I can do all things through Christ which Strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:13 -KJV Holy Bible)
Praise JESUS CHRIST!
Greetings family! Thank you for joining us today as we continue the wonderful journey of 'Finishing What We Start'! I really appreciate your taking time out of your busy schedule to peruse our blog! Today we're going to discuss the topic of POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS. Positive affirmations are faith-filled statements we say out loud or to ourselves that indicate we have made the firm decision to stay on the path of accomplishing our desires, dreams, and goals. These affirmations are a necessary act of faith to enable us to stay encouraged and dedicated to the realization of our aspirations, especially in the face of adversity.
The above Bible verse is one of the best positive affirmations we can declare! It says 'I can...', even while everything going on around us may be screaming exactly the opposite. Let me give you an example from my own personal life. These past couple of days, let's just say, I haven't been feeling my best. I have been bombarded with a sense of weariness, as my adversary the devil attempts to destroy my hope of accomplishing all my goals. I have been under attack in my mind, body, and spirit with tactics that I can't remember being utilized by the enemy in quite some time. I have literally been pushed to my limits, and I thank God that He has rejuvenated my soul to be able to continue on my path to fulfilment. Yes, those who have made a declaration that they WILL walk the path of Christ, and accomplish something worthy for His Kingdom will have days when the darts of the enemy attempt to quench the fire of The Holy Spirit's faith in their lives. This is the main reason we must utilize our 'Shield of Faith' as spoken of in Ephesians Chapter 6 verse 16. One way to quench these fiery darts is with Faith-filled confessions or affirmations. (I wrote a book about this a few years ago entitled 10 Spirit Filled Confessions. It goes into greater detail about the power of our words and the proper usage of our tongue. I urge you to click the link to order it online. It will help you change your thinking about your situation while encouraging you to continue to speak faith-filled words no matter what your circumstance may be.)
Positive affirmations are a list of declarations you say to yourself all throughout the day. They are statements that counteract anything the enemy attempts to throw your way. For example, if you have a problem with fear, you may write an affirmation such as 'I DO NOT Fear man, I fear The LORD'! Whenever a feeling of fear or inadequacy tries to overtake your spirit, you would constantly repeat this affirmation to not fear, over and over in your mind, until your faith becomes strengthened, enabling you to walk in the boldness of Christ! Remember, you decide what you would like the affirmations to be. Only God, Himself, knows you better than you know yourself. With the Wisdom of God, you write and declare what you want to overcome in your life. Remember, 'Death and Life are in the Power of the tongue... (Proverbs 18:21)' Before anything changes in your life, you have to believe it will come to pass! No one can do this for you! God has already enabled you to believe, by giving you the measure of faith necessary, but even Jesus didn't do many miracles in one town, because of the people's unbelief (St. Matthew 13:58). If you don't believe in your abilities, who will?
As with your goals, your affirmations should be written and placed somewhere you can see them daily. Ultimately they should be between 5 to 10 statements of faith. Here is an example:
maCmoses' Faith-Filled Aspirations:
1. I have faith that moves the Heart of God and is able to remove mountains.
2. Everything I say, think, or do pleases my Father GOD!
3. Jesus lives in me, and because of this, I can accomplish every goal.
4. I DO NOT fear what man thinks, for GOD is pleased with me!
5. I am forgiven for every sin or mistake of my past!
6. I am wealthy Spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically.
7. Everything I put my hands to prospers.
8. My mind is sound because I have the Mind of Christ!
9. Everything I say in faith comes to pass!
10. I love my God, my neighbor, and myself, and because of that love, God has placed loving people in my life!
As I said these are basically examples. God will give you your set of affirmations as you seek Him daily by prayer and taking the time to read His Word. Remember, Jesus spoke, and continues to speak life over you! He created all things by His Word! When times of discouragement come, and they come to the best of us, cast all your cares upon Him. Continue to confess the Word of God! Memorize your affirmations and walk by the faith upon which God has endowed you. YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES! Boldly confess daily that You CAN do all things through CHRIST which strengtheneth you, and stand by faith defeating ALL opposition. Remember the Bible says to resist the devil and he will flee from you. Let your faith fill your entire being with The Light of Christ! Remember, darkness has no fellowship with light! When you enter into a dark and gloomy room, what happens when you flip the light switch? The darkness leaves, the light shines, and you are able to see clearly! Remember when your light shines, people will see all that God has done for you, and their faith will be strengthened knowing that He is able to do the same for them. Your words have the power to usher you into your Christ-ordained destiny. No matter what your mind is saying, declare out of your mouth 'Positive Affirmations'! The Bible says, 'Faith comes by hearing...' The more you hear your positive affirmations mixed with the positivity of God's Word, your faith will build muscles, and you Will accomplish everything YOUR God has envisioned for you! Amen? Amen! Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger of God
Tomorrow: A time for Inventory
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Staying Motivated!
Praise JESUS CHRIST!
Motivation is a key ingredient when enduring the sometimes difficult task of accomplishing goals. Without motivation, we become luke-warm goal seekers simply 'going through the motions', making the task at hand increasingly difficult. I mention that it would be more difficult because of the fact that when we are 'inspired' to do a thing, it makes it more joyous even if the job at hand may be a bit strenuous.
