BE POSITIVE

Proverbs 15:30 (MSG)

A twinkle in the eye means joy in the heart, and good news makes you feel fit as a fiddle.

NOW THAT WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT WENT WRONG. LETS TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT IS RIGHT. FOR SOME REASON, NEGATIVITY TRUMPS POSITIVITY. PEOPLE WOULD RATHER HEAR AND CELEBRATE MISFORTUNE THAN TO CELEBRATE SUCCESS AND PROGRESS. WHEN YOU TURN TO SOCIAL MEDIA YOU WILL FIND 100 LIKES FOR  A PERSON GOING THROUGH TROUBLE AND 5 LIKES FOR SOMEONE MAKING A POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR LIFE AS IF CHANGE FOR THE BETTER IS A BAD THING. WE HAVE TO DO BETTER. IN ORDER TO DO BETTER WE HAVE TO SEEK GOD COUNSEL AND NOT WORRY. WE WILL CELEBRATE FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASON. NEGATIVITY WILL EXIST BUT YOU WILL UN-BOTHERED. YOU WILL NOT DWELL ON IT. FACEBOOK LIKES WILL NOT MATTER. IN FACT YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF DISTANCING YOURSELF AWAY FROM IT. SO KEEP A BRAVE HEAD AND CELEBRATE THE GOOD THINGS THAT IS HAPPENING.

TIP: FOCUS ON THE GOOD

GET IT DONE

Joshua 21:45 (MSG)

Not one word failed from all the good words God spoke to the house of Israel. Everything came out right.

THE MORE I LIVE ON THE DIET OF GOD'S WORD THE MORE I GROW. THE LESS TALKING I DO AND THE MORE I GET DONE. IT IS A WONDERFUL THING TO BE ABLE TO LIVE LIFE NOT WORRIED ABOUT A THING AND TO TRUST GOD FULLY. ESPECIALLY IN TIMES WHERE THINGS ARE UNCOMFORTABLE BUT FEELS RIGHT AT THE SAME TIME. DURING THOSE TIMES, GOD WANTS TO SEE IF YOU TRUST HIM OR NOT SO HE WILL PUT A CALLING ON YOU TO DO SOMETHING JUST TO SEE IF YOU PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH. BUT YOU HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION. ONCE AGAIN, IT MAY FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE BUT FEELS RIGHT AT THE SAME TIME. JUST DO IT. THE OUTCOME IS JUST AS EXCITING AS THE ASSIGNMENT. AND YOU WILL BE BLESSED FOR LISTENING. 

TIP: DO THE ASSIGNMENT

APPRECIATION

Psalm 100:4 (MSG)

Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him.

THINK ABOUT IT. HOW MANY TIMES HAS A PERSON ONLY TALKED TO YOU WHEN THEY NEEDED SOMETHING (THE ONLY TIME YOU HEAR FROM THEM)? HOW MANY TIMES HAVE THEY SAID THANK YOU WHEN YOU DID SOMETHING FOR THEM? HOW OFTEN DO THEY CHECK UP ON YOU JUST TO SAY HI? IT DOES'T FEEL GOOD IN FACT IT  COULD BE IRRITATING. THANK ABOUT HOW OUR LORD FEEL! WHY DO WE GO TO HIM ONLY WHEN BAD TIMES OCCUR? HOW OFTEN DO WE SAY THANK YOU? HOW OFTEN DO YOU TALK TO HIM WITHOUT ASKING FOR SOMETHING? IF WE DON'T LIKE WHAT PEOPLE DO TO US , WHY DO WE DO IT TO OUR CREATOR? WHY DO WE NEGLECT HIM UNTIL WE ARE IN TROUBLE? WE DON'T DESERVE HIS MERCY BUT HE GIVE IT TO US. GOD LOVE IS UNCONDITIONAL AND HE CONTINUE TO BLESS US ALTHOUGH WE IGNORE HIM. GOD CREATED ALL THIS AND GOD CAN TAKE IT ALL AWAY!

TIP: DON'T NEGLECT GOD

THE MOMENT

Deuteronomy 5:27 (MSG)

“From now on, you go and listen to what God, our God, says and then tell us what God tells you. We’ll listen and we’ll do it.”

