King Asa kills a million men and the importance of leadership

King Asa was a significant figure in the history of the Kingdom of Judah. His reign lasted for forty-one years and was marked by several significant events. One of the most notable events during his reign was his war with Zerah the Ethiopian. In this episode, we'll take a closer look at this conflict and explore its historical significance.

According to the Bible, Zerah the Ethiopian was a powerful military leader who had amassed an army of a million men and 300 chariots. He marched his army towards the Kingdom of Judah, seeking to conquer and subjugate the nation. When King Asa heard of the impending invasion, he called upon the Lord for help and assembled his army to meet Zerah's forces in battle.

The battle between the two armies took place in the Valley of Zephathah, near Mareshah. Despite being heavily outnumbered, King Asa and his army emerged victorious. The Bible states that the Lord struck down the Ethiopian army, causing them to flee in disarray. King Asa and his troops pursued them and plundered their camp, taking a significant amount of loot.

The historical significance of this battle lies in its impact on the Kingdom of Judah. The victory over Zerah the Ethiopian was a significant boost to the morale of the Judean people, and it solidified King Asa's position as a strong and capable leader. It also helped to strengthen the nation's defenses and deter future attacks from neighboring kingdoms.

In addition to the military victory, the story of King Asa and Zerah the Ethiopian also highlights the importance of faith and trust in God. Despite being heavily outnumbered and facing a formidable opponent, King Asa did not waver in his faith and relied on the Lord for help. His faith was rewarded, and he emerged victorious.

In conclusion, the story of King Asa's war with Zerah the Ethiopian is a fascinating tale of military prowess and faith in God. It serves as a reminder of the importance of strong leadership, strategic planning, and the power of faith. The victory over Zerah the Ethiopian helped to strengthen the Kingdom of Judah and set the stage for a period of peace and prosperity under King Asa's rule.

Life & Business can be challenging, and sometimes it can feel like we're not sure what we're doing or where we're going. This is where life coaches come in. Life coaching is a profession that helps people create positive changes in their lives by providing guidance, support, and accountability. Life coaches work with clients to identify their goals, create a plan of action, and help them achieve success. In this blog, we'll explore the reasons why you might need a life coach.

1. Clarifying your goals Many people have an idea of what they want to achieve in life, but they may not know how to get there. A life coach can help you clarify your goals, and then develop a plan to achieve them. By working with a coach, you'll gain clarity and focus, and you'll be more likely to succeed.

2. Accountability When it comes to making changes in your life, it's easy to get stuck in old habits. A life coach can help you stay on track by holding you accountable for your actions. They will check in with you regularly to see how you're doing and provide motivation and support when you need it.

3. Overcoming obstacles Life can throw unexpected challenges at us, and it can be difficult to know how to deal with them. A life coach can help you identify and overcome obstacles that may be preventing you from reaching your goals. They can also provide tools and strategies to help you cope with stress and difficult situations.

4. Personal growth Life coaches can help you develop new skills, improve your confidence, and achieve personal growth. By working with a coach, you can learn to take risks, try new things, and step out of your comfort zone.

5. Finding balance Many people struggle with finding balance in their lives. A life coach can help you identify areas where you may be out of balance, and then develop strategies to create more harmony and fulfillment. This can include finding ways to manage your time more effectively, improving your relationships, or finding ways to take better care of yourself.

In conclusion, life coaches provide a valuable service that can help you achieve your goals, overcome obstacles, and find more balance and fulfillment in your life. Whether you're looking to make a career change, improve your relationships, or simply find more happiness in your daily life, a life coach can help you get there. If you're feeling stuck, consider working with a life coach and see how they can help you create positive changes in your life.

The art of suffering well is often lost on 1st world people. We havn't had to fight like many others before us and we are fortunate enough to have been born in an environment that allows for its absence. Suffering however can have its benfits. People who have suffered much have a wisdom and power that many who have never suffered don't have. We can learn alot from suffering.

THE ART OF SUFFERING

How to suffer well is the strategy used by many an enlightened individual who has discovered the importance of it.

