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.
Mind Power 365
Mind Power 365
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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
Feel free to leave your prayer requests in the comment section.
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!
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