THE MOMENT INSPIRATION HITS.... GO FOR IT. DON'T WAIT OR HESITATE. THE LONGER YOU WAIT THE MORE YOU WILL TALK YOURSELF OUT OF IT. DO YOUR BEST. RATHER THE OUT COME COMES OUT THE WAY YOU WANT IT TO OR NOT..YOU GAVE IT YOUR ALL. AND THAT IS BEING SUCCESSFUL. BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T WAIT TO GET IT DONE. YOU ACTED WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY. THAT'S HOW GOD WORK. WHEN GOD PUT A CALLING ON YOUR LIFE. YOU RESPOND WITHOUT HESITATION.EVERYTHING YOU DO UNDER HIS COMMAND SERVES A PURPOSE SO DON'T GET DISCOURAGED. THERE IS A REASON FOR EVERYTHING. KEEP FAITH!

TIP: ACT

PAIN

Romans 8:22 (MSG)

All around us we observe a pregnant creation. The difficult times of pain throughout the world are simply birth pangs. But it’s not only around us; it’s within us. The Spirit of God is arousing us within. We’re also feeling the birth pangs. These sterile and barren bodies of ours are yearning for full deliverance. That is why waiting does not diminish us, any more than waiting diminishes a pregnant mother. We are enlarged in the waiting. We, of course, don’t see what is enlarging us. But the longer we wait, the larger we become, and the more joyful our expectancy.

WHEN WE ARE GOING THROUGH SOMETHING OR REMAINING IN A CERTAIN SITUATION BUT WE ARE FOLLOWING THE LORDS PLAN THAT HE HAS SET OUT FOR US. IT ISN'T THAT HE IS NOT LISTENING OR WANT TO PUNISH US. OUR CREATOR IS PUTTING US THROUGH TRAINING. THIS TRAINING SERVES A HIGHER PURPOSE ACCORDING TO GOD'S PLANS FOR US NOT OUR PLANS FOR OURSELVES. GOD IS BUILDING  CHARACTER, ENDURANCE, STRENGTH, WISDOM, AND KNOWLEDGE. GOD IS AN AMAZING GOD AND GOD WANTS ALL OF US TO BE AMAZING TOO. WE ALL SERVE A PURPOSE BUT ITS UP TO US TO PUT IT INTO ACTION BY TRUSTING IN OUR LORD JESUS. WE MUST HAVE THAT TRUST TO SEE (NOT WITH THE NATURAL). ONCE YOU ARE TOUCHED BY GOD THERE IS NO TURNING BACK. THE POWER OF FAITH KEEPS US GOING. THE HARDER THE STRUGGLE THE GREATER THE REWARD. JESUS DID IT FOR US SO WE CAN LIVE. WE MUST SHARE JESUS PAIN BECAUSE THE PAIN IS WHAT IS GOING TO MAKE US WHO WE WERE MEANT TO BE.

TIP: ENDURE 

PRIDE

Proverbs 16:18 (MSG)

First pride, then the crash— the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.

DON'T LET YOUR PRIDE BLOCK YOUR PROGRESS (one of the lessons I learned in church service). WE GET SO CAUGHT UP AND FEEL LIKE WE ARE TOO GOOD AND END UP LETTING OPPORTUNITIES PASS US BY BECAUSE WE ARE "PROUD". OR OUR PRIDE WILL NOT LET US APOLOGIZE WHEN WE ARE WRONG BECAUSE IT MAY MAKE US LOOK WEAK. NO! TIME TO LET THAT GO. WE FEAR WHAT OTHERS THINK SO WE PUT ON A SHOW. SOME OF US ARE AFRAID TO ADMIT THAT THEY PRAISE GOD. WELL I AM NOT ONE OF THEM. I LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL MY HEART. I AM NOT TO PROUD TO ADMIT THAT. I DON'T HAVE TO MUCH PRIDE TO SERVE THE LORD AND ALL HE COMMANDS. WE NEED TO GROW UP AND DO WHAT WE HAVE TO DO. WE SHOULDN'T FEAR MEN. WE SHOULD  FEAR GOD. AFTER ALL GOD WILL JUDGE US WHEN WE GO HOME. REALIZE THIS LIFE IS TEMPORARY. WE ARE HERE TO DO GOD WORKS. SO GET OVER YOUR PRIDE AND SUBMIT.

TIP: SUBMIT

REALITY

Proverbs 22:2 (MSG)

The rich and the poor shake hands as equals— God made them both!

