"You dont have to just think about whatever comes to your mind...Think on purpose...cast down that thought...and if you know the word of God then you can Think instead on purpose...
Don't make yourself upset by your thoughts...
Now when I wake up in the morning I choose to say:
Thank you Lord for this day, Thank you God that I can enjoy this day, thank you for my family, my ministry and show me some ways that I can be a blessing to someone. My happiness is not dependent on happenings but on the Joy of the Lord..."
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Think on Purpose...
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Can You Make Candy?
Norman didn't know how to answer, so he prayed: "Lord, gives us an insight for Miss Lou."...at the end of the prayer he asked Miss Lou, "Can you make candy?. She answered, "Now that is something I can do." Norman then asked her to make a pound of candy and send it to him.
Later Norman received a two-pound package of candy and replied to Miss Lou, to "Get busy merchandising that candy."
In his story, Norman suggested that when in Edwards, Mississippi to find a shop there called "The Sweetest Spot."
My searches for "The Sweetest Spot" were never successful until today. There is a postcard (postmarked May 1952) being sold on eBay that shows the actual spot where Miss Lou built her candy store. The sign shows the real name, Lou's Candy Kitchen and is located on the "sweetest spot on highway 80"!!!
Norman concluded: "Miss Lou found that by thinking creatively she could change her life...and by serving others, she became a great influence for good in the area where she lives."
May we be willing to ask the Lord to help us in a time of need and think creatively on how WE may serve others...
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
I Choose Positive Words Today
Positive WordsI choose positive words and experience positive results.The thoughts I think and the words I speak have tremendous power. They can influence my life in either positive or negative ways, for they affect the expectations I hold in my heart and the outcomes I experience in my life. Today I choose to use positive words. I make a conscious effort to think positive thoughts and to act in positive ways. By doing so, I open my life and the lives of those I pray for to the ever-present abundance of God.
If I am anxious about a particular situation or event, I change my thoughts about it. I approach it with new eyes--spiritual eyes. By expressing my faith in God and holding positive thoughts, my expectations are elevated to a higher level and the outcomes I envision are revealed in wonderful ways.
The kingdom of God is within you.--Luke 17:21 (KJV)
Source: http://DailyWord.com
The kingdom of God is within you.--Luke 17:21 (KJV)
Source: http://DailyWord.com
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Are You Getting Better?
"I read your article in Health & Healing discussing the affirmation, Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better. So I began repeating it to myself regularly. It worked great. I could actually feel the impact on a daily basis. I have experienced positive things in every aspect of my life. I'm 68 years young, and I am indeed getting better and better every day. I now work out and play over-50 softball, racquetball, and golf. I used to have some chronic pain, but it's disappeared. Even my eyesight has improved. I'm really impressed that something so little makes such a big difference. Thank you for that advice. It has been extremely helpful."
James isn't the only one who has benefited from this practice. We provide every patient at the Whitaker Wellness Institute with wristbands imprinted with this statement to help them get into the habit of repeating it as often as possible throughout the day. Do not underestimate the power of affirmations. They work! Try it right now. First, bring up a problem in your life. Then, in a focused manner, say, Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better. Patiently repeat this 10 times. Now, note how you feel about your problem. You may feel silly when you first start doing this, but that is your subconscious mind battling for control. Those feelings will pass over time. As you make your New Year's resolutions, use this affirmation to help you achieve your goals. With daily repetition, you'll find that everything really will get better and better
Dr. Julian Whitaker, MD
Health & Healing, January 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
...and Fulfill All Your Plans
Fulfilled
God is the s
ource of all that fulfills me.
ource of all that fulfills me.I take a moment in quiet meditation to consider what truly fulfills me. In this ease, I breathe deeply and fully. Gently, a thought comes to mind. Perhaps it's about something I have postponed or resisted. Have I been holding on to a limiting thought of I can't...? Am I willing to transform my I can't into an I can?
No matter what I want to accomplish, I never go through it alone. The spirit of God goes with me.
Knowing this, I put my God-given intelligence and strength to use and do what is mine to do.
Regardless of what is required mentally, physically or spiritually, I can accomplish it. I can because God, my constant companion and guide, is the source of all that fulfills me.
No matter what I want to accomplish, I never go through it alone. The spirit of God goes with me.
Knowing this, I put my God-given intelligence and strength to use and do what is mine to do.
Regardless of what is required mentally, physically or spiritually, I can accomplish it. I can because God, my constant companion and guide, is the source of all that fulfills me.
May he grant you your heart's desire, and fulfill all your plans.--Psalm 20:4
Source: http://DailyWord.com
Visit Grandfather Mountain!Source: http://DailyWord.com
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Enthusiasm - enTheos
Enthusiasm
I am enthusiastic about life!
My enthusiasm grows as I focus on God's presence within me and within others. As my appreciation of the sacredness of all expands, I not only dare to dream and set goals, but also to pursue them.
I bring enthusiasm and creativity to all I do. I actively engage in my relationships with family and friends. I find joy wherever I invest my time. Spirit within guides me in everyday tasks as well as in exciting new adventures.
This day and every day, I set my course on a journey of discovery. The goodness of God is constantly being revealed to me. I find great satisfaction in being an expression of divine goodness toward others.
Brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble.--2 Peter 1:10
Source: http://DailyWord.com
Source: http://DailyWord.com
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Look for Things to be Grateful for...
Daily Word — Friday, November 6, 2009
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Prosperity
I am blessed by the goodness of God.
Prosperity manifests in my life in myriad ways--not only as money. As I count my blessings, I realize that God's goodness is everywhere. I give thanks for my food, shelter, friends, family and livelihood. I focus on my blessings rather than dwelling on any perception of lack.
The more I look for things to be grateful for, the more blessings I find. By noticing these blessings and giving thanks, I am positive, productive and prepared for good.
The more good I perceive, the more I receive. As I appreciate all of God's blessings and dwell in abundance and contentment, even more goodness comes my way.
I choose to live in God's abundance, accepting all the blessings life has to offer.
I tell you, to all those who have, more will be given.--Luke 19:26
Source: http://DailyWord.com
Source: http://DailyWord.com
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Contribute to Others
Daily Word — Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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Contribution
I am love in action, contributing to the well-being of others.
