every area of my life. I still remember the day when the final weight was lifted.
The challenges I faced were all too familiar to the challenges being faced by so many today. If you are in one of those dark places and you are running out of energy, or know someone who is, help and hope is available. I can feel the sense of urgency every time I read an email from someone who has read my books or blog. May you or your friend be the next person to receive these principles.Join me tomorrow morning is shouting to the world, “Today I begin a new life!”
May 24, 2012
Inside Job
When the Lord looks at your heart, what does He see? Everyone has an outer life and an inner life.
The outer life is our public life that everyone can see. The inner life is made up of your thoughts, your attitudes and your motives. Only you and God know what’s going on inside. Too many people go around today pretending, acting one way, yet on the inside they’re thinking something totally different. Their heart and their actions don’t line up. But we have to understand that God looks at the inside. We can fool a lot of people, but we can’t fool God. God would rather us be open and honest than to go through life pretending or trying to be something that we aren’t. Take inventory of what’s going on inside of you. Are you at peace? Are you overlooking offenses? Do you believe the best in people? Do your heart and actions line up? If not, submit your ways to the Lord and ask Him to give you an undivided heart so that you can be pleasing to Him all the days of your life!
May 19, 2012
Love or Hurt
If you want to make a difference in someone you will do so by hurting them deeply or loving the profoundly.
Any time a person is dealing with a situation there is going to be two ways they will look at it; though eyes of love or eyes of hurt. You will remember the times you were hurt and the times you were loved. Then you will filter every situation though those filters. Which ever one you have experienced the most of will be the one that will win out. We all have been hurt and we all have been loved. The problem is most of us remember the hurts more than we do the love. So what do we do in our interactions with people? Are you remembered by the hurt you caused or the love you demonstrated? You will be thought about for one or the other. Make sure today that you are making a difference in people by showing them the love that you would desire. We all want to be accepted and loved. Be a difference maker on the side of love.