EVERYONE STARTS OFF BROKE AND EVERYONE HAS THE SAME 24 HOURS. WE WERE BORN WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE GOD HAS PROVIDED US WITH GIFTS TO WORSHIP HIM AND BRING HIM GLORY. WE HAVE AMAZING TALENT. ITS JUST SOME OF DON'T PUT IT TO USE. WE WERE NOT MEANT TO WORK FOR MAN BUT TO DO GOD'S WORK. HE WANTS US TO USE WHAT WE HAVE NOT WHAT MAN WANTS US TO HAVE. WHEN YOU LISTEN TO THE SPIRIT. YOU HAVE FAITH. FAITH IS THE BEGINNING OF ALL THINGS POSSIBLE BECAUSE TO HAVE FAITH YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN THE SON, FATHER AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO DO, GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND PRAY ABOUT.YOU WILL GET YOUR ANSWER. GOD WANTS ALL OF US TO BE GREAT BECAUSE HE IS. WE WERE NOT MEANT TO LIVE A MEDIOCRE LIFE BUT A LIFE OF ABUNDANCE. 

TIP: GIVE LIFE EVERYTHING YOU GOT

GET TO KNOW "I AM"

Proverbs 14:15 (MSG)

The gullible believe anything they’re told; the prudent sift and weigh every word.

GET TO KNOW JESUS FOR YOURSELF. DON'T LET PEOPLE BLOCK YOU FROM GETTING INTO IS PRESENCE. IF YOU GOT TO KNOW JESUS, YOUR LIFE WILL IMMEDIATELY START TO TRANSFORM. GETTING TO KNOW OUR LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM. TO EXPERIENCE THE LOVE, THE DEVOTION, THE TRUST, WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE IS LIKE NO OTHER. WE WANT TO PRAISE HIM BUT AFRAID OF WHAT OTHERS MAY THINK. SOMETHING WE SHOULD NOT BE CONCERNED WITH. THERE IS AN AFTER LIFE. AND JESUS SAID IF YOU ARE ASHAMED OF HIM HE WILL BE ASHAMED OF YOU. SO WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WHEN YOUR TIME COMES? YOU BELIEVE OR NOT? WOULDN'T YOU RATHER PASSOVER BELIEVING THAN UNBELIEVING? 

TIP: BELIEVE IN THE SPIRIT, NOT PEOPLE

INSPIRED

Ephesians 4:30 (MSG)

Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don’t take such a gift for granted.

HAVE YOU AT JUST A MOMENT NOTICE BEEN INSPIRED TO DO SOMETHING OUT OF THE BLUE? THATS HOW OUR GOD WORKS. HE GIVES US A TASK TO FULFILL AT A MOMENT NOTICE BECAUSE YOU DON'T NEED ANY HARD PLANS BECAUSE HE HAS IT ALL PLANNED OUT FOR YOU. YOU JUST HAVE TO LISTEN AND WRITE IT OUT AS GOD GIVES IT TO YOU. GOD HAS ALREADY PLANNED OUT YOUR PURPOSE THATS WHY WHEN GOD CALL, YOU LISTEN. THAT INTUITION (HOLY SPIRIT) IS YOUR LIFE GUIDE TO FULFILL THE WORKS THAT GOD HAS LAID OUT FOR US TO LIVE A LIFE OF PROSPERITY AND ABUNDANCE.. WE GLORIFY GOD WITH OUR NATURAL TALENTS THAT HE PROVIDED. YOU WILL NEVER NEED OR WANT AS LONG AS YOU FOLLOW HIM AND LISTEN. LET THE SPIRIT LEAD YOU INTO THE LIFE YOU DESIRE.

TIP: FOLLOW THE SPIRIT (INTUITION)

HEALING TIME

Luke 18:42 (MSG)

Jesus said, “Go ahead—see again! Your faith has saved and healed you!” The healing was instant: He looked up, seeing—and then followed Jesus, glorifying God. Everyone in the street joined in, shouting praise to God.

ARE YOU READY FOR A HEALING? GOD HEALS ALL. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. IF YOU GIVE IT TO THE LORD, HE WILL TAKE YOUR PAIN AWAY (LIVING TESTIMONY). I LEARNED TO LIFT AND PRAISE GOD NO MATTER WHAT I AM GOING THROUGH BECAUSE GOD HAS BROUGHT ME THROUGH. OUR FAITH IS TESTED THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES TO SEE IF WE WILL REMAIN IN FAITH. THESE ARE THE TIMES WHEN WE NEED TO HOLD ON THE MOST. NO ONE CAN FIX IT BUT THE HOLY ONE. BABY, LET OUR LORD FIX IT. I PROMISE WITH ALL MY HEART HE CAN BUT YOU HAVE TO BE WILLING. 

