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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Only IF.

"If what you're doing is not your passion, you have nothing to lose." Celestine Chua - Personal blogger.

Do you know your heart's desire? What lights up your life? What excites you or used to excite or light up your life? ? If not, it may be time to reflect on your youth because that's where the seeds of your personal interests and passions began to sprout but may have become stagnant.

Take time to explore, nurture and follow your heart's passions because there lies the steam-filled vehicle carrying your life's energy... Called Passion!

Once you are driven by Passion about what excites you the most and brings-out the best in you in a positive manner, who knows you might be on your way to bring your divine given talents to revolutionize the world positively and make an Impact.
Today, I urge you to reflect on your life and realize those God given talents and this will enable the best life you were always craving for. Once you take that step of faith into fulfilling those talents, know that God Our Heavenly Father will bring all the connections you need to succeeded once you ask Him.
Without Passion, Life is nothing.

Know Who You Are

You will never become who you want to be if you keep blaming everyone else for who you are now.

Insight 

We are all born with shortcomings. Then, of course, we accumulate additional shortcomings through our environment and our reactions to our environment. So flawed as we are . . . just know that there is hope for each person who seeks to accept the flaws. Blaming our parents, our teacher, our boss, our friend or spouse fails to move us forward. Blaming others never allows for self acceptance. Take your eyes off the blame game. The key is to accept your flaws, grow in compassion for others and look toward your creator for guidance. Create a compassion for others and allow the gentle part of who you are begin to emerge.

Be Yourself.

"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth." William W. Purkey - American Author

Insight

In order to be able to live in a manner as shared above one cannot be encumbered by worries, fears, intrepidation, or low self esteem. Instead a person must be totally comfortable with the person God intended them to be. Be free to dance like Biblical David did by turning grief inside out and into joy, Sing without restraint for your Heavenly Father. Eliminate the sting of rejection and love others wholeheartedly. Allow yourself the freedom to experience worshiping God through genuine singing, loving, and dancing on Earth as is done in Heaven. Life only gets better!

The part to Wisdom is payed with with Humility.

Like Yourself

"The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique." Walt Disney - American Entrepreneur (1901-1966)

What do you think of yourself? Are you funny, responsible, loyal, witty, a procrastinator, or creative? How you see yourself defines who you are. But who does God say you are? Ask Him. You might be surprised to know who He has designed you to be. There is no one else like you. Accept yourself . . . The good, bad and ugly. You are His wonderfully, unique one of a kind creation. It's time to believe in yourself and in the one who created you, your Heavenly Father.

Measuring Success. HOW?

"Success is not measured by what you do compared to what others do. It is measured by what you do with the ability God gave you." Zig Ziglar -American author, salesman, and motivational speaker (1926-2012).

Success is learning to use the gifts you never knew you had until you communicate with the Creator. Success is also allowing His Will to grow you through your weaknesses as well as your strengths for the good of others. Comparing yourself with others only serves to divert your attention down unfulfilling paths of discontent. You are uniquely created. Have the courage to measure your success as you live according to whom you were created to be. . . A unique, loving human being.

PAY ATTENTION

"Pay attention. Be astonished. And tell about it. We're soaked in distractions. The world didn't have to be beautiful. We can and should think about that beauty and be grateful." Mary Oliver - American Poet

Wake up to the ocean's breeze, billowy clouds against a deep, blue sky, a green stem dressed in select colors of the rainbow waiting to join other flowers to become a bouquet of happiness, or staccato chirps of birds welcoming in a new day. Many will miss the chance to be astonished. Let that not be you. Find the beauty, share with others, and awaken the numb to God's daily wonders surrounding us. And know that it is glorious!

Go To HIM.

In Matthew 11:28, Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Accept my teachings and learn from Me,because I am gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives. . .”

I can see you shaking your head. I’ve tried that. I’ve read the Bible. I’ve sat on the pew but I’ve never received relief. Could it be you went to religion and you didn’t go to God? Could it be you went to a church, but never saw Christ?
“Come to Me” the verse reads. Jesus is the solution for weariness of the soul. Go to Him. Admit you have soul secrets you’ve never dealt with. He already knows what they are. Go to Him! He’s just waiting for you to ask Him to help!

