Do everything written in it. Then you will be... successful.
Joshua 1:8
Have you ever wondered why God refers to His word as "laws"?
Because laws are meant to govern, guide, and guard us.
Without order, all you have is chaos and confusion. Imagine living in a world where seven days no longer makes one week, 2 + 2 does not make 4.
God established His laws for your good. When you disobey them you suffer, when you honour them you succeed.
Furthermore, His laws are not an a la carte menu; you can't pick what you like and leave the rest.
At the beginning of Joshua's career God gave him some foundational advice about His law: "Do everything written in it. Then you will be… successful."
If you want to be successful in life, talk about, think regularly about, and live your life according to God's laws.
Why?
Because ultimately your character is more important than your career.
Your career is what you do, your character is what you are!
Many people with talent make it into the limelight, but the ones who have neglected to develop strong character rarely stay there long. Absence of strong character eventually topples them.
Why?
Because you cannot climb beyond the limitations of your character!
John Maxwell writes: "Talented people are sometimes tempted to take shortcuts. Character prevents that.
Talented people may feel superior and expect special privileges. Character helps them to know better.
Talented people are praised for what others see them build. Character builds what's inside them. Talented people have the potential to be difference makers. Character makes the difference in them.
Talented people are a gift to the world. Character protects that gift."
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Thursday, February 07, 2008
Scriptural Keys To Success In Life 3
Be careful to obey all the law.
Joshua 1:7
Notice three things God said to Joshua:
(1) "Get ready to cross… into the land" (Joshua 1:2 ). Henry Ford observed, "Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success." The frustrating thing about preparation is, sometimes it takes more time than the actual event you're preparing for. There's an old saying: "You can claim to be surprised once; after that, you're unprepared."
(2) "Your territory will extend from… (Joshua 1:4 ). You have to know where you're going! You cannot be like Alice in Through the Looking Glass who asks the Cheshire cat: "Would you please tell me which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends on where you want to get," the cat replies. "I don't care much where," she answers. "Then it doesn't matter which way you go," the cat responds. People who are undecided cannot draw on their faith - or their gifting. As a result they merely drift along. Author Bill Copeland advises, "You've removed most of the roadblocks to success when you know the difference between motion and direction." To be successful in life you must do the right things, moment by moment, day by day, following through with them in a consistent way.
(3) "Be careful to obey all the law… that you may be successful." Identify your Spiritual values! Henri Frederic Amiel stated, "The man who has no inner life is a slave to his surroundings." Our Spiritual values are the principles we live by every day. They are the light that guides us. They give stability and structure to our inner world. And when that world is in order, we can navigate our way through anything.
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Joshua 1:7
Notice three things God said to Joshua:
(1) "Get ready to cross… into the land" (Joshua 1:2 ). Henry Ford observed, "Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success." The frustrating thing about preparation is, sometimes it takes more time than the actual event you're preparing for. There's an old saying: "You can claim to be surprised once; after that, you're unprepared."
(2) "Your territory will extend from… (Joshua 1:4 ). You have to know where you're going! You cannot be like Alice in Through the Looking Glass who asks the Cheshire cat: "Would you please tell me which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends on where you want to get," the cat replies. "I don't care much where," she answers. "Then it doesn't matter which way you go," the cat responds. People who are undecided cannot draw on their faith - or their gifting. As a result they merely drift along. Author Bill Copeland advises, "You've removed most of the roadblocks to success when you know the difference between motion and direction." To be successful in life you must do the right things, moment by moment, day by day, following through with them in a consistent way.
(3) "Be careful to obey all the law… that you may be successful." Identify your Spiritual values! Henri Frederic Amiel stated, "The man who has no inner life is a slave to his surroundings." Our Spiritual values are the principles we live by every day. They are the light that guides us. They give stability and structure to our inner world. And when that world is in order, we can navigate our way through anything.
http://www.thevine.co.nz
Scriptural Keys To Success In Life 2
I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Joshua 1:5
Imagine trying to fill the shoes Moses walked in.
Joshua wondered, "Do I have what it takes?"
