Showing posts with label Christ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christ. Show all posts
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Having Faith that Endures
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the Evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1 - KJV Holy Bible)
Praise JESUS CHRIST!
Greetings family! I pray and trust that you are having a Blessed week, and that these blog posts are an encouragement to you, helping you on your road to success, and being the motivation for you to be persistent in 'Finishing what you Start'!
In order to be successful in any endeavor, we must have faith. This is not the flimsy aspect of having faith in yourself. I realize that the Bible declares that we 'can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth us. (Philippians 4:13)', but it states through Christ, not through us! We have the faith to believe that we can accomplish any goal, because God is doing the work in us and not we ourselves. Yes, there is a healthy confidence we should have in our abilities to be successful, but ultimately our confidence, belief, and faith must be in our Creator and not our flesh! This keeps us from the pride, arrogance, and false fulfilment that is the impetus for any fall that may occur because of our glorying in ourselves and not in Jesus!
In the above Scripture it states that 'Faith is the substance...'. It is something that we can touch, or possess. It is more valuable than money or any other superficial commodity. It is the key that unlocks the Heart of Almighty God, and establishes His Kingdom in the earth. After all, through Faith God created everything (Hebrews 11:3). His Word (JESUS) is His Faith! That same Jesus that created all things, that died and rose from the grave, and that loves us unconditionally resides within us! After we've believed that He is the Son of God that came to give us the Way of Salvation (By Faith in His Blood), His Holy Spirit envelops us, living within the fabric of our being, and thus giving us the faith and the strength to trod the rocky hills of life victoriously, knowing that this same Jesus, who accomplished all things by His Faith, has given this same faith unto us, and is with us in every trial, battle, or endeavor.
We recently spoke on the action of goal-setting, and being motivated to continue our goals. The very act of setting goals is an example of our faith. We have the faith that with the Help of God, accompanied by our doing our best, we can, must, and will accomplish our aspirations. After all we know that there is nothing too hard for The LORD (Genesis 18:14). It not only takes faith to begin a goals program, it takes an enduring faith to sustain the program, when we don't seem to be progressing as fast as we would like. It is this enduring faith positioned alongside motivation that will encourage us to maintain a positive faith-filled attitude as we journey along the pathway of our Divine Destiny.
So what exactly is enduring faith? I believe enduring faith is the faith that no matter how long it takes, or how tiresome or tedious the road to accomplishing your dreams may become, you will not quit, and you will continue to have the faith in God, and in the abilities He has ordained upon you unto the completion of your goal. This does not mean that you will not grow weary. At times you will need to take a breather. However, your enduring faith has given you the mindset of perseverance whereby you will not ultimately 'rest' until the dream is realized.
Now that we have a clear understanding of the faith that endures, let's discuss the ways by which we can 'fan the flame' of this faith. In order to remain faithful in the undertaking of any task (marriage, goal pursuing, etc.), you must remember why you are doing what it is you are doing. You must not only see yourself in the possession of the goal, you must know that what you are doing will ultimately make a difference in your life, and what you are doing to accomplish the goal must make sense to you. No one wants to 'beat the air'. Those who attempt to plan their lives do so with realistic strategies that guard against ineptness and discouragement. I emphasize the word realistic. Sometimes it is more wise to take baby steps, rather than attempt to 'build Rome in one day'! Moderation is the key to any successful person's life. After all the Bible even declares that a false balance is an abomination to God (Proverbs 11:1). We must not only be balanced in our lives, but also in our goal setting. Set goals you can achieve daily, and your faith will increase with the accomplishment of each small realistic goal.
Before we end today's lesson, I want to discuss the most effective way of acquiring an enduring faith. That way is by spending adequate time in God's Word (The Holy Bible). Reading The Bible daily prepares you for any undertaking, and shows the Character of God, what He expects of us, and what we can expect of Him. When we understand that Jesus is in control of our lives, and that he wants to see us 'Prosper even as our soul prospers (3 John, Verse 2)', we will come to the understanding that God IS on our side, and this understanding will provide the Holy ammunition to carry on with our God-Given Goals.
Well, now that you have the faith to become all that God has envisioned for your life, it's time to act on those convictions. Don't let another day pass without you planning your life in such a way that will improve the quality of your existence, bringing you greater love, peace, contentment, and faith. Remember, Jesus said your faith will remove mountains (Mark 11:23). Have faith in The God by whom all things are and do exist! There is nothing too hard for Him, and with His Help, there will be nothing too hard for you!!!! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger of God
Tomorrow: Positive Affirmations
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Saturday, July 16, 2011
Continue On The Journey!
Praise Jesus Christ, family! Thank you all for joining me on this journey of finishing what we started! It is an absolute pleasure and joy to have you all along for the ride! Now, yesterday we discussed the necessity of taking a break when needed. We realized that in order to function at our highest capabilities, we need to refresh and recuperate from the stress and weariness that can sometimes envelop our minds, bodies, and spirits as we press on to not only the High Calling of God, but also towards our goals, dreams, and ambitions of becoming all that Jesus has ordained for us! Now that we've realized our rest and have become refreshed and refined, it is time for us to gather our wits about us and to continue on our journey toward our success.
Believe it or not, sometimes after we've completed our day of relaxation and restoration, it can seem difficult to return to the right path of progress. We have become comfortable with 'doing nothing' and have become a bit complacent. However, this actually is VERY easy to overcome. You may assume it's difficult to get past complacency, but in reality it's rather simple. There's a secret that all those who achieve some level of success have come to realize in continuing their journey to fulfillment. This secret is only hidden to those who refuse to progress and would rather remain in mediocrity. Would you like to know this secret? The likelihood is you already know and possess it. I literally know you have this secret abiding within you because of the fact that you are reading these words today! Because you took the time to improve your quality of life by reading this blog tells me that, you desire to improve your quality of life and you have many worthy aspirations that you KNOW God will help you achieve! Now by this time you might be saying "Come on maCmoses, get on with the secret!". Well before I can do that, your asking of this question leads me to another quality we must have as we pursue our aspirations. This quality or virtue is know as patience.