TIP: LET IT GO AND LET GOD

TRUST

Proverbs 16:20 (MSG)

It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in God.

GET FULL ON GOD. BABY LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING. GOD ... THE CREATOR IS ALL YOU WILL EVER NEED. THE POWER OUR GOD POSSESS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. PRAISE AND THANK THE LORD THROUGHOUT THE DAY. TALK AND WALK WITH HIM. LET HIM KNOW HOW AMAZING HE IS. THE LORD IS WHERE ITS AT. SINCE ME AND LORD JESUS HAS BEEN CONNECTED, I HAVE BEEN AT PEACE AND UN-BOTHERED. BUT BABY, YOU HAVE TO CONNECT AND BE SINCERE AND PUT HIM FIRST BEFORE ANYTHING AND ANYONE. THIS LOVE IS SO REAL THAT IT CAN'T BE EXPLAINED ONLY EXPERIENCED. I AM NOT THE SAME PERSON I USED TO BE. GOD HAS BEEN WORKING ON ME AND I HAVE BEEN DELIVERED. NOT SAYING THAT HIS WORK IS DONE, BUT I KNOW WHERE I AM SUPPOSED TO BE. I ALWAYS SAY "TRUST..BELIEVE..FAITH" THAT'S ALL YOU NEED. TO TRUST GOD. LET GOD LEAD YOU. LET GOD WORK THROUGH YOU WITHOUT YOU RESISTING. TRY GOD. THERE IS NOTHING BETTER. I PROMISE.

TIP: TRY GOD

WAKE UP

Revelation 3:11 (MSG)

“I’m on my way; I’ll be there soon. Keep a tight grip on what you have so no one distracts you and steals your crown.

WAKE UP WITH LIVING EVERYDAY. EACH DAY WE WILL BE FACED WITH CHALLENGES. SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE CHALLENGES (TO OUR PERSPECTIVE, HOW YOU TAKE IT). ITS JUST A PART OF LIFE. HOW WILL DEAL WITH THOSE CHALLENGES IS UP TO US. SOME OF US LIKE TO MAKE A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLE HILL. EX: YOU GO TO THE COFFEE SHOP AND THEY DON'T HAVE YOUR FAVORITE CREAMER SO YOU MAKE A BIG FUSS INSTEAD OF USING WHAT THEY HAVE AND MOVING ON. OR YOU CAN'T FIND YOUR FAVORITE CUP WHEN THE PURPOSE IS TO DRINK. MAKING A BIG DEAL OUT OF NOTHING CAN CAUSE  ANXIETY..STRESS AND CAN CAUSE YOU TO FORGET WHAT YOU WERE ABOUT TO TO DO IN THE FIRST PLACE. WE NEED TO START CHANNELING OUR ENERGIES IN A MORE POSITIVE WAY INSTEAD OF DWELLING ON WHAT WE CAN'T CHANGE.

TIP: FOCUS ON THE PURPOSE NOT THE PROBLEM

Alignment

1 Corinthians 2:14 (MSG)

The unspiritual self, just as it is by nature, can’t receive the gifts of God’s Spirit. There’s no capacity for them. They seem like so much silliness. Spirit can be known only by spirit—God’s Spirit and our spirits in open communion. Spiritually alive, we have access to everything God’s Spirit is doing, and can’t be judged by unspiritual critics. Isaiah’s question, “Is there anyone around who knows God’s Spirit, anyone who knows what he is doing?” has been answered: Christ knows, and we have Christ’s Spirit.

DON'T CONFUSE "FEAR" AND GOD TELLING YOU NOT TO DO IT. ONCE YOU CONNECT AND ARE ALIGNED WITH THE SPIRIT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE. A LOT OF US DO THINGS UNDER PRESSURE OR ARE SCARED TO THINGS WHILE UNDER PRESSURE. BUT DID YOU EVER STOP TO THINK THAT MAYBE YOU ARE JUST NOT TO DO IT? BEING IN A PLACE OF UNCERTAINTY, DOUBT, CONFUSION AND SO FORTH. WHEN ALIGNED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT, YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY OF IT. NOT SAYING YOU WILL NOT BE NERVOUS, BUT YOU WILL BE SURE OF YOURSELF. YOU WILL BEGAN TO DO THINGS WITH EXCITEMENT AND A SENSE OF URGENCY.

