Realized Potential

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The first of the year brings excitement of new possibilities

New possibilities are mingled with potential that is placed in you. We all have potential to reach our wildest dreams.  Many years we write these list that are well meaning and generally are obtainable.  The challenge is follow through and completion. Completion takes focus when you are months into the New Year.

 

Make a dramatic change

This says to you and those around you that you are serious this time. Living in consciousness not in emotions. Emotion causes you to doubt your ability to change because it convinces you that begin stuck in the past will satisfy you better than the future will.

Hosea 2:23

 And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.

God always has a change of heart for his people whether they were with him or not if God can have mercy on those which were not his people, then having mercy on the new you and giving it a chance should not be something to question.

 

Write the plan

Write the plans you know it now. Do not rest or rely on your previous directives to shape your new future. When you write take the limits off of the potential God placed in you.  Increase your awareness of your own needs. Do not let others steer you in the wrong direction away from your plans.

 

Be relentless in your pursuit of greatness

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

 

Why are you doing part of the work and expecting full results? In order to realize your potential, you have to exhaust all possibilities.  Leave no stone unturned. Knock on the extra doors in search of your dreams. Realize you are the truth.

 

Connect with God’s Treasure

Make the most of the day

Connect with God’s treasure.

Go see the God's blessing

Go see God’s blessing

 

Recently I connected with God’s treasure in North Alabama. One map description said “as you descend Sand Mountain, you will see the Tennessee River on your left and on your right side. It was more beautiful than words. Breathe taking views and serenity.

 

Instant connection to a treasure refusing to let outside influences fill your mind. In our families world it is Camping Season.  The time of year parents and their children go out and see the finished work of God’s spring and summer. In the woods there is a peace that surrounds you. This is available because the audience supports you no matter which side you take.

 

So get out and find your mountain or stream or someplace to connect with God’s treasure .

Go see the God’s blessing. See where we all came from.

And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul

The Lord hears you

The Lord hears you when trouble comes and He comes to your defense. God sends help from Heaven and strengthens you from within.  God will remember your offerings. This means what you offered willingly, He will replenish abundantly.

 

Sand Mountain

 

Psalm 20

20 The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.

Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

Save, Lord: let the king hear us when we call.

 

 

A mature believer knows how to ask properly. Asking properly means asking according to Gods words. The latter section of Psalm 20 v 4 says and “fulfill ALL thy counsel.” God wants you to have everything you desire. He saves you from trouble.  He saves you not according to your knowledge and your strength but according to, “the saving strength of His right hand.” What this says is that God will save you with the same strength that He used to save Jesus. Hallelujah. Now after this declaration of how God saves you the scripture gives you a reminder of the type of “God centered” approach each believer should possess.

 

“Some trust in Chariots, and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord”.

Even when He blesses you with the things and gives you favor you must remember, it is not the things that are the blessings but it is He who Blesses that you crave.

 

Your new situation is so good that you do not even remember the old problems.

You shall not even hear crying or weeping, only joy. Your new ideas will not die.   What you build on this earth you shall inhabit and no one shall take it away from you. You will enjoy all of your fruit.  No more mean people coming in and destroying you. People can’t hold you down or put you out. They do not have the power to take what is rightfully yours.

 

Your new ideas will not die.

There are several themes that God mentions over and over again. One is what you build no man shall take. They cannot take your houses, they cannot take your business, and they will not inhabit what you build. Only you and your children shall eat the fruit of your labor.

 

In Psalm 20 the Lord hears you in trouble but in Isaiah 65 v 24 the scripture gives a stronger more intense relationship with the Father.  God knows before you even call, He will answer. And while you are yet speaking He hears you. What a glorious life to live in the Kingdom of God.  One explanation of the Kingdom of God is: The place of constant communication with the throne of God.  Stop worrying and starting praying to live in the place of full blessing and favor.  Joy and answers are your reward.

 

 

 

Isaiah 65v 17

 

17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.

19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying.

20 There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed.

21 And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.

22 They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.

23 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them.

24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the Lord.