God's Greatest Reward

God rewards those who seek Him! Not those who seek doctrine or religion or systems or creeds. Many settle for these lesser passions, but the reward goes to those who settle for nothing less than Jesus Himself.

And what is the reward? What awaits those who seek Jesus? Nothing short of the heart of Jesus. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 3:18 that as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like Him. Can you think
of a greater gift than to be like Jesus? Christ felt no guilt; God wants to banish yours(Guilt). Jesus had no bad habits; God wants to remove yours. Jesus had no fear of death; God wants you to be fearless.

Jesus had kindness for the diseased and showed mercy for the rebellious and courage for the challenges he confronted in his journey on earth. God wants you to have the same. Isn’t it just like Jesus! SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD....

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SUCCESSFUL FAILURE

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." Michael Jordan.

Professional basketball player Michael Jordan acquired the reputation for being the greatest basketball player of all time. He was inducted into the Basketball hall of fame in 2009. Although Michael acknowledged the numerous times he met failure on the court of his professional, sports life, his passionate attitude propelled him into a league of his own.

How many of us have given up on our first few failures? Facing failure constructively means one does not give in to failure but revs up for improvement. As you begin your day, commit your attitude to that of Michael Jordan's so to say. Recognize failure, build on EVERY failure that comes along and be SUCCESSFUL in whatever you attempt.

GIVE FROM THY HEART.

"The heart that gives, gathers." Marianne Moore-American Poet (1887-1972)

Think of your favorite heart person. Do they tend to be a giver or a taker? That's a no brainer. Heart people are generally spontaneous givers and typically give to others with no expectation of something in return. Givers share their thoughts, their homes, their food, their possessions, their time and, most importantly, themselves.

They are well known for gathering the more important things in life; the intangible things, such as : sunshine, hope, trust, caring, kindness, faith and love among other attributes of a fruitful life. At what level are you gathering? Are you gathering the things in life that really count?
As you begin your day, be on the lookout for someone in need even if they don't deserve it, that's what it means to love unconditionally and give-out a helping hand.

VISION

"Personal vision is often a catalyst for a wise decision." Andy Stanley - Pastor and Author

Personal vision is often a catalyst for a wise decision. We all make choices daily and our small as well as big choices become the steering wheel of our lives. Some individuals are able to project the possible future effects of current decisions being made today and thus steer away from regrets. Some learn as they travel. But many people make the same mistake over and over again. Why is that?

Perhaps they fail to clarify their goals or to write down their goals and dreams or to see their role in past mistakes. They may not consider their current circumstances when making decisions that will impact their future. Having a future dream in one's heart and to be frequently reminded of it helps people avoid getting sidetracked and thus be more apt to maintain momentum on their path toward their future destination. Dream the dream that God has for your future; the one He planted in your heart as a child. 
Invite and include Him in your decision making path and always look for the wise decision in each choice you make . . . Even in the small decisions.

STEPS TO SUCCESS

To be successful in life, one has to make plans to succeed. We have to also accept the fact that success is not coincidental but something one has to plan for to achieve in life. These are seven steps one should follow to achieve those success and reach your highest potential in life;
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 and
7) Give up to Go up.
  John Maxwell  - Leadership speaker and Author
 
Do you want to become a success In Life? How does one become a successful and another person does not? The seven steps presented lend credence to a plan for success. Consider incorporating these steps in your daily walk and perhaps your results can confirm the outcome of success.
Step 5 is the basis for your success – Dream Big! Make your "Dream Big" list today; embrace your heart's desire and then begin your growth journey into a life of success.

 

LET LOVE BE THE FOUNDATION.

"Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand." Mother Teresa - Missionary (1910-1997)

Love is within reach for everyone. Not all hands reach out to offer help. And not all hands in need of help ask. Some are timid. Some feel insecure. Some don't know how. Some hold to tightly to self.

Not everyone is willing to receive in all seasons or to give with a loving attitude in all seasons. But it only takes one hand to reach out. It only takes one heart to hurt for the needy, the downtrodden, the neglected or the lonely. Is someone waiting for your gentle hand? As Mother Teresa said "Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand." which means as Humans as we are, there are times people we have so much Faith and Trust in may deceive or bring your hard earned reputation into disrepute but nothing should stop us from showing Love to each other. For the Holy Bible states in Romans 5:8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Beloved, let us love one another,
for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.

