Drifting, without aim or purpose, is the first cause of failure.
By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Without a plan for your life, it is easier to follow the course of least resistance, to go with the flow, to drift with the current with no particular destination in mind. Having a definite plan for your life greatly simplifies the process of making hundreds of daily decisions that affect your ultimate success. When you know where you want to go, you can quickly decide if your actions are moving you toward your goal or away from it. Without definite, precise goals and a plan for their achievement, each decision must be considered in a vacuum. Definiteness of purpose provides context and allows you to relate specific actions to your overall plan.
Mind Power 365
Mind Power 365
Monday, January 30, 2012
Say What?
Say What?
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak”
(2 Corinthians 4:13, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Scripture says, “The spirit of faith is in our words.” My question today is, “What’s coming out of your mouth?” Are you talking about how big your problems are, or are you talking about how big your God is?
As believers, our attitude should always be an attitude of praise — “Father, business may be slow, but I want to thank You that You’re supplying all of my needs.” “My circumstance may seem impossible, but thank You, God, that all things are possible with You!” We should always find a reason to give thanks!
This is what Jonah did. After complaining for eight verses, he had a change of heart in verse nine. He said, “God, in spite of my difficulties, I’m going to offer unto You the sacrifice of praise with a voice of thanksgiving.” While sitting in the belly of the whale, instead of complaining, he began to worship. The next verse says that the whale spit him out onto dry ground, and he went on to fulfill his destiny.
If you feel like you’re in the belly of a whale, if you feel trapped, if things seem dark, remember, praise always precedes the victory! Open your mouth and declare His praises! Say what the Word says and watch the breakthrough come to pass!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, I humbly come to You in the precious name of Jesus Christ. I commit my words and thoughts to You. I choose to say what the Word says. I choose to speak the truth and trust that You are working for my good in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak”
(2 Corinthians 4:13, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Scripture says, “The spirit of faith is in our words.” My question today is, “What’s coming out of your mouth?” Are you talking about how big your problems are, or are you talking about how big your God is?
As believers, our attitude should always be an attitude of praise — “Father, business may be slow, but I want to thank You that You’re supplying all of my needs.” “My circumstance may seem impossible, but thank You, God, that all things are possible with You!” We should always find a reason to give thanks!
This is what Jonah did. After complaining for eight verses, he had a change of heart in verse nine. He said, “God, in spite of my difficulties, I’m going to offer unto You the sacrifice of praise with a voice of thanksgiving.” While sitting in the belly of the whale, instead of complaining, he began to worship. The next verse says that the whale spit him out onto dry ground, and he went on to fulfill his destiny.
If you feel like you’re in the belly of a whale, if you feel trapped, if things seem dark, remember, praise always precedes the victory! Open your mouth and declare His praises! Say what the Word says and watch the breakthrough come to pass!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, I humbly come to You in the precious name of Jesus Christ. I commit my words and thoughts to You. I choose to say what the Word says. I choose to speak the truth and trust that You are working for my good in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Bible Verse of The Day: Joshua 1:7
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Joshua 1:7
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Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Joshua 1:7
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Have a blessed day!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunday's Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:7
Sunday's Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
We live by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
It is not your eyes that will lead you to victory, but rather you faith. The size of your faith will determine the degree of your Success.
Keep this in mind this coming week. Thomas J. Cantrell (MP365)
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We live by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
It is not your eyes that will lead you to victory, but rather you faith. The size of your faith will determine the degree of your Success.
Keep this in mind this coming week. Thomas J. Cantrell (MP365)
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Positive Affirmation of The Day:
Positive Affirmation of The Day: I refuse to give another inch to fear. I will press on towards the Properous and Healthy future God has promised me in his word! Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
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Bible Verse of The Day: Matthew 22:37-40
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:37-40
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Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:37-40
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Bible Verse of The Day: Ephesians 4:31-32
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31-32
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Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31-32
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Have a blessed day!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Success Wisdom of The Day:
Success Wisdom of The Day:
Walk away from all unnecessary strife and conflict. Remember that every action does not deserve a response. Consolidate your mental resources by staying focused on positive action and positive relationships. Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
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Walk away from all unnecessary strife and conflict. Remember that every action does not deserve a response. Consolidate your mental resources by staying focused on positive action and positive relationships. Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
www.mindpower365.com
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Failure is not a disgrace if you have sincerely done your best. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Failure is not a disgrace if you have sincerely done your best.
We live in a competitive world that measures success by winners and losers, and insists that every victory creates a loss of equal dimension. If one person wins, it seems logical that someone else must lose. In reality, the only competition that matters is the one in which you compete with yourself. When your standard of performance is based upon being the best you can be — for yourself — you will never lose. You will only improve. Make it a practice to objectively review your performance from time to time. When you fall short, assess the situation and ask yourself: “Is there anything I would or could have done to change the outcome?” If the answer is “no,” if you are satisfied that you’ve done your best, don’t waste time reliving the past. Simply learn what you can from the experience, and then get into action again. If you consistently do your best, your temporary failures will take care of themselves.
We live in a competitive world that measures success by winners and losers, and insists that every victory creates a loss of equal dimension. If one person wins, it seems logical that someone else must lose. In reality, the only competition that matters is the one in which you compete with yourself. When your standard of performance is based upon being the best you can be — for yourself — you will never lose. You will only improve. Make it a practice to objectively review your performance from time to time. When you fall short, assess the situation and ask yourself: “Is there anything I would or could have done to change the outcome?” If the answer is “no,” if you are satisfied that you’ve done your best, don’t waste time reliving the past. Simply learn what you can from the experience, and then get into action again. If you consistently do your best, your temporary failures will take care of themselves.
It’s Only Temporary
It’s Only Temporary
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all”
(2 Corinthians 4:17, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Aren’t you glad that your troubles and trials are only temporary? In fact, today’s verse tells us they are momentary. Compared with eternity, our troubles don’t last long at all! As you stand strong in faith during times of adversity, scripture says that you are achieving eternal glory. When you confess your trust and reliance on God, you are passing the test.
If you are in the middle of tough times today, look to Jesus! The Bible says that He is the Author and Finisher of your faith. He is the one who writes faith on your heart and then develops it to completion on the inside of you. Your part is to open your heart and choose words of faith and victory.
Remember, your words set the course for your life. As you remind yourself that your troubles are only momentary and confess your trust and hope in Him, you will see His hand moving in your life. Focus on that eternal glory every day. As you do, you’ll move forward in victory and experience all He has for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for working Your eternal glory in me. I cast my cares on You, knowing that my trials and troubles are only temporary. Thank You for Your eternal blessing on my life today and always in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all”
(2 Corinthians 4:17, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Aren’t you glad that your troubles and trials are only temporary? In fact, today’s verse tells us they are momentary. Compared with eternity, our troubles don’t last long at all! As you stand strong in faith during times of adversity, scripture says that you are achieving eternal glory. When you confess your trust and reliance on God, you are passing the test.