But how do we remain motivated? When we first begin a venture, we are at the peak of excitement! We feel rejuvenated by the new set of goals we have created and we know without a shadow of a doubt that with the aid of JEHOVAH we will accomplish our goals. We do great the first day, even better the second day, but then we seemingly hit that proverbial wall, where we don't feel up to doing what needs to be done to get us through the day. What are we to do when this occurs? Believe me, it WILL take place! The most successful people will tell you that much. However, the thing that made them successful, even when the road became tedious, was their being motivated to accomplish their desire. They have completely made up in their minds that they would see the aspiration to its end.
The key to remaining motivated is first to remember 'why' you set the goal. What was your reasoning behind the goal? Of course the main reason for setting your goals dealt with some form of self-improvement. When you remember that accomplishing the goal will greatly improve your outlook on life, this will assist you in following and finishing the plan you've set. Another reason to remember your 'why' is so that when attempting to accomplish a goal becomes uncomfortable or painful, your 'why' will encourage you to keep fighting, knowing that all your hard work will pay off in the end, enabling you to be healthier, happier, and more content than you previously realized!
A good way to stay motivated is to constantly look at your goals. You may want to write down the reason behind each goal to remain optimistic when the trials of pursuing the desire present themselves. The motivation necessary to accomplish your aspirations has already been placed inside of you by your Creator. Don't fret if you seem to lose some motivation, just continue to do what is necessary and doing that will keep you motivated, especially when you begin to make progress.
Another way to remain motivated is to think about how you will feel once the goal is accomplished. Seeing yourself in possession of the goal is a great way to encourage yourself along the ride. Remember your goals are most likely a marathon and not a sprint! There will be peaks and valleys along the path, but remain focus and decisive toward accomplishing the goal! It takes faith and strength to realize any worthwhile ambition. Keep believing and God will honor your faith, giving you the ingredients necessary to remain in a positive frame of mind along the ride toward the completion of your task.
So when the times get tough, and the travels along the road to accomplishing your goals make you weary, remember YOU CAN, WILL, AND MUST ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS!!!! You have all the motivation and desire needed to do all things to the Glory of GOD! God Will Strengthen you!!!! Don't become discouraged if things aren't progressing as quickly as they might. You will arrive at your destination if you do NOT quit!! Remember, as The Holy Bible states, 'YOU WILL REAP, IF YOU FAINT NOT!!!!' Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger Of GOD
Tomorrow: Enduring Faith
Motivation is a key ingredient when enduring the sometimes difficult task of accomplishing goals. Without motivation, we become luke-warm goal seekers simply 'going through the motions', making the task at hand increasingly difficult. I mention that it would be more difficult because of the fact that when we are 'inspired' to do a thing, it makes it more joyous even if the job at hand may be a bit strenuous.
But how do we remain motivated? When we first begin a venture, we are at the peak of excitement! We feel rejuvenated by the new set of goals we have created and we know without a shadow of a doubt that with the aid of JEHOVAH we will accomplish our goals. We do great the first day, even better the second day, but then we seemingly hit that proverbial wall, where we don't feel up to doing what needs to be done to get us through the day. What are we to do when this occurs? Believe me, it WILL take place! The most successful people will tell you that much. However, the thing that made them successful, even when the road became tedious, was their being motivated to accomplish their desire. They have completely made up in their minds that they would see the aspiration to its end.
The key to remaining motivated is first to remember 'why' you set the goal. What was your reasoning behind the goal? Of course the main reason for setting your goals dealt with some form of self-improvement. When you remember that accomplishing the goal will greatly improve your outlook on life, this will assist you in following and finishing the plan you've set. Another reason to remember your 'why' is so that when attempting to accomplish a goal becomes uncomfortable or painful, your 'why' will encourage you to keep fighting, knowing that all your hard work will pay off in the end, enabling you to be healthier, happier, and more content than you previously realized!
A good way to stay motivated is to constantly look at your goals. You may want to write down the reason behind each goal to remain optimistic when the trials of pursuing the desire present themselves. The motivation necessary to accomplish your aspirations has already been placed inside of you by your Creator. Don't fret if you seem to lose some motivation, just continue to do what is necessary and doing that will keep you motivated, especially when you begin to make progress.
Another way to remain motivated is to think about how you will feel once the goal is accomplished. Seeing yourself in possession of the goal is a great way to encourage yourself along the ride. Remember your goals are most likely a marathon and not a sprint! There will be peaks and valleys along the path, but remain focus and decisive toward accomplishing the goal! It takes faith and strength to realize any worthwhile ambition. Keep believing and God will honor your faith, giving you the ingredients necessary to remain in a positive frame of mind along the ride toward the completion of your task.
So when the times get tough, and the travels along the road to accomplishing your goals make you weary, remember YOU CAN, WILL, AND MUST ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS!!!! You have all the motivation and desire needed to do all things to the Glory of GOD! God Will Strengthen you!!!! Don't become discouraged if things aren't progressing as quickly as they might. You will arrive at your destination if you do NOT quit!! Remember, as The Holy Bible states, 'YOU WILL REAP, IF YOU FAINT NOT!!!!' Be Blessed!
(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger Of GOD
Tomorrow: Enduring Faith
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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