WORD FOR THE MOMENT: The Merciful

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: The Merciful: ~ The Merciful ~ Question: "What does ‘blessed are the merciful’ mean?" Answer: Jesus opens His Sermon on the Mount with the Beat...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: To Hunger and Thirst

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: To Hunger and Thirst: ~ To Hunger and Thirst ~What Does It Mean To Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness? "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteou...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: To Hunger and Thirst

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: To Hunger and Thirst: ~ To Hunger and Thirst ~What Does It Mean To Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness? "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteou...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: The Persecuted

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: The Persecuted: ~ The Persecuted ~Blessed Are the Persecuted ~ by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," Persecution! The very word can gener...

Divine Nature

PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE "In what ways are believers partakers of the divine nature?" Answer: Second Peter 1:3–4 says, “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire” (ESV). The verse plainly says that believers are made “partakers of the divine nature” through God’s promises, but what does that mean, exactly? To what extent can we partake of God’s nature? The key to understanding this concept is to recognize what the Bible means when it refers to our “nature.” Every human being is born with a sin nature, a natural bent toward pleasing self (Romans 5:12; 7:14). Our natural selves cannot please God (Romans 8:8). No matter how hard we may try to do good, our motivations and underlying desires are to please and promote self. That sin nature keeps us from fellowship with God, keeps us in bondage to sin, and leads eventually to spiritual death ( Romans 6:16, 23; 7:14; 2 Peter 2:19). We cannot free ourselves from sin because we cannot change our own natures, just as a tiger cannot change its own stripes. That’s why we need a Savior. Jesus said there is only one way we can get a new, divine nature. He said, “You must be born again” (John 3:3). Only a complete new birth can bring about the radical change of nature required to fellowship with a holy God. Mental agreement with God’s Word is not enough to change our sin nature. We must be “saved” from that nature ( Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 3:5). Salvation implies that we were helpless and we have been rescued from the evil bent of our human nature. When we come to Christ in faith, accepting His death and resurrection as our substitute, we declare Him to be the Lord of our lives ( Romans 10:8–9). At that moment, the Holy Spirit “births” us into the family of God. Our old nature is defeated, and we receive a new, divine nature that desires the things of God ( 2 Corinthians 5:17). When Christ died for us, He became our sin, so that when we come to Him in faith, we gain His righteousness ( 2 Corinthians 5:21). It is a divine exchange: our sin for His perfection. To be born again means that we are recreated as new people with a new nature. Believers have a divine nature and no longer have to be enslaved to the passions and sins of the flesh ( Romans 6:6, 14). First John 3:9 says, “No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God.” When we share in His divine nature, we begin to desire the things God desires. We love what He loves and hate what He hates (Galatians 5:22; 1 John 4:4). We have the power to conquer every temptation that comes against us ( 1 Corinthians 10:13). God declares that we are “more than conquerors” because of the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells within our hearts ( Romans 8:37). Sin no longer controls the one who has become a partaker of the divine nature. By giving us His nature, God makes us His sons and daughters and conforms us to the image of His Son ( Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 6:18).

The Persecuted

~ The Persecuted ~Blessed Are the Persecuted ~ by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," Persecution! The very word can generate vivid images of hiding in terror of pursuing, implacable foes; of being found and resolutely facing the excruciating pain of torture meant to cause renunciation of cherished beliefs; and finally—hopefully— following faithful resistance to every agonizing constraint to deny the faith, of death. Others imagine a courtroom scene where one endures a penetrating inquisition before ecclesiastical or civil authorities. Some think of the Roman Coliseum filled with people raucously cheering as hungry lions chase down defenseless Christians; of people lashed to a stake as piled wood is lighted beneath them; or of a person chained in a dark, dank jail with rats scurrying about his feet. Each of these images can be a dreadful, unwanted result of our faith in God, yet Jesus calls those persecuted for righteousness' sake "blessed." Such people will be greatly rewarded! This seems far removed from God's multitudinous promises of peace, prosperity and deliverance. Some think it an enigma or contradictory that a God of endless love and limitless power can even say such things, let alone seem to do nothing while His innocent and faithful children are undeservedly, cruelly and painfully harassed, tormented and mocked. As unjust as this seems on the surface, it is part of God's Word and His way of life. In no way does it invalidate His love or negate His purpose or care of His children. The Bible records so much persecution of His servants that, understood in the right context, we can see that it serves a vital role in the outworking of His purpose. Strong's Concordance reveals that "persecute" (Greek dioko) means "to pursue, follow after or press toward." Vine's Expository Dictionary adds "to put to flight or drive away." Only within certain contexts does it take on the sense of oppression, ill treatment, abuse, tyranny and even martyrdom and murder. Persecution is aggressive and injurious behavior carried out in a hostile, antagonistic spirit, normally by a group, but occasionally by one individual toward another. It is often carried out with fiery zeal, as Paul remarks about his persecution of the church (Philippians 3:6), but the persecuted must always remember that the fiery zeal bent against them is, according to Romans 10:2, "not according to knowledge." Thus Jesus, while dying on the stake, asks His Father to forgive His persecutors, "for they do not know what they do" (Luke 23:34). Source and Focus In the Bible, especially in the New Testament, persecution is so pervasive that it is presented as a more or less expected terror. Jesus, the epitome of righteousness, is also the focal point of persecution. As such, He clearly reveals persecution's source. In John 8 the Pharisees challenge Jesus' assertion of who He was, and the ensuing discussion leads to revealing its source. The Jews claim to be Abraham's descendants and never in bondage to any man (though at the time they were subject to the Romans). Their statement is partly true. Jesus readily acknowledges they are physically Abraham's descendants, but He adds in verse 40, "But now you seek to kill Me, a Man who has told you the truth which I heard from God. Abraham did not do this." He implies that, if they were truly Abraham's children, their conduct would display his characteristics, and they would not be persecuting Him. He continues: You do the deeds of your father. . . . You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. (verses 41, 44) Satan the Devil is the source of persecution of those bearing and living the truth of God. At times he undoubtedly works through people whom he has duped and inflamed to unrelenting anger toward God's people so that the persecution appears to be entirely of men. But the Bible reveals the reality of Satan as the source. Revelation 12:3-5, 13-17 confirms this: And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads. His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her Child as soon as it was born. She bore a male Child who was to rule all nations with

To Hunger and Thirst

~ To Hunger and Thirst ~What Does It Mean To Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness? "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). "If you do right, you won't get hungry or thirsty," says Zach, age 6. Actually, to be spiritually thirsty is something different, says Anna, 10: "It means that people who want righteousness thirst for it like water." Have you ever been thirsty? From my elevated campsite in the Arizona desert, the Colorado River looked like an easy 30-minute trek. The dry ravine I followed was anything but straight and made the trip much longer. After my canteen ran dry, I began to be thirsty like never before. God will quench the thirst of those who desire him as a man walking in the desert with a dry canteen craves water. There's nothing casual about this kind of thirst. It's desperate. "I think it means when Jesus was at the well and told the lady about everlasting water," says Lauren, 8, "she took the water and was satisfied." The woman at the well with whom Jesus spoke had been married five times and was living with a man who was not her husband, yet Jesus spoke to her about being thirsty (John 4:14). "If we try to gain transcendence through indulgence, soon enough familiarity breeds contempt and we are driven to search for mystery elsewhere," write authors Brent Curtis and John Eldredge in an amazing book titled "The Sacred Romance." "To thirst after righteousness means wanting to live according to God's will instead of the world's," says Kristen, 10. "This is the only way to be happy and filled. If you thirst after righteousness, God will bless you. "You are what you desire to eat! There's a God-shaped hole in all of us that only God can fill." Yes, God is in the filling business. In fact, the word "fill" means to be satisfied in the sense of being stuffed after a sumptuous meal. If you're eating the junk food of the self- centered life, you'll never be satisfied. The hungry and thirsty are the desperate of the previous Beatitudes (the poor in spirit, the mournful and the meek). "It means if you thirst after righteousness, you want to live a godly life," says Morgan, 10. "It also means you would act like God would want you to live." "There is only One Being who can satisfy the last aching abyss of the human heart, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ," wrote author Oswald Chambers. God doesn't ask us to deny our burning desire for intimacy, beauty and adventure. Religion does that. Jesus invites us to intimate communion with himself and his Father that satisfies the deepest longings of our souls. Jesus upset the religious system of his day by awakening the desires of people's hearts. Consider his statement: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you" (Luke 11:9). It's whom you ask, where you seek and what door you knock on that makes all the difference. A journey into God himself makes every other adventure look dull. "Those who thirst after righteousness will be filled with it," says Nick, 10. "They will be blessed with love from God." Think about this: God will satisfy your deepest desires if you look to him for fulfillment. Memorize this truth: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). Ask this question: Where are you looking to satisfy your deepest desires and longings?