TIP: ONLY DO WHAT FEELS RIGHT, NOT WHAT FEELS LIKE A OBLIGATION 

(I GET TO DO THIS V.S I HAVE TO DO THIS)

Wanting to wait

Psalm 130:5 (MSG)

I pray to God—my life a prayer— and wait for what he’ll say and do. My life’s on the line before God, my Lord, waiting and watching till morning, waiting and watching till morning.

Knowing that our LORD is always working on us. Having that moment of wanting to wait because his love is that GOOD... Have you ever been full on GOD? Have GOD quench your thirst? There is no better feeling to not want for anything because he provides everything. To know GOD is to love GOD. To listen and be obedient. Take some time out today to get to know him... Make your life easier. GOD timing.

TIP: WAIT

CAPTAIN OBVIOUS

Genesis 46:2 (MSG)

God spoke to Israel in a vision that night: “Jacob! Jacob!” “Yes?” he said. “I’m listening.”

IF YOU BELIEVE IN GOD WHICH CANNOT SEE. BUT SAY YOU DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING UNTIL YOU SEE IT IS CONTRADICTING. GOD CREATED ALL THINGS THROUGH PEOPLE THAT SEEN IT BEFORE IT WAS THERE.

TIP: stop being so visual and have VISION.

PRAISE

Job 35:9 (MSG)

“When times get bad, people cry out for help. They cry for relief from being kicked around, But never give God a thought when things go well, when God puts spontaneous songs in their hearts, When God sets out the entire creation as a science classroom, using birds and beasts to teach wisdom. People are arrogantly indifferent to God— until, of course, they’re in trouble, and then God is indifferent to them. There’s nothing behind such prayers except panic; the Almighty pays them no mind. So why would he notice you just because you say you’re tired of waiting to be heard, Or waiting for him to get good and angry and do something about the world’s problems?

WE SHOULD PRAISE GOD ALL THE TIME. I WAKE UP WITH PRAYER. I LIVE MY DAY WITH PRAYER. I PRAY BEFORE I GO TO BED. PRAYER IS A POWERFUL THING TO DO. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO. BUT DON'T JUST PRAY WHEN THINGS AREN'T GO RIGHT. PRAY WHEN YOU ARE HAPPY AND JUST BECAUSE. LIFE IS A LOT EASIER. IN FACT GOD WILL OPEN DOORS THAT YOU THOUGHT WOULD NEVER OPEN. YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF WITH MORE WISDOM, COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, ETC. GIVE OUR ALMIGHTY GOD THAT ATTENTION AND PRAISE THAT IS DESERVED.

TIP: PRAISE GOD ALL THE TIME

support

Deuteronomy 6:5 (MSG)

Love God, your God, with your whole heart: love him with all that’s in you, love him with all you’ve got!

I AM NOT GOING TO EVEN LIE. SOMETIMES I WISH I HAD MORE SUPPORT THAN WHAT I HAVE BUT I CAN'T LET THE LACK OF SUPPORT FROM HUMANS DETOUR ME FROM MY PURPOSE. MY STRONG FAITH AND BELIEF IS WHAT I HAVE TO KEEP ME GOING. MY LORD IS LOYAL AND GOD FULFILLS HIS PROMISES. BEING GOD FEARING IS LOVE. AND REALLY ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED. WHEN YOU LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART. HE OPENS DOORS THAT NO MAN CAN OPEN OR CLOSE. I DEPEND SOLELY ON MY GOD FOR MY GOD IS AN AMAZING GOD. 

TIP: PUT GOD FIRST

MENTAL ATTITUDE

Proverbs 17:22 (MSG)

A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired.

HAVE A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE EVERYDAY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. WHEN YOU WAKE GIVE THANKS TO OUR LORD JESUS. HE IS WHAT IS HOLDING IT ALL TOGETHER. THEN TELL YOURSELF "TODAY WILL BE A AMAZING DAY". THIS IS HOW I START MY MORNING FOLLOWED BY PRAYER. OUR THOUGHTS AND WORDS HAS AN EFFECT ON HOW OUR DAY WILL GO. YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE IN CONTROL OF YOUR FEELINGS AND HOW YOU CHOOSE TO RESPOND AND REACT TO THOSE AROUND YOU. YOU CAN'T CONTROL EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU BUT YOU CAN CONTROL HOW YOU RESPOND/REACT TO IT. NOTICE HOW I SAY RESPOND AND REACT. WHEN YOU RESPOND TO SOMETHING, YOU THINK FIRST. WHEN YOU REACT, YOU RESPOND WITHOUT THINKING WHICH CAN CAUSE YOU A LOT OF GRIEF. SO BE QUICK TO LISTEN AND SLOW TO SPEAK. KEEP A POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE AND SPEAK POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

