Never be so consumed with the things that are on our mind that we make excuses to do what God is calling us to do. (Reference Luke 14:15-24)
I have fallen victim to excuse at many points in my life. There were many times when I found myself in instances saying; if only I had enough money to start this new venture, I would. I have even thought at some point, I am way too old and too short to try and make my dreams come true at this point; there’s just not enough time in the day! If only, if only, if only!
But O how uplifting it was for me once I realized that it was possible for me to accomplish all that my mind can dare to think, if only I just stopped making excuses and acknowledge that “with God all things are possible” –(Matthew 19:26) After all Abraham did make a baby in his old age, just as God said he would!
When reading articles about influential people who made it, I always desired to know the behind the scene stories on how it took them to turn a vision into a million dollar dream, The Right Way, or how did one start a small business and in the blink of an eye it turned into a Fortune 500 company. How about when you hear of couples that were married for over forty years! Now that recipe alone needs to be exposed to the entire world. :) Ok, Ok so let me tell you the secret because I know your anxious to know; Can I have a drum roll please…and the Secret is a change of mindset, communication, perseverance/boldness, and positive confessions.
The Success Potion
Change Of Mind- No longer can you perceive your self to be incapable of doing what seems to be the impossible. Eliminate the should, could and would and adopt I can and I will. Begin to see yourself beyond where you are now. Have FAITH to Believe -(What- Ephesians 11:1, When-Galatians 5:6, How- Romans 10:17)
Communication (Prayer)- This is the 2nd most important thing because without faith it is impossible to please God. (Ephesians 11:6) Once we are walking in faith it is easier for us to commune with God, hear from God and then obey God. Once HE is the center of our every business deal, of every relationship, on every venture and all of our decisions, he will direct us in the right path. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Boldness/Perseverance- These two go hand in hand, if you have one you have to have the other. As obstacles come our way we need to have that power that stands up inside of us and says, I can do this, I can over come this mountain, HE that sits on the throne has already given me the victory over every situation that comes to destroy me. Boldness to stand in your enemy’s face and with confidence confess that God has not given me the spirit of fear, but of love peace and a sound mind. (II Timothy 1:7) That’s when perseverance comes in and reminds you of the Prize that is before you.
Confessions- What so ever you sow, that shall you also reap. (Galatians 6:7) Therefore let your lips sow into your heart, your mind, your spirit and the atmosphere, the promises that God has already spoken over your life.
I have fallen victim to excuse at many points in my life. There were many times when I found myself in instances saying; if only I had enough money to start this new venture, I would. I have even thought at some point, I am way too old and too short to try and make my dreams come true at this point; there’s just not enough time in the day! If only, if only, if only!
But O how uplifting it was for me once I realized that it was possible for me to accomplish all that my mind can dare to think, if only I just stopped making excuses and acknowledge that “with God all things are possible” –(Matthew 19:26) After all Abraham did make a baby in his old age, just as God said he would!
When reading articles about influential people who made it, I always desired to know the behind the scene stories on how it took them to turn a vision into a million dollar dream, The Right Way, or how did one start a small business and in the blink of an eye it turned into a Fortune 500 company. How about when you hear of couples that were married for over forty years! Now that recipe alone needs to be exposed to the entire world. :) Ok, Ok so let me tell you the secret because I know your anxious to know; Can I have a drum roll please…and the Secret is a change of mindset, communication, perseverance/boldness, and positive confessions.
The Success Potion
Change Of Mind- No longer can you perceive your self to be incapable of doing what seems to be the impossible. Eliminate the should, could and would and adopt I can and I will. Begin to see yourself beyond where you are now. Have FAITH to Believe -(What- Ephesians 11:1, When-Galatians 5:6, How- Romans 10:17)
Communication (Prayer)- This is the 2nd most important thing because without faith it is impossible to please God. (Ephesians 11:6) Once we are walking in faith it is easier for us to commune with God, hear from God and then obey God. Once HE is the center of our every business deal, of every relationship, on every venture and all of our decisions, he will direct us in the right path. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Boldness/Perseverance- These two go hand in hand, if you have one you have to have the other. As obstacles come our way we need to have that power that stands up inside of us and says, I can do this, I can over come this mountain, HE that sits on the throne has already given me the victory over every situation that comes to destroy me. Boldness to stand in your enemy’s face and with confidence confess that God has not given me the spirit of fear, but of love peace and a sound mind. (II Timothy 1:7) That’s when perseverance comes in and reminds you of the Prize that is before you.
Confessions- What so ever you sow, that shall you also reap. (Galatians 6:7) Therefore let your lips sow into your heart, your mind, your spirit and the atmosphere, the promises that God has already spoken over your life.
Sow the promises of God:
*HE said he would make me the head and not the tale, above and not beneath (Deuteronomy 28:13)
*HE said he will supply all my needs according to his riches and his Glory (Philippians 4:19)
*HE said he would bless those who bless me and curse those who curse me
(Genesis 12:2)
*HE said he would give me peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7 )
*HE said he would never leave me nor forsake me (Hebrews 13:5)
There are over 3000 promises that HE has spoken. You don’t have to know all of them but get a few of them and meditate and declare them on a regular basis and because these promises are TRUE allow them to be your confessions and they will bring about a change of mind, communication and boldness.
So between you and myself, I leave us both with these words: LET TODAY BE THE START OF A NEW JOURNEY! Be encouraged and go after ALL that God has in store for you.
S.A.W.
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