The Beatitudes

~ The Beatitudes ~ Question: "What are the beatitudes?" Answer: The Beatitudes are the eight declarations of blessedness spoken by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount ( Matthew 5:3-12), each beginning with "Blessed are..." It is debated as to exactly how many beatitudes there are. Some speak of seven, nine, or ten beatitudes, but the number appears to be eight (verses 10-12 of Matthew 5 being one beatitude). The Greek word translated “blessed” means "spiritual well-being and prosperity." This refers to the deep joy of the soul. Those who experience the first aspect of a beatitude (poor, mourn, meek, hungry for righteousness, merciful, pure, peacemakers, and persecuted) will also experience the second aspect of the beatitude (kingdom of Heaven, comfort, inherit the earth, filled, mercy, see God, called sons of God, inherit the kingdom of Heaven). The blessed have a share in salvation and have entered the kingdom of God, experiencing a foretaste of heaven. Another possible rendering of each beatitude is an exclamation of: "O the bliss [or blessedness] of..." The Beatitudes describe the ideal disciple and his rewards, both present and future. The person whom Jesus describes in this passage has a different quality of character and lifestyle than those still "outside the kingdom." As a literary form, the beatitude is also found often in the Old Testament, especially in the Psalms (1:1; 34:8; 65:4; 128:1) and in the New Testament as well ( John 20:29; 14:22; James 1:12; Revelation 14:13).

The Merciful

~ The Merciful ~ Question: "What does ‘blessed are the merciful’ mean?" Answer: Jesus opens His Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes, a series of statements describing the blessed life. The fifth Beatitude states, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” ( Matthew 5:7). First, the word translated “blessed” is one that has the general meaning of “happy” or “joyful.” It is a spiritual blessedness, a divine satisfaction that comes from a right relationship with God. To be merciful is to show forgiveness and compassion to those in need. Jesus frequently spoke of this trait. In the Lord’s Prayer, He says, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” ( Matthew 6:12). In Matthew 9:13 Jesus instructs the Pharisees, “Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” We are blessed if we are merciful because mercy is something God Himself displays. God’s mercy is the withholding of a just punishment. Deuteronomy 30:3 says, “The LORD your God will restore your fortunes. He will have mercy on you” (NLT). The psalmist writes, “Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy” ( Psalm 28:6). Jesus Himself often showed mercy, as we see in His healing of the man freed from demons: “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you” ( Mark 5:19). We have received God’s mercy. Romans 11:30 notes, “You who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy.” Paul shared that his ministry was given to him by God’s mercy ( 2 Corinthians 4:1). He also saw his salvation as an act of God’s mercy: “I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief” ( 1 Timothy 1:13). Our salvation is also called an act of God’s mercy: “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy” ( Titus 3:5). As Peter expressed it, “In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” ( 1 Peter 1:3). God’s children reflect His mercy and are therefore merciful themselves. The merciful in this world are blessed in the sense that they know God’s joy. The person who is merciful will be eternally happy because he knows God’s mercy.

To Mourn

~ To Mourn ~ Question: "What does ‘blessed are those who mourn’ mean?" Answer: Matthew 5 records the part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount known as the Beatitudes. Verse 4 says, "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted." It is important to remember that this portion of Jesus’ teaching was directed toward His closest friends, not the general population (verse 2). We cannot pull one or two verses from the whole and build a theology around them. This sermon was a collection of truths designed to prepare His followers for His kingdom, which involved a lifestyle radically different from the world’s. In the Bible, blessed usually means "happy." But in the context of Matthew 5, blessed most likely indicates "an enviable state." When a person has acquired good fortune, we call him “blessed.” In the Beatitudes, Jesus calls some people “blessed” who appear to be quite the opposite. People who “mourn” don’t seem to be “blessed,” according to most other people. Jesus is contrasting the world’s idea of happiness with true blessedness—spiritual prosperity— which comes from a right relationship with God. The term mourn means “to experience deep grief.” In keeping with His theme of spiritual blessedness, Jesus seems to indicate that this mourning is due to grief over sin. The people who agree with God about the evil of their own hearts can attain an "enviable state of blessedness," due to the comfort they receive from communion with the Holy Spirit. Jesus called the Holy Spirit the Comforter ( John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 2 Corinthians 1:4). The Spirit comforts those who are honest about their own sin and humble enough to ask for forgiveness and healing. Those who hide their sin or try to justify it before God can never know the comfort that comes from a pure heart, as Jesus talks about in Matthew 5:8 (cf. Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 57:15). In the Beatitudes, Jesus reminds His disciples that they cannot seek happiness the way the world does. True joy is not found in selfish ambition, excuses, or self-justification. An enviable state of blessedness comes to those who mourn over their own sin. "These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word" ( Isaiah 66:2). When we agree with God about how bad our sin is, repent of it, and seek His power to walk away from it, Jesus promises comfort from the Holy Spirit. The kind of "mourning" that leads to repentance is truly blessed ( 2 Corinthians 7:10). Repentance results in forgiveness and cleansing from God ( Psalm 30:5). When we have trusted in Jesus as our personal substitute for sin, we no longer stand condemned ( Romans 8:1). Rather than wallow in guilt and shame, we realize that we stand justified before God ( 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:24). Those who learn to mourn over their own sin find the heart of God. And intimate fellowship with God is the very foundation of true happiness.

The Meek

~ The Meek ~ Question: "What does ‘blessed are the meek’ mean?" Answer: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus opens with a series of statements known as the Beatitudes. The third Beatitude is “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” ( Matthew 5:5). Jesus’ words echo Psalm 37:11, which says, “The meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.” What does it mean that the meek are “blessed”? First, we must understand what it means to be blessed. The Greek word translated “blessed” in this verse can also be translated “happy.” The idea is that a person will have joy if he or she is meek. The blessedness is from God’s perspective, not our own. It is a spiritual prosperity, not necessarily an earthly happiness. Also, we must understand what “meek” means. The Greek word translated “meek” is praeis and refers to mildness, gentleness of spirit, or humility. Other forms of this Greek word are used elsewhere in the New Testament, including James 1:21 and James 3:13. Meekness is humility toward God and toward others. It is having the right or the power to do something but refraining for the benefit of someone else. Paul urged meekness when he told us “to live a life worthy of the calling [we] have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love” ( Ephesians 4:1–2). Meekness models the humility of Jesus Christ. As Philippians 2:6–8 says, “[Jesus], being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death —even death on a cross!” Being “in the very nature God,” Jesus had the right to do whatever He wanted, but, for our sake, He submitted to “death on a cross.” That is the ultimate in meekness. Meekness was also demonstrated by godly leaders in the Old Testament. Numbers 12:3 says that Moses “was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth” (ESV). Believers are called to share the gospel message in gentleness and meekness. First Peter 3:15 instructs, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” The KJV translates the word for “gentleness” here as “meekness.” Someone who knows Christ as personal Savior will be growing in meekness. It may seem counterintuitive, but Jesus’ promise stands—a meek person will be happy or blessed. Living in humility and being willing to forego one’s rights for the benefit of someone else models the attitude of Jesus Christ. Meekness also helps us to more effectively share the gospel message with others. Striving for power and prestige is not the path to blessedness. Meekness is.

The PeaceMakers

~ The PeaceMakers ~ Question: "What does ‘blessed are the peacemakers’ mean?" Answer: Matthew 5:9 is part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in which He says, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." The Greek word translated "peacemaker" is used in only one other place in the New Testament, in a slightly different form. Colossians 1:20 says, "For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross." Jesus laid down His life to make peace between God and sinners, and when we can carry that message of peace to others, we are peacemakers. God delights in those who reconcile others to Himself—those who bring the gospel are “beautiful” (Isaiah 52:7). God “reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation” ( 2 Corinthians 5:18). Those who bring reconciliation to broken relationships are carrying on the work of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Those who give of themselves as Jesus did in order that others may know God are called "blessed." There is no real peace apart from a relationship with God ( Romans 5:1). What may masquerade as worldly peace is merely a temporary lull in chaos ( John 14:27). True peace is found only in a restored relationship with God. “‘There is no peace,’ says the LORD, ‘for the wicked’” ( Isaiah 48:22). Only children of God can bring the peace of knowing God to others. A person must have a real relationship with God before he or she can help someone else know God. Those who witness for Christ, share their faith with their friends, and serve others in the name of Christ are the ambassadors for peace this verse identifies (see also Matthew 10:41-42). Those who bring the wonderful message of God's peace to the world are "peacemakers," and Jesus calls them the "children of God."

