Steps To Determine Your Hidden Treasures Given To You By God.

 


God created us all with special gifts and talents hidden in us. The problem most of us face is that, we do not realize such potentials and these potential dies-out ultimately without been utilized.
Most human beings take pleasure in doing things that not only brings them emolument but also happiness and recognition. I also  believe that everyone has hidden talents that are not yet discovered. Before you answer the question of what is your hidden talent, First answer this question. What do you enjoy doing most? and also what makes you happy. After discovering what you enjoy doing most and what makes you happy, you are steps away from unearthing these hidden talents.

Therefore it is essential to develop and act upon this potential to reach the hidden treasure that lies within, regardless of obstacles, setbacks, mistakes,disappointments you may encounter. We have a duty to add to the world the fullness of our gifts, and not rob it of the solutions that only each of us individually can provide!

Here Are Some Steps You Will Need To Follow To Unearth Your Burden Talents Courtesy Wiki How
 
1. Think about what you love to do. What do you usually enjoy doing, without being asked? What do you seem to be naturally good at? On what do you focus best or most
enthusiastically? What must you be dragged away from doing?

2. Play . Whatever that means to you, let yourself do it. It's not just for children. Experiment, explore, investigate. Try doing different things and entertain different activities. Even try on different
personalities. Give yourself a safe environment for your explorations, one in which you feel free to explore and try different things without the creative inhibition that tells you you might be "wrong". That could be as simple as practicing something alone, with nobody or only a trusted friend looking on. If nobody has to read your practice writing or watches your early attempts at dancing or looks at the notebook where you worked out the details of your latest invention, you won't have to worry about what they think of it.

3. Try taking some personality tests. They can offer insights into the way that you think. These sorts of tests do not identify talents in and of themselves, but they can lend insights that might provide part of the puzzle.

4. Learn about your learning style. You can find online quizzes for that, too. Major learning styles are visual, auditory, reading/ writing, and tactile/kin-esthetic.

5. Notice what people tell you about yourself. Do they notice that you light up when you explain something? Does everybody seem to compliment you on your writing?  Your physical coordination?

6. Consider your interests . What sorts of things do you like to read about, write about, or talk about? What shows do you watch on television? What magazine and newspaper articles catch your eye?

7. Notice what you're not good at, also. What seems always to be a struggle? What makes you feel awkward or out of place? For instance, some people are great talkers but hate writing; for others, it's the other way around. That's not to say you can't develop skills and strategies in areas that are not your forte and can work on developing such weakness.

8. Keep a journal or notebook of some sort. It doesn't have to be fancy or formal. You could keep it on the computer or even use voice recordings, if you prefer. Free-writing from time to time is one good way to get at what's on your mind. If writing isn't for you, try drawing pictures, "mind-mapping", or making notes some other way that suits you. Regardless of the method, capture your thoughts now and then. It can help you to spot patterns and themes within your life.

9. Practice . Once you find something you love to do, do more of it. You will improve your skills and refine your technique this way.
You will also discover the depths of your talent, whether it was more a passing phase. Even if the interest turns out to be temporary, you may notice what interested you the most and work on that to improve it.

10. Share your talent with others. It's okay to practice by yourself, but at some point, you should nurture your talent by finding a teacher, even if it's just somebody else with more experience at something who can give you advice. Having an audience (even a small one) is, in many cases, equally important.

11. Use your talent . Make the world a better place, or just show off. Consider making a career of it, or just a hobby . Or if you just want to make it useful just for yourself.

Dr. Munroe states: Everything in life was created with potential and possesses the potential principle. In every seed there is a tree… in every bird a flock… in every fish a school… in every cow a herd… in every boy a man… in every girl a woman… in every nation a generation. Tragedy strikes when a tree dies in a seed, a man in a boy, a woman in a girl, an idea in a mind. For untold millions, visions die unseen, songs die unsung, plans die unexecuted and futures die buried in the past. The problems of our world go not answered because potential remains buried. Therefore let us dig up and discover our hidden treasures and find the wealth of our potential!

Dealing With Temptations.

 

Everyone faces temptation. But the truth is, very few people deal with it effectively. That shouldn’t be the case, and it doesn’t have to be the case for us believers. There are some very simple and effective ways of dealing with temptation that you should know, and if you’ll put them into practice, I guarantee, you’ll come out the as a Victor and not a victim of TEMPTATION.

Temptation is the desire to perform an action that one may enjoy immediately or in the short term but will probably later regret for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling guilt ), health-related, economic, etc. In the context of religion, temptation is the inclination to sin .  Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into committing such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, desire or fear of loss. [ WIKIPEDIA ].

Religious Usage.
Temptation has implications deeply rooted in Judaism and The Old Testament , starting with the story of Eve and the original sin.

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It has been said, “Fail to plan and you’re planning to fail.” That statement could not be truer when it’s applied to temptation. I don’t know anyone who gets up in the morning and prays to fail when faced with temptation, but I believe that every believers aim is to get up each morning and does what the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." and also in James 1:12-16 "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. "

God has promised as through HIS guide[ The Holy Bible] that HE will not allow circumstances come our way which we cannot overcome. We as believers should accept the reality that temptations will come our way but the Creator of the Universe has equipped as with the full armor to be victorious.
So, first and most important, you must be prepared. 2 Chronicles 12:14 says it this way, “And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD.”
This was speaking of Rehoboam, the king of Judah and the son of Solomon. He started off as a good king who was seeking the Lord. But just like many people today, he wasn’t prepared for what would inevitably come his way. When Satan throws temptation our way, if we’re not already prepared, it’s too late. We'd probably even lose the fight.

