November 11, 2012
Encouraged to Encourage
A little courage can go a long way, especially if you don’t quit when you’re uncomfortable.
Having courage, to be en-courage, both are dealing with the heart. It takes heart, or a strong spirit to stand strong. When we say heart we are not talking about your blood pump. When referring to courage we are talking about your spirit. It takes a strong spirit to not quit when life gets tough. It’s when life gets tough, not if life gets tough. Life is going to get tough. Do you have the courage to stand during the tough times? When you have courage you find it not so uncomfortable when life gets uncomfortable. It takes someone who can be comfortable with being uncomfortable. When you reach this point then you are “required and expected” to encourage others coming behind you. The old mentality of ‘I had to go through hell and so do you,’ is so selfish. When we can encourage someone and help them through the uncomfortable times, then we should do so. I do believe we should all experience forms of positive failure. Failure that we learn from and not fold up and quit from. Be encouraged today to not give up or quit during your uncomfortable days. Then encourage others that are coming behind you. Walk with them through their uncomfortable days. Are you encouraged today?
November 9, 2012
No Regrets
Don’t go through life with regrets, everything that has happened was meant to happen to make you a better person.
Is there something that you’ve done in your past that you’re not particularly happy about? A choice that you regret? The good news today is that you can be free of guilt and condemnation. You don’t have to live with that burden any longer. God’s mercies are new every morning. He’s not ever going to run out of compassion. He’s not ever going to run out of forgiveness. He’s not ever going to say, “Well, this is the last time I’m going to give you mercy.” No, you can have a new beginning every single day! Let that truth sink down deep into your heart right now. If there is anything from the past that you may still be carrying, take a moment and call on His faithfulness. Call on His mercy. Ask for His forgiveness. Let Him refresh and restore your soul right now. You can be a better person by learning from your mistakes. Don’t live with regret another day. Be free from that weight right now. Don’t be controlled by regret any longer. Today is your today to be free. Are you living with unnecessary regret today?
November 7, 2012
Opportunity to Grow
The next time you are in a difficult time, you may not see it as a growth opportunity, but it is–you can bank on it.
It may seem like others around you have no problems. As you look at their lives, you may wonder why things are always so good for them. They seem to move from one great experience to the next, while you’re struggling to get by and keep your head above water. From a distance you start thinking things like, It’s not fair. Why can’t I get a break? When is it going to be my turn? If you’ve ever had these thoughts, I want to let you in on a little secret. We all face challenges and problems! We all face obstacles that tempt us to be discouraged, to settle for less or to give up hope. But the important thing is what we do when those challenges come our way. With every problem, we have a choice: Will I still believe God is a good God and that He has great things in store for me, or will I settle for less than God’s best? When you face challenges, especially really significant ones, it’s easy to slide into survival mode, but we’re not supposed to stay there! Even in your most difficult season, there is still opportunity. God has given you everything you need to succeed. He wants you to do more than survive; He wants you to grow. Don’t let your problems shape your expectations. You can live with confidence knowing that great things are coming your way. We believe that you can start new and fresh today. Remember, if you’ve slid into a survival mentality, don’t stay there. Go deeper and get planted. It all comes back to a simple choice: believe God is who He says He is. Are you in a difficult time right now? You ready to grow?
November 5, 2012
Standing Tall
It’s usually not the most talented who win, but those who persevere through the pain and are able to handle unexpected challenges that win.
What are you believing God for today? Promotion? Healing? Stronger relationships? Deliverance? God has promised all these things to you in His Word because it’s His heart for you to live in blessing and wholeness. When you follow the will of God by obeying His Word and precepts, it opens the door for His promises to be fulfilled in your life. You may be doing all the right things today — don’t give up! Perseverance will carry you to the promise. Perseverance means that you are focused, that you are believing what God says about your situation. It’s looking away from distractions and any negative, defeating thoughts. Perseverance looks away from discouragement and looks to the Word of God. Perseverance has a voice, and it says things like, “No weapon formed against me shall prosper! If God is for me, who can be against me! I am more than a conqueror through Jesus!” Whatever you are believing for today, keep believing! Stand strong and fight the good fight of faith. Ask God to give you endurance, perseverance and patience so that you can see His promises fulfilled in every area of your life. Is there something you are standing for today in your life?
November 4, 2012
Reason but Not Right
Just because you a reason doesn’t give you the right. You may have a reason to not forgive someone but that doesn’t give you the right.