The Poor In Spirit

~ The Poor In Spirit ~ Question: "What does it mean to be poor in spirit?" Answer: In the beatitudes of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus declares, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” ( Matthew 5:3). What exactly does it mean to be poor in spirit, and why does being poor in spirit result in the kingdom of heaven? Why is “poor in spirit” something God wants us to be? Why would God want us to be “poor” at anything? Some propose that Jesus is speaking of financial poverty, that He is advocating being poor so that riches and possession don’t come between us and God. While it is true that Jesus elsewhere warned against seeking riches ( Matthew 6:24), that does not seem to be Jesus’ point in Matthew 5:3. Jesus is speaking of being “poor in spirit”; i.e., being “spiritually poor.” In the beatitudes, Jesus is concerned with spiritual realities, not material possessions. What, then, does it mean to be spiritually poor? To be poor in spirit is to recognize your utter spiritual bankruptcy before God. It is understanding that you have absolutely nothing of worth to offer God. Being poor in spirit is admitting that, because of your sin, you are completely destitute spiritually and can do nothing to deliver yourself from your dire situation. Jesus is saying that, no matter your status in life, you must recognize your spiritual poverty before you can come to God in faith to receive the salvation He offers. Why and how does being poor in spirit result in the kingdom of heaven? While the phrase can be broad in meaning, “kingdom of heaven” essentially refers to salvation. The kingdom of heaven is both eternity in heaven with God after death (Romans 6:23) and the eternal quality of life with God before death ( John 10:10). God offers us salvation as a gift, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, the full payment for sin’s penalty. Before we can receive this gift, we must understand that we cannot make ourselves worthy of it. Salvation is by grace through faith, not of works (Ephesians 2:8-9). We must recognize our sinfulness before we can understand our need for a Savior. We must admit our spiritual poverty before we can receive the spiritual riches God offers ( Ephesians 1:3). We must, in short, be “poor in spirit.” When Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,” He is declaring that, before we can enter God’s kingdom, we must recognize the utter worthlessness of our own spiritual currency and the inability of our own works to save us.

The Pure In Heart

~ The Pure In Heart “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8). Jesus spoke this during His famous Sermon the Mount. So what did He mean by “pure in heart?” The Greek word for “pure” in Matthew 5:8 is katharos. It means to be “clean, blameless, unstained from guilt.” Interestingly, the word can refer specifically to that which is purified by fire or by pruning. John the Baptist told people that Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire ( Matthew 3:11). Malachi speaks of the Messiah as being like a “refiner’s fire” ( Malachi 3:2). Jesus refers to believers as being the branches and to Himself as being the vine ( John 15:1-17). For a vine to produce fruit, it must be pruned. Those who are truly “pure,” then, are those who have been declared innocent because of the work of Jesus and who are being sanctified by His refining fire and His pruning. The Greek word for “heart” in Matthew 5:8 is kardeeah. This can be applied to the physical heart. But it also refers to the spiritual center of life. It is where thoughts, desires, sense of purpose, will, understanding, and character reside. So, to be pure in heart means to be blameless in who we actually are. Being pure in heart involves having a singleness of heart toward God. A pure heart has no hypocrisy, no guile, no hidden motives. The pure heart is marked by transparency and an uncompromising desire to please God in all things. It is more than an external purity of behavior; it is an internal purity of soul. The only way we can be truly pure in heart is to give our lives to Jesus and ask Him to do the cleansing work. Psalm 51:10 says, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” God is the one who makes our hearts pure – by the sacrifice of His Son and through His sanctifying work in our lives (see also 1 John 3:1-3).

The Power of Sweet mothers

~Power Of Sweet Mothers ~She watches over her Household, Her Childern rise up and call her blessed, her husband also and he praises her,many daughter have done well, but you excel them all Proverb31:27-29 KJV #SweetMothers are Treasures #sweetMother who can compare? #Sweetmothers Are fullofGrace #Sweetmothers Are Prayerwarriors #Sweetmother Are GoodTeachers #sweetmother Are Healers #Sweetmother Are Pillars of Destiny #Sweetmothers are future of Nations #Godbless All Mothers #ILoveYouAll Happy Mothers Day

5 Steps to Move Forward

~ 5 Steps to Move Forward with Your Goals ~According to Lauren Mackler Feeling stuck or unable to accomplish your goals? Change can be difficult, and many people lose motivation to achieve their goals. When you slip up, just think of it as course-correcting. Welcome the challenge— it means that you’re taking charge of your life! Don’t judge yourself. Instead, treat yourself with compassion, and determine what’s needed to get back on course. Below are some pitfalls people encounter and practical strategies to overcome them. 1. Prioritize and focus. If you feel overwhelmed, you may be trying to achieve too much at once. Step back and look at your goals. If you’re doing too much, it’s time to re-prioritize. Maybe you need to work on two goals instead of three. Or maybe one of your goals requires a lot of steps, so it’s taking up all your energy. Identify the goals that are most important to you. If you need to, just focus on one goal at a time and don’t move on to the next one until the first one is complete. 2. Encourage yourself. People become discouraged when they listen to their “inner critic”—the voice that says: “You’ll never make it.” “It’s hopeless.” “This is too hard.” Whatever that voice is saying, articulate a response, drawing from the part of you that feels strong and confident. Be your own cheerleader. Review your accomplishments; remind yourself of what you’re capable of doing and being. Instead of focusing on the old voice that drags you down, actively support and listen to the part that believes you can achieve what you want. 3. Solicit support from others. You’re more likely to slip up when you’re trying to accomplish your goals by yourself. It may be that you don’t have an outer support system in place to help you maintain focus and provide the external encouragement everyone needs. Outer supports might include a trusted friend, a coach or therapist, or a support group. Avoid situations that trigger sabotaging patterns. For example, if you eat junk food when you’re feeling lonely, scheduling activities with others will help you bypass the old trigger and remain on-course. 4. Practice good self-care. Taking good care of yourself is key to achieving your goals. A lack of energy typically relates to a failure to sustain your inner support system, which provides the physical, emotional, and mental energy needed to achieve your goals. If you’re eating poorly, neglecting your health, or living a high-stress lifestyle, you’re depleting your inner resources. That will make it difficult to maintain the energy you need to participate fully and actively in your life. 5. Love and respect yourself. If you don’t have a loving relationship with yourself, it’s hard to sustain the motivation to take action and make good choices for yourself. Loving yourself compels you to make lifestyle choices that make you feel good and generate the results you want. If you feel unmotivated, revisit your relationship with yourself and make a conscious effort to treat yourself with respect, love, and compassion—just like you would treat a close and cherished friend ~ Stay motivated

Love and the Power of Love

Love AndThe Power Of Truth Pursue Love ,1Corinth14:1 NKJV * True Love goals with truth * Must I tell lies to prove my love? * Why tell lies in the name of love? * Most People Prefer and like to listen to sweet words, even when it is box of lies * Beware of sweet words * Truth In Love Is Not Always Sweet, but Lies is always sweet and milky * Truth In Love Is Firm And Unshaken but lies do! * Truth In Love Is Not Afraid of questions and investigation; but lies do! * Let People EarnTrust And Love, never give away your Love trust as gifts,Especially in Relationships! * Godbless you * ILoveYou *MahalKita *GodLovesYou *MahalKaNgDiyos

Ways to be Productive

~ 4 Simple Ways to Become More Productive ~ According to Osman H. Abraham Becoming productive is the first step to becoming successful. So if you truly desire success you have to begin by working on becoming a more productive person. These are the 4 methods to productivity which I found really helpful and hopefully they will help you too. 1. DON’T Multitask Multitasking is the absolute slaughterer of productivity. People think that if they can do 2 or 3 things at one time they are actually doing things faster. WRONG. Productivity is the amount of output per unit of input. So normally when you are focused on one task it’s pretty straightforward one unit in equals one unit out. But when you multitask it’s like putting 1 unit in and dividing the output by how many tasks you’re doing and giving that output to only one task. So in the end you don’t just build mental pressure but you end up getting no work done. 2. Sleep is King Sleep is the most important function of life and it plays a key role in whatever we do. So if you are able to master your sleep, you can master your life. Try to sleep early and wake up even earlier. Also try to find that optimum amount of rest, where you don’t just experience quantity but quality of sleep. Another bonus of adjusting your sleep cycle is that you can easily add 3 to 4 hours to your day; this automatically makes you more productive as you can do more things. 3. One Chunk at a Time People feel that if they set big goals they will get more done. The actual reality is, they are just wasting their time. Big goals only make you feel burdened and stressed. They dont help you get more things done and rather in reverse actually decease your productivity. This is why should always try to break your large projects or goals into smaller manageable chunks. These small chunks allow you to focus on one part of the large goal at a time and structurally get the job done. This also makes the large goal look less intimidating and makes the process almost stress free 4. Stay Focused 10 minutes of concentrated studying is a billion times better than 5 hours of unfocused studying. So whenever you do work, simply make a commitment and stay focused. Put your head down and just nuke it out. This is the method which works for me.

