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Don’t Let Anyone Rain on Your Parade
Posted by: | CommentsThere are times when you come across others who don’t have the same passion, zest, and zeal for the things of life as you do. Sure you’ve seen it before, those instances where you or someone else was passionate about something and another comes along and kills the whole vibe.
I believe they call them party poopers! The dictionary defines it perfectly – One who declines to participate with enthusiasm. It seems like no matter what you do they want to rain on your parade.
Maybe you want to go to the amusement park, they are there to only remind you of how crowded and hot it is. You may want to go to a movie, they’ll convince you that it’s pointless to go to the movies, there’s always someone talking on the back row. Maybe you’re on your way to the gym and you’re looking for company, party poopers are there remind you of how much better it feels to crash at home on the couch.
Party poopers have a tendency to kill the liveliness of the moment. They are often negative minded individuals. They are more than likely to see the cup as half empty rather than half full.
If you don’t watch it you will let them steal your joy. You will let them kill your dream. They might even suck all the life and energy out of you.
Don’t let these so called party poopers set the tone for the future to follow. Don’t allow them to determine what your goals and dreams are. No, take back your Read More→
Post It On Your Bathroom Mirror!
Posted by: | CommentsExperts say that one of the best things we can do to combat in-securities is to focus on our assets. We should write down those things that we have going for us and put them in a visible place where we see it everyday.
I totally agree. I believe this is one of the best things that you can do for yourself. Whether it be an insecurity or any thought that you want to change, make a choice to write down your positive attributes and focus on them.
Today I want to encourage you that optimism is at hand. Know that you can erase those defeatist negative thoughts and replace them with encouraging and uplifting thoughts.
Maybe someone told you that you’d never accomplish your goal. They probably said you weren’t strong enough. No, I dare you to combat that thought today. Know that you can do all things through Christ which strengthens you.
You may have grown up in an environment where you were encouraged not to dream. You were probably told that it’s pointless to dream and that your dreams won’t come to pass. No, the scripture says that you should write the vision and make it plain. Dare to Read More→
ShareIt’s Never Too Late
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the worst mind-sets that we can develop is to think that with age our talents and abilities deteriorate. In the natural, that may be true. Yes our bodies naturally lose strength and our bones grow brittle. But I believe that in the supernatural, you are as young and strong as you feel and think.
Too often we fall prey to the mentality that if we haven’t ran that marathon by a certain age then it’s pointless to even attempt.
We let the world’s frame of thinking determine what the mode of our lives should be. In doing that it’s like leaving money on the table, we’re allowing our talents, passions, dreams and future to lye dormant and eventually perish.
Understand that your drive and passion is like a muscle, you have to exercise it in order for it to grow. The unfortunate thing is that with age we allow our own disappointments to discourage us from pursuing our dreams and visions. And as a result our drive and motivation dies down.
But be encouraged today! Know that it’s never too late to start that business that you’ve always wanted to start. It’s not too late to climb a mountain or run cross country. You may be looking at your physical attributes but know that God operates in the supernatural. In His eyes you’re just a young whipper snapper! It’s never too late to fulfill your destiny. Moses was eighty years old before God called Him. Dare you dream to embark on a lifelong journey and start afresh!
The scripture says to fan into flame the gift of God which is in you… another translation says to stir up the gifts that is within you.
Maybe you’ve been wanting to learn a new instrument – it’s Read More→
ShareDon’t Forget To Take Action!
Posted by: | CommentsWhen it comes to accomplishing your goals, it’s a two part act. Sure you need to have faith and believe that you can achieve greatness. But it’s not enough just to believe. Things start to happen when you start to take action.
In fact, I like to relate it to grade school when we learned about potential and kinetic energy. An object is said to have kinetic energy when it’s in motion. A perfect example of this is a rubber band flying through the air, it has kinetic energy.
Potential energy is the energy an object possess due to it’s position. If you take the rubber band and stretch it, it has potential energy. Once you release it that potential energy then becomes kinetic energy.
Well my friend this is the way I like to look at the game of faith and accomplishing goals. See when you release your faith you’re instilling potential energy into yourself. You’re stretching yourself to new horizons.
Once you take action, you’re taking that stored up energy and putting it to good use. It’s a two way street. I dare you to mix your faith with action today!
Yes It’s good to have faith because it’s the foundation that will empower you along the journey. It’s your faith that’s going to keep you on track when hurdles attempt to cripple you. But no matter what you do, stay in action! Stay the course!
I believe that opportunities will arise once you put one foot in front of the other and take action. You see, you’ve got assignments to fulfill. You’ve got mountains to climb. And as long as you’re sitting dormant, you’re only delaying yourself.
It’s okay to wait until you’re ready. No race starts with out these three Read More→
ShareWhat Excuses Are You Making?
Posted by: | CommentsAlong the journey of achieving our dreams and visions, we oftentimes sabotage ourselves by making unnecessary excuses. I believe that somewhere deep down, we make excuses out of fear, self-doubt, and lack of preparation.
I might even be bold enough to say that an excuse easily converts to an obstacle. It’s just something that gets in the way of our destiny.
Now, I won’t be insensitive — I understand that sometimes excuses are out of our control. But what about those times where you are in total control? What about those times when God gives you an open door and you run the other way due to fear?