God's love expresses through me to bless others. I perceive the people with whom I interact as the children of God they truly are. I look for opportunities to be of help, to appreciate and to make a positive contribution.
I find many opportunities to give from my heart. I extend a wave and a warm smile to a neighbor, call or e-mail a friend or relative, or give time and attention to someone in need.
I look beyond the outer persona of those who seem unfriendly or impolite and behold their true essence. For all those I meet or think of today, I say a silent blessing: I behold the Christ in you. I visualize you whole, happy, prosperous and peaceful.
"Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God."--1 John 4:7
Source: http://Dailyword.com
Source: http://Dailyword.com
Saturday, October 10, 2009
A Dynamic, Living and Demonstrable Reality...
Today let's return on our earlier study of Emily Gardiner Neals' God Can Heal You Now and consider some of her early thoughts after she began to travel extensively about the US and witnessing wonderful healings.
To bring us all on the same page, recall the Emily Gardiner Neal was a magazine feature writer specilizing in medical scientific subjects. From the beginning she claimed to be a staunch agnostic,
We will explore in our next post how Emily faced her first incredibly uncomfortable situation. This was when desperate Parents asked her to pray for their dying child. I don't know how many times I have personally read this, but it's always a spine tingling experience.
MikeR
To bring us all on the same page, recall the Emily Gardiner Neal was a magazine feature writer specilizing in medical scientific subjects. From the beginning she claimed to be a staunch agnostic,
Now we jump two years into her travels and witnessing "wonderful healings" and she concludes:
"and the claim that healings of supposedly incurable disease were the result of the direct intervention of the Holy Spirit seemed to be fantastically childish nonsense at best."
"The phenomenon is no longer new to me, but my sense of excitement and awe has not diminished...Today more clearly than ever before, I see in the healing Church, the unchallengeable anwser to the agnostic belief that Christianity is mere legend, born of Man's need; or only a philosophy, a way of life; or solely an historical event which occurred and finished two thousand years ago, to be interpreted or misinterpreted ever since."God Can Heal You Now...p.148
"To know the healing Christ is to see Christianity transformed into what is is meant to be: a dynamic, living and demonstrable reality."
We will explore in our next post how Emily faced her first incredibly uncomfortable situation. This was when desperate Parents asked her to pray for their dying child. I don't know how many times I have personally read this, but it's always a spine tingling experience.
MikeR
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Within that awful volume lies...
Famous quote from Sir Walter Scott's,
Monastery, Volume 1, Chapter XII
"Within that awful volume lies
The mystery of mysteries!
Happiest they of human race,
To whom God has granted grace
To read, to fear, to hope, to pray,
To lift the latch, and force the way;
And better had they ne'er been born,
Who read, to doubt, or read to scorn."
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I need to study and get serious about this...
Friday, September 18, 2009
Got Unborn Promises?
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
"Sing, O childless woman, you who have never given birth"
(Isaiah 54:1, NLT)
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Sometimes, when we don't see our dreams and desires coming to pass, we can feel empty and barren like a woman who is unable to have children. But look at what this verse is saying: if you've got unborn promises, don't just sit around in defeat. Don't just give up and say, "Too bad for me." No, God says when you're barren, the first thing you need to do is sing a song of praise. You might think, "Well, Joel, I'm kind of depressed today. I'll sing after I have my 'baby.'" No, this passage wasn't written to people who were holding their baby and had seen their dreams come to pass. It was written to empty-armed people; people who didn't have what they were believing for. Do you know why? When you're giving God praise, do you know what you are doing? You are activating your faith and putting yourself into position to give birth to that promise. You are setting yourself up for God to move on your behalf.
Why don't you get into position today by singing a song of praise? All throughout the day, thank Him for what He is doing in your life and watch those dreams and desires come to pass.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
"Father in heaven, I surrender all my questions, all my doubts, all my fears to You today. I know that You have a plan to fulfill every dream and desire in my heart. I choose to sing praises to You this day and thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
Source: http://JoelOsteen.com
"Sing, O childless woman, you who have never given birth"
(Isaiah 54:1, NLT)
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Sometimes, when we don't see our dreams and desires coming to pass, we can feel empty and barren like a woman who is unable to have children. But look at what this verse is saying: if you've got unborn promises, don't just sit around in defeat. Don't just give up and say, "Too bad for me." No, God says when you're barren, the first thing you need to do is sing a song of praise. You might think, "Well, Joel, I'm kind of depressed today. I'll sing after I have my 'baby.'" No, this passage wasn't written to people who were holding their baby and had seen their dreams come to pass. It was written to empty-armed people; people who didn't have what they were believing for. Do you know why? When you're giving God praise, do you know what you are doing? You are activating your faith and putting yourself into position to give birth to that promise. You are setting yourself up for God to move on your behalf.
Why don't you get into position today by singing a song of praise? All throughout the day, thank Him for what He is doing in your life and watch those dreams and desires come to pass.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
"Father in heaven, I surrender all my questions, all my doubts, all my fears to You today. I know that You have a plan to fulfill every dream and desire in my heart. I choose to sing praises to You this day and thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
Source: http://JoelOsteen.com
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Overdue Bills? Try This...
Overdue by Jan Week
Years ago I was living from paycheck to paycheck, and my teacher’s salary never seemed to cover my debts. I put off paying my bills as long as I possibly could. Worrying about all of those bills seemed less daunting than actually facing them.Then my sister sent me some inspirational tapes. I listened to them, and dug out my dog-eared copy of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s book The Power of Positive Thinking.
The tapes and the book talked about appreciating life, and about the blessings we take for granted.They made me realize just how blessed I really was. In fact, it was my gratitude that was really overdue. So instead of dreading my bills, I began to bless them!As I wrote out the check for the utility bill I said, “Bless all of you who work to keep me warm and illuminated.”
The telephone bill? “Thank you for making it easy for me to stay in touch with all the people I love.”Within a few months, I noticed that even though my paycheck didn’t increase, my debts seemed more manageable. Actually, they decreased.I really was able to pay my bills; I just needed a little encouragement to think positively.
