Are you happy, really happy? Maybe you’re just slugging your way through life, acting like everything is okay when it’s not.
Everyone goes through dark periods in their lives. No one escapes them. But the difficulties of life don’t last. Strong people last.
Seek fulfillment, not happiness. Fulfillment keeps us going, even when we aren’t happy…
Achieving excellence is caused by consistently doing our very best. No one gets there quickly. To achieve excellence requires time, hard work and commitment.
Average work doesn’t cut it. Strive for excellence…
What are your thoughts on the title of today’s entry? Whatever your answer is will reveal an insight to your mindset.
If you have a scarcity mindset, you will be inclined to hold onto your possessions tightly. The fear of not having enough or even being enough will cloud your thoughts.
A mindset of generosity knows that sharing what you have will always leave you feeling fulfilled. You give without worry.
Remember this universal law: when we give, we get…
What do you make gods out of? For some people, it’s money and prestige. For others, their fears become their god.
Anything we spend an inordinate amount of time focusing on could become our god. Fear and worry dominate some people’s lives, but the Bible tells us 365 times not to worry, once for every day of the year. Coincidence? I don’t think so.
Pay attention to what you think about, where your attention lies. There is your god…
People fear the unknown. But what do we really know?
Every moment of each new day is unique, different. We like to believe we can script our lives, but there is only one screenwriter. His name is God. He is in control of everything from our heartbeats to our safety. That’s pretty humbling, huh?
Our attitude is in our control. So when life brings you unexpected trials or joy, embrace them with an attitude of optimism and peace. No matter the situation, remember who holds our tomorrows in His hands. He is good…
How much time does you spend worrying? However much that is, it’s too much. Most of us don’t have time to waste, so eliminate worry from your life.
Eliminate worry? How? Change your focus. Keep your eyes on the Word of God. There are 365 times in the Bible we are told to not be fearful. That’s one time for every day of the year. I don’t believe that’s coincidental.
Peace of mind will replace worry. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it will happen if you commit…
We erect walls around ourselves to keep people out. If people get too close and see inside, they might not like us.
When you allow your guard to come down, it encourages others to do the same. We have an opportunity to connect at a deeper level. This creates intimacy. Deep down, don’t we want people we can be close to?
I encourage you to be unguarded. Some people will be judgmental. Those aren’t the people for you. Find your people…
Our ego is tied to our self-image. Egomaniacs have an inflated sense of self, while people with low self-esteem sell themselves short.
Our ego is attached to our desire to control our environment. We like to believe we are in control of our day and our lives. We aren’t. Separate yourself from your desire to control, letting your ego go in the process. It’s very hard to do because this habit has been built over long periods of time. When you do release your desire to control, you are truly free.
Remember, the only thing we have control over is our attitude…
If the title of this blog didn’t get your attention, check for a pulse.
How do we bless God, the King of the universe? He is the only One who gives and gives. Through His generosity, we woke up this morning. Our hearts and minds work. We can breathe.
We bless our Creator through our faith. By believing in Him, that He is good and only does good in our lives, we are blessing God.
It’s easy to believe when life is going well. Keep believing with unwavering faith when life is a shitshow and you will be blessing God…
It hurts when you find out someone has used you. Conflicting emotions flood your mind, from disbelief to anger. People take advantage of nice people to advance their own selfish agendas.
So what do you do to resolve it? You do something that is counterculture: you pray for them. Praying for the offender doesn’t cancel the hurt. It acknowledges that the offender is for God to handle, not me. He is in charge of human hearts.
Over time, you will find it in your heart to forgive them. And remember to learn from the pain. Then what you went through has purpose…
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