Broken hearts teach you about love and loss. Lessons that can be learned no other way are learned by suffering.

Many people ask... If God is real why is there suffering in the world? The question comes from a point of view that assumes that all suffering is bad. There are a great many lessons to learn in the act of suffering. Its a test of sorts to see what you really believe. Have you accomplished all that you set out to accomplish? Did you make the most of your time on this planet? These questions are often answered at the terrible diagnosis of cancer or any other disease.

Suffering can teach us where our hearts have really been and where we have really placed our trust. Do you trust God to teach you? Even if that lesson can be learned by no other means than suffering?

MINDSETS & OUTCOMES

What you set your mind to will determine the results that you get in your life.

We have all known people that seemed committed to making sure that they have a constant supply of drama in their lives. While talking with them it seems as though they hate it but as time goes on you realize that drama is what they invite into their lives.

On some level people are programmed by their environement. We grow up in a particular neighborhood with a particular type of parent and friends. Whatever that environement creates within us becomes the point of comfort and safety even if that environement is not healthy.

Our behaviors and decsions are all trying to lead back to that stasis, that which is familiar, even if it is not good for us.

Knowing how to control your mindset is the key to long term success and achieving all that you want in life.

Life is filled with missions. Some are minor missions that are essential to conquering your day while others are your life missions essential for giving your life purpose.

ORDERS and OPERATORS are the 2 most basic mission types that we come accross which need to be executed in order to accomplish our goals.

The animal and the power class identifies the issue with a culture developed and maintained by people who have sold themselves the idea that all that we are as human are animals. As animals we operate from animal nature and the result is a chaotic culture driven by hate, greed, manipulation and fear.

The only way to avoid being consumed in the human animal jungle is to be driven by your devine qualities.

So long 2022 here comes 2023 and we are prepared for whatever may come.

Back in the saddle after some health issues lets talk about what we want for 2023. You can't make progress without a vision. You need to be able to see, in your minds eye and feel in your heart, what you want and how you will feel once you accomplish it. Without a clearly definded outcome you will remain in the same pattern of existence that you have been in for many years. If you want to break free of the rut you are in it will require vision.

Once you have a vision for 2023 start thinking about all the ways that you will sabbotage yourself to keep from achieving it. What will get in your way, distract you, or throw you off course? You need to know this so that you can prepare contingencies for moving past them.

Now that you have your vision and know how your sub-concious will attempt to kill it its time to lay out the steps. Start with a time goal. When do you want your vision by?

Next what are the steps and when do each step need to be accomplished in order to reach that time goal?

How will you schedule these steps in your busy life and who do you need to discuss these changes in pattern with? You may need to talk with your wife to let her know that you won't be watching as much television with her.

God gave Gideon 300 men to take a land with a standing army, presumably , in the thousands. Me who were fearless, self aware and intentional. These men were men of faith. They trusted the promise of God and they lived lives that were in line with that promise.

How many men are actually living the lives that God has for them? Men are sacrificing real glory for comfort, security and laziness. More and more men are becoming cowards who will eventually be left with a life time of regrets.

Don't be those guys

Get your eyes off of my stuff!

If you want to destroy your soul and embitter your life than keep looking at what everyone else has and lusting after it. Craving other peoples things leads to all sort of madness that is difficult to get out of.

First you crave the neighbors house, car, wife and business. Next think you will be doing as the jealousy takes root and begins to infect your life is start slandering him to all your friends, in your mind building up animosity for all that he has accomlished.

Being content with where you are in your life is a tricky mental game. one way thing you do not want to do is crave other people stuff. Set your mind to achieve your own goals, develop new skills, and you will be able to obtain the same success as the neighbor without hating him for it.

In order to get to your ultimate purpose you need to execute the operations that come in at any given moment.

How you address the individual operations will set the tone for the rest of a given mission and the quality of your days.

In this episode we discuss the difference between what you are "called" to do and what you "have" to do.

1) Orders come in from anywhere

2) Operations from orders need to get done

2a) how you get those operations done matter

3) Accomplishing your operations gets you to your life mission/Purpose