If you are in the middle of tough times today, look to Jesus! The Bible says that He is the Author and Finisher of your faith. He is the one who writes faith on your heart and then develops it to completion on the inside of you. Your part is to open your heart and choose words of faith and victory.
Remember, your words set the course for your life. As you remind yourself that your troubles are only momentary and confess your trust and hope in Him, you will see His hand moving in your life. Focus on that eternal glory every day. As you do, you’ll move forward in victory and experience all He has for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for working Your eternal glory in me. I cast my cares on You, knowing that my trials and troubles are only temporary. Thank You for Your eternal blessing on my life today and always in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Wednesday's Bible Verse Of at the Day: Romans 8:28
Wednesday's Bible Verse: It is Written,
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Success Tip of The Day:
Succes tip of the day:
If you want to change your life, change The questions you are asking yourself. What is one thing you can do right away to improve?
If you want to change your life, change The questions you are asking yourself. What is one thing you can do right away to improve?
Tuesday's Bible Verse: James 1:5
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 1:5
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Have a blessed day!
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
James 1:5
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Have a blessed day!
Monday, January 23, 2012
No one has yet discovered the limitations of the power of his own mind. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
No one has yet discovered the limitations of the power of his own mind.
By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Pat Ryan, the chairman and CEO of Aon Corporation, the giant multinational insurance company, is fond of saying, “You can’t conceive how high ‘up’ is, except for the limitations of your own mind.” It’s not very good English, he admits, but it emphatically makes the point that the only limits that can be placed on the power of your mind will be those you impose on it yourself. When you brainstorm, don’t allow limits to be placed on any idea. Sometimes the ideas that seem the craziest at the time will later prove to be the most inspired. If you’re working with your Master Mind group, encourage the free flow of ideas from every individual present. Don’t be critical or analytical during the brainstorming process; at this point, every idea is a good one. Cluster the ideas into groups of related thoughts so that the best of them can later be shaped for practical application.
By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Pat Ryan, the chairman and CEO of Aon Corporation, the giant multinational insurance company, is fond of saying, “You can’t conceive how high ‘up’ is, except for the limitations of your own mind.” It’s not very good English, he admits, but it emphatically makes the point that the only limits that can be placed on the power of your mind will be those you impose on it yourself. When you brainstorm, don’t allow limits to be placed on any idea. Sometimes the ideas that seem the craziest at the time will later prove to be the most inspired. If you’re working with your Master Mind group, encourage the free flow of ideas from every individual present. Don’t be critical or analytical during the brainstorming process; at this point, every idea is a good one. Cluster the ideas into groups of related thoughts so that the best of them can later be shaped for practical application.
It’s All in Your Mind
It’s All in Your Mind
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind...”
(Romans 12:2, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Many people today don’t realize that the reason they’re not happy, the reason they’re not enjoying life is simply because they’ve trained their minds in the wrong direction. They’ve trained their minds to worry. They’ve trained their minds to complain. They’ve trained their minds to see the negative. But just as you can form these negative mindsets, you can retrain your mind according to the Word of God and form godly mindsets.
I believe one of the main keys to retraining your mind and developing a positive attitude is by learning to stay grateful. When you stay grateful, you are focusing on what’s right rather than what’s wrong. The seed of the Word takes root in the good ground of your heart. This doesn’t happen automatically, you have to discipline yourself. You have to make a conscious effort every single day until a good habit is formed.
Remember, when you live with an attitude of praise and thanksgiving, you are shielding yourself from the attacks of the enemy. The seeds of discouragement cannot take root in a grateful heart. Neither can bitterness, envy or strife. So today, retrain your mind and be empowered with His strength to overcome in every area of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, today I surrender my thoughts and mind to You. Help me retrain my thoughts so that they are in line with Your Word. I choose to have an attitude of faith and expectancy and thank You for empowering me to live the life You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind...”
(Romans 12:2, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Many people today don’t realize that the reason they’re not happy, the reason they’re not enjoying life is simply because they’ve trained their minds in the wrong direction. They’ve trained their minds to worry. They’ve trained their minds to complain. They’ve trained their minds to see the negative. But just as you can form these negative mindsets, you can retrain your mind according to the Word of God and form godly mindsets.
I believe one of the main keys to retraining your mind and developing a positive attitude is by learning to stay grateful. When you stay grateful, you are focusing on what’s right rather than what’s wrong. The seed of the Word takes root in the good ground of your heart. This doesn’t happen automatically, you have to discipline yourself. You have to make a conscious effort every single day until a good habit is formed.
Remember, when you live with an attitude of praise and thanksgiving, you are shielding yourself from the attacks of the enemy. The seeds of discouragement cannot take root in a grateful heart. Neither can bitterness, envy or strife. So today, retrain your mind and be empowered with His strength to overcome in every area of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, today I surrender my thoughts and mind to You. Help me retrain my thoughts so that they are in line with Your Word. I choose to have an attitude of faith and expectancy and thank You for empowering me to live the life You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Monday's Bible Verse: Job 36:11
Monday's Bible Verse: It is Written,
If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment. Job 36:11
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If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment. Job 36:11
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Have a blessd day!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Bible Verse of The Day: Philippians 4:6-7
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Bible Verse of The Day: Romans 4:17
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Calleth those things which be not as though they were.
Romans 4:17
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Calleth those things which be not as though they were.
Romans 4:17
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Have a blessed day!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The greatest cure known is work. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
The greatest cure known is work. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Emotions are sometimes strange, volatile, and unpredictable. They do not always respond to logic and reason. They do, however, respond to action. If you have occasional feelings of loneliness, discouragement, or discontentment, the best way to kill such negative emotions is to work them to death. Almost nothing is as bad as it first seems, and there’s nothing like a hard day’s work to put everything in proper perspective. When you begin to feel negative emotions, dwelling on your misfortunes only makes you feel worse. Do your best to put them out of your mind and think about more positive, constructive things. Physical labor can help. Choose a task that doesn’t require a great deal of concentration, and then focus on accomplishing the task at hand.
Emotions are sometimes strange, volatile, and unpredictable. They do not always respond to logic and reason. They do, however, respond to action. If you have occasional feelings of loneliness, discouragement, or discontentment, the best way to kill such negative emotions is to work them to death. Almost nothing is as bad as it first seems, and there’s nothing like a hard day’s work to put everything in proper perspective. When you begin to feel negative emotions, dwelling on your misfortunes only makes you feel worse. Do your best to put them out of your mind and think about more positive, constructive things. Physical labor can help. Choose a task that doesn’t require a great deal of concentration, and then focus on accomplishing the task at hand.