Jesus Christ prepared Himself. He spent thirty years getting ready for His encounter with the devil, and He started preparing early. At the age of 12, He was asking questions of the doctors of the Law and astounding them with His answers. He had obviously spent many hours reading and studying the Scriptures. I’m sure that study continued all His life, but even Christ Jesus needed more. Before He was tempted by Satan face to face, He was anointed with the Holy Spirit at His baptism by John in the Jordan River. Jesus Christ went into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil, full of the power of the Holy Spirit. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is an absolute necessity for overcoming temptation. There are many Christians who received the Holy Spirit years ago and haven’t been full of the Holy Spirit a day since.

It’s not about what happened to us long ago; we have to stay full of the Holy Spirit. One way of doing that is to speak in tongues on a regular basis. Jude 1:20-21 says, “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”

Praying in tongues builds us up on our most holy faith. How many times have you needed your most holy faith to take you through a certain trial, and yet you haven’t used this gift of the Holy Spirit? Verse 21 also says we keep ourselves in the love of God when we speak in tongues. Have you ever asked the Lord to pour out His love on you? I imagine you have, but this doesn’t say to pray that way; it says we are to keep ourselves in the love of God. We do that by speaking in tongues. We don’t ask God for that which He’s already given, we simply stir up the love that has already been commended toward us, by speaking in tongues.

This is a powerful gift. Isaiah 28:11-12 says, “For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. To whom he said, This is the rest where with ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.”

Do you ever need rest or refreshing? I can certainly guarantee that you do, and this verse says speaking in tongues is the way to get it. We have a tremendously powerful gift available to us through the Holy Spirit, but few people take advantage of it. Instead, we ask God to do what He told us to do. We need to use this gift of speaking in tongues to stir ourselves up, or we risk sinking to the bottom.
You must also know who you are. Matthew Chapter 4 and Luke Chapter 4 record the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. One of the most amazing aspects of those temptations was that Satan began two of the three temptations with the words, “If thou be the Son of God.” Many people have missed this point. The real temptation was Satan’s attempt to get Christ Jesus to doubt who He was. That’s the same way he attacked Adam and Eve. The serpent told Eve that if she would eat the forbidden fruit, she would be like God (Gen. 3:5).

The truth was that she was already like God, but she didn’t know it. The reason why Adam sinned was simply  because he didn’t know who he really was. However Christ Jesus, didn’t sin, because He did know who he was. Knowing your true identity in Christ is one of the greatest defenses you can possibly have against temptation.
Jesus had just heard His Father speak to Him in an audible voice saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matt. 3:17). There was also a visible sign from God when the Holy Spirit descended on Christ Jesus in the shape of a dove. Jesus had to anchor His faith in who His Father said He was. But immediately, Satan came to Him saying, “If thou be the Son of God,command that these stones be made bread” (Matt. 4:3).

The real temptation was never about turning stones into bread. It was Satan’s attempt to manipulate Jesus Christ into doubting His Father’s Word and doing something to prove who He was. Satan was trying to find and exploit any insecurity in Jesus Christ.
When you were a kid, I’m sure someone at some time dared you to do something stupid. The real issue wasn’t whether or not you could do it but whether you were “afraid” to do it.
And sad to say, many of us took the dare and did something that hurt us or shamed us just to prove that we weren’t. All we really succeeded in proving was that we feared their disapproval so much that we weren’t willing to do what was right. The truly fearless response would have been to walk away, secure in who we were, earning their respect through character rather than performance.

Satan was daring Christ Jesus—”If You’re really the Son of God, if what You heard from the Father in an audible voice is really true,then prove it, and turn this stone into bread.” Turning a stone into bread would not have been sin. It would have been sin if Jesus Christ had doubted the words of His heavenly Father declaring who He was by placing more faith in what a miracle could say about Him. You must know who you are if you want to overcome temptation. No matter what form Satan’s temptations may take, they are all directed at causing us to doubt who we are. It’s also important to understand that all temptation is rooted in selfishness. In fact, our selfishness is really Satan’s beachhead.

Jesus stripped him of his power two thousand years ago, so the only thing he can really do is deceive us through our own selfish desires. The Bible tells us exactly what they are in 1 John 2:16, “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” And in James 1:14 we read, “But  every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”

Satan is not limitless; deception is his only weapon. All he can do is try to deceive us into thinking that God really can’t or won’t fulfill our lives. Every single temptation of the enemy is packaged in the form of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, or the pride of life. But they’re all designed to entice us and cause us to doubt that God will meet our needs.
Selfishness is always the favorite playground of the devil, and when selfishness rules in our lives, we open the door to his deceptive schemes. You can’t be tempted unless you have first thought about it. All temptation is linked to what you think on. Therefore, control your thoughts, and you will control temptation. This is a simple but profound truth. It’s the reason most people fall into temptation. It’s like a man who had been dared by a colleague to play a video game without knowing how to use the controls. Sooner or later, he would be at the losing end.  Think on the wrong things long enough, and sooner or later you will fall into sin when tempted.