Then God told him:
(a) "I will give you every place where you set your foot" (Joshua 1:3 ). God promises success to those who have the faith to take the first step, and keep walking with Him regardless of what they encounter. That means showing up earlier, staying later, and working harder.
(b) "No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life" (Joshua 1:5 ). Expect opposition; certain people will always "stand up against you".
In his book High Maintenance Relationships, Les Parrott identifies the types of people who will do this: Critics who constantly complain or give unwanted advice.
Martyrs who are forever the victim and wracked with self-pity. Wet blankets who are pessimistic and habitually negative. Steamrollers who are blindly insensitive to others. Gossips who spread rumours and leak secrets. Control freaks who are unable to let go and let things be. Back-stabbers who are two-faced. Green-eyed monsters who seethe with envy. Volcanoes who build steam and are always ready to erupt. Sponges who are always needy and never give anything back. Competitors who always keep track of tit-for-tat.
(c) "Be strong… because you will lead these people to inherit the land" (Joshua 1:6 ).
Successful people are not necessarily more gifted, they're just more passionate.
What do you pray about?
Cry about? Dream about?
What are you willing to risk everything for?
That's the well from which you'll draw your strength and your strategies when you experience setbacks, when others disappoint you, when the job feels too big and you feel too small.
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Joshua 1:5
Imagine trying to fill the shoes Moses walked in.
Joshua wondered, "Do I have what it takes?"
Then God told him:
(a) "I will give you every place where you set your foot" (Joshua 1:3 ). God promises success to those who have the faith to take the first step, and keep walking with Him regardless of what they encounter. That means showing up earlier, staying later, and working harder.
(b) "No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life" (Joshua 1:5 ). Expect opposition; certain people will always "stand up against you".
In his book High Maintenance Relationships, Les Parrott identifies the types of people who will do this: Critics who constantly complain or give unwanted advice.
Martyrs who are forever the victim and wracked with self-pity. Wet blankets who are pessimistic and habitually negative. Steamrollers who are blindly insensitive to others. Gossips who spread rumours and leak secrets. Control freaks who are unable to let go and let things be. Back-stabbers who are two-faced. Green-eyed monsters who seethe with envy. Volcanoes who build steam and are always ready to erupt. Sponges who are always needy and never give anything back. Competitors who always keep track of tit-for-tat.
(c) "Be strong… because you will lead these people to inherit the land" (Joshua 1:6 ).
Successful people are not necessarily more gifted, they're just more passionate.
What do you pray about?
Cry about? Dream about?
What are you willing to risk everything for?
That's the well from which you'll draw your strength and your strategies when you experience setbacks, when others disappoint you, when the job feels too big and you feel too small.
http://www.thevine.co.nz
Scriptural Keys To Success In Life 1
A man's gift makes room for him.
Proverbs 18:16
Your giftedness will get you noticed, separate you from the rest of the pack and give you a head start on others. But your advantage will only last so long. Song writer Irving Berlin understood this truth when he said, "The toughest thing about success is, you've got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in business. You've got to keep working that talent." You can't coast on your abilities. If you try to wing it, others will soon fly past you. Mega-best-selling author Stephen King asserts that, "Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one, is a lot of hard work."
And much of that work takes place in your character and your private world. Haven't you known people who should have risen to the top but didn't? They had all the talent they'd ever need but they didn't succeed. Their talent made them stand out but their lack of integrity made them sit down. Their friends, families, coaches and bosses see their giftedness but wonder why they keep falling short of expectations. Their talent opens the door but their wrong choices shut it.
Consider Nehemiah's talent. He rebuilt Jerusalem's walls in under two months - an astounding feat! Now consider Nehemiah's character. While some of his peers lined their pockets by lending money at such exorbitant rates people couldn't repay it, he said, "What you are doing is not right" (Nehemiah 5:9 ). Then he announced, "I did not act that way. I also devoted myself to working on the wall" (Nehemiah 5:15-16 ). Want to develop your character? Follow in his footsteps!
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Proverbs 18:16
Your giftedness will get you noticed, separate you from the rest of the pack and give you a head start on others. But your advantage will only last so long. Song writer Irving Berlin understood this truth when he said, "The toughest thing about success is, you've got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in business. You've got to keep working that talent." You can't coast on your abilities. If you try to wing it, others will soon fly past you. Mega-best-selling author Stephen King asserts that, "Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one, is a lot of hard work."