The greatest cure known is work. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Emotions are sometimes strange, volatile, and unpredictable. They do not always respond to logic and reason. They do, however, respond to action. If you have occasional feelings of loneliness, discouragement, or discontentment, the best way to kill such negative emotions is to work them to death. Almost nothing is as bad as it first seems, and there’s nothing like a hard day’s work to put everything in proper perspective. When you begin to feel negative emotions, dwelling on your misfortunes only makes you feel worse. Do your best to put them out of your mind and think about more positive, constructive things. Physical labor can help. Choose a task that doesn’t require a great deal of concentration, and then focus on accomplishing the task at hand.
Emotions are sometimes strange, volatile, and unpredictable. They do not always respond to logic and reason. They do, however, respond to action. If you have occasional feelings of loneliness, discouragement, or discontentment, the best way to kill such negative emotions is to work them to death. Almost nothing is as bad as it first seems, and there’s nothing like a hard day’s work to put everything in proper perspective. When you begin to feel negative emotions, dwelling on your misfortunes only makes you feel worse. Do your best to put them out of your mind and think about more positive, constructive things. Physical labor can help. Choose a task that doesn’t require a great deal of concentration, and then focus on accomplishing the task at hand.
Bring Forth Fruit: By Joel Osteen
Bring Forth Fruit
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Bring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of heart]”
(Matthew 3:8, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Something supernatural happens when you submit your mind and heart to the Lord. First, your heart changes; then your thoughts begin to change. Your actions begin to change. Your life begins to bring forth fruit, or it displays the character of God. The Bible tells us in Galatians that the fruit of God’s spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. These character traits are proof that God is at work in our lives. Do you have more love than you used to? Are you more at peace than you used to be? Are you more gentle? Self-controlled? That’s because God is at work in your life, and it brings Him pleasure when you act more like Him.
If you need to grow in any of these areas today, simply open your heart and ask Him to work in your life. He promises that He will complete the good work He’s started in you. Don’t give up! Keep praying, keep believing, keep repenting and submitting your life to Him. Put His Word as a priority in your life and you will continue to grow and bring forth His fruit and live in His abundant blessings in every area of life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for working in my life. Thank You for producing good fruit by Your spirit. I submit myself to You today and invite You to continue Your work in me. I bless You and honor You today in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Bring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of heart]”
(Matthew 3:8, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Something supernatural happens when you submit your mind and heart to the Lord. First, your heart changes; then your thoughts begin to change. Your actions begin to change. Your life begins to bring forth fruit, or it displays the character of God. The Bible tells us in Galatians that the fruit of God’s spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. These character traits are proof that God is at work in our lives. Do you have more love than you used to? Are you more at peace than you used to be? Are you more gentle? Self-controlled? That’s because God is at work in your life, and it brings Him pleasure when you act more like Him.
If you need to grow in any of these areas today, simply open your heart and ask Him to work in your life. He promises that He will complete the good work He’s started in you. Don’t give up! Keep praying, keep believing, keep repenting and submitting your life to Him. Put His Word as a priority in your life and you will continue to grow and bring forth His fruit and live in His abundant blessings in every area of life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for working in my life. Thank You for producing good fruit by Your spirit. I submit myself to You today and invite You to continue Your work in me. I bless You and honor You today in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Bible Verse of The Day: Ephesians 3:20
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us...
Ephesians 3:20
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Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us...
Ephesians 3:20
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Have a blessed day!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Chickens come home to roost, and so do your thoughts. Be careful what sort of thoughts you send out. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Chickens come home to roost, and so do your thoughts. Be careful what sort of thoughts you send out. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
The thoughts you send out to others will have a far greater impact upon you than upon them. Unlike a material possession, when you release a thought or give it to someone else, it also stays with you. It may remain buried in your subconscious long after your conscious mind has forgotten about it. Like chickens that return to the coop at night, such thoughts may flash into your consciousness when you least expect them. When your thoughts are positive, you never have to worry about the damage you may do to yourself through negative thinking. Cheerful, productive, happy thoughts that are buried in your subconscious bring positive results when they recur, and by their presence they encourage the maintenance of a positive attitude in all that you do.
The thoughts you send out to others will have a far greater impact upon you than upon them. Unlike a material possession, when you release a thought or give it to someone else, it also stays with you. It may remain buried in your subconscious long after your conscious mind has forgotten about it. Like chickens that return to the coop at night, such thoughts may flash into your consciousness when you least expect them. When your thoughts are positive, you never have to worry about the damage you may do to yourself through negative thinking. Cheerful, productive, happy thoughts that are buried in your subconscious bring positive results when they recur, and by their presence they encourage the maintenance of a positive attitude in all that you do.
Don’t Confuse Your “Do” With Your “Who”
Don’t Confuse Your “Do” With Your “Who”
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well”
(Psalm 139:14, NKJ)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Have you ever noticed that when you ask someone “Who are you?” a lot of times they’ll say, “I’m a salesman.” “I’m a minister.” “I’m a coach.” “I’m a teacher.” Many people find their identity in what they do. The problem with this kind of thinking is that people identify themselves with their negative habits and strongholds, too. I hear people say, “I’m an alcoholic; I just can’t beat it.” No, that’s not who you are, that’s what you do. But if you keep thinking that way and talking that way, it will become so ingrained on the inside that you’ll convince yourself that it’s true, and it will keep you from rising higher.
One time somebody told me, “Joel, I’m a drug dealer.” He was embarrassed by it. He didn’t want to live that way. I told him what I’m telling you, “That’s not who you are. If you’ve accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then who you are is a child of the Most High God. It’s time to start acting like it because you have a destiny to fulfill.”
As a believer, you are the righteousness of God in Christ! You are the head and not the tail! You are an overcomer! Today, embrace who you are in Christ and don’t ever let your performance change your identity.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for who You are and for who You’ve made me. I declare today that I am the righteousness of God in Christ. Help me to keep my identity in You and glorify You in all that I do in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well”
(Psalm 139:14, NKJ)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Have you ever noticed that when you ask someone “Who are you?” a lot of times they’ll say, “I’m a salesman.” “I’m a minister.” “I’m a coach.” “I’m a teacher.” Many people find their identity in what they do. The problem with this kind of thinking is that people identify themselves with their negative habits and strongholds, too. I hear people say, “I’m an alcoholic; I just can’t beat it.” No, that’s not who you are, that’s what you do. But if you keep thinking that way and talking that way, it will become so ingrained on the inside that you’ll convince yourself that it’s true, and it will keep you from rising higher.
One time somebody told me, “Joel, I’m a drug dealer.” He was embarrassed by it. He didn’t want to live that way. I told him what I’m telling you, “That’s not who you are. If you’ve accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then who you are is a child of the Most High God. It’s time to start acting like it because you have a destiny to fulfill.”