Philippians 4:8 says this, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Temptation will come, but it’s hard for the devil to deceive you when your mind is stayed on those things. Satan can only work with what you give him, so don’t give him any space in your mind. You’ll be able to avoid many of the temptations you face if you will put this into practice.
The Word is powerful—use it. Jesus Christ countered every temptation of the devil with the Word. Think about it, Jesus Christ was the Word, and everything He said would have been Scripture and more than sufficient to rebuke the devil. Yet He would say, “It is written” then He quoted God’s Word. If it was important for Christ Jesus to quote the Word, it’s even more important for us to do the same. We must know God’s Word to effectively overcome temptation. That goes back to being prepared;  you can’t quote scripture you haven’t learned, and there isn’t any power in what you don’t know or understand.
Don’t wait till you’re in the middle of a huge temptation to start thinking about how to deal with it; it will be too late. Take the time now to prepare yourself for those temptations that will inevitably come your way.
                                  

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The Healing Power Of Laughter.

[Humanity] has unquestionably one really effective weapon—laughter. Power, money, persuasion, supplication,persecution—these can lift at a colossal humbug—push it a little—weaken it a little, century by century; but only laughter can blow it to rags and atoms at a blast. Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand. — Mark Twain

Everybody knows that laughter feels good, but did you know that it is also a proven form of complementary medicine that helps people save money on their medical bills ? Or that it can improve your productivity at work by up to 31%? Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine about laughter is fun, free, and easy to use medicine for Mind and Body.
“Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health.” - Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D.

Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert.
With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health.
Laughter is good for your health. Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.
 

Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain. Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

The Health Benefits of Laughter Includes;
Physical Health Benefits:
Boosts immunity
Lowers stress hormones
Decreases pain
Relaxes your muscles
Prevents heart disease
Mental Health Benefits:
Adds joy and zest to life
Eases anxiety and fear
Relieves stress
Improves mood
Enhances resilience
Social Benefits:
Strengthens relationships
Attracts others to us
Enhances teamwork
Helps defuse conflict
Promotes group bonding

Laughter and love make great partners like salt and pepper; bread and butter; and a bat and ball. Laughter makes one forget the seriousness of the day; the dark clouds of worry; and the looming regrets of yesterday. Love nurtures the soul; warms the heart and promises the dreams of tomorrow. Bring them together in your relationships today and watch the seeds of sunshine grow. Laugh often and love forever!

Grace : The Anchor Of God's Forgiveness

I wanted to know what type of kid  would do this? Had he always been a bully? Was he always hurting other people? - The words of Victoria Ruvolo.

Victoria Ruvolo do not remember the 18-year-old boy leaning out the window holding, of all things, a frozen turkey. He threw it at her windshield. Crashing through the glass, it shattered Victoria's face like a dinner plate on concrete.




 John 13:14-15 says, Since I, the Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each others feet. Do as I have done to you.
This was the words of Jesus Christ, He wanted us to understand that no matter how influential you might be, one thing is certain, we all need His Grace. Victoria Ruvolo did that. Months later, she stood face to face with her offender in court. No longer cocky, he was trembling, tearful, and apologetic. Six months behind bars, five years  probation. Everyone in the courtroom objected. He sobbed, and she spoke, I forgive you. I want your life to be the best it can be. The reduced sentence was her idea. God gave me a second chance at life, and I passed it on,  she said! Grace chooses to see God's forgiveness!

How The Story Happened And How Grace Took Place Through Forgiveness.

On a cold night in November 12, 2004 six teenagers in Ronkonkoma, New York bought a 20 pound turkey with a stolen credit card. While driving on Sunrise Highway, 18 year-old Ryan Cushing threw the frozen bird out the back window just for a thrill. The turkey hit Victoria Ruvolo's car, shattering the windshield and smashed into her face. She was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. She awoke several weeks later with no knowledge of what had happened. Victoria has written about her experiences in a book titled " No Room For Vengeance in Justice and Healing."
 

When I looked in the mirror, I could see it was me but my whole face was smashed in and every single bone in my face was broken. I had no idea. I had ten hours of surgery and I was shocked when the doctors told me that from now on, for the rest of my life, I would always have three titanium plates in my left cheek, one in my right cheek, and also have a wire mesh holding my left eye in place because my left eye socket was so badly shattered.

Once I got off the medication, I remember lying in the bedroom at my sisters house and just crying myself to sleep and asking: Why me God? What did I ever do so wrong and so terrible in my life that I deserved all this to happen to me? And I cry myself to sleep. But then, gradually, it began to dawn on me that perhaps God had allowed me to live through this ordeal because I was in such great physical condition. The idea that it had happened for a reason and that I had saved someone else who might not have been able to survive helped me get through rehabilitation.

Then the District Attorney informed me that the other teenagers who had been with Ryan had entered a plea bargain to testify against him. This, coupled with overwhelming evidence, was enough to put Ryan in jail for 25 years. It was at this point that I started asking questions about Ryan. I wanted to know what type of kid would do this? Had he always been a bully? Was he always hurting other people? What could possibly have built up inside him so bad that he had to throw something so hard? Because I experienced the death of two brothers when I was much younger, I felt strongly that I did not want be responsible for taking this other young persons life. I did not. want Ryan to rot in jail. That is when I asked to meet with Ryan's lawyer to be able to tell him that I wanted an amnesty for Ryan or at least a lesser sentence.