The above article originally appeared in Guideposts magazine. Visit the recently updated guidepostsmag.com today.
Years ago I was living from paycheck to paycheck, and my teacher’s salary never seemed to cover my debts. I put off paying my bills as long as I possibly could. Worrying about all of those bills seemed less daunting than actually facing them.Then my sister sent me some inspirational tapes. I listened to them, and dug out my dog-eared copy of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s book The Power of Positive Thinking.
The tapes and the book talked about appreciating life, and about the blessings we take for granted.They made me realize just how blessed I really was. In fact, it was my gratitude that was really overdue. So instead of dreading my bills, I began to bless them!As I wrote out the check for the utility bill I said, “Bless all of you who work to keep me warm and illuminated.”
The telephone bill? “Thank you for making it easy for me to stay in touch with all the people I love.”Within a few months, I noticed that even though my paycheck didn’t increase, my debts seemed more manageable. Actually, they decreased.I really was able to pay my bills; I just needed a little encouragement to think positively.
The above article originally appeared in Guideposts magazine. Visit the recently updated guidepostsmag.com today.
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Pain, Sunshine, Rain, Calm
I am back from vacations and inspired to restart my posts:
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine, after the rain
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall
But God is always ready, to answer your call.
He knows every heartache, sees every tear
A word from His lips, can calm every fear
Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night
But suddenly vanish, by dawn's early light
The Savior is waiting, somewhere above
To give you His grace, and embrace you
... in His everlasting LOVE.
~ Author: Unknown ~
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine, after the rain
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall
But God is always ready, to answer your call.
He knows every heartache, sees every tear
A word from His lips, can calm every fear
Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night
But suddenly vanish, by dawn's early light
The Savior is waiting, somewhere above
To give you His grace, and embrace you
... in His everlasting LOVE.
~ Author: Unknown ~
Monday, June 01, 2009
Try This for a Week...
The way to happiness: keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Fill your life with love. Scatter sunshine. Forget self, think of others. Do as you would be done by. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Share Your Plans with God and...
Today I will dedicate myself to God and ponder on the miracle of Easter...and this wonderful promise.
Source:Positive Thinking for Every Day of the Year
Norman Vincent Peale
Source:Positive Thinking for Every Day of the Year
Norman Vincent Peale
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Capture God's Joy Today
Inexpressible and Glorious Joy
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.
(I Peter 1:8, NIV).
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Do you need more joy in your life? This verse tells us that when we choose to believe in God, we are filled with His joy. And not just any kind of joy, inexpressible and glorious joy! Have you ever seen someone filled with inexpressible joy over something? Their face is beaming, their heart is pounding. They can hardly contain themselves. They are so excited they can't think of anything else. They have so much confidence over what they know that nothing can take away their joy. As believers, that's how we should be. We should be confident in the goodness of God and filled with His inexpressible and glorious joy!
I encourage you today to be bold and believe God. Get to know Him better by knowing His Word. Hold His promises close to your heart so that you can be filled with His confidence and joy all the days of your life.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your joy unspeakable and full of glory. I choose to believe You and trust in Your goodness. I invite you to search my heart and remove anything that would keep me from all You have in store. In Jesus's Name. Amen
Source: http://JoelOsteen.com
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.
(I Peter 1:8, NIV).
TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Do you need more joy in your life? This verse tells us that when we choose to believe in God, we are filled with His joy. And not just any kind of joy, inexpressible and glorious joy! Have you ever seen someone filled with inexpressible joy over something? Their face is beaming, their heart is pounding. They can hardly contain themselves. They are so excited they can't think of anything else. They have so much confidence over what they know that nothing can take away their joy. As believers, that's how we should be. We should be confident in the goodness of God and filled with His inexpressible and glorious joy!
I encourage you today to be bold and believe God. Get to know Him better by knowing His Word. Hold His promises close to your heart so that you can be filled with His confidence and joy all the days of your life.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your joy unspeakable and full of glory. I choose to believe You and trust in Your goodness. I invite you to search my heart and remove anything that would keep me from all You have in store. In Jesus's Name. Amen
Source: http://JoelOsteen.com
Friday, March 13, 2009
Stability in an Unstable World
Just a short detour from our healing survey of Emily Gardiner Neal.
This is a letter from Annette Capps, who I believe is the daughter of Charles Capps. In order to balance as much of the negativity currently in the news cycle as possible, I thought this letter is a way to a positive, resourceful path amidst the apparent chaos.
Thanks Annette!
The WORD is Stable!
Unstable markets, unstable world economy…Let’s focus on something that is stable…the Word of God and not fixate on the fear that surrounds us.
My Dad tells the story of how during a dry year when he was farming, he prayed for rain for his cotton crop. One particular field had no means of irrigation. As he was driving and praying for rain, he noticed that one spot in the field looked greener than the rest. God spoke to him and said, “Would it be OK if I just caused the moisture to come up under your crop rather than rain from above?” Of course my Dad replied, “Whatever you want to do is fine with me!”
That year the cotton made 1 bale per acre on that field where other farmers only made ∏ bale or less.
Sometimes we become so fixated on the problem or what we believe the solution is that we are not open to alternatives. God is not limited to our ideas of how to fix things. The real issue for Charles Capps was not rain; it was a good cotton crop.
Our real issue today is not the stock market or the credit crisis. The real issue is how we can prosper and succeed in spite of world crisis. God’s Word has not changed. God’s laws have not changed. The same laws of giving and receiving, sowing and reaping, seedtime and harvest still work in October 2008 as well as October 2007.
The spiritual principles that enabled you to pay your house payment, buy your gas and feed your family still apply no matter what the economy. God’s Word drives your economy! Choose kingdom principles to dominate your finances!
I encourage you to continue in faith, not being moved by what you see, hear or feel but what you believe…God’s Word. You are the seed of Abraham through Jesus Christ and His blessing rests on you.
The immoveable, unchangeable Word will work for you as you speak it and stand fast in faith.
God Bless You Richly,
Annette Capps
This is a letter from Annette Capps, who I believe is the daughter of Charles Capps. In order to balance as much of the negativity currently in the news cycle as possible, I thought this letter is a way to a positive, resourceful path amidst the apparent chaos.