As a believer, you are the righteousness of God in Christ! You are the head and not the tail! You are an overcomer! Today, embrace who you are in Christ and don’t ever let your performance change your identity.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father God, thank You for who You are and for who You’ve made me. I declare today that I am the righteousness of God in Christ. Help me to keep my identity in You and glorify You in all that I do in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Bible Verse of The Day: Proverbs 1:5
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 1:5
Success Tip of The Day: One thing that has been proven to increase the chances at success is to get around smart and wise people. Add wise counsel to your network of contacts that can mentor you. Success is very rarely a solo event, to be successful it usually takes a team effort. Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 1:5
Success Tip of The Day: One thing that has been proven to increase the chances at success is to get around smart and wise people. Add wise counsel to your network of contacts that can mentor you. Success is very rarely a solo event, to be successful it usually takes a team effort. Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
Monday, January 16, 2012
You can’t control others’ acts, but you can control your reaction to their acts, and that is what counts most to you. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
You can’t control others’ acts, but you can control your reaction to their acts, and that is what counts most to you. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
No one can make you feel any negative emotion — fear, anger, or inferiority — without your express permission. There will always be people who find perverse enjoyment in upsetting others, or who simply play upon your emotions so that they can use you for their own selfish purposes. Whether or not they are successful depends entirely upon you and how you react to their negative behaviors. When you are forced to deal with such people, recognize from the outset that they are trying to upset you, not because of something you may have done to them, but because of some problem they have with themselves. Tell yourself, “This isn’t about me. I will not allow this person to upset me. I am in control of my emotions and my life.”
No one can make you feel any negative emotion — fear, anger, or inferiority — without your express permission. There will always be people who find perverse enjoyment in upsetting others, or who simply play upon your emotions so that they can use you for their own selfish purposes. Whether or not they are successful depends entirely upon you and how you react to their negative behaviors. When you are forced to deal with such people, recognize from the outset that they are trying to upset you, not because of something you may have done to them, but because of some problem they have with themselves. Tell yourself, “This isn’t about me. I will not allow this person to upset me. I am in control of my emotions and my life.”
Are You a “Whoever?”
Are You a “Whoever?”
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life”
(John 3:16, NKJ)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
When God sent His Son to earth, He opened the door of salvation to whoever would believe. That means anyone can become a child of His and have everlasting life! Isn’t it good that He didn’t just come to save certain kinds of people? Aren’t you glad He doesn’t have a bunch of rules and conditions for salvation?
Before Jesus came, people had to observe many laws in order to be holy enough to go into God’s temple. They were constantly performing sacrifices to pay for their sins just so they could be around the presence of God. Even then, their sins were only covered up. They were still there. But when Jesus came, He was the final sacrifice. His blood doesn’t just cover our sins; it washes them away! Now, instead of going to the temple to be near God, the Bible says we are the temple, and He chooses to live inside of us!
Today, thank God for His mercy and for extending the gift of salvation to whoever believes in Him. If you’ve never asked Jesus to be the Lord of your life, there’s no better way to start the New Year! Choose Him and choose life and start the year off right!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus into this earth so that I can be free. Thank You for opening the door to eternal life. I accept the sacrifice Jesus paid so that I can be free. Come into my heart. I confess that You are my Lord and Savior in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life”
(John 3:16, NKJ)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
When God sent His Son to earth, He opened the door of salvation to whoever would believe. That means anyone can become a child of His and have everlasting life! Isn’t it good that He didn’t just come to save certain kinds of people? Aren’t you glad He doesn’t have a bunch of rules and conditions for salvation?
Before Jesus came, people had to observe many laws in order to be holy enough to go into God’s temple. They were constantly performing sacrifices to pay for their sins just so they could be around the presence of God. Even then, their sins were only covered up. They were still there. But when Jesus came, He was the final sacrifice. His blood doesn’t just cover our sins; it washes them away! Now, instead of going to the temple to be near God, the Bible says we are the temple, and He chooses to live inside of us!
Today, thank God for His mercy and for extending the gift of salvation to whoever believes in Him. If you’ve never asked Jesus to be the Lord of your life, there’s no better way to start the New Year! Choose Him and choose life and start the year off right!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus into this earth so that I can be free. Thank You for opening the door to eternal life. I accept the sacrifice Jesus paid so that I can be free. Come into my heart. I confess that You are my Lord and Savior in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Bible Verse of The Day: Nehemiah 2:8
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests.
Nehemiah 2:8
Monday's Positive Thought of the Day:
God's favor is with you always! There is no door that God's almighty hand cannot open for you. 1 day of God's favor is more valuable than 10,000 days of labor! Remember this during the week, for you have a prosperous and wonderful future ahead of you!
Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
Have a blessed day!!!!
And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests.
Nehemiah 2:8
Monday's Positive Thought of the Day:
God's favor is with you always! There is no door that God's almighty hand cannot open for you. 1 day of God's favor is more valuable than 10,000 days of labor! Remember this during the week, for you have a prosperous and wonderful future ahead of you!
Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
Have a blessed day!!!!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Bible Verse of The Day: Pslam 34:4
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed day!
I sought the LORD, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed day!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Followers By: The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Followers
By: The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Most great leaders began in the capacity of followers. They became great leaders because they were intelligent followers.
By: The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Most great leaders began in the capacity of followers. They became great leaders because they were intelligent followers.
I AM
I Am
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“God replied to Moses, ‘I Am Who I Am...’ ”
(Exodus 3:14, NLT)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
In the Bible, God has many names that describe His character and attributes. In the same way that someone named “Joe” might also be called “father” or “husband” or “the boss,” God has names that describe Him and His relationship to His people.
In the Old Testament, the Hebrew name for “God” was considered so holy that the people wouldn’t even say it. So, when God appeared to Moses in a burning bush and sent Him to lead the Israelites out of captivity, Moses asked God, “Who should I say sent me?” After all, He couldn’t breathe the name of God in public. God replied by saying, “Moses, my name is I Am.” In other words, “I am anything and everything you need. I am your joy. I am your peace. I am your strength. I am your victory. I am your way of escape. I am whatever you need.”
Today, God is saying the same thing to us! What is it that you need? The Great I Am, the Almighty God is ready to supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. Open your heart of faith to Him today and receive all the blessings He has in store for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, today I call on You — the Great I Am. I surrender myself to You — spirit, soul and body. I ask that You direct my steps and supply every one of my needs as I move forward in obedience to Your Word in Jesus’ name, Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“God replied to Moses, ‘I Am Who I Am...’ ”
(Exodus 3:14, NLT)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
In the Bible, God has many names that describe His character and attributes. In the same way that someone named “Joe” might also be called “father” or “husband” or “the boss,” God has names that describe Him and His relationship to His people.
In the Old Testament, the Hebrew name for “God” was considered so holy that the people wouldn’t even say it. So, when God appeared to Moses in a burning bush and sent Him to lead the Israelites out of captivity, Moses asked God, “Who should I say sent me?” After all, He couldn’t breathe the name of God in public. God replied by saying, “Moses, my name is I Am.” In other words, “I am anything and everything you need. I am your joy. I am your peace. I am your strength. I am your victory. I am your way of escape. I am whatever you need.”