TIP: THINK POSITIVE

LIFE IS OPEN

Galatians 3:5 (MSG)

Answer this question: Does the God who lavishly provides you with his own presence, his Holy Spirit, working things in your lives you could never do for yourselves, does he do these things because of your strenuous moral striving or because you trust him to do them in you? Don’t these things happen among you just as they happened with Abraham? He believed God, and that act of belief was turned into a life that was right with God.

REALIZING HOW  EASY LIFE CAN REALLY BE TAKES PRACTICE AND PATIENCE. NOT TO LONG AGO I WAS IN A MENTAL TRAP. I USED TO BLAME OTHERS FOR HOW I FELT. I USED TO BLAME OTHERS FOR WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. ONCE I STARTED REALLY PUTTING INTO PRACTICE THE WORD OF GOD BY SUBMITTING (READING THE BIBLE, PRACTICING THE WORD, MEDITATING, PRAYING, LISTENING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT *INTUITION*...ETC) I FOUND LIFE GETTING MUCH EASIER AND I WAS ABLE TO LIMIT DISTRACTIONS. WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS IS A TRUE STATEMENT. ONCE YOU ARE IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR CREATOR, YOU WILL BE BLESSED BEYOND BELIEF. WHAT YOU THINK ARE HARD TIMES WILL DISAPPEAR BECAUSE DURING THIS TIME IS WHEN YOU GET TO PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION. THIS IS THE TIME WHEN YOU REALLY NEED TO BELIEVE; NOT WHEN EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL, BUT WHEN YOU HIT A STUMBLING BLOCK (I AM A LIVING TESTIMONY). I AM NOT SAYING ITS A SMOOTH RIDE BUT IT TAKES FOCUSED AND COMMITMENT. YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF UN-BOTHERED, AT PEACE, AND NOT CONCERNED WITH HAVING WORLDLY POSSESSIONS. YOU WILL START TO EXPERIENCE A GREAT DEAL OF ABUNDANCE OF YOUR HEART DESIRES, MONEY TROUBLES WILL BEGAN TO DISAPPEAR AND YOU WILL RECEIVE MORE OF IT.

TIP: PRAY BEFORE EVERY DECISION

CIRCUMSTANCES

• Philippians 4:8 (MSG)

  Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies. Content Whatever the Circumstances

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A BETTER LIFE THAN YOURS. YOU MAY HAVE BEEN BORN INTO YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE THAT WAY. WE ALL HAVE CHOICES. WE CAN EITHER FEEL SORRY FOR OURSELVES AND DO NOTHING OR STAND WITH OUR HEADS HELD HIGH AND REACH FOR THE STARS. WE HAVE THE POWER OF FREE WILL. IF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES DON'T WORK THAN CHANGE THEM. WE'RE ALL CREATED TO BE GREAT AND DO GREAT THINGS. ITS JUST OUR WILL TO DO SO. IF YOU DON'T WHERE TO GO OR WHERE TO START. GO TO THE SOURCE (GOD). OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST CAN TAKE YOU THERE. HE IS MOST POWERFUL (LIVING TESTIMONY). 

TIP: KEEP YOUR HEAD UP

GET LOST

Philippians 2:12 (MSG)

What I’m getting at, friends, is that you should simply keep on doing what you’ve done from the beginning. When I was living among you, you lived in responsive obedience. Now that I’m separated from you, keep it up. Better yet, redouble your efforts. Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at what will give him the most pleasure.

HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE YOU HAD TO DO SOMETHING? NOT BY OBLIGATION, GUILT OR PRIDE BUT A STRONG URGENCY WITHIN THAT JUST FELT RIGHT BUT YOU HESITATED TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH IT BECAUSE YOU WERE TOO WORRIED ABOUT THE OUTCOME? NEXT TIME THAT FEELING OCCUR DO IT. DO IT WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY. ITS ALL FOR THE GREATER GOOD. THAT IS GOD TELLING YOU TO TRUST HIM. IT MAY SEEM STRANGE AND UNCOMFORTABLE BUT THAT IS WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS. WE MUST BREAKOUT TUNE INTO OUR SPIRIT. PAY ATTENTION TO THE SUBTLE EVENTS, WORDS, ACTIONS OF OTHERS, JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT SURROUNDS US. GOD AND GOD ANGELS GUIDE US THROUGH LIFE WITH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF OUR LORD AND PRAISE WILL OPEN MANY DOORS. TRUST... BELIEVE.... AND HAVE FAITH.  

TIP: CHANNEL THAT ENERGY

Only You

Philippians 3:15 (MSG)

So let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision—you’ll see it yet! Now that we’re on the right track, let’s stay on it.

A PERSON WITHOUT VISION WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND A PERSON WITH VISION. SO DON'T TRY TO EXPLAIN YOURSELF. WHEN AND IF THAT PERSON IS EVER READY YOU WILL KNOW. UNTIL THEN DON'T GET DISTRACTED.

TIP: BE GOD FEARING

PLEASURE

Proverbs 20:18 (MSG)

Form your purpose by asking for counsel, then carry it out using all the help you can get.

WHAT IS IT THAT YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT? IF YOU DON'T KNOW, FIGURE IT OUT. LET IT DRIVE YOU TO BECOME MORE THAN WHAT YOU ARE. WE WERE CREATED FOR A PURPOSE TO BECOME WHAT THE GREAT "I AM" WANT US TO BE. JUST READ THE WORDS "I AM". THEREFORE YOU ARE WHO YOU SAY YOU ARE WHICH IS GREATNESS FROM THE ALL MIGHTY POWERFUL GOD. WE WERE NOT CREATED TO BECOME ORDINARY BUT EXTRAORDINARY... FEAR AND FAITH HAS NO BUSINESS TOGETHER. SO STEP OUT AND BECOME WHO YOU ARE.

TIP: GET SERIOUS

BE QUIET

Ecclesiastes 9:17 (MSG)

The quiet words of the wise are more effective Than the ranting of a king of fools.

AS BAD AS WE WANT TO TALK ABOUT AND SHARE EVERYTHING THATS GOING ON IN OUR LIVES, SOMETIMES ITS BEST TO JUST KEEP QUIET. NOT EVERYONE IF ANYONE NEEDS TO KNOW YOUR BUSINESS. JUST LET PEOPLE SEE WHAT HAPPENS INSTEAD OF TELLING THEM. I KNOW ITS HARD BECAUSE AS  HUMANS WE HAVE THE TENDENCY TO WANT TO "PROVE" WHAT IS GOING ON TO PLEASE PEOPLE BECAUSE WE DON'T WANT THEM TO THINK WE ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING WITH OUR LIVES. BUT THE BEST SURPRISE IS THE RESULT OF WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING. WHILE PEOPLE WERE SOO BUSY TALKING ABOUT WHAT YOU WAS'T DOING... YOU GET TO SHOW THEM WHAT YOUR "WASN'T" TURNED INTO

TIP: NEVER LET THEM SEE YOU COMING

PRAY

Psalm 32:6 (MSG)

These things add up. Every one of us needs to pray; when all hell breaks loose and the dam bursts we’ll be on high ground, untouched.

NEVER UNDERSTANDING WHAT MY GRANNY MEANT BY CONSTANTLY SAYING "GIRL YOU BETTER PRAY". NOT IN A SENSE THAT I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT PRAYING MEANT BUT NOT KNOWING HOW POWERFUL PRAYING "IS". PRAYER IS UNBELIEVABLE. THERE IS SO MUCH POWER WHEN YOU PRAY HAVE FAITH AND BELIEVE EVEN WHEN YOU THINK ALL HOPE IS GONE. GOD IS CONSTANTLY UP TO SOMETHING AND AS BAD AS YOU WANT THINGS TO CHANGE ON YOUR TERMS, IT IS BEST THAT YOU WAIT IT OUT. IN THE BIBLE IT SAY " DO NOT TRY TO GET OUT OF THINGS PREMATURELY*. BEST ADVICE EVER. BE PATIENT, STAY THE COURSE, AND PRAY.

TIP: MEDITATE ON PRAYER, DON'T LIMIT GOD

BE OPEN

Titus 3:14 (MSG)

Our people have to learn to be diligent in their work so that all necessities are met (especially among the needy) and they don’t end up with nothing to show for their lives.