Time Management Tips

~ How To Organize Your Day For Success ~According to Lianne Martha, Maiquez Lroya Successful people are known to be great at practicing tips on time management. Chances are, if you want to be an extremely successful professional at your chosen field, you should also learn how to organize your day effectively. So now, you’re excited. You’re pumped. You can’t wait to get started and organize your day right away. There’s a tiny problem, though: Where should you start? With all the tips, techniques, and tricks scattered all over the Internet, which tips are really going to be effective and convenient for you to adapt? With all the stress and the expectations during your day, how can you even get started? The first thing that you should take note of is the definition of time. Simply put, time is an idea that’s relative, depending on how you define it. You may think that one hour spent on writing an article is a luxury, while other writers believe that you would need to spend at least two hours to do so. You may think that fifteen minutes spent on brainstorming your ideas is already enough, while some entrepreneurs even spend three days just to brainstorm. Also, you may believe that spending time with your loved ones should be done everyday, while some people simply think it’s a waste of time! You see, time is subjective. Your concept of time is different from other people’s idea of it. Therefore, everything that you read and learn about time management is irrelevant if you don’t believe that time needs to be managed. If you think that your time is worthless, if you’d rather watch TV all day than work on your personal growth, or if you’d rather spend all day in bed sleeping instead of trying to make a change in your life, organizing your day for success is not the answer. Focus on being inspired and pursuing your passion first. If you think that your time is valuable, on the other hand, here are five tips to help you organize it successfully: 1. Plan your day the night before. Before going to sleep, make sure that you’re going to start your day with a purpose. Whip up a journal or a planner and put your action plans for the next day in there. To give you a guideline, you should have at least four plans for everyday: one should be work-related, one should be for a personal activity like an errand, and two should be for accomplishing your life dreams. 2. Schedule for interruptions. Get frustration out of the picture by setting up time allowances in your plan. If you say that you’re going to write an article from 08:00 to 08:45 and then you’re going to write a blog post from 08:46 to 09:30, you’re just setting yourself up for trouble! Expect that not everything will go as planned. You will only be able to organize your day successfully if you plan for interruptions. 3. Start your day with accomplishing something big. When eating a meal, you start eating the food that you don’t like first so that you can focus on enjoying the rest of the meal, right? The same goes for your day. If you have a big thing that you need to accomplish, do it first. This way, even if you don’t accomplish anything else, you can still say that you did something productive at least. 4. Use a time-tracking application to help you stay on track. Of course you can still check on Facebook and Twitter — you just need to plan for it and track your time doing these activities so that you won’t get distracted. Toggl, SlimTimer, and RescueTime are nice tools to help you get started. 5. Accept the fact that you’re not going to be able to do it all in one day. You’re not Superman (or are you…?) so you can’t do everything in one day. Instead of working on a big project in one day and cramming it, arrange milestones instead. Don’t get frustrated if you weren’t able to finish everything you’ve planned. Remember, you still have next time. We hope that by that time, you’ll be wise enough to practice what you’ve read in this article and organize your day right.

Spirituality and Truth

~ SPIRITUALITY AND TRUTH  According to Don Whitney When it comes to spirituality, you do what you do because you believe what you believe. Regardless of the importance you consciously place upon it, theology drives and determines your spirituality. For example, you pray the way you do because of your theology. And there are certain ways you do not pray, more because of theology than tradition. Recognize, therefore, the connection between good theology and good spirituality. Don’t turn to people as models and teachers of spirituality if you could not also turn to them as mentors of theology and doctrine. For their spirituality is also connected to their theology. It’s very easy to be impressed by someone’s piety and think, “Surely anyone who is so pious, so devoted, and so committed to prayer, couldn’t be very wrong in his theology.” But I have seen more than one person come to reject biblical theology—even regarding the doctrine of salvation—after they became impressed with the spirituality of a particular writer or speaker who eventually led them astray. As Jesus said, “Take heed what you hear” (Mark 4:24). So, • If anyone makes experience authoritative over the revelation of God in Scripture—turn away from him. • If anyone adds another book or experience to the Bible, making it equal in authority to God’s Word— refuse to believe him. • If anyone teaches that God can be experienced directly, that is, without the mediation of Jesus Christ and the Bible—don’t listen to him. • If anyone says that there are many paths to God and that Jesus isn’t the only way to Heaven—avoid him. Each of us needs both sound theology and passionate spirituality, because theology is the fuel for spirituality’s fire. Theology provides the discernment to protect us from unbiblical or unhealthy spiritual practices (such as regularly seeking to experience God without the guidance or influence of Scripture). Theology can protect us from fads in spirituality. How do you pursue theology? Read and meditate on Scripture. Listen to biblical preaching and avail yourself of the opportunities for Christian education at your church. Read Christian books that teach, not just those that entertain. These include not only books about doctrine, but also biographies of those who were, like Apollos, “mighty in the Scriptures” (Acts 18:24). Theology is God’s truth. Don’t try to grow your soul or simplify your spiritual life without it. Taken from Simplify Your Spiritual Life (Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2003), pages 59-60.

Jesus Our healer

~JESUS OUR HEALER But he( JESUS) was pierced for our transgressions, he (JESUS) was crushed for our iniquities( weaknesses, sins, offences, abominations) ; the punishment that brought us Peace was on him, and by His (HOLY) wounds we are HEALED. Isaiah53:5 (NIV with Emphasis) * This is Gods Provision for Good Health * Healing of the Body and Soul * Healing is for all who believes * God Cares for you! * Today is your day for a touch! * He knows the numbers and state of your tissues and cells * Accept Jesus into your life and healing is yours * You are Healed Today! In Jesus Name;Amen * You are Healed in every Area: Maritally,Morally, Financially, Mentally, spiritually,Acedemically In JESUS Name! Amen, HalleluJah! * Stay Healed!

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: By Gods Strength

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: By Gods Strength: ~Not By Strength but by The Spirit He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no...

By Gods Strength

~Not By Strength but by The Spirit He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. 1sam2:9KJV ~ The Spirit of God brings victory ~ The strength from God makes the difference ~ David Crushed Goliath based on Gods strength and Blessings ~ Place value on the Blessings of Gods Strength By grace, the Birth of an Italian Navigator, christopher Columbus was the Birth of America. No Columbus, No America! The birth of Wright brothers was the Birth of aircraft. No wright brothers, no aircraft. ~The strength of Gods Grace matters!

~The Dynamics of Hearing from God. John 10:2-5RSV ...... But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep . To him the gatekeeper Opens, the sheep HEAR his Voice and he CALLS his own sheep by NAME and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them and the sheep FOLLOW him for they KNOW his Voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will FLEE from him. For they donot know the voice of the strangers.. * Hearing from God is a manifestation of our relationship with him. * God still speaks to his children today. * The Holy spirit helps us in hearing from God the Father. i.e he declears the mind of God to us. Hearing from God is a Spiritual affair , not physical issue. Many christians today want to hear from God with their Physical ears but, ends up in total disappointment. * We relate to the physical realm with our body(senses, ear inclusive) * We relate to the Intellectual realm with our Soul( mind, reason) * We relate to the Spiritual Realm with our Spirit( the inner man) God is in the Spiritual realm. God is a spirit and those who worship him must worship him in Spirit and in truth. WAYS OF HEARING FROM GOD * Through the Word of God - Ps119:105 * Through Visions and Dreams- Job33:14-16 * Through the inward still small Voice( our spirit)- Rom9:1 through the authoritative Voice of the Holy Spirit -1Sam 3 ( the Call of small) DISCERNING OF VOICES * The Voice of the Holy Spirit cannot lie (He is the spirit of truth) * The Voice of the Holy Spirit Does not enslave, he brings freedom and Peace ( Spirit of Peace). * The Voice of the Holy Spirit speaks in line with the Word of God.( does not contradict God's commandment), does not support evil. * God's Voice reveals and enlightens our heart PURPOSE OF HEARING FROM GOD * TO know his will (his mind or direction about events) * To fulfil your destiny in life * To grow in His presence * To be fruitful i.e to win soul * To manifest spiritual gifts * To edify the Church and your family * Not to led asstray * To be successful in life. And so on. ** God want to be part of our daily lives. So,let us learn to send time with him daily. We should seek him first, and not what he can give. Don't seek voices , rather seek God. ***Oh Lord! speak to us as we walk with you daily , in Jesus Name. ****comment on this teaching and ask question if any! Have a wonderful day and remain blessed In Jesus Name.