 

 

 

Your Kingdom Shall be Abundant

The Lord hears your trouble

abnundantkingdom

 

The Lord hears you when trouble comes and He comes to your defense. God sends help from Heaven and strengthens you from within.  God will remember your offerings. This means what you offered willingly, He will replenish abundantly.

 

Psalm 20

20 The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.

Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

Save, Lord: let the king hear us when we call.

 

 

A mature believer knows how to ask properly. Asking properly means asking according to Gods words. The latter section of Psalm 20 v 4 says and “fulfill ALL thy counsel.” God wants you to have everything you desire. He saves you from trouble.  He saves you not according to your knowledge and your strength but according to, “the saving strength of His right hand.” What this says is that God will save you with the same strength that He used to save Jesus. Hallelujah.

 

Now after this declaration of how God saves you the scripture gives you a reminder of the type of “God centered” approach each believer should possess.

 

“Some trust in Chariots, and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord”

 

Even when He blesses you with things and gives you favor you must remember, it is not the things that are the blessings but it is He who Blesses that you crave.

 

Your new situation is so good that you do not even remember the old problems.

You shall not even hear crying or weeping, only joy. Your new ideas will not die.   What you build on this earth you shall inhabit and no one shall take it away from you. You will enjoy all of your fruit.  No more mean people coming in and destroying you. People can’t hold you down or put you out. They do not have the power to take what is rightfully yours.

 

Your new ideas will not die.

There are several themes that God mentions over and over again. One is what you build no man shall take. They cannot take your houses, they cannot take your business, and they will not inhabit what you build. Only you and your children shall eat the fruit of your labor.

 

Isaiah 65v 17

 

17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.

19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying.

20 There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed.

21 And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.

22 They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.

23 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them.

24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the Lord.

 

 

In Psalm 20 the Lord hears you in trouble but in In Isaiah 65 v 24 the scripture gives a stronger more intense relationship with the Father.  God knows before you even call, He will answer. And while you are yet speaking He hears you. What a glorious life to live in the Kingdom of God.  One explanation of the Kingdom of God is: The place of constant communication with the throne of God.  Stop worrying and start praying to live in the place of full blessing and favor.  Joy and answers are your reward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patience notices opportunity not dissapointment

Set of stamps

Opportunity comes in many forms. After a disappointing event it is the Spirit of Patience that carries you into the next chapter. Patience gets excited for the opportunity to learn and capitalizes on the wisdom from recent adventures. The alternative is to allow fear and doubt to creep in and belittle any progress that you made. Patience deals with problems from the place of victory.  You are Victorious (Channeling the Donnie Mcclercan song). You have the victory, so it is up to you to walk it out.

 

Disappointment is an emotion while patience is an emotion trainer. What can disappointment produce that will propel you forward? Patience makes you think about what you are feeling. Then you can develop or formulate your response. If you only respond in your prescribed fashion. Disappointment can not get hold of you.  Look for the opportunity to succeed when the world sees disappointment.

It’s time!!!

If you look for an opportunity to train yourself, your staff or your children instead of seeing disappointment then “No weapon formed against you shall prosper”.  Trails and the temptation to negatively react will happen and that’s when your patience will aide you most. The more personal the event the more difficult it is to apply patience. But know that God is in control and you will not even consider being irrational. Make small steps to look  for opportunities and disappointment will soon fade away.

What to do when you want to be big again

The Next Big Thing Concept

 

#1. Decide what your new big looks like

#2. Determine how long it will take and plan on it.

#3. Understand the sacrifices and. Plan for them

# 4. Do not let the small things hold you down

# 5. You are only as big as you think

The Definition of Patience to Dominate

Man on top of mountain

Increasing ones capacity for calm, admirable endurance of a trying situation, circumstance or person, this comes out of understanding, mastery or control of oneself and the knowledge that the Creator has supreme determining or guiding influence over all.

 

The Patience to Dominate

Happy Looked Good on Her!

 

Happy looked good on her (Poem)

 

Portrait Of Woman Standing Outdoors Against White Wall

 

 

 

 

 

Who is that over there? Do you recognize her? Did she change something?

 

Maybe her hair

Are those new shoes

I know, she looked happy

Happy looked good on her

She looks young, happy and vibrant

Keep smiling, keep shinning

She looks Happy, Where has that been?