On the day we went to court, I saw this young man walk in wearing a suit which looked like it was three times too big for him; it made him seem so frail. He walked in with his head hung down and looked so upset with himself. When I saw him there, my heart went out to him. To me he looked like a lost soul. Once the case was over and it was time for him to walk out, he started veering over towards where I was sitting and every court officer was ready to jump on him. They had no idea why he was coming towards me but as he walked over to where I was sitting and stood in front of me, I saw that all he was doing was crying, crying profusely. He looked at me and said, I never meant this to happen to you, I prayed for you every day. I am so glad you are doing well. Then this motherly instinct just came over me and all I could do was take him and cuddle him like a child and tell him just do something good with your life, take this experience and do something good with your life. Because I asked for amnesty for Ryan, he received a six-month prison sentence with five years probation of community service and psychiatric help. Some people could not understand why I have done this but I felt God had given me a second chance and I wanted to pass it on. I know I did the right thing. Kids like Ryan do not think about what they do. They think they are invincible and everything will be OK. They do not think about how every action has a reaction.

INSIGHT
 
Most people would have told the judge to sentence Ryan to serve a long prison sentence for his crime committed but Victoria showed that she was not most people. Look at your feet. They’re wet with Grace.
Jesus has washed your feet. He has washed the grimiest parts of our life. To accept grace is the vow to give it and Victoria did just that. You don’t endorse the deeds of your offender when you forgive them, you only show them Grace. Jesus didn’t endorse our sins by forgiving you. Grace sees the hurt full well but it refuses to let hurts poison the heart the book of Proverbs teaches, " that above all things we must guide our Heart." Where grace is lacking, bitterness abounds. Where grace abounds, forgiveness grows. So, let the hands of God wipe away every dirty part of your life. Then look across the room and wash someone else feet with Grace.

The Scripture says in Roman 5: 20 that, … but where sin increased, Grace increased the more.
Let grace begin and continue in you!  AMEN.

Unconditional Love.

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. - Jesus Christ

READ 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 " Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing,but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."

Unconditional Love is known as affection without any limitations. It can be also love without conditions. By contrast, unconditional love is frequently used to describe love between family members, comrades in arms and between others in highly committed relationships and hence the amount of love that remains between this bond is seen as unchanging and unconditional. [ Wikipedia ]
In Religion, unconditional love is thought to be part of The Four Loves; affection, friendship, romance, and unconditional.

The Holy Bible says in 1 Corinthians 13:13 " and now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But  the greatest of these is love. "

From this scripture, we can all say that love is the greatest treasure we can all show to one another, if you love someone, you will give the same person a one more time anytime they wrong you, you will be kind, patient, and accept them for who they are. You do not keep any records of their shortcomings or deceitful acts they commit. You simply let go and show them what love really does to the human race.
Love lifts the falling, it's heal the down-hearted, breaks down negative barriers and push others up to be able to break-out of their detrimental attitude and when that happens to them, it encourage them to show love to others.

Unconditional Love say's I am going to love you as to whether you follow my principles or act according to my laws. The truth is, it does not take much effort to love people that acts as we are, worship us we do or even dress like as we do. Who will show love to those who are very different than us, very difficult to understand or agree with.?
Loving unconditionally is when we love others even if they don't meet our standards. God's love for His children is not exclusive to certain special people but it's all comprehensive.
The reality most of us fail to acknowledge is that where that person we perceive to be making poor choices in Life and  the one we brand as a failure in Life is not their final destination in Life. We are all on a journey in Life and God has a purpose for all HIS creation. As we brand them as victims of failure, God labels them as victors, more than a conqueror and a masterpiece.

Before you judge others for their shortcomings or where they are currently in Life, take time to listen to their story, what they have been through and why they are exhibiting such traits in life and why they continue to make such mistakes and look negative from the exterior [ see John 7:24 ] and continue to sow this seeds of love and as you do that you pray with them and give them hope which will help them embrace change and break-out of their distress. The Scripture says in 1 John 4:8 " whoever does not love does not know God, because His is Love. "

If it was not for the grace of Almighty God you could be where they are in Life. Our love for each other should not be based on as to whether the person has good or bad morals, or on political affiliations or even based on theological differences. That neighbor, colleague or co-worker you see through the eyes of judgment and see them as victims and failures in life might end up been your next supervisor, a pastor or even your next president or founder of a new company. Instead of seeing them through eyes of judgment, see them through eyes of love.

When you sow seeds of Love, you sow joy into others and when they have a joyful attitude it makes them feel good and when they feel good, they do good and reminds them about how love can change the human nature and will inspire others to love others unconditionally.

                                                                          LET LOVE LEAD!
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The Power Of Friendship!

 

I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun. - Charles R. Swindoll


Friendship is that mutual relationship of affection between two or more people. Friendship is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an association.

Although there are many forms of friendship, some of which may vary from place to place, certain characteristics are present in many types of friendship. Such characteristics include affection, sympathy, empathy, honesty, kindness, mutual understanding and compassion, enjoyment of each others company, trust, and the ability to be oneself, express one's feelings, and make mistakes without fear of judgment from the friend.
 