Thanks Annette!
The WORD is Stable!
Unstable markets, unstable world economy…Let’s focus on something that is stable…the Word of God and not fixate on the fear that surrounds us.
My Dad tells the story of how during a dry year when he was farming, he prayed for rain for his cotton crop. One particular field had no means of irrigation. As he was driving and praying for rain, he noticed that one spot in the field looked greener than the rest. God spoke to him and said, “Would it be OK if I just caused the moisture to come up under your crop rather than rain from above?” Of course my Dad replied, “Whatever you want to do is fine with me!”
That year the cotton made 1 bale per acre on that field where other farmers only made ∏ bale or less.
Sometimes we become so fixated on the problem or what we believe the solution is that we are not open to alternatives. God is not limited to our ideas of how to fix things. The real issue for Charles Capps was not rain; it was a good cotton crop.
Our real issue today is not the stock market or the credit crisis. The real issue is how we can prosper and succeed in spite of world crisis. God’s Word has not changed. God’s laws have not changed. The same laws of giving and receiving, sowing and reaping, seedtime and harvest still work in October 2008 as well as October 2007.
The spiritual principles that enabled you to pay your house payment, buy your gas and feed your family still apply no matter what the economy. God’s Word drives your economy! Choose kingdom principles to dominate your finances!
I encourage you to continue in faith, not being moved by what you see, hear or feel but what you believe…God’s Word. You are the seed of Abraham through Jesus Christ and His blessing rests on you.
The immoveable, unchangeable Word will work for you as you speak it and stand fast in faith.
God Bless You Richly,
Annette Capps
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Spiritual healing not for the sick alone...
The title of this post is taken directly from Emily's , "God Can Heal You Now", How to Stay Well chapter that deals with healings when we are not at the end of our ropes and seeking the "ministry of desperation". Emily sites several examples of wellness resulting in people's lives when they are involved in a healing ministry. Here are two examples:
Emily concludes this section by making these remarks:
Source: God Can Heal You Now, pp212-213
"A Presbyterian attorney who became interested in the healing ministry two years ago, voices the experience of unnumerable people when he says: "I had all my life been subject to severe colds, throat infections, and sinus trouble during winter months. I am convinced that it is more than coincidence that during the past two years I have not been indisposed, even for a day"
"The experience of a mother with three youngsters is also typical. "For years I have been nervous and tired," she says, "and also terribly apprehensive about the children's health. But not any more. Through the healing ministry I have an entirely different concept of God. I know now that He wants them to be well, and that if they do get sick, He will heal them. The result has been that they have turned into the healthiest youngsters on our block, practically never have even colds..."
Emily concludes this section by making these remarks:
"There are very few of us who will not find ourselves recipients of the fringe benefits of the Christian faith -- health and joy -- if we follow the simple prescription consisting of two ingredients: daily devotions, and, if possible, weekly attendance at a healing service. For the Church, which is the Body of Christ and the extension of the Incarnation, is as indispensable as your private devotions."
Source: God Can Heal You Now, pp212-213
Friday, January 02, 2009
Sunny's Positive Thinking Thoughts for 2009
Here is a positive thinking strategy from Sunny for 2009 - The Affirmations Coach.
January 02, 2009
10 Affirmations List For Today - Jan 2, 2009
1 - I'm Grateful For This New Day
2 - I Know Good Things Are Going To Happen Today
3 - I'm Looking For New Opportunities
4 - I'm Also Creating Time & Space That's Reserved Just For Me
5 - I DO Enjoy Being Busy
6 - I Also Enjoy Being Centered & Focused
7 - I'm Pacing Myself & Enjoying Every Moment
8 - I'm Writing Down My 10 Affirmations Today
9 - I'm Reading Them Out Loud To Myself
10 - I'm Living These Affirmations Today, And I'm Making My Life Be
GREAT
Additional Comment -- From Sunny :)
Read This Affirmations List Silently To Yourself
If You Have Time, Write Them Out In Your Own Handwriting
Make ANY Changes To Any Or To All Of These Affirmations, As YOU See
Fit.
Read Them Out Loud And Infuse Them With Some Feeling Of Sincerity
Make Them Yours
Other Options Include Writing Down Only 1 Or 2 Of Them, And Then
Posting Them On Your Computer, Or Carrying Them In Your Pocket, Or
Using Any Other Method To Help You Think, Say & Feel The Affirmations
That Are Special For YOU, Throughout The Entire Day.
Why Not Read Them Aloud Again Before You Go To Sleep?
Aloha! Sunny :)
Sunny Hills, CPCC, Maui, Hawai'i
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
The Affirmations Coach (TM)
Please Tell Your Friends About Sunny Thoughts
Sign Up Here For FREE Positive Affirmations and Positive Thinking
The Meaning of ALOHA:
A = Ahonui = Patience
L = Lokahi = Unity
O = 'Olu'olu = Agreeableness
H = Ha'aha'a = Humility
A = Akahai = Kindness
~Paul Pearsall, Phd., The Pleasure Prescription
Check him out and get motivated for 2009:
http://www.sunnythoughts.com/
January 02, 2009
10 Affirmations List For Today - Jan 2, 2009
1 - I'm Grateful For This New Day
2 - I Know Good Things Are Going To Happen Today
3 - I'm Looking For New Opportunities
4 - I'm Also Creating Time & Space That's Reserved Just For Me
5 - I DO Enjoy Being Busy
6 - I Also Enjoy Being Centered & Focused
7 - I'm Pacing Myself & Enjoying Every Moment
8 - I'm Writing Down My 10 Affirmations Today
9 - I'm Reading Them Out Loud To Myself
10 - I'm Living These Affirmations Today, And I'm Making My Life Be
GREAT
Additional Comment -- From Sunny :)
Read This Affirmations List Silently To Yourself
If You Have Time, Write Them Out In Your Own Handwriting
Make ANY Changes To Any Or To All Of These Affirmations, As YOU See
Fit.