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: ~A PSALM OF PRAISE.#PraiseTheLORDHeisRisen!Praise ...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: ~A PSALM OF PRAISE.#PraiseTheLORDHeisRisen!Praise ...: ~A PSALM OF PRAISE. #PraiseTheLORDHeisRisen! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. Praise Him for His mighty deeds;...

~A PSALM OF PRAISE. #PraiseTheLORDHeisRisen! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre. Praise Him with timbrel and dancing; Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe. Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD! Ps 150 NASB * When we praise the LORD! We attract victory into our lives * When we praise the LORD, we are clothed with more Glory * when we praise Him, burden are taken away * When we praise Him, Healing takes place * when we praise Prayers are answered, In Jesus name, Amen #PraiseTheLordAlways!

~LOOKING UNTO JESUS ~Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrew 12:2KJV ~We are to Look unto Jesus in faith, in trust and Hope ~ Depend on him to turn things around ~ It is Grace at work when we look unto Jesus ~ Work in that Grace now, In Jesus Name, Amen Stay focused on Jesus!

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WORD FOR THE MOMENT: LEADERSHIP & DESTINY~The Key to Achieving YourGoal...: LEADERSHIP & DESTINY ~The Key to Achieving Your Goals and Dreams According to Yana Hempler: Most people have a general idea of where the...

LEADERSHIP & DESTINY ~The Key to Achieving Your Goals and Dreams According to Yana Hempler: Most people have a general idea of where they would like to be in life, but unfortunately they spend a lot of time wondering why their goals did not come to fruition. People are always dreaming and wishing, which is great, because every truly amazing achievement begins with a dream. However, after a dream is formed, certain actions are required in order to make that dream a reality. A dream without action cannot possibly come to fruition, because if it was that easy, everyone would be highly successful in whatever it is that they dreamed of. What separates those who achieve their dreams from those who don’t? First, turn your dream into a clear goal. Having a general idea of what you want to achieve is a start, but it is not enough if you actually want to accomplish it. Clarity allows you to measure your progress toward your goal. Knowing exactly where you want to go makes it easier for you to see where you are at and how far you still have to go. In addition, having a clear direction allows you to create an effective action plan. For example, if you stated that you wanted to go to Europe but did not specify the country or the city, there is a chance that you may end up in the part of Europe that you did not necessarily want to visit. However, if your goal was to travel to Paris, France, you would know the critical details, such as which flight to book, how much it costs and where you would stay once you got there. Same goes for your goals. If your goal is to “be successful,” you need to dig deeper into what success actually means to you. For example, for some success means a lot of money and for others it means having loving friends and a happy family. It’s your job to define what success looks like to you. Once you’ve clearly defined what you want to achieve, write it down . Writing down a goal solidifies it. You can look at what you’ve written and you can feel yourself achieving it. People often write down to-do lists so that they don’t forget the important things that must be done. Same goes for your goals. If they are important to you, writing them down is an essential step that should not be overlooked. Also, writing your goal down allows you to evaluate it to make sure that it is realistic. After you’ve written down the goal, you can break it up into smaller steps. People often get overwhelmed when they have a huge goal that requires a lot of work. They sometimes feel like there is no way to reach it because they have no idea where to start. Therefore, it is crucial to have smaller goals, also referred to as milestones, within the goal. Achieving smaller goals that will eventually lead you to reaching your ultimate goal will help you gain confidence in yourself. Confidence is that state of mind that keeps you believing in yourself. When you are trying to achieve something great, it’s crucial that you don’t get too discouraged along the way when you face some setbacks. This also helps you see that your goal is attainable if you keep working on it. Keep measuring your progress because it keeps you on track . In addition to keeping you focused, measurement allows you to evaluate what you learned from your journey as well as how to avoid pitfalls for your next goal. Once in a while, it’s important to assess where you are at and what you can do to improve your plan. You can also evaluate the results that you are currently seeing. Then ask yourself if you are happy with the results so far. If you are, that’s excellent. If you are not, it’s time to go back to the drawing board and revise your plans. This doesn’t mean that you have to change your goal completely, it just means that a slightly different action plan is required. Ask other people for advice. If you are finding yourself “stuck,” there is absolutely no shame in asking for advice from people who have achieved a goal that’s similar to yours. Most successful people are more than willing to talk to others and provide helpful information. In fact, they achieved their success through a combination of focus, hard work and information from people who have done it before them. It’s crucial to leave your ego out of this and listen carefully to those who are giving you advice that you can apply to reaching your goal. Ultimately, apart from accidents and other unpredictable events, you are in total control of the direction of your life. First, your goal must be specific because that is how you will know exactly where to go. Second, you must write it down so that you can see whether the goal is attainable and realistic. Third, it must be measurable because you want to always be aware of how far you have come and how far you still have to go. Lastly, the goa

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WORD FOR THE MOMENT: BUSINESS LEADERSHIP~How to Set the Right Goalsfor ...: BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ~How to Set the Right Goals for Business Success. According to Sue Clement: One tool that will help you with achieving y...

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ~How to Set the Right Goals for Business Success. According to Sue Clement: One tool that will help you with achieving your GOALS is a roadmap, not unlike what you’d take with you on a trip if you want to get where you’re going. as I headed out each day to explore the city, one essential was my map. When I got turned around (ok, I’ll admit it… lost) a few times all I had to do was stop and ponder my map for a few minutes to see where I took a wrong turn or missed my subway exit to get back on track. I consulted it so often navigating my way, that it was tattered in just a few days.And even in the age of GPS systems, which is just an electronic version, you still need to know where you are and where you’re headed. ~When it comes to life and setting business and personal goals, we sometimes overlook the essential of having a map - knowing where we’re coming from and heading to. Here are a few guidelines for setting goals that will help you get where you’d like to go during this year. 1. First spend time thinking about your values What’s really important to you? Time, money, freedom, family, community, fulfillment, health, achievement, a trim body, lifestyle, and so on. Then spend some time ordering those in terms of priorities, limit yourself to three or so but no more than five of them as your top priority values. As you go about setting specific goals it’s important to make sure they fit in with your values. 2. Come up with goals that are compatible with your values – and reflect what’s important to you. Don’t go for goals just because you’ve read somewhere that you’re supposed to do a certain thing, no matter how reasonable. Make sure it’s something that YOU really want to achieve. I believe that the bigger the WHY the easier to achieve the goal. Your goals need to be something you’re willing to do the work for and can really get behind so that when the going gets tough you don’t quit. 3. Make sure the goals you set are compatible with each other If one of your most important values and goals is to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle, or to spend lots of time with your family, you can’t have another goal that would require you to work 80-hour weeks, no matter how good that might be for your finances. Doing that would set you up for failure right from the start. So look at all of the goals you’re considering next to each other, and make sure that they all work together to help you achieve what’s most important to you. 4. Make your goals come to life Make your goals come to life by going into as many specifics as possible. If you want a new car, make sure you include details like what it would feel like to drive the car, how comfortable its interior would be, what it might look like (color, shape, and even its specific make and model if you have one in mind). My favorite is… to feel the sun on my face, the wind in my hair (yes, I’m a convertible girl) the throaty sound of the exhaust as I downshift thru windy roads - and yes, it’s got to be fast and either red or yellow. Just typing this brings it all to life for me and draws me to the goal. So what’s yours? And if you want to achieve a certain amount of income, don’t be shy - specify your desired income level. It’s okay and even good if it’s a stretch. Just don’t make it so high that you don’t believe you can actually reach it with a realistic amount of effort. And think past just the dollar amount - what would you DO with the income? 5. Write down what you want to achieve This is the step most people miss. You will greatly increase the outcome of achieving your goals if you write them down. And when you do, make sure you write them in terms of what you want to achieve, i.e., increasing your client base and your profits, not in terms of what you are trying to get away from, i.e., avoiding debt. While there’s nothing wrong with avoiding debt, phrase it in a positive way. For example, you could resolve to pay all your bills on time and work towards an ever increasing positive net worth. 6. Set aside some time to work out the action steps Setting goals is just the first step. You can’t just write them down and then sit there wishing they’ll come true. Next, you should set aside some time to work out the details of how exactly you’re going to get there. You’ve got to be willing to do the work. ~ Stay blessed.