Proverbs 18:24 ' A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother '

 

As believers of God's gospel, we need to be in close associate with friends who will serve as a direct influence on our life. Friends who will counsel us, motivate us and serve as a source of inspiration and help us be of good discipline. We are on the receiving end of ministry, being served by a mentor. This is similar to the way the disciples received from Jesus.

 

I believe in miracles and dreams that will come true.

I believe in tender moments and friendship, through and through.
I believe in stardust and moonbeams all aglow.
I believe that if we touch a gift we can impart.
I believe that friends are supposed to be there for each other through tick and thin.
And when I am sad and lonely, I know my friends hears my cry .
I believe that when we laugh our hearts outs, this sparkle of friendship starts to shine and we remember those sweet moments we have together!
And I just know that spark we share in common will spread from our hearts than just mine.
I believe the gifts you have are there for us to share.
And when you give them from the heart, the whole world knows you care.
I believe that love is still the greatest gift of all and that a perfect friend will ignite that love as we support each other . - nEshunGh

Don't ignore the friends in your life, hold them in high esteem and show your care through love.

                                                                           
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LIVE THE DREAM

 

 "Nothing happens... But first a dream." Carl Sandburg - American poet (1878-1967) 

Nothing truly happens without first having a thought to take root. Do you dream to ... travel, get married, build a career, learn to cook, take dance lessons, have a baby, learn a new language or plant a garden?
Chances are no steps will be taken until the thought arises and a desire emerges strong enough to act upon that thought. Many of us wander through life with little notice about fulfilling our heart's desire. It may be time to search for that spark of enthusiasm that lights up our heart and opens the door to new adventure. Could it be time for your dream to unfold? Dare to dream and get ready for a life of adventure! Your Dream starts with a Step Of Faith.

You can search for the Steps Of Success To Read More
Seven Steps to Success
1.) Make a commitment to grow daily.
2) Value the process more than events.
3) Don’t wait for inspiration.
4) Be willing to sacrifice pleasure for opportunity.
5) Dream BIG.
6) Plan your priorities.
7) Give up to Go up.
John Maxwell  - Leadership speaker and Author

You Are One Of A Kind.

" A person's worth in this world is estimated according to the value he places on himself ." Jean de la Bruyere - French philosopher (1645-1696)

To diminish oneself announces to the world the appropriate level of value that is to be bestowed. Are you devaluing yourself? It may be time to re-evaluate. Who does God say you are? You are a treasured and unique creation of God's and to diminish His handiwork is to diminish the Creator. Search yourself and humbly recognize your strong points, abilities and traits. Give credit to God for his special design. Adjust and upgrade your self worth. God doesn't make junk.When God breath His life into you, He programmed as victors, one of a kind, innovator and equipped us with all that we need to succeed. Stop making excuses and step into the amazing future God destined for you by realizing your potentials and making use of it.

To successfully make use of those potentials God destined for you, you need to first make plans to succeed. Success in life is not accidental. In other for you to succeed, you need to plan and make use of the opportunities that life has to offer. Redeem every second of your life and make the best out of those opportunities in life. Know that your talents are unique and the value you place on yourself will enable you will enable you make the best out of your unique talents. 

 If you think your talents are simply for you to make a lot of money, retire, and die, you’ve missed the point of your life. God gave you talents to benefit others, not yourself. And God gave other people talents that benefit you.Think about the impact you will bring to the world should you identify your unique talent, make plans to succeed and most of all redeem the time and make use of the opportunities life has to offer.

We’re all a part of the body of Christ, and each-one  matters. There are no insignificant people in the family of God. You are shaped to serve God, and he is testing you to see how you are going to use the talents he gave you.

The scripture has placed emphasis on the fact that we as the creations of Almighty God should use the gifts God has gifted  us to serve one another.  Someone out there needs your smile, a simple phone call or even a smile. Don't underestimate those potentials in you!

You are the child of God and you were created as a victor!


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Have The Can Do Spirit

Even if you don’t know how to take the first step, assume that there’s a way. Assume you can do it, and you’ll find that way. The Holy Bible says God is move by our faith and if we dare to believe in Him and take that step of faith towards fulfilling our God destined dreams, our Heavenly Father will come in and equip us with the strength and spirit of discernment we need to make our dreams come through.
You are extremely good at solving difficult problems because you've done it all your life. You are very good at making things happen when you have a good enough reason to do so. So make sure your objective is what you really, truly desire, and make the assumption that you can indeed reach it. With a meaningful purpose and a positive perspective, you’re already well on your way.
Instead of complaining that it’s too difficult or complicated or unfair, just get busy. Work under the powerful assumption that it’s possible for you, and it will become a reality when the Heavenly Father steps in.  Move from your concept zone into your faith zone this day and start expecting things to go your way. Train up your mind to enjoy every second of your day and not to endure it. You have the can do power to overcome any obstacle and be who God created you to be.
Break-Out from the spirit of lack and barely get by situation and when you do so you will be amazed by accomplishment . Dare to dream and dare to believe without a doubt that you can reach your dreams. Assume you can, and eventually, with effort and commitment, you will.


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YOUR NAME

 

"Don't write your name on sand, waves will wash it away. Don't write your name in sky, wind may blow it away. Write your name in hearts of people you come in touch with. That's where it will stay." - Ghanaian Proverb 

Some dream of their "fifteen" minutes of fame, others wish to see their name in lights, while others would settle for seeing their name in print. Many desire to be remembered. How long your name will be remembered is determined by how much you care for others. Being loved and cared for by others cements a memory of compassion and love that few forget. Because of their absence, those names become conspicuous. Those are the names that are written in our hearts.