Maybe your goal this year was to lose weight and get in shape. But you say, “oh, I just don’t have the strength and determination like I used to…” Or maybe your goal is to become debt free, but you say “There’s no way I can cut back, I just can’t stick to my budget.” Well, I dare you to seek out exercises that are within your reach. Discover ways to save money.
You see, in order to rise higher, you’ve got to be determined. Any challenge that you set out to take on, there will always be a period of discomfort. There will always be a trial that seems to discourage you. It may not always be easy, but it’s definitely worth it!
The good news is that God is perfecting those things which concern you! God is in the blessing business! The scripture says that we can go to Him and ask what we want and He will provide. All you have to do is stay in faith!
Instead of making excuses, make declarations! No matter how difficult it gets, Read More→
ShareBe 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→
ShareWhat’s Next? That Is The Question
Posted by: | CommentsSetting goals is a life long journey. For some people, setting and accomplishing one goal is not enough to create life-long fulfillment.
Having accomplished one goal may be a temporary sense of fulfillment, but after making such an accomplishment, you should ask yourself — what’s next?
For instance, if a body builder’s goal is to bench press 500 pounds, once he reaches that mark, he shouldn’t become comfortable there. His next goal should be to bench press 550 pounds then 600 pounds.
You see, some people thrive off of reaching their full potential. Are you among that number?
You should constantly challenge yourself and strive to reach higher heights. Aspire to always put your strength and abilities to the test.
When you push yourself to accomplish new and exciting things, you give yourself something to look forward to. The scripture says, “Without a vision the people perish.” Always keep the bigger picture in mind.
Know that self-growth is achieved when you constantly strive to meet new expectations. Don’t become complacent and settle for one accomplished goal. Continue to rise to new occasions and set new standards for yourself.
I think about various influential people across our nation who have made great strides. President Obama didn’t stop once he landed his spot in the oval office. He celebrated but he didn’t stop there, he was expected to rise to the occasion. He was expected to meet the standard that he set for himself.
Michael Jackson didn’t lose momentum once he gained the likes of Motown Records and landed his first platinum selling album. No he used those Read More→
ShareBuild Your Work Momentum And Watch Miracles Happen
Posted by: | CommentsDon’t despise the day of small beginnings. – Zechariah 4:10
When working toward the things we want to accomplish out of life, often times we hit a rough patch of discouragement when we don’t see the results we want. We have to alleviate discouragement during those times and remain optimistic about the end result.
You have to know that when working towards the ultimate goal, your labor is not in vain. You should realize the importance in building a work momentum, even when you don’t see the fruits of your labor.
Your labor should be equivalent to a child jumping on a trampoline. A child may start off reaching low heights, but each time he jumps the higher he goes. You have to shake off that defeatist mentality. Just like the child on the trampoline, if you keep your momentum, before you know it you will be reaching higher heights!
A wise man once said, “The ripest peach is highest on the tree.” You see, in order to get to the ripest one of them all, you had better start jumping now my friend! Before you know it, the ripest peach will be within your reach.
The scripture exclaims, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.“
It might look like you’re destined for failure. It may seem as though Read More→
ShareAre You In It To Win It?
Posted by: | CommentsI have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: – 2 Timothy 4:7
Are you in it to win it? Are you staying your course? Or are you going about your goal saying, “well… I’ll see how I do. I’ll see if this is really for me”?
Sometimes we have a tendency to start something with the ‘I’ll see if I can make it’ mind-set. This mind-set means that we’re just going with the flow. It means we allow the circumstances of our goal to take charge of us. We operate on the ‘if it’s meant to be it’ll be’ mind-set.
The only problem with this is that, when any sign of pressure comes our way, we run the other way. When obstacles present themselves we don’t fight back, we immediately come to the conclusion that the goal isn’t meant for us. You must understand that obstacles will always be present.
For instance, if you’re trying to lose weight and get fit, you will have those days where you just don’t feel like exercising. Let’s say your goal is to run the mile in 5 minutes, at some point in time, you will experience fatigue.
When you face these obstacles it doesn’t mean that exercise isn’t for you, or that you should just give up trying to run the mile in 5 minutes. No, the obstacles are there to make you stronger. With out roadblocks, you may not learn to appreciate the hard work that you put in to achieve the end result. We have a tendency to appreciate the things that we have to work hard for.
Your attitude should be, “I’m in it to win it.” You should say, “I’m going to keep at it until victory is won.”
You see, you’re already a victor- you’ve been already declared a winner. You Read More→
ShareAre You Taking Short Cuts?
Posted by: | CommentsJesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. – John 14:6
Are you taking shortcuts to your destination? Do you find yourself looking for the easy way out?
Many times on the journey of life we find ourselves looking for the easy way out. We don’t want to put in the effort that it takes to accomplish goals. We don’t want to roll up our sleeves and get down and dirty when that is what’s often required of us.
Often times we find ourselves looking at the end result but we tend to forget that it takes a great deal of hard work and determination to get there.
In the interim of fulfilling our destiny we look for the shortcut and attempt to take the easy way out. What sense of fulfillment does this bring us?
I heard a story about a novice who was running a marathon. He really wanted to prove that he could win the race. However, in the midway attempt he began to get extremely tired. He cut through the trees, took a breather and cut back onto the track just in time to land the first spot in the race.
From the crowd point of view, he accomplished something that most novices rarely accomplish, especially being non-experienced.
The question is, does he lose his integrity for taking the shortcut, when others braved the long run?
Sometimes it’s better to carry our weight all the way throughout Read More→
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