What Did Jesus Say About Love?

Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your
enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have?

MY plea with you today is that no matter how a friend, a neighbors or a family member, even a co-worker might have hurt you, you MUST let go of that Hurt and continue to show that Unconditional Love our Heavenly Father shows Unto our Life's, if you don't let go of it know that you are the one person hurting yourself.

LET LOVE BE THE FOUNDATION, in all your Endeavour.

DOUBTFUL?

"Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death." - Anonymous

Doubt brings us down and gets us off track. Doubt opens the door to usher in all forms of fear. If you want to minimize doubt and fear then make up your mind to reduce their food supply. Feed your mind each new-day with thoughts of success, that each day will be the best ever and let go of your shortfalls and get out of those pity party. So what kind of faith food helps to starve doubt to death and begin to feed our faith? Begin with the Word of God... For solid food try reading daily a a truly amazing book . . . read the Holy Bible, the inspired Word of God, a collection of texts written over 2000 years ago.

Fix your mind on things that are true, lovely and right. Fill your mind with stories of faith. Spend time in nature, with small children and the aged. Volunteer to help the less fortunate. In other words, give of yourself to Help others and show Love to those who don't even deserve it for God's Loves us Unconditionally so what stops us from showing Unconditional Love to thy Brethren? Feed others and be fed. But above all, Love your God with all your Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength.

KNOWLEDGE

"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; common sense is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kingston - British Journalist (1964-2008)

Building a strong foundation of knowledge is of great importance in order to be well rounded. Of greater value is having and using common sense and to know what to do with what you know for the good of all. For example, knowing when not to speak is as important as having the ability to express oneself and saying too much.

Common sense is not all that common among educated minds. Be grateful for each taste of common sense that you possess; you may have to share it with those less fortunate.

THE BIG NEWS TO FELLOW BELIEVERS.

The big news of the Holy Bible island not that you love God, but that God loves you; not that you can know God, but that God already knows you! That why The Holy Bible states emphatically clear that Jehovah knew the Dreams and Destiny He had Placed Inside You BEFORE you were even BORN.

God "tattooed" your name on the palm of his hand. You never leave his mind, escape his sight, flee his thoughts. He sees the worst of  you and loves you still why? because you are His Creation and a chef d'oeuvre of His Beautiful Creation and God has your Best Interest At Heart, don't go about Life with the thoughts of Defeat, Mediocrity, Pity Partying and Expecting God to bail you out! Dare to ask God because the Holy Scripture States in James 4:2 " You have not because You do not ask God" and take that Bold step Of Faith by Moving-out of your Secure zone and get into the Faith Zone and I can assure you God will entrust you with Your Divine Dreams and Destiny.

Your sins of tomorrow and failings of the future will not surprise him, he sees them now. Every day and deed of your life has passed before his eyes and been calculated in his decision. He knows you better than you know you and reached his verdict: He loves you still!

No discovery will disillusion him, no
rebellion will dissuade him. You need not win his love. You already have it. And since you can’t win it, you can’t lose it! He loves you with an everlasting love! 

GOOD DAY OR BAD DAY?

"The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude." Dennis S. Brown.

We all have days where everything we attempt to do seems to go wrong. Yet how we view those events determines our next steps.
And our next steps can set off a chain reaction that may continue the negative theme or change the outlook to an opportunity. Those steps are often directed by our attitude or thoughts. Our attitude stems from self talk. What does your self talk look like? Does it tend to lean toward the negative path? Avoid perpetuating the negative theme. Turn the negative self talk into positive and productive talk giving less attention to the negative. Give more emphasis to the positive and your attitude will begin to change its focus as well. That good day is just an attitude away.

CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

"Challenge yourself with something you know you could never do, and what you'll find is that you can overcome anything."

Overcoming exhilarates an individual. What is something that you tell yourself you cannot do . . . run a mile, lose weight, draw or paint, dance gracefully, or speak to an audience? Stretch yourself by trying something new that is outside your comfort zone.

New interests can be sparked, interesting acquaintances can be made, unique sites visited. Or who knows what discovery awaits you around the corner! The embracing of a new, yet worthy experience may trigger a desire to explore. Be fascinated with life; grow in strength of character and enjoy the newness of life everyday.