Archive for July, 2010
Learn To Accept Change
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the hardest things to accept in life is change. Anytime were put out of our comfort zone it becomes a big challenge to adapt.
Oftentimes change is what makes us grow in life. Sometimes when were put in a position that is out of the norm we stress out over what were used to and the difficulty of not being in control. But in order for God to do a new thing in your life you have to be accepting of change.
In order to rise to higher heights in life, you have to get rid of that old mentality. A good way to deal with change is to focus on the blessing aspect rather than the Read More→
The Hardest Prayer to Pray
Posted by: | CommentsI believe that one of the hardest prayers to pray is to let God’s will be done in our lives. Generally we want things to happen in our lives based on what we want.
But our will is not always God’s will for our life. Therefore, it can be rather difficult to pray that God’s will be done in our lives.
In doing so we fear that God’s will is not what we want in life. God’s will might mean no to that person that isn’t meant for us to marry. It could mean no to that seemingly dream job. God’s will might mean that the time isn’t right to start that business.
However, regardless us what disappointment it may cause you, I encourage you to pray that prayer as you go through your journey. I believe it’s better to be in Read More→
ShareDon’t Give In Too Soon
Posted by: | CommentsRecently I had the privilege of watching a live online charity marathon. The proceeds were going to the great cause of people who were being sold into sex-trafficking.
The moderator of the show was a young lady who works to help young women who have been abused, battered, and torn down. People were donating anywhere between just a few bucks to thousands of dollars per transaction.
As the marathon progressed, the show moderator would evaluate how much was being raised per hour. Then she would determine what the goal would be to raise for the next hour.
At one point, an anonymous person came in and stated that they would double the total donations for the next two hours to follow. I thought this was very generous so I placed my donation and checked back from time to time to follow the progress.
Later when I checked back, I could sense the tension. To them it Read More→
ShareMake Positive Declarations Ahead of Time
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the best habits you can learn in life is to speak positive things into existence. You can have anything in life that you want but you must first learn to ask in Jesus’ name and speak it into existence.
You see, God is a God of increase. He always wants to see you grow. I believe He’s moved when we have Faith enough to speak things in advance. In fact, the scripture says that we should speak things into existence.
No matter what the circumstances around you may be, know that you can make positive declarations ahead of time. God is going ahead of you and providing a way out of no way. All you have to do is exercise your faith.
Maybe you’re facing adversity, why not wake up tomorrow morning and make a positive declaration. Say “Lord I know things around me don’t look good but Lord I Read More→
ShareWho Are You Really?
Posted by: | CommentsA wise man once said, “When you know who you are, you know who you aren’t.” I couldn’t agree any more.
Too often we walk around wearing a mask and conforming who we are to those around us. We lower our standards to fit in. We try too hard to be like someone else. And we end up forgetting what the bible says we are.
The bible says that you are more than a conqueror. It says that you’re a victor and not a victim. It says that you can do all things through Christ.
If you focus on doing what’s right and try to be all that God says you can be, then I believe you’ll rise higher in life. Don’t conform your standards to be like the next man – no be who God says you are.
If the world chooses to go left and God says that you should go Read More→
ShareAre You Living Your Best Life?
Posted by: | CommentsThere are times during our walk with Christ that we feel like were just barely getting by. Between trying to meet deadlines and fulfilling those much needed tasks, we feel the life and energy being sucked out of us.
We loose our Joy. We loose our motivation and passion for life. Those things that once made us happy can easily become a thing of the past.
Most of those things that seem to get the best out of you are battles you face in your mind. You see, God wants you to live a life full of zest, zeal, and passion. He doesn’t want to see you struggle. He doesn’t want you to just barely get by. No, He wants you to live an abundant life.
He wants you to go about your day with enthusiasm for that which is ahead of you. You have to make a decision that no matter what is ahead of you, deadlines or tasks, that you will put your best foot forward. Decide that you will exercise Joy and Happiness just as God declares for you.
Well you may say, “I have so much coming at me I just don’t have the energy and stamina like I used to.” No, I encourage you to combat that thought. Know today that Jesus is your help. The scripture says “when we are weak that’s when He is strong.” Know that Jesus’ power is made perfect unto you. God has the power to make all things strong!
Make a decision today to take back your life. Take back your Read More→
ShareHe Always Steps In On Time
Posted by: | CommentsI was thinking about all the trials and adversities that I’ve faced in life. And as I look back over time, it turns out that God has always stepped in right on time.
It may have not been the time that I wanted Him to step in but everything turned out for my good. You see, God has the master plan. Everything that has ever happened or anything that’s bound to happen, happens according to His master plan.
Even in the interim, you may be tempted to question God. You might say, “God any time now. If you’ll deliver me from this storm, it will be alright.” You may even feel like you’re tossed out to sea in raging waters just minutes from drowning. But you have to know that God will throw your rope out just when the time is right.
Your help is right around the corner. If you’ll just stay in faith, God will step in and make a way out of no way. You may want your breakthrough now but just like the Psalmist says, wait patiently on the Lord and be of good courage!
I love how the songwriter says lift up your head, your deliverance draweth nigh. In other words, your harvest is around the corner. Your promise is within reach.
Dig down deep inside and muster up the strength and courage. If God put you through a trial, He gives you the strength to endure it. Stay afloat and make a decision to roll with the punches. God has a plan that’s tailor-made for you. Fight the Read More→
ShareKill Them With Kindness
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the best ways to maintain peace in your life is to exercise kindness to others. Our natural reaction, when offended by others, is to close up and put up barriers. We may decide, well they’ve done me wrong I won’t speak to them. Or they’ve hurt me so I won’t give them the time of day.
But remember, Jesus was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities. He could have easily decided to neglect those who hurt Him. He could’ve come down off the cross but if He did, where would we be? We would all be lost.
I believe that God is moved when we exercise love in those times when it’s most difficult. In other words, when someone wrongs you, don’t react in anger or Read More→
ShareBe A Light In A Dark World
Posted by: | CommentsIn the world today so many people are faced with troubling times. For some, it’s difficult to stay positive with the world in the state that it’s in.
It doesn’t help to go out the door and face such a fast pace world where everyone has the persona of “me – me – me!”
Somebody out there needs a warm genuine smile. Someone needs a helping hand. Why not show a little compassion to someone else? Break down your barrier today and be a light in a dark world.
Remember, for someone you’re the only Jesus they’ll see. Maybe someone out there doesn’t know that Christ is a healer. Someone out there doesn’t know that Jesus came to save. Someone doesn’t know that they can be made free.
The same Jesus that died on the cross lives in you today. Why not share that same power that He has given you to spread Joy to others?
It’s amazing that something as simple as a little smile or a courteous gesture can make someone’s day. And you have the power to so. A smile will make their day. A cold shoulder can break their day. A simple hello will make someone’s day. Neglecting Read More→
ShareDo What Is Right
Posted by: | CommentsWere given many choices in life. When we come to a fork in the road, we have the choice to go either left or right. When we come to a crossroad, we can either turn around, go left, right, or keep straight ahead.
Naturally, we will make decisions that make us feel the most comfortable at the time. We feel that whatever makes us comfortable is the decision to make. When in actuality, the comfortable decision isn’t always the right decision.
In other words, the decision that’s pleasing to the flesh isn’t always the decision that God wants you to make. He want you to be a person of integrity. He wants you to make decisions that have an overall positive impact on life.
In every aspect of your life, you should want to do what is right. But it’s Read More→
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