Read Them Out Loud And Infuse Them With Some Feeling Of Sincerity
Make Them Yours
Other Options Include Writing Down Only 1 Or 2 Of Them, And Then
Posting Them On Your Computer, Or Carrying Them In Your Pocket, Or
Using Any Other Method To Help You Think, Say & Feel The Affirmations
That Are Special For YOU, Throughout The Entire Day.
Why Not Read Them Aloud Again Before You Go To Sleep?
Aloha! Sunny :)
Sunny Hills, CPCC, Maui, Hawai'i
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
The Affirmations Coach (TM)
Please Tell Your Friends About Sunny Thoughts
Sign Up Here For FREE Positive Affirmations and Positive Thinking
The Meaning of ALOHA:
A = Ahonui = Patience
L = Lokahi = Unity
O = 'Olu'olu = Agreeableness
H = Ha'aha'a = Humility
A = Akahai = Kindness
~Paul Pearsall, Phd., The Pleasure Prescription
Check him out and get motivated for 2009:
http://www.sunnythoughts.com/
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Experience the Favor of God in Healing
An Opportunity for God's Favor
Today's Scripture
It was not because of his sins or his parents sins, Jesus answered. This happened so the power of God could be seen in him (John 9:3 NLT).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
In the Bible, we read of a man who was born blind. Some people were asking Jesus, Why was he born this way? Whose fault was it, his or his parents? They were trying to find someone to blame, some reason, some excuse for his condition. And interestingly, we tend to do the same type of thing today. But I love the way Jesus answered them; He said, It s not anybody s fault. The reason this man was born this way was so that the goodness of God could be displayed in his life. Then He touched the man and healed him.
When you have a setback, when life deals you a tough blow, when the economy is unstable, don t get bitter. Don t settle there. Recognize you are a prime candidate for God to show His favor and goodness through. When the storms of life come, your attitude should be, God, I m ready! I know You have something great in store! I refuse to live defeated and depressed. I know this difficulty is simply another opportunity for You to show Your goodness through me.
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for choosing to show Your glory and goodness through me. I choose to stand in faith, knowing that You are working all things out for my good. I bless You and thank You for Your faithfulness! In Jesus Name. Amen.
Source:Joel Osteen Ministries
Today's Scripture
It was not because of his sins or his parents sins, Jesus answered. This happened so the power of God could be seen in him (John 9:3 NLT).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
In the Bible, we read of a man who was born blind. Some people were asking Jesus, Why was he born this way? Whose fault was it, his or his parents? They were trying to find someone to blame, some reason, some excuse for his condition. And interestingly, we tend to do the same type of thing today. But I love the way Jesus answered them; He said, It s not anybody s fault. The reason this man was born this way was so that the goodness of God could be displayed in his life. Then He touched the man and healed him.
When you have a setback, when life deals you a tough blow, when the economy is unstable, don t get bitter. Don t settle there. Recognize you are a prime candidate for God to show His favor and goodness through. When the storms of life come, your attitude should be, God, I m ready! I know You have something great in store! I refuse to live defeated and depressed. I know this difficulty is simply another opportunity for You to show Your goodness through me.
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for choosing to show Your glory and goodness through me. I choose to stand in faith, knowing that You are working all things out for my good. I bless You and thank You for Your faithfulness! In Jesus Name. Amen.
Source:Joel Osteen Ministries
Saturday, October 04, 2008
A Merry Heart and Medicine
Proverbs 17:22. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
(Good News) Being cheerful keeps you healthy.
(Smith-Goodspeed) A happy heart is a healing medicine…
(Basic English) A glad heart makes a healthy body…
(Moffatt) A glad heart helps and heals…
(Jerusalem) A glad heart is excellent medicine, a spirit depressed wastes
the bones away.
(Knox) A cheerful heart makes a quick recovery; it is crushed spirits that
waste a man’s frame.
(Fenton) The best medicine is a cheerful heart…
(Rotherham) A joyful heart worketh an excellent cure…
(Living Bible) …a broken spirit makes one sick.
(Good News) Being cheerful keeps you healthy.
(Smith-Goodspeed) A happy heart is a healing medicine…
(Basic English) A glad heart makes a healthy body…
(Moffatt) A glad heart helps and heals…
(Jerusalem) A glad heart is excellent medicine, a spirit depressed wastes
the bones away.
(Knox) A cheerful heart makes a quick recovery; it is crushed spirits that
waste a man’s frame.
(Fenton) The best medicine is a cheerful heart…
(Rotherham) A joyful heart worketh an excellent cure…
(Living Bible) …a broken spirit makes one sick.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
God's Mysteries in Healings
Emily began to make some general conclusions in the early months of her journey into the world of spiritual healing:
Emily tried to make sense out of the emerging evidence:
Source: Celebration of Healing, p.13-14
"Scores of such verifiable healings, reported by reputable doctors, induced me to believe that these healings were not mere happenstance. At the end of a few months, I noted that this strange healing force worked in curiously different ways. Some healings occurred though absent prayer, with the patient miles away. Some were instant and complete; others were delayed and gradual. In most cases of spiritual healing, the defective organ supposedly causing the illness was resored to normal function, but in a few cases the individual attained complete health in spite of the fact that the condition of the organ remained ostensibly unchanged."
Emily tried to make sense out of the emerging evidence:
In an effort to shed some light on the healing phenomenon, I searched continuosly for some evidence of a general, underlying psychic factor - some common quality of personality, perhaps, that might make those healed peculiarly susceptible to the healing power, whatever it was an wherever it came from. I could find no such common denominator. Those healed came from every walk of life. They were of varying degrees of intelligence and different levels of education. There were of many diverse temperaments. Only after the healings was there a discernible common bond: a joyous faith in God, founded on the conviction shared by factory worker and professional alike, the God's mysteries cannot be intellectualized."
Source: Celebration of Healing, p.13-14
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Spiritual Healing and the "Risen Christ"
This description of spiritual healing was key to me as I read and studied Emily Gardiner Neal's encounter, as a skeptical reporter, of the faith healings she witnessed:
"There is nothing new about faith healing. It has been practiced in one form or another for thousands of years. Many were the sick treated, and probably helped, at the temples of Aesculapius, legendary Greek god of medicine. Many have been the sick treated and possibly cured by withchcraft. Many are the sick today, who by faith in an amulet, a well-phrased slogan, or their doctor, are physically improved.