Today, God is saying the same thing to us! What is it that you need? The Great I Am, the Almighty God is ready to supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. Open your heart of faith to Him today and receive all the blessings He has in store for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, today I call on You — the Great I Am. I surrender myself to You — spirit, soul and body. I ask that You direct my steps and supply every one of my needs as I move forward in obedience to Your Word in Jesus’ name, Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Bible Verse of The Day: Proverbs 16:3
With God comes True Success in life!
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
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Have a blessed day!
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed day!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
A most beneficial use of time is silent meditation, while searching for guidance from within. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
A most beneficial use of time is silent meditation, while searching for guidance from within.
By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
We all experience rare moments when a blinding revelation comes to us, when we suddenly see things differently than ever before. Usually, however, we learn the truth about ourselves gradually, over long periods of time, from quiet introspection. We are all spiritual, but some of us have learned to tap more effectively into the great strength that resides in the spiritual portion of ourselves. The spirit is not boisterous and noisy. Getting in touch with your spiritual self demands tranquility and solitude. Make sure you dedicate a portion of every day to thought and study, to think and reflect upon your life. Choose a time and place that best allow you to relax your mind and devote your thoughts to reflection.
By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
We all experience rare moments when a blinding revelation comes to us, when we suddenly see things differently than ever before. Usually, however, we learn the truth about ourselves gradually, over long periods of time, from quiet introspection. We are all spiritual, but some of us have learned to tap more effectively into the great strength that resides in the spiritual portion of ourselves. The spirit is not boisterous and noisy. Getting in touch with your spiritual self demands tranquility and solitude. Make sure you dedicate a portion of every day to thought and study, to think and reflect upon your life. Choose a time and place that best allow you to relax your mind and devote your thoughts to reflection.
Say So
Say So
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has delivered from the hand of the adversary”
(Psalm 107:2, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Notice that today’s scripture doesn’t say, “Let the redeemed of the Lord think so.” Or, “Let the redeemed believe so.” Of course, it’s important to think right and believe right, but something supernatural happens when we open our mouths and declare a thing. You don’t even have to say it to anyone else, you can just say it to yourself — driving to work or in the shower — you can say, “The economy may be low, but I am blessed. I am prosperous. I will lend and not borrow.” “I may have had some setbacks, but I know those setbacks are a setup for a comeback! This is still going to be my best year so far. The favor of God is turning things around.” You are prophesying your future.
Remember, when you say what the Lord has done for you, when you declare that you are redeemed, you are opening the door for God to move on your behalf. The scripture tells us that He watches over His Word to perform it. When you declare His Word, when you speak His promises, He is faithful to fulfill them and lead you into victory all the days of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for delivering me and setting me free. I will declare Your goodness. I will declare Your promises. I will declare Your favor so that I can live the good life You have prepared for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has delivered from the hand of the adversary”
(Psalm 107:2, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Notice that today’s scripture doesn’t say, “Let the redeemed of the Lord think so.” Or, “Let the redeemed believe so.” Of course, it’s important to think right and believe right, but something supernatural happens when we open our mouths and declare a thing. You don’t even have to say it to anyone else, you can just say it to yourself — driving to work or in the shower — you can say, “The economy may be low, but I am blessed. I am prosperous. I will lend and not borrow.” “I may have had some setbacks, but I know those setbacks are a setup for a comeback! This is still going to be my best year so far. The favor of God is turning things around.” You are prophesying your future.
Remember, when you say what the Lord has done for you, when you declare that you are redeemed, you are opening the door for God to move on your behalf. The scripture tells us that He watches over His Word to perform it. When you declare His Word, when you speak His promises, He is faithful to fulfill them and lead you into victory all the days of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for delivering me and setting me free. I will declare Your goodness. I will declare Your promises. I will declare Your favor so that I can live the good life You have prepared for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Bible Verse of The Day: 2 Timothy 1:7
The become Successful in your life, you must let go of all doubt and fear! Start letting go and trusting God today.
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
Feel free to leave your prayer requests In The comment section.
Have a blessed day!
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
Feel free to leave your prayer requests In The comment section.
Have a blessed day!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
A Secret Scrolls message from Rhonda Byrne Creator of The Secret and The Power
A Secret Scrolls message from Rhonda Byrne
Creator of The Secret and The Power
From The Secret Daily Teachings
Your life is a learning process - you can only become wiser from learning. Sometimes you might have to attract making a painful mistake to learn something important, but after the mistake you have far greater wisdom. Wisdom cannot be bought with money - it can only be acquired through living life. With wisdom comes strength, courage, knowing, and an ever-increasing peace.
May the joy be with you,
Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions
Creator of The Secret and The Power
From The Secret Daily Teachings
Your life is a learning process - you can only become wiser from learning. Sometimes you might have to attract making a painful mistake to learn something important, but after the mistake you have far greater wisdom. Wisdom cannot be bought with money - it can only be acquired through living life. With wisdom comes strength, courage, knowing, and an ever-increasing peace.
May the joy be with you,
Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions
A Secret Scrolls message from Rhonda Byrne Creator of The Secret and The Power
A Secret Scrolls message from Rhonda Byrne
Creator of The Secret and The Power
From The Secret Daily Teachings
Your life is a learning process - you can only become wiser from learning. Sometimes you might have to attract making a painful mistake to learn something important, but after the mistake you have far greater wisdom. Wisdom cannot be bought with money - it can only be acquired through living life. With wisdom comes strength, courage, knowing, and an ever-increasing peace.
May the joy be with you,
Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions
Creator of The Secret and The Power
From The Secret Daily Teachings
Your life is a learning process - you can only become wiser from learning. Sometimes you might have to attract making a painful mistake to learn something important, but after the mistake you have far greater wisdom. Wisdom cannot be bought with money - it can only be acquired through living life. With wisdom comes strength, courage, knowing, and an ever-increasing peace.
May the joy be with you,
Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... bringing joy to billions
If you really are smarter than others, show them with your actions. By Th Napoleon Hill Foundation
If you really are smarter than others, show them with your actions.
By Th Napoleon Hill Foundation
It is a natural human reaction for you to wish to correct others when you see them making a mistake or doing something differently than you would have done it. It is far more difficult to control the impulse to show them how much more intelligent you are. The ability to recognize and control such impulses marks the beginning of the development of wisdom. A wise person knows that when he shows his intelligence with the actions he takes, others learn a far more valuable and lasting lesson. If you see someone who could benefit from your advice, you can gently lead him to a more appropriate conclusion by asking open-ended, nonjudgmental questions. Let others find the flaws in their reasoning by leading them logically through the process. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil.”
By Th Napoleon Hill Foundation
It is a natural human reaction for you to wish to correct others when you see them making a mistake or doing something differently than you would have done it. It is far more difficult to control the impulse to show them how much more intelligent you are. The ability to recognize and control such impulses marks the beginning of the development of wisdom. A wise person knows that when he shows his intelligence with the actions he takes, others learn a far more valuable and lasting lesson. If you see someone who could benefit from your advice, you can gently lead him to a more appropriate conclusion by asking open-ended, nonjudgmental questions. Let others find the flaws in their reasoning by leading them logically through the process. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil.”