 

Actually it is a brand new person.

A real Transformer of yourself

Maybe she said, “Autobots take the form of Happy”

 

Is it internal or is it external

Who knows, only God knows

I know, Happy looked good on Her.

 

Inside glow when you found yourself

Anxious to be expressed

No need to slow down because you are floating

 

 

What caused this?  …………..        Who is it?

Can we package it up and then market it?

All I can say, is that when I saw her,

 

Happy Looked Good on Her!

How to Make it Happen

 

Making it happen is only hard in your mind. Getting things going in the right direction starts with the “I can do mindset” . When you feel like no one else is there and you “gotta” make it happen apply these 3 principles.

 

Encourage yourself

This seems simple but to encourage yourself you cannot mumble. You need audible encouragement. Write down what you want to say to yourself.  I.E… ( I will publish my e-book before Christmas). Stop reading right now and write 3 encouragements for yourself. Talk good to yourself because the situation is already speaking negatively.

 

I will be mentally and physically strong.

I can achieve my goals in life.

I will stay ahead.

I won’t slack on little task I need to accomplish.

I will write down my goals and stick to them.

It is about God – not me

 

10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NKJV)

Walk by Faith 

“We walk by Faith and not by sight “ Talk to God first about everything. Once you set some goals and practice encouraging yourself then get out of your comfort zone and make it happen with positive action. Every step is important. Do not get too happy with a little good work, keep walking out your dreams. Faith does not always see what is next but it definitely sees what the end result will be.

 

One interview is a stepping out on Faith, 20 interviews is walking by Faith

One sales call is encouraging, 20 sales calls is walking by Faith

Sitting at home praying demonstrates Faith in God. Praying while you are on the way to get what you deserve shows faith in action on this earth.

I shall put myself in unknown conditions in order to achieve what I need.

I will push myself to the limit and then go even further.

Instead of accomplishing 3 goals, I will accomplish 5 and then work ahead some more.

Instead of working to a stopping point, I will make it to a new beginning.

 

If it is to be it is up to me

 

I have used this statement before because it is one of the encouragements that I SHOUT when it seems that no one wants to help me. Generally the truth is, “No one wants to help me in the manner I want to receive the help.”

It is hard to help someone that does not want to help themselves. God will get it done with or without you.  You get more out of it if you let Him lead you.  So stand up and SHOUT ” If it is to be it is up to me.”

Theses are some things that are constructive to say. Within myself I will work until I cannot anymore, then once I have my strength back I will go and do it again.  I will not stop until it is set to where if I work or not it won’t even matter.

 

I am going to stop procrastinating and get it done.

I will stay focused and follow through.

When I write out my goals and I will not tweak them to make it easier for me.

 

Please Remember:

 

YOU have to get up and help yourself

You have to stop blaming the world for your problems

YOU have to put yourself in a better position

You have to stop looking for the easy way out

YOU have to stand up to the issues and overcome them

 

YOU have to Make it Happen

 

My question to you is…

 

What are you going to do to Make it Happen?

Protect the lead: Part II

Protect the Lead Part  dealt primarily with the actions of professionals in the work environment and Part II is a checklist that will help protect the spiritual and mental aspects of leadership.

A drop of dew and sunshine

1. A soft answer turns away anger

Change your tone and change the direction of the conversation. Answer others how you want to be received.

2. A leader uses knowledge in a positive way

As a leader you know things that can hurt or propel others and your organization. Use your knowledge in a positive way. Protect the lead, do not fumble information.

3. Be kind and add life

Make others around you feel good. You are adding or taking, increase the goodness and watch the seed of your good words grow.

 
4. Heed the Advice of your parents

Simply, life has continuing education course work that is never exhausted. The instructions of most parents come from a place of protection and love.

5. Save money for the good and the bad times

The righteous leader protects the monetary gains received from hard work and favor. Protect the lead by living by the principle of seed time and harvest.

6. Why sacrifice when you can pray

Leaders are inclined to sacrifice time and casual life for success. Leaders that pray can have it all, a casual life, free time and success.

 

Proverbs 15: 1-10 A soft answer turns away wrath