Maintaining a Right Perspective
“Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought....
read moreCheck Your Attitude
“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.” Philippians 4:8 (The Message Bible) What we dwell on affects our thoughts and thoughts affect our attitude. Dennis Mannering said, “Attitudes are contagious. Are yours worth catching?”and it was Winston Churchill who said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a difference.” Attitude...
read moreThe Day After Tomorrow
“In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” Proverbs 14:23 NASB How many of you would admit you are a procrastinator? Napoleon Hill says, “Procrastination is the bad habit of putting off until the day after tomorrow what should have been done the day before yesterday.”God gave you that idea, that project, that dream. You have shelved it in your mind thinking you can always do something with it the day after tomorrow. Well, let’s fast forward. It’s the day after tomorrow. Your conversation might...
read moreRemove the “I” Out of Your Life
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves, do not merely look out for your own personal interest, but also for the interest of others. Have this attitude in yourselves, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:3-5 (NASB) What is one of the biggest deterrents in our lives that keeps us from maximizing our potential? I believe it is the “I” where everything in our lives revolves around us being centered on “me” rather than others. Pay attention to your...
read moreAccess To His Power
“Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to Him and get what He is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.” Hebrews 4:14-16 Message Bible As business leaders, do we really realize how powerful prayer is? I know we say it, we read books about it, we tell others...
read moreQuit Keeping An Account – Settle It
“Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive].” Colossians 3:13 Amplified Bible Hebrews 12:13 in the Message Bible says, “Work at getting along with each other and with God. Otherwise you’ll never get so much as a glimpse of God. Make sure no one gets left out of God’s generosity. Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed...
read moreRight Thinking
“Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 (NASB) The Message Bible reads, “God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.” Do you need a breakthrough in some area of your life?...
read moreYou Have a Choice
“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 (NASB) “Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand. With Your counsel You will guide me, and afterward receive me to glory.” Psalm 73:23–24 (NASB) “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;...
read moreLiberated From Your Past
“Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43;18-19 NASB The key word is ponder, which keeps fouling us up. It means to keep talking about and dwelling on something. Perhaps a former spouse, a former boss or employee, or a parent hurt you. Some of you will never see the destiny that God has for you because you’re stuck in your past and most likely bitter....
read moreLife Has Its Challenges
“So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up or quit.” Galatians 6:9 Message Bible Life has its challenges, its obstacles, and roadblocks. You have a choice to make: you can either stay the course or you can wander from one thing to the next and give up. I believe God challenges us to have staying power and that is going to require an attitude of determination. Determination is what keeps you persevering through all the roadblocks and the ups and downs you face. It...
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