Archive for June, 2010
Be Open To Possibilities
Posted by: | CommentsThe day that we stop learning is the day that we stop growing. In fact, you should never get to that point where you’re convinced that you’ve arrived or that you’ve seen every possible way around something. It’s in that moment that you block yourself from progressing in life.
You see, in order for you to increase, you must be open to possibilities. Don’t be closed minded. Seek out to explore new horizons!
You may have tried one idea after the next and experienced no progress but don’t dare give up on other possibilities. You’ve got to keep pressing until you reach that mark that catapults you into a new dimension in life.
The definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again, expecting different results. At this point, you should try new ideas and experiments. Don’t throw in the towel due lack of progress. One of the reasons we’re unsuccessful in our dreams and visions is because we give up at the first sign of defeat.
You should know that there is more than one way around hurdles in your life. You may be running your race, trying to jump over hurdles and find that you’re just not reaching the height required to soar over the hurdles. Don’t let this discourage you – remain hopeful. Stumbling blocks will always be present, but you must be bold and seek new ways around such obstacles.
I believe that stumbling blocks are really opportunities in disguise.
In sports they have rules in regulations that say you can only jump over the hurdles. But be mindful in real life you are free to explore new ways of doing things. Thomas Edison wasn’t successful at inventing the light-bulb because Read More→
You Don’t Have To Run From Your Problems
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the worst habits we can form is to run away from our problems. We find that we get so caught up in our comfort zone that when a problem presents itself and inconveniences us we so easily run the other way.
I heard a wise man say something to the effect that, “If every time a problem arises we choose to run, we’ll be running for the rest of our lives.“
Are you guilty of running from problems in your life?
The best thing you can do is to stand firm and face adversity head on. You’re either a part of the problem or the solution.
The situation doesn’t disappear when you run away. In fact, fleeing only masks the problem. Running causes the problem to escalate. The problem will continue to find you until you take steps to face it and eliminate it.
The child who grew up being abused may grow to learn that abusing others is the only way to get what he wants out of life. It’s not until the child seeks counsel and eliminates that negative condition of thinking out of his mind that the problem disappears. You have to know that there is no problem too big that God can not solve.
The scripture tells us, “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” One translation says, “…Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.“
I believe that every battle that you overcome you become stronger and stronger. You’re becoming wiser and wiser. You’re standing firmer than you were before!
One of the reasons we run from our problems is because of the fear that we can’t handle or overcome them. But remember, as long as Read More→
ShareGod Is Just A Prayer Away
Posted by: | CommentsDo you know that when you pray all you’re doing is having a conversation with God? We can become easily intimidated or overwhelmed if we don’t understand how simple prayer is.
You don’t have to have a fancy prayer language or know every bible verse or have all the lingo that your local spiritual leader may have, all you need to do is go unto God and talk to Him like you would your best friend.
That’s essentially who He is, your best friend. I don’t know anyone other than God who, in-spite of our negligence to be disobedient time after time has the grace and mercy to forgive us.
Therefore, we should know that we can boldly go before God and he will hear our prayers.
When was the last time you had a talk with God?
Naturally with age, we have the tendency to want to prove that we can handle all of our problems. We tend to want to take on every burden that comes our way. But my friend the scripture tells us that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
That means that there is no problem or situation too big that God can’t handle. In fact, He’s looking for us to come to Him.
Make a decision to put aside all fear, put aside all doubt and go to Him confidently. Know that He has the solution for your needs.
As I got older, I realized that my parents didn’t have to assume as much responsibility for the things that they did when I was younger. This was due greatly in part to the fact that I was able to provide for myself. Granted, I’m still able to go to them and ask for things that I needed still but that opportunity was more scarce.
That’s the way God is, He’s doesn’t barge in. He allows us the freedom to Read More→
ShareWhose Report Will You Believe?
Posted by: | CommentsI talk a lot about setting standards and accomplishing goals. Often times in the interim of accomplishing goals, we find that it’s hard to tune out the voice of the nay-sayers.
When you’re challenged with difficulties in life that’s when it’s hardest to stay focused and tune out those who said you’ll never make it. You’ll find that others will point out every little thing that you have going against you. They may say, “Oh you’ll never make it, you haven’t got the credentials…” — or they may say, “why you can’t win this race look at all those people ahead of you, you’re not even a shoo-in.“
Whether you’ve heard those exact words or some other form of negativity being spoken over you, know that you’re not alone. We’ve all had others attempt to speak into our lives and kill our dreams.
The question is whose report will you believe — will you listen to the reports of the critics? Have you fallen victim to the words of the nay-sayers?
My friend, I want to challenge you to tune out anything that is not catapulting you toward your destiny. Just like the dial on a radio, you need to weed through the stations until you find that station of inspiration. Search for that station of encouragement. Don’t tune into the frequency of defeat or the frequency that says you’ll never make it, tune into that frequency that affirms that you are victor not a victim!
Just like Moses, don’t allow your handicaps to keep you from achieving greatness in life. Moses said he had a handicapped tongue. He said he was slow to speak. But that wasn’t the report of the Lord. Little did Moses know, God had greater things in store for for him. Despite his Read More→
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