The Voice of Faith
The Voice of Faith
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak”
(2 Corinthians 4:13, NKJ)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Every believer has been given a measure of faith. In order to see the promises of God come to pass in your life, you have to give expression to that faith through the words that you speak. We must declare what God says about us in His Word in order to activate those seeds of faith within. That’s why the scripture tells us, “Let the weak say I am strong. Let the poor say I am rich.” When you give your faith a voice, you send forth the Word of God into the atmosphere. The Bible says that He watches over His Word to bring it to pass in your life.
The key is that we can’t allow words of defeat or negativity to come out of our mouths. Don’t dig up your seed by speaking against His Word. Instead, water your seed by continuing to declare the Word of God. When you wake up every morning, thank Him that His promises are coming to pass in your life. Throughout the day, continue speaking words of faith and life. As you give your faith a voice, you will see God's promises come to pass, and you will live the abundant life He has prepared for you.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, I humbly come before You giving You my thoughts, my actions and my words. Help me to activate my faith by speaking Your Word daily. May my words and thoughts be pleasing to You always in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak”
(2 Corinthians 4:13, NKJ)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Every believer has been given a measure of faith. In order to see the promises of God come to pass in your life, you have to give expression to that faith through the words that you speak. We must declare what God says about us in His Word in order to activate those seeds of faith within. That’s why the scripture tells us, “Let the weak say I am strong. Let the poor say I am rich.” When you give your faith a voice, you send forth the Word of God into the atmosphere. The Bible says that He watches over His Word to bring it to pass in your life.
The key is that we can’t allow words of defeat or negativity to come out of our mouths. Don’t dig up your seed by speaking against His Word. Instead, water your seed by continuing to declare the Word of God. When you wake up every morning, thank Him that His promises are coming to pass in your life. Throughout the day, continue speaking words of faith and life. As you give your faith a voice, you will see God's promises come to pass, and you will live the abundant life He has prepared for you.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, I humbly come before You giving You my thoughts, my actions and my words. Help me to activate my faith by speaking Your Word daily. May my words and thoughts be pleasing to You always in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Bible Verse of The Day: Deuteronomy 20:4
Whatever present battle you are facing, understand that youmhave victory already! God's word declares it!
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you. Deuteronomy 20:4
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed day!
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you. Deuteronomy 20:4
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed day!
Monday, January 9, 2012
If you are really great, you will let others discover this fact from your actions. The Napoleon Hill Foundation
If you are really great, you will let others discover this fact from your actions.
The Napoleon Hill Foundation
In the final analysis, all that really matters are your actions. You may talk a good story, but no matter how good you are at selling others on your capabilities, eventually you have to perform. It is true that people are generally forgiving and will overlook an occasional failure to deliver upon your promises. Ultimately, though, you must live up to your promises to others if you ever expect to make a lasting impression on them. Make it a habit to demonstrate your abilities before talking about them. Seldom is anything worthwhile achieved without the help of others, and nothing is ever achieved without some form of action. The road to failure and despair is littered with the dreams of those who failed to act upon them.
The Napoleon Hill Foundation
In the final analysis, all that really matters are your actions. You may talk a good story, but no matter how good you are at selling others on your capabilities, eventually you have to perform. It is true that people are generally forgiving and will overlook an occasional failure to deliver upon your promises. Ultimately, though, you must live up to your promises to others if you ever expect to make a lasting impression on them. Make it a habit to demonstrate your abilities before talking about them. Seldom is anything worthwhile achieved without the help of others, and nothing is ever achieved without some form of action. The road to failure and despair is littered with the dreams of those who failed to act upon them.
Speak Life!
Speak Life
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“The tongue has the power of life and death...”
(Proverbs 18:21, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
God has given us amazing power through the use of our words. God created the world with the words He spoke, and we also have creative power with the words that we speak.
Maybe you aren’t where you want to be in life today. Could it be because of the words you’ve spoken in your past? Have you spoken words of death by saying things like, “I’ll never rise any higher; I’ve gone as far as I can go?” Or maybe you’ve said, “I’ll never break this addiction. I’ve had it too long; it’s too hard.” Now, you are eating the fruit of those words — you’re still in the same place.
If you are ready to change your situation, then it’s time to change what you say about your situation. If you want a different harvest, you have to change the seeds you are sowing. Today, choose to speak life over your future. Let your attitude be, “This may be the way it’s been in the past, but this is not the way it’s staying. I’m coming up higher. I may feel weak, but my declaration is that I am strong.” Speak life, choose life, and move forward in His victory and blessing.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, I repent for speaking words of death and sowing defeat in my own life. I ask that You uproot any negative crop from the past and help me speak words of faith so that I can walk in victory in every area of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“The tongue has the power of life and death...”
(Proverbs 18:21, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
God has given us amazing power through the use of our words. God created the world with the words He spoke, and we also have creative power with the words that we speak.
Maybe you aren’t where you want to be in life today. Could it be because of the words you’ve spoken in your past? Have you spoken words of death by saying things like, “I’ll never rise any higher; I’ve gone as far as I can go?” Or maybe you’ve said, “I’ll never break this addiction. I’ve had it too long; it’s too hard.” Now, you are eating the fruit of those words — you’re still in the same place.
If you are ready to change your situation, then it’s time to change what you say about your situation. If you want a different harvest, you have to change the seeds you are sowing. Today, choose to speak life over your future. Let your attitude be, “This may be the way it’s been in the past, but this is not the way it’s staying. I’m coming up higher. I may feel weak, but my declaration is that I am strong.” Speak life, choose life, and move forward in His victory and blessing.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, I repent for speaking words of death and sowing defeat in my own life. I ask that You uproot any negative crop from the past and help me speak words of faith so that I can walk in victory in every area of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Bible Verse of The Day: Romans 12:21
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21
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Have a blessed day!
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed day!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Bible Verse of The Day: Joel 3:10
Remember that the words you speak have power!
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Let the weakling say, "I am strong!" Joel 3:10
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Have a blessed day!
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Let the weakling say, "I am strong!" Joel 3:10
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed day!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Bible Verse of The Day: Psalm 37:7
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7
Feel free to share this and your prayer requests In the comment section. Have a blessed day!
Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7
Feel free to share this and your prayer requests In the comment section. Have a blessed day!
Positive Affirmation: "Unstoppable"
Positive Affirmation: "Unstoppable"
I am an overcomer! Nothing will stop me from achieving my goals and succeeding in life. I will turn life's lemons into lemonade!
Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
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I am an overcomer! Nothing will stop me from achieving my goals and succeeding in life. I will turn life's lemons into lemonade!
Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
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Friday, January 6, 2012
The individual who only does enough work to get by seldom gets much more than “by.” The Napoleon Hill Foundation
The individual who only does enough work to get by seldom gets much more than “by.”