Where Do You Wish To See Your Name?

CrossRoad Worshippers: Alabaster Night Of Worship

Watch "Nana JD and Emmanuel Sarpong at Alabaster Night of Worship 2014" by clicking on this LinkJoin the CrossRoad Worshippers in sharing God's Unconditional Love through music by clicking and joining the Facebook FanPage.Click on this Link to download Nana JD's first single " Great Is Your Name."

Beware Of The Four Blood Moons.

The Book of Genesis says God uses the sun, moon, and stars for signs and seasons. Examples can be found throughout the Bible. Think of how a star led the wise men to Jesus or how the sun stood still as Joshua led Israel to victory over its enemies.




According to Pastor John Hagee, God is getting ready to speak this way once again. "There's a sense in the world that things are changing and God is trying to communicate with us in a supernatural way," Hagee told CBN News.
"I believe that in these next two years, we're going to see something dramatic happen in the Middle East involving Israel that will change the course of history in the Middle East and impact the whole world," he predicted.

Four Blood Moons

In his latest book, Four Blood Moons: Something Is About to Change, Hagee lays out what he calls celestial signals. He describes how a series of blood moons in 2014 and 2015 will have great significance for Israel.
Although single blood moons happen fairly regularly, four appearing so closely together is extremely rare. There have only been a series of blood moons a handful of times over the past 500 years. So what exactly is a blood moon and what is the biblical significance?

"A blood moon is when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon," Hagee explained. "And the sun is shining through the atmosphere of the Earth and casts up on the moon a red shadow. And so the moon appears to be red." Such moons appear several times in scripture.
In the book of Joel, God says there will be "wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire…the sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord."
In Acts, the Apostle Peter repeats that verse from Joel. And the book of Revelation says that during the Great Tribulation, "the moon will become like blood."
Blood moons are set to appear in April 2014, on Passover, and then again in September 2014 during the Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot.
The timing is the same for 2015 -- a total of four blood moons, all appearing on Jewish feast days.
"The sun and the moon and the Earth are controlled by God almighty," Hagee said. "He is the one that is getting them in a direct alignment on a certain day at a certain time -- but each time, it's a Passover or Sukkot.

Historic Significance

In the past, the rare appearance of four blood moons on these feast days has coincided with major events for Israel and the Jewish people.
In 1492, Spain expelled the Jews. Columbus also discovered America, which became a safe haven for the Jewish people.
"In each of these blood moons, you have something that begins in tragedy and ends in triumph," Hagee explained. For instance, in 1948, Israel was reborn as a nation.
"After 2,000 years, God supernaturally brought them from 66 nations and a nation was born in a day," Hagee noted. "That again was a supernatural something that happened following the tragedy of the Holocaust."
In 1967, Israel won the Six-Day War and recaptured Jerusalem.
"For the first time in 2,000 years, Jerusalem and the State of Israel were together again," Hagee said.

Nuclear Threat

The blood moons of 2014 and 2015 are poised to appear as Iran works toward nuclear weapons and Israel's neighbors, Egypt and Syria, are in chaos.
"The only reason that Iran will not acquire a nuclear bomb will be that Israel chooses a military solution to that crisis," Hagee told CBN News.
"I believe that if that happens, it will start a series of events that will change the course of world history," he said. "If Israel does not, then it will still change the course of world history."
Hagee has been warning of the Iranian nuclear threat through his work with Christians United for Israel, which he founded in 2006. It is now the largest pro-Israel organization in America, with some 1.3 million members. He holds nights to honor Israel across the country and at San Antonio's Cornerstone Church, where he serves as senior pastor. The first event, in 1981, drew bomb threats and vandalism from anti-Semites. Yet Hagee continues his mission.
"If there was ever a time for the Christians of America to stiffen their spine and stand up and speak up, it's now," Hagee admonished. "To see evil and not call it evil is evil. Not to speak is to speak. We cannot be silent and receive God's approval at a time like this."
He said it's still unclear what the coming blood moons will bring, but he is certain of one thing.
"When all is said and done, the flag of Israel will be flying over the walls of the city of Jerusalem when Messiah comes, and it's going to be forever," he said. "And every nation that rises up in judgment against Israel God will punish and punish severely."


                                                                                                                              By Pastor John Hagee.
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By Wisdom!

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest: Second, by imitation, which is easiest: and Third, by experience, which is the bitterest." Confucius - Chinese philosopher (551–479 BC)

Bitter, easy or noble . . . How would you choose to learn? What method have you been using? Can you avoid learning through bitter experiences by observing the lives of others? Imitating the wisdom of others is easy, yet limiting. Self reflection is a solid and time-tested method for true learning. Keeping a journal helps deepen the process and allows for greater clarity and insight. Would you consider asking yourself questions about your thought process, behaviors and actions? Reflecting endures as a genuine, lifelong positive method works. Self reflection allows us to dig into the inner core of our heart. It means we notice our thoughts, behaviors, habits and actions. It means that we carefully examine where our actions are leading and we immediately make changes. Our current decisions are determining our destinations. Be wise and give the gift of self-reflection to yourself. Be even wiser and allow God to be reflected in you.
 