Without patience, many goals would never come to fruition. Patience is definitely a virtue that every successful businessman, businesswoman, doctor, lawyer, writer, musician, or any other career vocational choice needs to be successful. Without patience, we would lose faith in the fulfilment of the desires God has placed in our hearts. The Holy Bible even commands us to 'Wait on The LORD'. It also states that those who wait on the LORD will 'renew their strength' (Isaiah 40:31). Having patience will help us with any form of discouragement the enemy (Satan) may throw our way. Having patience will also help us to understand that not every goal we have will be accomplished in a day. Remember how we talked yesterday about God resting on the Sabbath? He could have created everything in one second, let alone one day, if that was His decision. But God likes to work in stages. That's what we must do with our lives. We must not try to do everything in one day! Trying to do TOO MUCH can be discouraging, especially when we don't see the progress come to pass as quickly as we might like. It is better for us to accomplish between 3-5 goals daily that we KNOW we can accomplish, than to seek to complete 10-12 goals, and weary ourselves when a little at a time may have been wiser. I briefly mention goals here. I'll talk more about that tomorrow!
Well, you've been EXTREMELY patient by waiting for me to tell you the secret to continuing with your journey. That secret can be described in a variety of descriptive words, but to put it in a nutshell the secret is to 'Do what needs to be done'! In other words, you normally won't feel like taking on a difficult task after you've had a day of rest, but when you do what you don't feel like doing, upon completion of the task you will feel the better for having accomplished a goal, and this sense of accomplishment will enable you to feel better in mind, body, and spirit, thus equipping you with the necessary ammunition to live a fulfilled life in all the Grace and Glory of God!
So what is it that you would like to accomplish today, tomorrow, or in the years to come? I know Jesus has placed many talents, desires, and insights within you, and you are very wise in pursuing your dreams! Prayerfully ask God which direction to take, and start planning your goals according to His Word to receive your 'Expected End' (Jeremiah 29:11). God will see you through, and He Will Encourage you along the journey's path. Be sure to come back tomorrow, so we can find the necessary means by which we can obtain our desires. It was a joy and a privilege speaking with you today! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger Of God
Tomorrow: How Do We Accomplish Our Goals?
Believe it or not, sometimes after we've completed our day of relaxation and restoration, it can seem difficult to return to the right path of progress. We have become comfortable with 'doing nothing' and have become a bit complacent. However, this actually is VERY easy to overcome. You may assume it's difficult to get past complacency, but in reality it's rather simple. There's a secret that all those who achieve some level of success have come to realize in continuing their journey to fulfillment. This secret is only hidden to those who refuse to progress and would rather remain in mediocrity. Would you like to know this secret? The likelihood is you already know and possess it. I literally know you have this secret abiding within you because of the fact that you are reading these words today! Because you took the time to improve your quality of life by reading this blog tells me that, you desire to improve your quality of life and you have many worthy aspirations that you KNOW God will help you achieve! Now by this time you might be saying "Come on maCmoses, get on with the secret!". Well before I can do that, your asking of this question leads me to another quality we must have as we pursue our aspirations. This quality or virtue is know as patience.
Without patience, many goals would never come to fruition. Patience is definitely a virtue that every successful businessman, businesswoman, doctor, lawyer, writer, musician, or any other career vocational choice needs to be successful. Without patience, we would lose faith in the fulfilment of the desires God has placed in our hearts. The Holy Bible even commands us to 'Wait on The LORD'. It also states that those who wait on the LORD will 'renew their strength' (Isaiah 40:31). Having patience will help us with any form of discouragement the enemy (Satan) may throw our way. Having patience will also help us to understand that not every goal we have will be accomplished in a day. Remember how we talked yesterday about God resting on the Sabbath? He could have created everything in one second, let alone one day, if that was His decision. But God likes to work in stages. That's what we must do with our lives. We must not try to do everything in one day! Trying to do TOO MUCH can be discouraging, especially when we don't see the progress come to pass as quickly as we might like. It is better for us to accomplish between 3-5 goals daily that we KNOW we can accomplish, than to seek to complete 10-12 goals, and weary ourselves when a little at a time may have been wiser. I briefly mention goals here. I'll talk more about that tomorrow!
Well, you've been EXTREMELY patient by waiting for me to tell you the secret to continuing with your journey. That secret can be described in a variety of descriptive words, but to put it in a nutshell the secret is to 'Do what needs to be done'! In other words, you normally won't feel like taking on a difficult task after you've had a day of rest, but when you do what you don't feel like doing, upon completion of the task you will feel the better for having accomplished a goal, and this sense of accomplishment will enable you to feel better in mind, body, and spirit, thus equipping you with the necessary ammunition to live a fulfilled life in all the Grace and Glory of God!
So what is it that you would like to accomplish today, tomorrow, or in the years to come? I know Jesus has placed many talents, desires, and insights within you, and you are very wise in pursuing your dreams! Prayerfully ask God which direction to take, and start planning your goals according to His Word to receive your 'Expected End' (Jeremiah 29:11). God will see you through, and He Will Encourage you along the journey's path. Be sure to come back tomorrow, so we can find the necessary means by which we can obtain our desires. It was a joy and a privilege speaking with you today! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger Of God
Tomorrow: How Do We Accomplish Our Goals?
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