By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
There is a cause-and-effect relationship between your actions and the rewards that accrue to you. When you put more of yourself into your career, your personal relationships, your religious faith, and any other aspect of your life, you get more out of it. If your ambitions are greater than simply “getting by” in life, you will never be truly happy with your company, your job, or yourself unless you do your best every day. Your harshest critic and your toughest competitor should be you.
By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
There is a cause-and-effect relationship between your actions and the rewards that accrue to you. When you put more of yourself into your career, your personal relationships, your religious faith, and any other aspect of your life, you get more out of it. If your ambitions are greater than simply “getting by” in life, you will never be truly happy with your company, your job, or yourself unless you do your best every day. Your harshest critic and your toughest competitor should be you.
All things are possible
All Things Are Possible
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’ ”
(Matthew 19:26 NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Are you facing something today that seems impossible? With man it may be, but with God, ALL things are possible. If you seem to be in an impossible situation, get “with God!”
Sometimes it’s so easy to focus on our problems and try to solve them in our own strength. But remember, the battle belongs to the Lord. He has a plan for your victory. He has a plan to give you a way out. He is making the things that seem impossible, possible. You can trust Him today. The Bible says that He has plans for your good, not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Start believing and confessing today, “I am with God, and with God all things are possible!” Are your bills piling up? With God, all things are possible. Do your relationships need healing? With God, all things are possible. Is there sickness in your body? With God, all things are possible! As you meditate on God’s Word, His power is activated in your life. He will strengthen you and lead you forward into that place of victory He has in store for you.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for making a way where there seems to be no way. I choose to trust You, and I believe that all things are possible! Show me Your power today. Work through me to encourage those around me to trust You more in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’ ”
(Matthew 19:26 NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Are you facing something today that seems impossible? With man it may be, but with God, ALL things are possible. If you seem to be in an impossible situation, get “with God!”
Sometimes it’s so easy to focus on our problems and try to solve them in our own strength. But remember, the battle belongs to the Lord. He has a plan for your victory. He has a plan to give you a way out. He is making the things that seem impossible, possible. You can trust Him today. The Bible says that He has plans for your good, not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Start believing and confessing today, “I am with God, and with God all things are possible!” Are your bills piling up? With God, all things are possible. Do your relationships need healing? With God, all things are possible. Is there sickness in your body? With God, all things are possible! As you meditate on God’s Word, His power is activated in your life. He will strengthen you and lead you forward into that place of victory He has in store for you.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for making a way where there seems to be no way. I choose to trust You, and I believe that all things are possible! Show me Your power today. Work through me to encourage those around me to trust You more in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Bible Verse of The Day: Lamentations 3:24
We always have hope no matter what the circumstances.
Bible Verse of The Day:
It is Written,
“ The LORD is my portion,” says my soul,
“ Therefore I hope in Him!”
Lamentations 3:24
Feel free to leave your prayer requests and comments.
Have a blessed day!
Bible Verse of The Day:
It is Written,
“ The LORD is my portion,” says my soul,
“ Therefore I hope in Him!”
Lamentations 3:24
Feel free to leave your prayer requests and comments.
Have a blessed day!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Bible Verse of The Day: Isaiah 40:31
Bible Verse of The Day: It is Written,
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed day!
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed day!
Positive Affirmation: "Forgiveness"
Positive Affirmation for Today: "Forgiveness"
I now forgive all those who have wronged me. I leave the past where it belongs, in the past. I forgive myself and release all regrets.
I am now free!!!!
Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
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I now forgive all those who have wronged me. I leave the past where it belongs, in the past. I forgive myself and release all regrets.
I am now free!!!!
Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Humility
Humility
Success without humility of heart is apt to prove only temporary and unsatisfying.
The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Success without humility of heart is apt to prove only temporary and unsatisfying.
The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Living the Full Life
Living the Full Life
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“The Earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness of it...”
(Psalm 24:1, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
God wants you to live an abundant and satisfied life! He wants you to enjoy the fullness of the earth and experience His goodness everywhere you go.
It’s easy for people to get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing the same way all the time. But when you open yourself to new people, new experiences and new ideas, you are making room for God to reveal Himself to you and work in different ways in your life. When you stretch yourself, you increase your abilities, and you increase your influence in the world around you.
This week, make the decision to explore something new. Take a different route home from work. Try something new on the menu at lunch. Be open to new people who may not necessarily look like you or act like you. Let God direct and broaden your horizons. Look for new opportunities to grow and stretch so you can live the full, satisfied life the Lord has in store for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, I open my heart and mind to You today. I ask that You help me broaden my perspective. Give me courage to step out of my comfort zone so I can experience the full life You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“The Earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness of it...”
(Psalm 24:1, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
God wants you to live an abundant and satisfied life! He wants you to enjoy the fullness of the earth and experience His goodness everywhere you go.
It’s easy for people to get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing the same way all the time. But when you open yourself to new people, new experiences and new ideas, you are making room for God to reveal Himself to you and work in different ways in your life. When you stretch yourself, you increase your abilities, and you increase your influence in the world around you.
This week, make the decision to explore something new. Take a different route home from work. Try something new on the menu at lunch. Be open to new people who may not necessarily look like you or act like you. Let God direct and broaden your horizons. Look for new opportunities to grow and stretch so you can live the full, satisfied life the Lord has in store for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, I open my heart and mind to You today. I ask that You help me broaden my perspective. Give me courage to step out of my comfort zone so I can experience the full life You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Make sure to Put God first in all your 2012 Goals! Matthew 6:33
Make sure to Put God first in all your 2012 Goals!
Bible Verse of The Day:
It is Written,
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
Feel free to leave your prayer requests and comments.
Bible Verse of The Day:
It is Written,
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
Feel free to leave your prayer requests and comments.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Positive Affirmation of The Day!
Positive Affirmation: I welcome wonderful fresh new beginnings. I allow happiness and complete fulfillment to manifest in all areas of my life. I welcome amazing, loving, kind people to build life long friendships with. I let go of all unforgiveness forgiving all of this who have wronged or hurt me. Awesome things are beginning to happen to me! Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
Positive People, Positive Thinking, Getting Positive Results!
Positive People, Positive Thinking, Getting Positive Results!
Nature yields her most profound secrets to those who are determined to uncover them. The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Nature yields her most profound secrets to those who are determined to uncover them.
The Napoleon Hill Foundation
The field of science is perhaps the best illustration of how success always seems to come to those who apply the principle of accurate thinking in a persistent, determined effort. America’s great inventor Thomas A. Edison is said to have failed 10,000 times in his attempt to develop a workable electric light bulb. He learned from each failure and refused to quit until he succeeded. Breakthroughs occur every day because a determined person continues to search for solutions to complex problems long after everyone else has given up and gone home. You may not invent the light bulb or the next supercomputer, but you can find creative solutions to old problems if you apply the proven principles of success consistently and persistently.