Making Use Of The Opportunities!

 

It is possible to become discouraged about the injustice we see everywhere. But God did not promise us that the world would be humane and just. He gives us the gift of life and allows us to choose the way we will use our limited time on earth. It is an awesome opportunity. - Cesar Chavez 

Opportunity is that existing arena of chance to do the undone. God always bless us with a new, unique day. So don’t live it like an old one. Everyday of our life presents a new opportunity for us to fulfill your ambitions. God also gives us this unique and special gift called Today and we have the opportunity today to learn, to grow, to achieve and to experience new things.

Have you sat to think outside the box to see how you are flagging each day with great ideas and things untouched?  Take this special gift called today to work towards fulfilling your dreams. Its quite simple feeling satisfied at your comfort zone but I challenge you now to climb up the mountain and get to the top, there you will receive the highest frequency to operate. To do so, you must exercise the courage to let go of some old, comfortable, predictable things. Give your life some fresh, new energy today. Choose to step beyond what’s familiar and open yourself to new possibilities that awaits you.

It’s easy to stay firmly and comfortably situated in your same old, habitual rut. However, it’s much more energizing and fulfilling to shake things up a bit. Instead of listening only to those people you know you’ll agree with, consider the opinions and perspectives of those with whom you disagree. Rather than going only where you’ve already been and doing only what you’ve already done, put yourself where you can see life from a fresh perspective and experience the challenges that come your way with optimism.
You are programmed for victory and you can only achieve greatness when you imbibe in the arms of great ideas and seek divine wisdom from God. Move from your current status, no matter how pleasant it is because there are opportunities out there to explore and make an impact to the society and world at large.
The Scripture says, “Be confident of this: He that began a good work in you will bring it to completion.” You haven’t missed too many opportunities. Get your fire back.

Richness in living comes from more than merely experiencing what you’ve already experienced. Much of that richness will come from discovering new ways to engage in the wondrous dance that is your life.
When God created us, he did not place in us failure mentality. He did not breathe His life into a mistake. Remove such negative showed of your life that creates a picture of failure in your thoughts and choose to see yourself succeeding as you make use of the opportunities in life. Your future starts today. Make today count as you begin to fulfill those dreams in your heart.

 

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Grace - God's Unmeritted Favour.

We are poor, spiritually for sure; monetarily, perhaps. We’ve buried our dreams, desires, and aspirations and we almost seem to be out of options. Yet Christ approached us while we were yet sinners! “Will you cover us?” we asked Him, and grace smiled. He gave us grace. Not just mercy, mind you, but grace.
Grace goes beyond mercy. Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace threw him a party.

Mercy prompted the Samaritan to bandage the wounds of the victim. Grace prompted him to leave his remaining money as payment for the victim’s care. Mercy forgave the thief on the cross. Grace escorted him into paradise. Mercy pardons us. Grace woos and weds us. Grace does this! Grace is God walking into our world with a sparkle in his eye and an offer that’s hard to resist.

God's Grace it's more we deserve, greater than we can imagine, and it's all that we need. As we go through our day, show Grace to all mankind and forgive all that hurt you, for forgiveness is more for you than for the person you forgive! Show unconditional Love to all manner of persons you encounter in Life.

Take Control Of Your Own Happiness.

The Person Who Makes You Most Miserable… Is Yourself. “She made me miserable.” “He ruined my life.”
“It’s all her fault that I am so depressed.” “I’m so unhappy because of him.”

I can’t remember how many times I’ve heard these words from people around me. And every time, it makes me very sad, not because they are so unlucky that some other terrible people have made their lives miserable, but because they don’t see that it is their own choice to feel that way. The truth about life is disappointments are inevitable but misery is optional.

Anyone can do anything intentionally or unintentionally that negatively affects us, and we cannot control what other people do or say. Even the nicest people can hurt us.
Sometimes, people that cause us pain don’t have control over a situation that hurts us. Even though we don’t have control over many situations and what other people do or say, we can still take control of our own happiness. Your own happiness can be turned to tragedy and sorrow by the dishonesty and misconduct of others. I am sure you can think of instances of this actually happening which reduces one's survival and impair one's happiness.

These are three ways to take control of your happiness by my own standards:

1) Control Your Mind :change how you let the undesirable situations, words, and actions affect you emotionally.
 2) Stop Making Yourself Unhappy: recognize what you make yourself unhappy, and then stop.
3) Take actions to become happy

1. Control Your Mind - Controlling your mind does not mean that you should not feel angry, frustrated, sad, disappointed, or resentful. In fact, you must. You must let yourself experience those negative feelings. You must acknowledge your feelings of anger, frustration, sadness, disappointment, and resentment instead of fighting them or denying and ignoring them. Such emotions come and go. They are a part of your life, and there is nothing wrong with experiencing those negative emotions. In fact, whether positive or negative emotions, they are the testament that you are alive and living life.
Controlling your mind means that you do not allow your thoughts to convert those negative emotions into unhappiness. Emotions are by themselves just emotions. But over time, if you keep dwelling on negative emotions, you make them bigger than they need to be — they occupy more space than necessary in your heart and mind. You create an upsetting stories and make yourself a victim of the unjust world. When you say, “I feel angry and sad that he/she did this,” you simply state your feelings. Feelings come and go, and you can take action to alleviate or eliminate your negative feelings. But when you say, “I am so unfortunate to have met him/her. He/she makes me miserable,” you then turn your feelings into an unhappy story. You turn a normal person feelings into a victim, and you give up the control of your own happiness to another person.