But there is a vast difference between these kinds of "faith" healings, and today's revived ministry within the Church. Spiritual healing does not concern itself with the curing of the body alone with no reference to the spirit; nor yet is it the type of metaphysical healing which affirms the spiritual at the expense of the physical. Spiritual healing deals with the cure of the whole person -- body, mind and spirit. Its goal and purpose is the seeking of a closer relationship with God -- the soul's salvation. When the spirit is healed through faith in and through the power of the Risen Christ, healing of the mind and body follows as an expected corollary."
Source: God Can Heal You Now - Emily Gardiner Neal
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A Reporter Finds God - A Great Hunger
I will be sharing quotes and thoughts in the next few days (possibly weeks) from "Celebration of Healing", a selection of writings of Emily Gardiner Neal who came to a healing ministry from a background in journalism.
Her first book, published in 1956 was A Reporter Finds God Through Spiritual Healing, and she continued writing and engaged in healing ministry through 1989 - when she quietly went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ.
Today I will start somewhere in the middle with this soul grabbing quote:
May this be our desire today...
Her first book, published in 1956 was A Reporter Finds God Through Spiritual Healing, and she continued writing and engaged in healing ministry through 1989 - when she quietly went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ.
Today I will start somewhere in the middle with this soul grabbing quote:
After traveling all over the nation, talking to and with people of every educational level and in every stage of belief and disbelief, I have observed a great hunger. The hunger is not for intellectual answers to religious questions that the mind may be satisfied, but for a personal experience of the living God that the soul may be fulfilled.
May this be our desire today...
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Mark Twain's Secret to Getting Things Done
Mark Twain said:
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting
started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small
manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one."
Monday, May 26, 2008
Toil and Blood and Treasure
"I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is worth more than all the means..." John AdamsPray for those that are in Military Service for our Country
"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier
and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the
service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the
love and thanks of man and woman."
-- Thomas Paine (The American Crisis, No. 1, 19 December 1776)
Reference: Thomas Paine: Collected Writings , Foner ed., Library
of America (91)
and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the
service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the
love and thanks of man and woman."
-- Thomas Paine (The American Crisis, No. 1, 19 December 1776)
Reference: Thomas Paine: Collected Writings , Foner ed., Library
of America (91)
Friday, May 23, 2008
Ben Franklin said...
Ben Franklin said.
Amen
We have gone back to ancient history for models of Government, and examined the different forms of those Republics which having been formed with the seeds of their own dissolution now no longer exist.
In the beginning of the Contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible of danger we had daily prayer in this room for the divine protection.- Our prayers, Sir, were heard, & they were graciously answered.
I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth- that God Governs in the affairs of men.
And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is
it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? Sir, in the sacredwritings,
that "except the Lord build the House they labour in vain that buildit."
Amen
Monday, May 12, 2008
Thomas Paine
"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death."
Thomas Paine, 1776
Thomas Paine, 1776
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Christos anesti
Today the Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter - Christos Anesti...lets celebrate with them and understand the history.
Introduction
Greek Orthodox Easter corresponds to the Biblical series of events leading to Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.
The Date of Orthodox Easter: Since AD 1582 October (when the Gregorian Calendar was adopted by much of Catholic Europe), the Orthodox Easter usually falls on dates different than the Western Christian Easter, although apparently the Churches are discussing using the same formula to determine Easter -probably a formula different than that currently used by either Church.
Easter
Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that the Orthodox Church is:The authentic and original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ and his Apostles. Easter begins on the Saturday of Lazarus (the Saturday before Palm Sunday, 1 week before Easter Sunday) with children going from door to door singing the hymn of "Lazaros" and collecting money and eggs.
Date
Easter Sunday is the Sunday following the Paschal Full Moon (PFM) date for the year.
Every few years, "Western" (Catholic and Protestant) Easter and Greek Orthodox Easter coincide; these years are indicated by (same) following the date. For example, this occurred in 1990 because the Western Easter Sunday date of (Gregorian calendar) April 15, 1990 is the same as the Orthodox Easter Sunday date of (Julian calendar) April 2, 1990.
Holy
Holy Thursday is the day for dyeing eggs. Holy Saturday is the only Saturday of the year where a strict fast is kept. Then they will go to a priest for confession, and are so allowed to partake in the Holy Communion. At midnight the priest announces the resurrection of Christ ("Christos anesti") and lets the people light their candles of the Holy Flame taken from Christ's nativity cave in Jerusalem. This is because all of these churches were originally one church calling itself the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
Historically and theologically, Orthodox Christians use the adjective "Catholic" or "One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church" to refer to the Church body which holds to the Orthodox faith. Large Christian Orthodox communities exist in the middle eastern countries of Israel (and West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon, Syria and Jordan (some families can trace their ancestry to the earliest Christians of the Holy Land). [9] The faith taught by Jesus to the apostles, given life by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and passed down to future generations uncorrupted, is known as Holy Tradition.
Russian
The personal, idiosyncratic and creative traditions of Western European religious art are largely lacking in Orthodox iconography before the 17th century, when Russian iconography was strongly influenced by religious paintings and engravings from both Protestant and Catholic Europe. An article by a Russian Orthodox Father that states several reasons for the use of the Old Calendar.
Introduction
Greek Orthodox Easter corresponds to the Biblical series of events leading to Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.
The Date of Orthodox Easter: Since AD 1582 October (when the Gregorian Calendar was adopted by much of Catholic Europe), the Orthodox Easter usually falls on dates different than the Western Christian Easter, although apparently the Churches are discussing using the same formula to determine Easter -probably a formula different than that currently used by either Church.
Easter
Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that the Orthodox Church is:The authentic and original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ and his Apostles. Easter begins on the Saturday of Lazarus (the Saturday before Palm Sunday, 1 week before Easter Sunday) with children going from door to door singing the hymn of "Lazaros" and collecting money and eggs.
Date
Easter Sunday is the Sunday following the Paschal Full Moon (PFM) date for the year.
