FULL JOY

Mind reset quote: 

One of the difficulties we face in our industrialized age is that we’ve lost our sense of seasons. Unlike the farmer whose priorities change with the seasons, we have become impervious to the natural rhythm of life—and we have our priorities out of balance as a result.

For a farmer, springtime is his most active time. It’s then when he must work around the clock, up before the sun, and still toiling at the stroke of midnight. He must keep his equipment running at full capacity because he has but a small window of time for the planting of his crop. When winter comes, there is less for him to do to keep him busy. Jim Rohn

Learn to use the seasons of life.

Power word: 

Galatians 6:5 English Standard Version (ESV)

For each will have to bear his own load.

God has placed in each human an innate ability to solve problems, but once your focus is shifted from solutions to blame then we’ve deactivated the clarity.

I agree that at times things happen to us that's not fear. This is why having a students mindset is so valuable in achieving victory over life's defeats. With a student mindset, it helps you to look for solutions or what can I do next time to prevent this from happening again. It also helps you to see each defeat or knockdown as an opportunity to learn and grow.

It's with caution that I say this. If we’re seeing others as the problem or to be blamed, this results in you having to change that person. Which is not our responsibility. But if we take a look in the mirror and focus our attention on developing ourselves daily. Now we’ve immediately shifted our focus from blame to growth and personal development.

Here are a few steps in arming yourself from blaming others.

1. Continue raising your personal value. 

Meaning: Continue to make an effort to spend some quality time with God each day, which in result, reinforces your new thoughts, and builds confidence in God’s authority to rise above troubles.

2.Keep a high priority on reimbursing trust with excellence in whatever you do.

Let us stop playing the blame game and start taking responsibility for our mental and personal development. 

LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE.

Mind reset quote:

If we do the little things like they are big things, then God will do big things like they are little things. Mark Batterson

Power word:

1 Corinthians 1:27

Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.

While on this adventurous journey to transform ourselves throughout this new season post-COVID 19. A continual proactive approach in letting go of our old thinking and view of the world will require giving something up to God in order to get something back from God.

Having the courage and bravery to give something up to God will take unwavering faith. He promises to bless us with something new. But there are times God will test us to make sure the blessings or gifts don't become more important than the gift giver.

Little things like for instance:

Don't seek answers but continue seeking God. The answers will seek you. Live life on purpose.

LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE!

Good ideas are good, but only God's ideas can change the course of history.

Mind reset quote:

“Start from wherever you are and with whatever you’ve got.” Jim Rohn

Power word:

James 1:5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

I strongly believe that each person was designed and created with unique gifts. Also with the ability to solve problems that would present itself in our generation.

1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Whatever problem you're currently steering down, you are from God, an overcomer. His strength and power inside of you. You can demolish any challenge.

Time spent with God helps to drive out fear or any other non-progressive thought of yourself. It builds confidence in God’s grace and power knows no limit and our circumstance can’t prevail.

LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE.

Stop living life in revision. 

Mind reset quote:

“Instead of thinking about how hard the test is, we can instead focus on asking the Lord to enlarge our understanding.” Crystal McDowell

Power words:

Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You.”

Psalm 112:7 “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.”

The future is not far away but a matter of fact tomorrow or even the next hour.

Remember that God wants you to live towards his vision for your life. But our greatest threat, in living a purposeful life is our past.

Discovering God’s purpose for your life takes focus and faith. Which in doing this will remind our trials how little they are compared to Him?

We know revision means: going back and looking at something you’ve already done.

Every day's a new beginning, God has already made arrangements to deal with our past. Meaning our focus should be on walking in our purpose, His love towards us is so great that He’s already made arrangements so our future could be possible.

Keep this in mind: Anything that happens to you in life that’s not God’s best-its a temporary detour. Don’t get stuck, keeping pressing forward with God as your guide.

LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE!

Light is used to symbolize God, faith, or holiness throughout scripture.

Power word.

Luke 11:34-35

Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness.

We cannot make things grow. All we need to do is plant and water. But if we plant and water, God promises to increase.

What are you planting and watering within your minds? also your body?

Even in a dejection environment. She expelled darkness( doubt or uncertainty) with her faith and hope in God's capabilities to heal Naaman but also take care of her. 

By faith, continue trusting God, and bless him up.

He’ll be with you through life's wilderness. God wants to be your guide and shield. He’s asking that you'll trust Him for real.

LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE!

Mind reset quote:

“It takes energy, mental toughness, and spiritual reinforcement to successfully deal with life’s opportunities, and to reach your objectives.” ―Zig Ziglar

Power word.

Mathew 15:11

What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Your goals are going to take time to achieve. Time will come when you feel like quitting is a better option. Times when you feel like it's pointless to keep going, and times when you wonder if you're on the right path.

But this is where you have to be careful and stay cautious about who’s investing in your life, careful of what images you're holding on to of yourself, careful of thoughts you're thinking, and careful of things that can easily steal your focus.

God knows you're capable of greatness. And putting your trust in Him has given you access to His power and authority to proclaim courage and His unbeaten future over your life. 

Be careful. LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE.

God does not want us to be in doubt of his presence in our daily life. Our struggles are always a part of his plan no matter how bad they seem. To keep a happy mind, you can always turn to scripture.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Deuteronomy 31:8

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

This is not the time to give up or revert back to the old ways. God wants to show you how great his plans are for your life if you’ll allow him.

Now the two main ingredients needed in living a life that's directed to God are Faith and Belief. 

Power words:

This is the day the Lord has made;

We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

Mind reset quote:

Don’t wait for your life to change, but accept that everything that you're experiencing right now is shaping you into the person who you are today, it’s also helping you to become someone who has an unstoppable and relentless desire to overcome challenges.

Whenever you find yourself in a non-inspiring situation, just stop for a moment and remind yourself that your joy is important.

Declare to yourself:  I’m grateful that God has given me this new day, I will rejoice and not complain.

With this perspective, you’ll find your joy renewed as we continue to rejoice in every situation which takes practice and patience.

With a clear focus on God's destination for your life. It's imperative that our joy stays congruent with His promises.

With God’s presence infused in you, you're like a plant with distinct sweetness, that will eventually start flourishing with fruits of God’s love.

Your JOY is not for sale. LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE!

If the battle is not between you and your destiny, it's simply a distraction.

Mind reset quote:

Your life today is a result of your thinking yesterday. Your life tomorrow will be determined by what you think today. If you think you can, you can. If you think you are, you are. -John Maxwell

Power words: 

Exodus 14:14 The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”

Not every difficult situation or even confrontation warrants a response. God is saying don't engage in every battle. 

So, start dreaming again, with excitement that your future will be exceptional through God's grace.

If you continue trusting Him he will rock your world with blessings and an immense amount of wisdom as we navigate these challenges of life.

Don't engage! LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE

Even when times are rough and you are in "deep waters" God will be right by your side, leading and guiding you through your worst.

When you're chosen, its a possibility that you'll be broken. Not for discouragement but for transformation.  What if in this situation He's trying to reveal what great things are in the inside of you. 

Think about all the great gifts that are lying dormant on the inside of you. Maybe the process of being broken is to reveal or disclose all the hidden gifts you possess. 

Removing the old and bringing forth great things. 

LIVE LIFE ON PURPOSE.