2. Stop Making Yourself Unhappy - The most common thing people do to themselves to be unhappy is to do nothing and stay in an unhappy situation. It is easier to do nothing and be unhappy than to do something and be happy. Therefore, it’s not surprising that a lot of people choose to be unhappy. Some people choose to stay unhappy out of habit. They are used to the unhappiness and accept it as a part of their lives. They give up on being happy and tell themselves that no one, no relationship, or no job is perfect.
It’s true that nothing is perfect but that is not a justification to stay unhappy. Some people choose to stay unhappy because of the fear factor surrounding them. Fear of change, fear of the unknown, fear that things could be worse. If fear is holding you back, remember that the scariest thing is to know that you will be unhappy like you are now for the rest of your life, if you do nothing about it. Some people choose to stay unhappy because they feel guilty of being happy or of making other people unhappy. They often forget that they can’t always take full responsibility for the happiness of other people. When you do nothing to get rid of unhappiness, you are choosing to be unhappy.

3. Take Actions to Become Happy - To be happy, you need to either improve or walk away from undesirable situations. To improve undesirable situations, communication is the key. If you don’t tell other people about what makes you feel happy, angry, or sad, other people cannot understand you or help you improve the situation. If you don’t listen, you won’t know that most people don’t want to hurt you and want you to be happy. If you don’t ask, the answer is always No. If you don’t say no, you will always get into upsetting situations. Not until you have done your best to communicate and understand each other that you can choose to take another action to be happy – that is to walk away from the situation. Walking away from an undesirable situation can be very difficult but true power they say is your ability to walk away from something you desire, in order to protect something you LOVE. Some people are attached to other people and things in their lives. 
If you blame other people for making your lives miserable and unhappy, you dis-empower yourself and lose the ability to end your own misery and unhappiness. If you are unhappy and choose to stay in an unhappy situation, it is nobody's fault except your own.
 

                            You are responsible for your own happiness and should make that a priority. - nEshunGH

Live Your Dream [ Part 2 ]

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. - Harriet Tubman




 
Read : Genesis 37

In the book of Genesis 37, the 5th verse says " Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him the more. "
Joseph had a dream which even made his own brothers envy of him and even had a plan to kill him [verse 20] but God had a plan for Joseph and placed Ruben[verse 21] at right place to save the Life of Joseph and ultimately fulfill God's plan for Joseph when [Genesis 41:41] Pharaoh placed him in Charge of the whole land of Egypt.
God has a plan[dream] for all HIS children, some of us may fulfill those dreams without encountering challenges others may also experience challenges before these dreams come to past. No matter the challenge you encounter in fulfilling those dreams know that God has equipped us with the needed strength to thrive above those circumstances. You were created by God and is destined to reign!

SAY SO!

So I say to you, Ask and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. - Jesus Christ

As believers, if we are going to go to the next level of our Life we have to SAY SO! I urge you to speak faith in your Life today by saying so. The scripture says God is moved by our level of Faith. Those words of faith we speak in our Life's as believers encourage us to move on and continue to push forward in Life. We have to SAY SO which will enable that HOPE in us propel us to move from our comfort zone to the faith zone. Hoping for the best in life is good but nothing happens until we SAY SO! 

In the book of Genesis 1:3 " And God said, "Let there be light ", and there was light.
God spoke those imaginations in HIS heart and they became a reality. This same theory applies in the life of believers. Nothing happens in our life unless we SAY SO! Instead of believing for change to happen you have to SAY SO for change to occur. Those words we speak in our future brings a new level of life in us.
Instead of believing for a change to happen, Say So for change to occur and make those dreams become a reality. As you say so just as God did through HIS creation then those level of change and opportunities you were hoping for in life will come to past. Saying So activates our faith each day of our life on earth. Always strive to speak faithful declarations on your life everyday and you will be marveled by the changes you will see in you. Make those victorious declarations on your life and those words you speak will work wonders in your life.

Our daily declaration each new day should be what the Holy Bible say's in Ephesians 6:10 –11
"10 Finally, be strong in the Lord's and in his mighty power.
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes."

God has already equipped you with HIS FULL ARMOR and instead of describing how big your situation is, speak faith to change those situations. Don't talk about how big the situation looks like but rather talk about how you want that situation to look like and as you say so, the rest of your life will be the best of your life.
Declare that you have been programmed for victory and that no obstacle can stop you from reaching your highest potential in life and as you say so, you will be moved towards increase and get closer to reaching your highest potential.

As you begin your day today, I urge you to make these victorious declarations on your life as you begin your day " I am the child of the most high God who have been programmed for victory, to overcome every obstacle that comes my way and I can confidently SAY SO! that I am a confident person wearing a crown of favor which will propel me to make those dreams become a reality as I wear this robe of righteousness. I have been well equipped to come-out victorious as I am blessed, well talented enough with the right discipline, knowledge, wisdom and focus I need and have the right personality and connected to the right people in life who will lift and entrust me to accomplish those dreams God has placed in my my heart and I SAY SO! in the name of Christ Jesus, AMEN.
                                                                                                         
         
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