The Napoleon Hill Foundation
The field of science is perhaps the best illustration of how success always seems to come to those who apply the principle of accurate thinking in a persistent, determined effort. America’s great inventor Thomas A. Edison is said to have failed 10,000 times in his attempt to develop a workable electric light bulb. He learned from each failure and refused to quit until he succeeded. Breakthroughs occur every day because a determined person continues to search for solutions to complex problems long after everyone else has given up and gone home. You may not invent the light bulb or the next supercomputer, but you can find creative solutions to old problems if you apply the proven principles of success consistently and persistently.
Marked Moments
Marked Moments
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“...time and chance happen to them all”
(Ecclesiastes 9:11, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Before the foundation of the world, God laid out a plan for your life. He created you with a purpose, for a purpose, and He created you to be successful! He has marked moments already laid out that are going to come across your path. These moments are not ordinary. They are destiny-altering moments. They are designed to thrust you years ahead.
Ecclesiastes tells us that time and chance come together for every person. That means you will have opportunities to meet the right people, opportunities to advance in your career, and opportunities to fulfill your dreams. God has already prearranged for you times of increase, promotion and blessing.
Today, open your eyes of faith and see the good things God has in store for your future. Thank Him for what He’s doing and what He’s about to do. Thank Him for divine connections and marked moments because He is ready and willing to fulfill every dream and desire He’s placed within your heart!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for marked moments and divine opportunities in my life. I trust that You are working behind the scenes no matter what the circumstances look like. I choose today to keep my heart and mind focused on Your goodness, knowing that You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek after You in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“...time and chance happen to them all”
(Ecclesiastes 9:11, AMP)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Before the foundation of the world, God laid out a plan for your life. He created you with a purpose, for a purpose, and He created you to be successful! He has marked moments already laid out that are going to come across your path. These moments are not ordinary. They are destiny-altering moments. They are designed to thrust you years ahead.
Ecclesiastes tells us that time and chance come together for every person. That means you will have opportunities to meet the right people, opportunities to advance in your career, and opportunities to fulfill your dreams. God has already prearranged for you times of increase, promotion and blessing.
Today, open your eyes of faith and see the good things God has in store for your future. Thank Him for what He’s doing and what He’s about to do. Thank Him for divine connections and marked moments because He is ready and willing to fulfill every dream and desire He’s placed within your heart!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for marked moments and divine opportunities in my life. I trust that You are working behind the scenes no matter what the circumstances look like. I choose today to keep my heart and mind focused on Your goodness, knowing that You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek after You in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Do your goals for 2012 align with God's plans for you? Jeremiah 29:11
Do your goals for 2012 align with God's plans for you?
Bible verse of the Day:
It is Written,
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Feel free to leave your prayer requests and comments.
Have a Blessed Day!
Bible verse of the Day:
It is Written,
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Feel free to leave your prayer requests and comments.
Have a Blessed Day!
Positive Affirmation to Start 2012!
Positive Affirmation to Start off 2012:
This year will be Amazing! This year will be filled with perfect health, peace, love, kindness, forgiveness, joy, happiness, enthusiasm, forgiveness, unexpected miracles, abundance, prosperity, and success! I will help and positively impact as many people as possible. I will reach all my goals by staying disciplined, focused, and fully committed to the things I wish to achieve. Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
Feel free to share this and your comments.
This year will be Amazing! This year will be filled with perfect health, peace, love, kindness, forgiveness, joy, happiness, enthusiasm, forgiveness, unexpected miracles, abundance, prosperity, and success! I will help and positively impact as many people as possible. I will reach all my goals by staying disciplined, focused, and fully committed to the things I wish to achieve. Thomas J. Cantrell (Mind Power 365)
Feel free to share this and your comments.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Good intentions are useless until they are expressed in appropriate action. By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Good intentions are useless until they are expressed in appropriate action.
By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Good intentions may be an appropriate starting point for achievement, but they will go nowhere unless you follow through with action. Many people confuse intentions with achievement; after all, it is the idea that is most important, they reason. In reality, the most mediocre idea acted upon is far more valuable than a flash of genius that resides only in your mind. Developing the habit of action may be difficult at first, but the more you practice it, the easier it becomes.
By The Napoleon Hill Foundation
Good intentions may be an appropriate starting point for achievement, but they will go nowhere unless you follow through with action. Many people confuse intentions with achievement; after all, it is the idea that is most important, they reason. In reality, the most mediocre idea acted upon is far more valuable than a flash of genius that resides only in your mind. Developing the habit of action may be difficult at first, but the more you practice it, the easier it becomes.
He Makes All Things New
He Makes All
Things New
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’...”
(Revelation 21:5, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Can you remember the time when you first discovered a big dream in your heart? Maybe you were determined to excel in your career or as a parent, or maybe you were focused on deepening your walk with the Lord. You probably started out with enthusiasm, but maybe things got a little difficult or didn’t happen as quickly as you would have liked. Oftentimes, when things don’t go as planned, people decide, “I’m just going to settle here. It’s not exactly what I wanted, but at least it’s good enough.”
Friend, in this new season, recognize that you were made for more than “good enough.” You were made to increase, to excel, to grow and stretch. Why don’t you take a step of faith this year and embrace the new life He came to give you? Not only does Christ offer new life in eternity, but He offers new life here on earth. Why don’t you pick up those dreams and be determined to see them through? It’s a new day, and He is making everything new in your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for this new day. Thank You for the opportunity to begin again. I choose to press forward and keep believing for the dreams and desires You’ve placed in my heart. I trust You today with everything that I am in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Things New
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’...”
(Revelation 21:5, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Can you remember the time when you first discovered a big dream in your heart? Maybe you were determined to excel in your career or as a parent, or maybe you were focused on deepening your walk with the Lord. You probably started out with enthusiasm, but maybe things got a little difficult or didn’t happen as quickly as you would have liked. Oftentimes, when things don’t go as planned, people decide, “I’m just going to settle here. It’s not exactly what I wanted, but at least it’s good enough.”
Friend, in this new season, recognize that you were made for more than “good enough.” You were made to increase, to excel, to grow and stretch. Why don’t you take a step of faith this year and embrace the new life He came to give you? Not only does Christ offer new life in eternity, but He offers new life here on earth. Why don’t you pick up those dreams and be determined to see them through? It’s a new day, and He is making everything new in your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for this new day. Thank You for the opportunity to begin again. I choose to press forward and keep believing for the dreams and desires You’ve placed in my heart. I trust You today with everything that I am in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Biible Verse to Start off 2012: TRUST IN THE LORD | Proverbs 3.5-6
Biible Verse to Start off 2012:
TRUST IN THE LORD | Proverbs 3.5-6
It is Written,
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed New Year!
TRUST IN THE LORD | Proverbs 3.5-6
It is Written,
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
Have a blessed New Year!
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