And much of that work takes place in your character and your private world. Haven't you known people who should have risen to the top but didn't? They had all the talent they'd ever need but they didn't succeed. Their talent made them stand out but their lack of integrity made them sit down. Their friends, families, coaches and bosses see their giftedness but wonder why they keep falling short of expectations. Their talent opens the door but their wrong choices shut it.
Consider Nehemiah's talent. He rebuilt Jerusalem's walls in under two months - an astounding feat! Now consider Nehemiah's character. While some of his peers lined their pockets by lending money at such exorbitant rates people couldn't repay it, he said, "What you are doing is not right" (Nehemiah 5:9 ). Then he announced, "I did not act that way. I also devoted myself to working on the wall" (Nehemiah 5:15-16 ). Want to develop your character? Follow in his footsteps!
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Can you see God's hand in it
The Lord directs the steps of the Godly.
Psalm 37:23
God has children like Jacob who walk with a limp.
Has something so painful happened that it's left you feeling vulnerable and insecure?
Find it difficult to trust people?
Become your own worst critic?
Think your ministry or career is over?
Or worse, it never got off the ground - you've been Spiritually crippled!
If that's where you are today read these words:
"The Lord directs the steps of the Godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand" (Psalm 37:23-24)
God loves to use flawed people for, when they become successful they aren't arrogant like some who think they deserve it. They're a little warmer, a little more willing to reach out and embrace others. They understand that without God they wouldn't have made it. They have a 'Joseph attitude.' Look how badly he was treated by his brothers. Yet not only did he forgive them, he fed them. How can someone do that? Because he saw the hand of God in every detail of his life. Have you seen His hand in yours yet?
Listen to what Joseph told his betrayers:
"Do not be angry with yourselves… it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you" (Genesis 45:5).
God has a way of bringing us through rough situations and reminding us of where we came from. Then when we experience success we realise like Joseph that it was God who opened the door, and God who gave us favour and success.
Now it's our turn to bless others!
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Psalm 37:23
God has children like Jacob who walk with a limp.
Has something so painful happened that it's left you feeling vulnerable and insecure?
Find it difficult to trust people?
Become your own worst critic?
Think your ministry or career is over?
Or worse, it never got off the ground - you've been Spiritually crippled!
If that's where you are today read these words:
"The Lord directs the steps of the Godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand" (Psalm 37:23-24)
God loves to use flawed people for, when they become successful they aren't arrogant like some who think they deserve it. They're a little warmer, a little more willing to reach out and embrace others. They understand that without God they wouldn't have made it. They have a 'Joseph attitude.' Look how badly he was treated by his brothers. Yet not only did he forgive them, he fed them. How can someone do that? Because he saw the hand of God in every detail of his life. Have you seen His hand in yours yet?
Listen to what Joseph told his betrayers:
"Do not be angry with yourselves… it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you" (Genesis 45:5).
God has a way of bringing us through rough situations and reminding us of where we came from. Then when we experience success we realise like Joseph that it was God who opened the door, and God who gave us favour and success.
Now it's our turn to bless others!
http://www.thevine.co.nz
Friday, February 01, 2008
My Papa 15
Please pray for my papa...
I noticed him for the past few days he has difficulty to swallow food, so I arranged for C T scan and seen the oncology today to trace the CT scan, sad to know that the tumor is growing again!
He suffered a relasped! Papa is very disappointed... What can we do?
oncology recommend to do a stamping to insert a wire to open up the treachea, so that he can swallow food better.. hope for the best...this will be done on 10/2/08...
God I lift my papa in your hand! Praise to you Lord! Amen!
I noticed him for the past few days he has difficulty to swallow food, so I arranged for C T scan and seen the oncology today to trace the CT scan, sad to know that the tumor is growing again!
He suffered a relasped! Papa is very disappointed... What can we do?
oncology recommend to do a stamping to insert a wire to open up the treachea, so that he can swallow food better.. hope for the best...this will be done on 10/2/08...
God I lift my papa in your hand! Praise to you Lord! Amen!
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