Every few years, "Western" (Catholic and Protestant) Easter and Greek Orthodox Easter coincide; these years are indicated by (same) following the date. For example, this occurred in 1990 because the Western Easter Sunday date of (Gregorian calendar) April 15, 1990 is the same as the Orthodox Easter Sunday date of (Julian calendar) April 2, 1990.
Holy
Holy Thursday is the day for dyeing eggs. Holy Saturday is the only Saturday of the year where a strict fast is kept. Then they will go to a priest for confession, and are so allowed to partake in the Holy Communion. At midnight the priest announces the resurrection of Christ ("Christos anesti") and lets the people light their candles of the Holy Flame taken from Christ's nativity cave in Jerusalem. This is because all of these churches were originally one church calling itself the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
Historically and theologically, Orthodox Christians use the adjective "Catholic" or "One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church" to refer to the Church body which holds to the Orthodox faith. Large Christian Orthodox communities exist in the middle eastern countries of Israel (and West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon, Syria and Jordan (some families can trace their ancestry to the earliest Christians of the Holy Land). [9] The faith taught by Jesus to the apostles, given life by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and passed down to future generations uncorrupted, is known as Holy Tradition.
Russian
The personal, idiosyncratic and creative traditions of Western European religious art are largely lacking in Orthodox iconography before the 17th century, when Russian iconography was strongly influenced by religious paintings and engravings from both Protestant and Catholic Europe. An article by a Russian Orthodox Father that states several reasons for the use of the Old Calendar.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Getting Rich in these Uncertain Times
Getting Rich
We live in turbulent economic times and the headlines are full of alarms. Of course, that's what sells newspapers and attracts attention. After all, the networks won't sell many ads for a broadcast that headlines, "Nice Day, Millions are Safe and Happy!"
At the same time, I've received an astounding number of calls and emails from people facing real panic over home foreclosures, lay-offs, health or education costs. I have no idea why I'm suddenly getting these emails--it's a new thing compared to past years--but they concern me. While I hope the fear is largely based on media hype, for individual families, the anxiety is real.
Obviously, millions around the world (this is not just an American problem) are faced with rising prices, especially for food. We're faced with economic uncertainty and in too many cases, with real emergencies. Some of us are losing our jobs, our homes, even our hope. This is not acceptable!
Fortunately, history shows that over time things tend to get better, but what about the family who needs help today? As individuals and as groups, I think we should be upset about this. We need to get involved.
We need community conversations about globalization, housing costs, health care and job training. Fortunately, most TIPS subscribers live in democracies where we can voice our opinions. We can agree, or disagree. We can share our point of view--especially if we are willing to listen to opposing viewpoints. In this election year, get involved. I'm not suggesting any particular candidate, party or perspective, but I think democracy is a good thing and it works best when people get in the game.
On a personal level, however, I think we also need to be dramatically more aggressive about individual responsibility. I'm going to say some very blunt things, and some of you will disagree. Good for you! But here's my point of view:
1. Debt is bad. Most of us live beyond our means. As individuals and as a nation, we are addicted to spending money we don't have. Consumer and credit card debt is nuts! Pay off debt and set yourself free.
2. Greed is bad. Many (not all!) foreclosures happen because buyers got caught-up with brokers and took "leverage" to ridiculous extremes. People bought homes, cars, vacations, and other things counting on rising incomes and luck to bail them out. Like any form of gambling, over time the casino wins and the players lose. Every time.
3. Ambition is good. I love setting goals and having big dreams. A healthy desire to create, to have more and live better is good and it's best when based on solid plans, hard work, and patience. In building a great life, some boredom and routine are good. Adrenalin is usually a bad sign.
4. Saving is good. The hardest part of getting rich is accumulating the first $20,000 in savings. Week by week, putting money in a savings account is something any child can learn, and it's the first step to wealth. Live below your means, save a little every month. Getting rich fast is exciting, but rare. Getting rich slowly is easy and absolutely reliable.
5. Investing is good. The second step to getting rich (after learning to save) is investing for growth. I'm talking about Warren Buffet's attitude of steady, predictable growth over a lifetime. If you want to speculate with some of your hard-earned savings, I suppose that's alright, but never confuse speculation with investment. They are different games and have different results.
These are turbulent times and the news media may bring bad news for a long time to come. I don't know about that. But I do know each of us is in charge of our own decisions. We have the power to live well and we can encourage others to do the same. We can do our work and build a great life. We can save for the future and make a difference in our community. And along the way we can love well, and maybe have some fun!
Written & Published by Philip E. Humbert, PhD
Visit our website at:
http://www.philiphumbert.com
We live in turbulent economic times and the headlines are full of alarms. Of course, that's what sells newspapers and attracts attention. After all, the networks won't sell many ads for a broadcast that headlines, "Nice Day, Millions are Safe and Happy!"
At the same time, I've received an astounding number of calls and emails from people facing real panic over home foreclosures, lay-offs, health or education costs. I have no idea why I'm suddenly getting these emails--it's a new thing compared to past years--but they concern me. While I hope the fear is largely based on media hype, for individual families, the anxiety is real.
Obviously, millions around the world (this is not just an American problem) are faced with rising prices, especially for food. We're faced with economic uncertainty and in too many cases, with real emergencies. Some of us are losing our jobs, our homes, even our hope. This is not acceptable!
Fortunately, history shows that over time things tend to get better, but what about the family who needs help today? As individuals and as groups, I think we should be upset about this. We need to get involved.
We need community conversations about globalization, housing costs, health care and job training. Fortunately, most TIPS subscribers live in democracies where we can voice our opinions. We can agree, or disagree. We can share our point of view--especially if we are willing to listen to opposing viewpoints. In this election year, get involved. I'm not suggesting any particular candidate, party or perspective, but I think democracy is a good thing and it works best when people get in the game.
On a personal level, however, I think we also need to be dramatically more aggressive about individual responsibility. I'm going to say some very blunt things, and some of you will disagree. Good for you! But here's my point of view:
1. Debt is bad. Most of us live beyond our means. As individuals and as a nation, we are addicted to spending money we don't have. Consumer and credit card debt is nuts! Pay off debt and set yourself free.