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: LEADERSHIP & GOALSETTING~Don’t just Set Goals, Cre...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: LEADERSHIP & GOALSETTING~Don’t just Set Goals, Cre...: LEADERSHIP & GOALSETTING ~Don’t just Set Goals, Create a Strategy for Success According to Andy Bailey: what Chances have you recently c...

LEADERSHIP & GOALSETTING ~Don’t just Set Goals, Create a Strategy for Success According to Andy Bailey: what Chances have you recently created in 2015 “strategic plan” for your organization. You spent about three hours in a conference room with other managers and employees to brainstorm goals for the year ahead. What you probably ended up with is a list, such as: • Become No. 1 in our market. • Grow the business. • Expand our team. • Improve customer satisfaction. However, these are not strategies, nor are they plans, by any means. These are goals, vague statements of intent. Growing your company is a good, achievable goal, but it doesn’t tell you anything about how you plan to accomplish it. The truth is, a lot of business leaders oftentimes confuse strategy and goal setting. They are not the same thing. To achieve long-term success, organizations must move past the minimalist effort of setting goals and actually put in place a plan to make them happen. Here are three items that must accompany each organizational goal — the wide- ranging outcome you wish to achieve: 1. Strategy. A strategy is the path you take to achieve the defined goal. You cannot simply write down a goal and cross your fingers that it happens. You must determine a plan that you and your team are able to execute. Looking at the example above, possible strategies to grow your business may include adding new products or services, expanding into different markets or even pursuing an acquisition. Each of these strategies clearly outlines specific ways to attain the given goal. 2. Objective. An objective is a measurable step you take to achieve a strategy. Say you decide to follow the second strategy — to expand your company into different markets. Your objective may look something like this: Launch three store openings in different cities throughout and start earning profits by the fourth quarter in 2015. This is a specific and measurable action that will lead you to accomplish your strategy. 3. Tactics. Tactics are tools used in pursuing an objective connected with a strategy. There are several tactics involved in expanding into three different markets. First, you must conduct an extensive competitive analysis in your target markets. Are there other companies that offer the same service as you in these new cities? What differentiates your organization from its competitors? Who are your prospective customers in these cities? Once you determine whether or not these markets are a good fit for your product or service, you must develop a marketing plan to reach your target customers. Take a look at your notes from your 2015- planning meeting. Do you have strategies in place to achieve your goals? Are there measurable steps in place that align with your strategies? Have you assigned the necessary action items to your team to carry out your strategies and meet your objectives? ~STAND OUT AS A LEADER

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: LEADERSHIP & GOAL SETTING~ Do you have something y...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: LEADERSHIP & GOAL SETTING~ Do you have something y...: LEADERSHIP & GOAL SETTING ~ Do you have something you really want to have in your life? Is there an ultimate thing that would make you t...

LEADERSHIP & GOAL SETTING ~ Do you have something you really want to have in your life? Is there an ultimate thing that would make you the happiest person in the world? I think we all have at least one thing we badly want to get. It could be popularity, power, friends, love, money, lasting marriage, children, or health. But unfortunately, not all of us successfully obtain even just that one thing though we may live up to 85 years. Why? Well, it is simply because most people do not set goals. However, even if we do, it does not guarantee achievement and success. You have to do things the right way. You need to pay the price. Anything great necessitates hard work. But in this article, we will discuss the not-so ideal things that make you fail and not reach your goals. SETTING GOALS THAT ARE TOO BIG. Goals bigger than you may just leave you exhausted but not victorious. Goals that are too big are those beyond your skills, knowledge, and capabilities, or even beyond your control and influence. You need to assess yourself, the things you know, the things you are good at and base your goals from them. Measure your capabilities. Do not set goals that seem impossible to achieve. SETTING GOALS THAT ARE TOO SMALL . Setting goals that are too small does not challenge you enough which consequently makes you think those goals are not worth pursuing. Make sure your goals are not too easy otherwise you will not feel a sense of fulfillment and not be proud of reaching them. SETTING GOALS THAT ARE VAGUE Describe your goals. Be specific. Do not settle with goals that are too general. Detailed goals make you half-way there since they create a map for your subconscious mind; and you just need follow that map. This also helps you achieve your goals significantly easier and faster. NOT HAVING A GOOD ACTION PLAN Great things come from equally great planning. A mansion will not come out as grand and as breathtaking as it is unless there’s a good plan behind its construction. Same goes with the great and amazing things you want to obtain in your life. Plan, and plan well. Make sure your plan is feasible, doable, and effective. Also, it pays to think and plot an alternative plan or a plan B, in case your initial plan does not work. NOT TAKING GOOD AND ENOUGH ACTIONS. Even if you have a good plan, if you do not take action, do not expect to get what you want. Step up and act. Perform daily activities that will bring you a step closer to the realization of your goals. And when it’s daily, it means daily. Taking daily actions is not enough, though. You must make sure your actions are right, appropriate, effective, and enough to get you there. NOT TAKING TIME TO DEVELOP & GAIN NEW SKILLS Skills are necessary to achieve your goals. List down the skills you need to accomplish a certain goal, identify the skills you are confident about and spot those that need improvement. Think of ways you can enhance those that require honing. Also, think of other skills you need but presently do not have and find ways to gain those skills. NOT IDENTIFYING THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT REACHING YOUR GOALS . Sometimes, the bad things that may happen when we fail to do something can motivate us. We do not want our family to starve, which is why we work hard to earn money. We do not want to fail in our exams, get scolded, and not graduate, so we study hard. We do not want to acquire cancer and die early, which is why we strive to live a healthy life. Identify the not-so good consequences if you fail in achieving your goals. List as many as you can. The longer your list, the more motivated you will be. Remember to be specific as possible. NOT IDENTIFYING THE REWARDS YOU CAN GET FROM REACHING YOUR GOALS. It also pays to identify and list all the good things you can have the moment you reach your goals. This list is also a good source of inspiration and motivation. Write down as many as you can. REFUSING HELP FROM OTHER PEOPLE. I cannot think of a single person who has successfully reached his goals and done it all by himself. You need other people’s help, however small it is and in whatever form. Without the love, support, inspiration, motivation, encouragement, guidance, or assistance from the people around you, especially your family and friends, you may never accomplish your goals. Learn to seek and accept help. STAY BLESSED ALWAYS

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: RELEASING THE WINGS OF FAITH~Your faith can change...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: RELEASING THE WINGS OF FAITH~Your faith can change...: RELEASING THE WINGS OF FAITH ~Your faith can change your world! But no matter how great your faith is - you must first release your faith if...

RELEASING THE WINGS OF FAITH ~Your faith can change your world! But no matter how great your faith is - you must first release your faith if it is going to change the circumstances that are affecting you negatively. ACCORDING TO REINHARD BONNKE: FAITH IS LIKE ELECTRICITY, IT PLUGS US INTO GODS POWER God has not only given you dominion (the power and the authority to govern and control) - but He has also commissioned you to subdue (to bring low and utterly defeat) those things that are not in agreement with His will for you [Genesis1:26-28 ] God made you and I in His 'likeness' (just like Him) and 'image' and He gave us the same ability to change things that He has by using the most powerful force in the known universe: FAITH! (The absolute trust and confidence in God's Word). ACCORDING TO JAMES RUTZ: FAITH HELP IN IGNITING OUR SPIRITUAL POWER *Use The 'God' Kind of Faith now! Read Genesis Chapter 1 and Heb:11:3 carefully and notice how God created everything that exists. How did He do it? He SPOKE it - and BELIEVED that His WORDS had the power to change things from what they were (nothing) to what He wanted (Light - The Heavens and The Earth - The Oceans - Life - Mankind - Etc) Mark 11:22-23 exhorts us to have that same KIND of Faith: The kind that God has: In other words, believe that our WORDS can - and will - bring forth the changes we want in our life and bring circumstances into line with the will of God for our life - our country - our planet PRAYERS OF FAITH * I declear as we journey through life, may our Faith grow exceedly, as we use them, in the Name of Jesus! Amen * Every enemy of your faith: doubt, fear,worries and anxiety, ignorance are expelled out of ur life IN the name of Jesus! * May the fresh strength from heaven rest on you, IN JESUS NAME,Amen * That faith that enabled Peter walk on water rest on you Now,IJN * That faith that enabled Philip to disappear and appear rest on you now! IJN * I declear, every arrow of pain and tears upon ur family this period is Cancelled In the Name of Jesus! *This day, You recover all u might have lost In the Name of Jesus! * Arise and shine forth IJN * You are lifted In JESUS NAME, Amen * Oppression , sickness and disappointment is erased out of ur life, IN JESUS NAME, Amen * I celebrate with you and your family this day! * Goodness and mercies Shall follow you today and always In Jesus Name!Amen KEEP FLYING IN THE WINGS OF FAITH

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: THE POWER OF INFLUENCE~YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EAR...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: THE POWER OF INFLUENCE~YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EAR...: THE POWER OF INFLUENCE ~YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH but if salt lost its taste, how shall it be restored? Mattew 5:13 RSV The people who r...

