Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Unleashing Your Potential: 8 Mindsets to Let Go of for Success

The Importance of Changing Your Way of Thinking

We all want to live our best lives, but often, our thoughts and beliefs hold us back from achieving our goals. As the Dalai Lama said, "A new way of thinking has become the necessary condition for responsible living and acting." In order to move forward, we must let go of outdated values and beliefs and embrace a new way of thinking.

Here are some common thoughts that hold us back and ways to overcome them:

  1. "I don't have a choice." - It's easy to fall into the trap of feeling like we don't have control over our lives, but the truth is, we are in control of the choices we make. Remember, you are the architect of your own destiny. Instead of reacting to circumstances in the same way, ask yourself, "Do I want to be a prisoner of the past, or a pioneer of the future?"

  2. "Life is easy." - Life is not easy, it is difficult. But once we accept this truth, we can move forward with a better understanding of how to navigate it. Remember, difficulty is a foundation, not a roadblock.

  3. "The way it is now is the way it will always be." - Our current circumstances do not define our future. Just because things are stormy now, doesn't mean we aren't headed for sunshine. Have patience with yourself and trust that things will improve.

  4. "The sky is falling." - When everything seems to be falling apart, it's important to hold onto the belief that "everything happens for a reason." This belief gives us hope, courage, and strength to move forward.

  5. "Everyone else is doing better than me." - Comparison is the thief of joy. Instead of comparing yourself to others, listen to your own inner voice and trust in your own abilities.

  6. "That's unrealistic." - To be successful, we must be a little unrealistic. Believe that something different can happen and take action to make it happen.

  7. "I wish." - Stop wishing and start doing. Take control of your life and make the changes you want to see.

  8. "It's too late." - It's never too late to change your life. Believe in yourself and your abilities, and don't be afraid of failure.

  9. "I can't." - Remember that true strength is being able to move forward, even when life knocks us down.

  10. "This situation couldn't get any worse." - Our perception of a situation shapes our reality. Instead of focusing on the negative, look for the positive and find ways to improve the situation.

In order to live our best lives, we must change the way we think. It takes effort and practice, but by letting go of outdated beliefs and embracing a new way of thinking, we can open ourselves up to new opportunities and experiences.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Unlocking the Power of Meditation: How to Access Rhema and Become the Word

Meditation is a powerful tool that can drive the Word of God deep into your spirit. It takes the Word from your mind and makes it real and personal to you. When the Word becomes a reality in your spirit, it can change your entire being, including your physical body.

One of the benefits of meditation is that it gives you access to rhema, which is the "now" Word of God for your specific situation. Rhema is different from logos, which is the written Word. Logos has the ability to produce results and deliver an inheritance to you, but it is rhema that allows you to fully enjoy your inheritance.

As you practice meditating consistently on God's Word, you will begin to think, talk, and act like God. Your whole life will become a reflection of the Word. This is God's ultimate goal for giving us His Word - that we would become the Word.

When this happens, it will be impossible for any sickness to remain in your body, because the Word will have permeated your entire body system and taken charge of your being. Proverbs 4:22 says "For they (the Word) are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh".

If you are facing a difficult situation in your body that you desire to change, find a quiet place where you can be alone and meditate on God's Word. Even if you don't feel like it, the Word is sure to prevail over that situation and cause you to walk in victory always. Trust in the power of God's Word and meditate on it regularly for a positive change in your life.

Unlocking the Power of Meditation: 3 Levels of Transforming Your Mind and Spirit

Meditation is an important practice for Christians as it helps to internalize and personalize the Word of God. According to Joshua 1:8, "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." Meditation is essential for prosperity and success.

The Hebrew word for meditation, "hagar," has three distinct meanings: "imagine," "mutter," and "roar." These meanings give insight into the three levels of meditation that are essential for spiritual growth.

The first level of meditation is visualization. Psalm 1:2 states "But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night." This involves pondering or thinking about God's Word in pictures. By keeping these pictures in mind, the Word will be driven into your spirit and take root.

The second level of meditation is muttering. Psalm 119:15 says "I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways." This involves speaking God's Word under your breath, over and over again. By doing this, the Word becomes personal to you and goes beyond the written page and into your spirit.

The third level of meditation is roaring. Isaiah 31:4 says "For thus the Lord has spoken to me, “Like a lion or a young lion growling over his prey (so will the Lord of hosts come down to fight for Mount Zion and for his hill)." This involves shouting God's Word out loud. This type of meditation is used to drown out any other thoughts in your consciousness, including those that the devil may try to bring. This can help to cause the Word of God in your spirit to rise. Some people may think that something is wrong with you when you begin shouting God's Word, but continue with this practice. The Bible says that by doing so, you will make your way prosperous and have good success.

In conclusion, meditation is a vital activity for every child of God and its power cannot be overemphasized. By practicing the three levels of meditation, one can internalize and personalize the Word of God, resulting in spiritual growth and prosperity.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Unlocking the Power of Faith: A Guide to Transforming Your Life and Achieving Abundance on Earth

Many people may think that it sounds too good to be true when they hear statements like "you don't have to wait until you get to heaven to prosper and have your needs met." However, the truth is that you can enjoy a world of good here and now. God has already done everything it takes for us to live the highest kind of life right here on earth. He created man to live in His limitless provision and care, and Jesus came so we could have life in abundance—to the full, till it overflows (John 10:10).

Faith is the key to receiving all the good that God has in store for us. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Whether we need physical healing, a loved one's salvation, more finances, or anything else, we receive it by faith. Romans 10:17 states that faith comes by hearing the Word of God. In order to bring the unseen (what you are believing for) into the seen realm, we must receive what God says in His Word, believe it, and apply it to ourselves personally.

The Spirit of Faith Creates The Scripture tells us that God created the universe in the same way, by using words of faith and power. Hebrews 11:3 states, “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” God said what He desired, believed it, and then saw it manifest. God Himself calls things “which be not as though they were” (Romans 4:17). When He speaks, His words are alive and energized and effective. Hebrews 4:12 tells us there is power in His words to cause whatever He says to come to pass.

You and I create a victorious life here on earth in the same way that God created and framed the worlds. We have the same spirit of faith that He does and it is imparted to us when we are born again. To bring His promises from the unseen realm into the seen realm, we must not only believe, but we also must speak His Word—just as He does (II Corinthians 4:13).

First, faith must be stored up in our hearts by consistently taking in the Word through our eyes and ears. Then, as we meditate on those promises and they become more and more real to us, the spirit of faith within us becomes bold enough to speak that Word in power! When that happens, the words “By the stripes of Jesus, I am healed!” create healing.

No matter what your situation is, or how serious it looks, it can change if you'll hear what God says about it, and put His promise in your heart and in your mouth until all doubt is crowded out. Believe! Say! And see it by faith! That’s what it takes to live a life of victory on earth.

Just being born again doesn't guarantee you a victorious life. You are instantly transformed on the inside when you receive Jesus as your Savior, and you will go to heaven eventually. But for your outer life to be transformed, your mind, and your words must be in agreement with the Word of God, so that you can enjoy life to the fullest here on earth.


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