Everybody has been hurt by someone. Just because you have been hurt does not give you the right not to forgive. The reasons are all there, the lies, the deception, the backbiting, the hurts, but the right isn’t. People are too concerned about their rights, but as a person of purpose rights are not so important. Especially when it comes to forgiveness, love, and acceptance. Reasons then don’t always equal rights. You do have the right to forgive when you have reason not to. You do have the right to love when you don’t want to because of what has been done to you. Don’t let your rights get in the way of the reasons. Always be the first to forgive, be the first to love, be the first to accept. When you have reasons to withhold your approval for someone, don’t make it a right. Show your approval. It’s easy to want to stand for all your rights, but we don’t always have the privilege to do so. Be a person of destiny, a person of purpose. Stand up for what it is right, but don’t be so consumed with your rights. Is there someone today that has given you reason to not forgive but you give away that right?
November 3, 2012
Negative Voices
Remove those that doubt you, talk negative to you and criticize you. Positive motivation is stronger, more powerful and will take you farther.
Anytime you set out to do something great in life, there will be critics. If you’re going to be a great businessperson, coach, student, leader or employee, there will be opposition. The more success you have, the more opportunities there will be for distractions. The higher you go, the more haters will come out. When you start stretching to a new level and pursuing what God has placed in your heart, the jealous people, the critical people, and the small-minded people will start making negative comments, but you don’t have to let that distract you. If you are under pressure today, if the critical voices are coming against you, know that it’s because you are making a difference. Don’t let them throw you off course. Instead, dig your heels in, and say, “I will not get distracted. I will not get drawn into battles that don’t matter. It doesn’t matter what others think; it matters what God thinks!” Today, look beyond the critics. Stand strong in adversity. Press forward to what lies ahead and win the prize of life that He has prepared for you. Are there negative people in your life today that you need to stop listening to?
November 2, 2012
See Your Vision
There’s a big difference between sight and vision. Your sight can feed your vision but only if you are able to see with your vision.
If you watch television for any length of time, it won’t be long before you see products and pills advertised to make you thinner, smarter, younger looking, more successful and ultimately claim to change your life. The truth is all you need in order to change your life is already inside you. God has given you the ability and the power to be transformed into the person He created you to be. I heard somebody said, “Sight has to do with what we can see, but vision has to do with what we can be.” The reason some people are stuck at the same level is because their vision is limited. They don’t see themselves growing, increasing, being promoted or getting healthier. All they see is more of the same. More disappointment. More struggle. More defeat. They’re producing what they’re seeing. Don’t let that be you! Instead, let the truth renew your thinking. See yourself the way God sees you. See yourself rising higher. See yourself becoming stronger, healthier and wiser. Change the picture you have of your life, and you will change your life. See yourself the way God sees you and receive the wonderful blessings He has in store for your future. Are you ready to change your vision about yourself?
November 1, 2012
Adversity Attitude
Anyone can see the adversity in a difficult situation, but it takes a stronger person to see the opportunity.
There’s an old saying “attitude determines altitude.” In other words, 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. Are you facing a situation today that is trying to steal your joy?
October 31, 2012
Your Calling in Life
No matter what you are going through today don’t lose hope.Don’t lose confidence. Stand strong and know everything is going to be alright.
There is no worse place than not knowing why you were born. There is nothing worse than carrying a load that you just can’t seem to get off your shoulders. You aren’t here to do either one of those. You are here to make a difference. It may not seem big to you but it will be for someone. Let go of all the self-doubt today. Reach out and take a hold your purpose, your destiny, your calling. Live your life with purpose. It makes all the difference in the world; literally. Take charge of your life. There is a refreshing that comes when you realize your purpose in life. Get the momentum going in your life toward your destiny. This is a hallmark moment in your life. There is nothing that can stop you from reaching your full destiny. Make the call today to be the greatest you that you can be. Are you living your life to the fullest? Are you energized each day? Are you living out your purpose and destiny?
October 30, 2012
Your Masterpiece
You have a masterpiece inside you. One unlike any that has ever been created. If you go to your grave without painting your masterpiece will never get painted.
You were created for a specific purpose and reason. There is someone that is needing you to live your destiny because it will directly affect their life today. No one else can do what you were destined to do as good as you. If you feel like your life has no meaning, then today that can change. You have a purpose that is bigger than yourself. You have a role to play and a difference to make. No one was born that does not have a reason. Even if you were considered to be a mistake, make no mistake, God had you in mind before you were born. There are no mistakes in God’s eyes. He has a plan for you like none other. Don’t let anyone talk you into believing you are not valuable. Don’t believe the lies that you have been told about being no good. You are priceless. You have greatness inside of you. There is no better day than today to start painting your masterpiece. Get started in your purpose now. This is the greatest day for you ever! Are you ready to get started today?