THE POWER OF INFLUENCE ~YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH but if salt lost its taste, how shall it be restored? Mattew 5:13 RSV The people who recieve the Grace of God and have the INDWELLING righteousness of God are the SALT OF THE EARTH. Salt was made to have influence on things, so are You! ~YOU ARE MADE TO INFLUENCE YOUR NATION! The POWER OF INFLUENCE was given to you! It is now your duty to release the Power. God did not make you empty! As you receive Jesus Into your life, he imparts power, supernatural power into you! This power makes up the ability to influence situations in your life and around you! No child of God lacks Power of influence! we all have it, but at different level and degree! So, no amount of salt is too small to make impart! You can begin from your family, your town and then your NATION. ~POSITIVE INFLUENCE You are to make positive and good impart! Bad influence is not of God. Your influence begins with your CHARACTER AND YOUR LIFESTYLE. The salt was not made for itself alone, but for other things! When salt looses it saltiness it is then useless. The NATURE OF GOD in you should show through your character. ~WISDOM A KEY OF INFLUENCE Wisdom is the principal thing therefore get wisdom. In all your Getting get understanding Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) Wisdom is a gift from God! It is also right application of understood Knowledge. Wisdom is a key of influence. It takes wisdom to pursue your dreams and goals. ~PLACE VALUE ON HUMANLIFE Let no one despise your youth but be example to believers in Word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity 1Tim4:12(NKJV) ~Today,Americans value the life of their citizens and have become example to other nations of the world. Do you value your life? Is someones life important to you? You cannot make influence without valuing your life and the life of others! You are not made for yourself! You are made for others. ~MINDSET AS A TOOL OF INFLUENCE For as he thinketh in his heart, so is He...Proverb23:7A (KJV) Let your thought be directed towards others. Let your thought be towards good and not evil. For Africans, 'A BLACK SKIN DOES NOT CONNOTE A BLACK MIND'! So, think towards the growth and development of yourself and others! This is what makes YOU: SALT OF THE EARTH KEEP MAKING POSITIVE INFLUENCE GOD BLESS YOU!

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP(2)~JESUS WAS BORN IN A MANGER...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP(2)~JESUS WAS BORN IN A MANGER...: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP(2) ~JESUS WAS BORN IN A MANGER BUT HE DID NOT REMAIN THERE! And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped Hi...

DESTINY & LEADERSHIP(2) ~JESUS WAS BORN IN A MANGER BUT HE DID NOT REMAIN THERE! And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn Luke2:7 (KJV) The circumstances surrounding the birth of someone do not determine his greatness in Life. Your present challenges cannot stop your destination in life. According to John Powell:MANY OF LIFE'S GREATEST OPPORTUNITIES COME INTO OUR LIVES DISGUISE AS PROBLEMS. Edmund Hillary did not climb the mountain Everest at first attempt.So, do not give up. You have great treasure ahead. According to Edwin Louis Cole: CHAMPIONS ARE NOT THOSE WHO NEVER FAIL, BUT THOSE WHO NEVER QUIT. Do not accept the mentality that if your destiny is great, there will be no challenge or problem. According to innocent J. Igbokwe OCD: NO PAIN, NO DESTINY.ANY PAIN CONQUERED IS A DESTINY ACHIEVED. CONQUER IT AND ACHIEVE IT. ~ LEADERSHIP & FAITHFULNESS a faithful man shall abound with blessings Proverbs28:20(KJV) Faithfulness is what makes you get going when the going is tough. Several people, when faced with challenging situation loose sight of their visions or dream. Some will altogether become weak in faith and they eventually backslide. Faithfulness is simply FULLNESS OF FAITH. It is taking God at his word irrespective of the Unfavorable situations. ~CHAMPIONS DO AS HABIT WHAT FAILURES DO OCCASIONALLY Meditate upon these things, give thyself wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear to all 1Tim4:15(KJV) Think of this: there is really no future or tomorow without today. Whenever we say tomorrow, few hours later it arrives, it becomes today! Today is an extension of another today( tomorow). So. Lets make good use of everyday! To be a champion tomorrow is a product of our daily habit. ~ KNOWLEDGE & DESTINY According to Chris Uzochukwu: KNOWLEDGE UNLOCKS THE STORE HOUSE OF GOD. Try and study more about what you desire and love in life,there is always Room at the Top! ~GOD BLESS YOU MORE

DESTINY & LEADERSHIP ~Your Purpose on earth is your Destiny! It began in the mind of God before you were even born BEFORE I FORMED YOU IN THE WOMB I KNEW YOU AND BEFORE YOU WERE BORN I CONSECRATED YOU;I APPOINTED YOU A PROPHET TO NATIONS Jerem1:5 (RSV) ~God has a DIVINE MASTERPLAN for our lives! Nobody is here on earth by Accident. You are not a mistake! You are a solution built by God for this Generation. WE ARE NOT THESAME! OUR DNA PROVES IT By destiny, we are distinguished from each other, Gods purpose for your life is the REASON. God has a unique, separate, distinct and definite Plan for your life. You wouldnt fulfil your purpose, when u are trying to be someone else. A SUCCESSFUL JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A CLEAR DESTINATION According to Jack canfield, Your successful Journey begins like this: first, define what you really want( a goal that benefits others as well as yourself). Second, put it in writing,take it to God in Prayers. Fourth, Visualize it, and fifth, empoly the power of team work where necessary. SO HAVE YOUR GOALS DEFINED Or else you will find yourself going for whatever goes. As you define your destination, I see you getting to the place. According to Dr.John demartin: when the voice and the vision on the inside become more profound, clear, loud than the opinions on the outside, you have mastered your life. YOU ARE BORN WITH LEADERSHIP The Idea you are born with directs you into Leadership in that area. That idea becomes the point of your infulence. It becomes the point of your breakthrough and success in Leadership. According to Innocent J. Igbokwe OCD. Don't be enslaved by the size of the mountain or the sky you see. You can go beyond the sky. Nelson mandela moved from being a prisoner to becoming the President of south Africa. YOUR DREAM MUST LAST LONGER THAN YOUR OPPOSITION Challenges wiil take you to your Destiny and Leadership. Don't be discouraged move on! GOD BLESS YOUR DESTINY

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP~Your Purpose on earth is you...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP
~Your Purpose on earth is you...: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP
~Your Purpose on earth is your Destiny! It began in the mind of God before you were even born BEFORE I FORMED YOU ...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP~Your Purpose on earth is you...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP
~Your Purpose on earth is you...: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP
~Your Purpose on earth is your Destiny! It began in the mind of God before you were even born BEFORE I FORMED YOU ...

DESTINY & LEADERSHIP~Your Purpose on earth is you...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP
~Your Purpose on earth is you...: DESTINY & LEADERSHIP
~Your Purpose on earth is your Destiny! It began in the mind of God before you were even born BEFORE I FORMED YOU ...

SAVED BY GRACE:By grace you have been saved through...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: SAVED BY GRACEBy grace you have been saved through...: SAVED BY GRACE By grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should bo...