"IT'S NOT WHAT AM I GETTING HERE BUT WHAT AM I BECOMING HERE" -JIM ROHN-
ONE OF MY FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS. HE WAS A REALIST! I TAKE NOTE AND LISTEN TO A LOT OF HIM FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. HE WAS A MAN OF GREAT KNOWLEDGE THAT CUT NO CORNERS. HE TOLD IT LIKE IT WAS. GOING BACK TO THE QUOTE. I ACTUALLY APPLIED THAT PHILOSOPHY TO MY LIFE AND IT WORKED OUT IN MY FAVOR. LIKE MANY OF US, WHEN IT COMES TO OUR JOB WE CAN'T WAIT TO GO HOME. WE GET UPSET WHEN MANAGEMENT ASK US TO DO SOMETHING OUTSIDE OF OUR "JOB DESCRIPTION". BUT APPLYING THE QUOTE CAN MAKE YOUR JOB WORTH WHILE. THE REQUEST OF DOING SOMETHING OUTSIDE OF YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION. USE THAT AS A STEPPING STONE OF FREE TRAINING. MAYBE ITS SOMETHING YOU NEVER DONE OR IT MAY BE SOMETHING YOU HAVE DONE A MILLION TIMES. ITS ALL "EXPERIENCE" SOMETHING YOU CAN ADD TO YOUR RESUME. AND IF YOU DID IT A MILLION TIMES, YOU GET TO GET BETTER AT IT. 

TIP: LEARN ALL YOU CAN 

Hebrews 10:22 (MSG)

So let’s do it—full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.

CONSISTENCY  IS FAR BETTER THAN RARE MOMENTS OF GREATNESS. MEANING KEEP GOING... JUST BECAUSE YOU HAD GREAT MOMENTS HERE AND THERE DOES'T MEAN THAT IS THE END. WE USUALLY START TO GET COMFORTABLE WHEN WE HIT A CERTAIN POINT NOT REALIZING THAT ITS ONLY THE BEGINNING. WE WORK SO HARD TO CATCHA BREAK AND WHEN WE DO, WE START TO RELAX. THAT IS A BIG NO! RELAXING WILL LEAD US RIGHT BACK TO WHERE WE STARTED AND WHO WANTS TO START OVER?

TIP: DON'T STOP JUST BECAUSE YOU REACHED A BIT OF SUCCESS

Just a lil peek

Proverbs 16:22 (MSG)

True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.

CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT, REMEMBER THAT? SOMETIMES WE THINK WE NEED TO SEE THINGS WE DON'T NEED TO SEE. SOME THINGS ARE BETTER LEFT UNSEEN FOR YOUR OWN GOOD. IGNORANCE IS NOT BLESS BUT SEEING AND KNOWING EVERYTHING ISN'T EITHER. EVERYTHING ALWAYS GO BACK TO YOUR INTUITION. YOU KNOW YOU SHOULDN'T BUT YOU DO IT ANYWAYS. ITS BEST TO JUST LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE. WE KNOW ITS THERE BUT WE JUST HAVE TO HAVE A LITTLE MORE CONFIRMATION. AND WHAT DO WE DO WITH THAT CONFIRMATION? ALLOW IT TO SCREW US UP. SO DON'T GO LOOKING FOR SOMETHING YOU KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO FIND.

TIP: STAY OUT OF IT

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Proverbs 11:2 (MSG)

The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth people stand firm.

SOMETIMES WE MISS THE WHOLE MESSAGE BECAUSE WE ARE SO FOCUSED ON WHO SAID IT AND HOW ITS SAID. EVERYTHING ISN'T GOING TO BE SPOKEN NICE AND SWEET. SOMETIMES WE NEED THAT TOUGH LOVE TO BUILD US UP. IF EVERYTHING WAS HANDED TO US AND WE WERE TALKED TO IN A KIND VOICE ALL THE TIME, WE WOULD NEVER GROW.WE NEED FIRMNESS. NOT JUST WHEN SOMEONE SPEAKS TO US BUT WHEN WE SPEAK TO OTHERS. LEARN HOW TO SAY "NO".  NOW I AM NOT SAYING BE RUDE. BUT YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHEN AND WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE TO GET THINGS DONE. CAN'T BE GENTLE ALL THE TIME OTHERWISE WE WOULD GET RAN OVER!

TIP: GROW TOUGH SKIN