SAVED BY GRACE By grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast Eph2:8-9KJV GRACE is unmerited favour of God! According to BRUCE WILKINSON ~Because of this grace, you willl never experience in eternity the negative consequences of your sins because Jesus took those on HIMSELF. When, you understand this you can begin to respond with your whole heart to the Love of God by your service for him and the kind of life you lead. He wants us to also live in his GRACE daily! FOR WE ARE HIS WORKMANSHIP CREATED IN CHRIST JESUS FOR GOOD WORKS, WHICH GOD PREPARED BEFORE HAND WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM. Eph2:10 You, My friend, have been created and saved by GRACE! So, try and manifest that Grace daily! SALVATION BY GRACE IS THE FRIST KEY! ....FOR GOD DID NOT SEND HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD BUT THAT THE WORLD THROUGH HIM MIGHT BE SAVED. John3:17 so, God calls you unto repentance in other to embrace salvation through faith which is By GRACE! He wants you to be his son or daughter and friend According to REINHARD BONNKE, WHEN YOU BECOME A CHRISTIAN, THE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR LIFE CHANGES HANDS, IN THE PAST, YOU WERE BOSS, DOING THINGS IN THE WAY YOU SAW BEST. BUT NOW YOU HAVE A NEW BOSS!JESUS IS NOW INCHARGE, AS THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE. ~Prayer of invitation unto GRACE DEAR GOD, I AM SORRY FOR MY SINS AND NOW I KNOW I CANT DO ANYTHING TO FIX THEM. SO I ACCEPT YOUR SONS DEATH AS FULL PAYMENT FOR MY SINS AND I RECIEVE THE LORD JESUS AS MY SAVIOR AND JESUS, I'M GOING TO START SERVING YOU RIGHT NOW! IN YOUR NAME AMEN. ~If you said this prayers you are a changed person by GRACE In Jesus Name! YOU ARE BORN AGAIN! Henceforth, Go to a church near you and join the body of Christ! STAY BLESSED

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: WISDOM FOR SINGLES & MARRIED~Take Instructions ins...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: WISDOM FOR SINGLES & MARRIED~Take Instructions ins...: WISDOM FOR SINGLES & MARRIED ~Take Instructions instead of silver and knowledge rather than choice gold, for Wisdom is better than Jewls...

WISDOM FOR SINGLES & MARRIED ~Take Instructions instead of silver and knowledge rather than choice gold, for Wisdom is better than Jewls. Proverb8:10-11(RSV) ~He Who finds a wife finds GOODTHING and obtain FAVOUR from the LORD,Proverb18:22(NKJV) ~ And the two shall become ONE FLESH, so they are no longer TWO, But ONE FLESH.Mark10:8(NASB) POINTS FROM THE QUOTES ABOVE The Joy of marriage begins when the foundation is built on Jesus Christ. Marital relationship must also be built on Pillars of Wisdom and Knowledge, understanding, fear of God, counsel, Love, trust, Honesty, respect and frienship. SOME SPECIAL KEY POINTS As marriage is Glorious, beautiful, sweet, majestic and adventurous, so also is singleness. NEVER mourn your singleness. Singleness is NOT a SIN, but A STAGE! Singleness is NOT a CURSE, but A BLESSING! Singleness is NOT a LIMITATION, BUT A GIFT! You can be single and Successful! You can be single and fulfilled. Enjoy your singleness before the TRANSLATION into the JOY OF MARRIAGE. It is better to be single and hoping to be married than married and praying to be single. Don't prepare in marriage but, prepare for marriage. Let every relationship be defined to overcome distortion. A broken relationship is better than a broken home or marriage. Your conduct, lifestyle, character and attitude must Glorify God. Develop a good presonal Hygiene and take Good care of your appearance. Don't be in a rush to get married.Avoid too short or too long a courtship. Don't marry a STRANGER! Marry a FRIEND or your BEST FRIEND. Don't marry to solve a particular Problem. Don't expect marriage to automatically make you happy. Don't marry a status, name, symbol,Image or title. Handle Age difference with Wisdom and maturity. Dont marry someone who promises to change from badhabit later. Don't marry an extremely Jealous and envious person.Use your relationship period to work on each other. Nationality,culture,and tribe should not be a Problem but an advantage. Give each other breathing space and handle conflicts with care. Don't keep record of wrongdoing, Learn to say: 'I Am sorry'. Learn to smile and cheerup one another. Use pet name if necessary.Guard your christian faith Jealously. Create time for communal prayers and bible study.Don't ignore DANGER SIGNALS, ask leading questions. Celebrate each other.Understand each other's emotional level( TEMPERAMENT). Nobody on earth can meet all your needs EXCECPT GOD. Get matured financially, Emotionally, Physically, Socially and Spiritually. Compare and understand your indivindual Background. You must COMPLEMENT and not contradict each other.Never rebuke or slight each other in Public, use signs. Develop good Communication Skills. Work on PARENTAL Pressure and PEER Pressure. Put your past BEHIND and MOVE FOWARD. Sexual familiarity before marriage can be very DEADLY. Remember WEDDING IS ONE DAY BUT MARRIAGE IS A LIFETIME,MARRIAGE IS A COVENANT, NOT JUST A PROMISE. Learn to study more about relationships and marriages that succeeded! MAY YOUR RELATIONSHIP, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY BE A BLESSING AND A WONDER IN JESUS NAME!Amen. STAY WITH WISDOM ALWAYS!

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: PLEADING BLOOD OF JESUSAnd they have conquered him...

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: PLEADING BLOOD OF JESUSAnd they have conquered him...: PLEADING BLOOD OF JESUS And they have conquered him by the BLOOD of the Lamb and by the WORD of their testimony, for they loved not their ...

PLEADING BLOOD OF JESUS And they have conquered him by the BLOOD of the Lamb and by the WORD of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. Rev 12:11RSV The blood of the Lamb refer to the blood of JESUS! Jesus is the LAMB of God who takes away the sins of the World. When we plead the blood of Jesus, we are invoking the Power of the blood; we are calling for divine help and support from Jesus! THE EFFECT OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS * It cleanses us of our sins * It heals and restores * It covers and protects us from evil * It Speaks and request for mercy * It unlocks closed doors caused by ours sins * It breaks Generational Covenants made by before we were born * It breaks and nullifies effects of Evil Curses and Covenants and many more. SOME PRAYERS USING THE BLOOD OF JESUS * Father, in the name of Jesus christ who died so that i may have life and have it abundantly, I PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS on my entire Physical body, on my mind , on my spirit, and on my soul. I PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS against any demon that may try to come against me. * I PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS against any Natural diseaster, sicknesses, hereditary diseases, symtoms or Afflictions. * I PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS upon my family, my household, for love and unity, good health of body, mind, soul and spirit. * I PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS on my finances, and all my belongings, I come against devourer,distortions, lack, destruction In Jesus name! Amen * I PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS ON OUR LEADERS, and Nations, let the blood dissolve every scales blinding their eyes from seeing the needs of the people! In Jesus name ,Amen Remain blessed

POWER OF INTERCESSION

WORD FOR THE MOMENT Power of Intercession And I sought for a man among them who should build up a wall and stand in the breach before me for the Land Ezek22:30RSV ...* Intercession is presenting the needs of others before God through prayers! You can interceed for your family, friends, your community and your country * There is Prevailing Power in intercession * Mountains give way through intercession * Healing and Deliverance can received through Intercession * Blessings and Graces are received through Intercession * Answers to Prayers are received through constant intercession * God needs men and women of Prayers, start today and for someone! God bless you as you interceed for others In Jesus Name; Amen! Consultation/Prayerline: +2348077029808 Pray for someone today and always

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: WORKING IN MIRACLES

WORD FOR THE MOMENT: WORKING IN MIRACLES: WALKING IN MIRACLES FOR 40DAYS Power of Fasting and Prayers ..Is this not the fasting that i choose: to LOOSE The BONDs of WICKEDNESS, to U...

WORKING IN MIRACLES

WALKING IN MIRACLES FOR 40DAYS Power of Fasting and Prayers ..Is this not the fasting that i choose: to LOOSE The BONDs of WICKEDNESS, to UNDO the thongs of the... YOKE, to Let the OPPRESSED GO FREE, and To BREAK EVERY YOKE ? Isaiah58:6RSV * Fasting is to discipline the flesh and stimulate the Spirit * Fasting is also sharing your bread with the Hungry and Poor * Fasting is giving people shelter and clothing * Fasting and Prayers has Ability to release Healing virtue, Shinning Grace, Answers from God, favour from God and Sucess long awaited! * May the Grace and Miracles of Fasting and Prayers Reach you this Season! In Jesus Name! Consultation/ Prayerline: +2348077029808 Peace be with you!