2. Greed is bad. Many (not all!) foreclosures happen because buyers got caught-up with brokers and took "leverage" to ridiculous extremes. People bought homes, cars, vacations, and other things counting on rising incomes and luck to bail them out. Like any form of gambling, over time the casino wins and the players lose. Every time.
3. Ambition is good. I love setting goals and having big dreams. A healthy desire to create, to have more and live better is good and it's best when based on solid plans, hard work, and patience. In building a great life, some boredom and routine are good. Adrenalin is usually a bad sign.
4. Saving is good. The hardest part of getting rich is accumulating the first $20,000 in savings. Week by week, putting money in a savings account is something any child can learn, and it's the first step to wealth. Live below your means, save a little every month. Getting rich fast is exciting, but rare. Getting rich slowly is easy and absolutely reliable.
5. Investing is good. The second step to getting rich (after learning to save) is investing for growth. I'm talking about Warren Buffet's attitude of steady, predictable growth over a lifetime. If you want to speculate with some of your hard-earned savings, I suppose that's alright, but never confuse speculation with investment. They are different games and have different results.
These are turbulent times and the news media may bring bad news for a long time to come. I don't know about that. But I do know each of us is in charge of our own decisions. We have the power to live well and we can encourage others to do the same. We can do our work and build a great life. We can save for the future and make a difference in our community. And along the way we can love well, and maybe have some fun!
Written & Published by Philip E. Humbert, PhD
Visit our website at:
http://www.philiphumbert.com
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm first appeared in English in 1603 with the meaning "possession by a god." The source of the word is the Greek enthousiasmos, which ultimately comes from the adjective entheos, "having the god within," formed from en, "in, within," and theos, "god."
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“Is enthusiasm important in selling? Yes, genuine,
heartfelt enthusiasm is one of the most potent factors of success in
almost any undertaking.”
Sunday, April 06, 2008
This is Your Life!
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The One-Minute TIP
This is your life. Don't blow it! It's been said that time is the only resource any of us truly has, and once it's gone, it's gone forever. Work as hard and as much as you choose, then quit! Work can be rewarding and delightful, but don't let it be an addiction. Earning money, building our businesses and "getting ahead" are things we DO, not something we ARE. Remember the distinction.
Written & Published by Philip E. Humbert, PhD
Visit our website at: http://www.philiphumbert.com
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The One-Minute TIP
This is your life. Don't blow it! It's been said that time is the only resource any of us truly has, and once it's gone, it's gone forever. Work as hard and as much as you choose, then quit! Work can be rewarding and delightful, but don't let it be an addiction. Earning money, building our businesses and "getting ahead" are things we DO, not something we ARE. Remember the distinction.
Written & Published by Philip E. Humbert, PhD
Visit our website at: http://www.philiphumbert.com
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Sunday, March 23, 2008
Resurrected Christ
Provided by Pastor Wilson:
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One way to meditate on Christ during this Easter season
I have been greatly blessed by seeing these events through the eyes of James J. Tissot
(French painter and illustrator, 1836-1902). He was a well-known French impressionist painter, who in his later years produced a series of 700 watercolors to illustrate the Old and New Testaments -- and helped develop his own Christian faith. I hope you enjoy Tissot's exquisite work as much as I have.
Pastor Ralph
http://www.joyfulheart.com/
James J. Tissot, 'Resurrection' (1896)
Brooklyn Museum, watercolor.
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One way to meditate on Christ during this Easter season
is by looking thoughtfully at artists' depictions of the events
surrounding Christ's death and resurrection.
(French painter and illustrator, 1836-1902). He was a well-known French impressionist painter, who in his later years produced a series of 700 watercolors to illustrate the Old and New Testaments -- and helped develop his own Christian faith. I hope you enjoy Tissot's exquisite work as much as I have.
Pastor Ralph
http://www.joyfulheart.com/
James J. Tissot, 'Resurrection' (1896)
Brooklyn Museum, watercolor.
Friday, March 21, 2008
IChThUS IMPRIMIS
IChThUS IMPRIMIS
“Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. But the angel answered and said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.’ So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, ‘Rejoice!’ So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him.” —Matthew 28:1-9
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“[I]f the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.” —Romans 8:11
“Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. But the angel answered and said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.’ So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, ‘Rejoice!’ So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him.” —Matthew 28:1-9
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“[I]f the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.” —Romans 8:11
Friday, March 14, 2008
God's Promise to You Today
"Call Unto Me and I will answer you,and show you great and mighty things, which you knowest not..." Jeremiah 33:3
Norman Vincent Peale comments in his daily devotional - Positive Thinking for Every Day of the Year - that:
"The Christian religion is far greater than anyone realizes. It tells weak people they can become strong. It tells defeated people they can become victorious, It tells unhappy, mixed up people they can become organized. It teaches that we can become great persons. There is nothing else like it in the whole wide world."
Have you called and asked God recently for great and mighty things?
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Sunday, March 09, 2008
Why a Fish?
One of the most significant statements the early Christians used was "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior."
Because Greek was the universal language then (the New Testament books were written in Greek), Christians often said and wrote. "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior" in Greek.
That phrase, if printed as an acrostic (using the first letter of each word), looks like this:
I = Jesus
CH= Christ (anointed)
TH=God
U=Son
S=Savior
The acrostic forms the word ICHTHUS which is Greek for fish! If Christians needed to know where to gather for worship, they could look for a fish and perhaps an arrow pointing in the right direction. Persecuted Christians, seeing a fish on the door of a home or business, knew it was a safe place occupied by fellow Christians.
Because Greek was the universal language then (the New Testament books were written in Greek), Christians often said and wrote. "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior" in Greek.
That phrase, if printed as an acrostic (using the first letter of each word), looks like this:
I = Jesus
CH= Christ (anointed)
TH=God
U=Son
S=Savior
The acrostic forms the word ICHTHUS which is Greek for fish! If Christians needed to know where to gather for worship, they could look for a fish and perhaps an arrow pointing in the right direction. Persecuted Christians, seeing a fish on the door of a home or business, knew it was a safe place occupied by fellow Christians.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Interview with God
Have you ever dreamed of having an interview with God?
Do not fear,
for I am with you;
do not be dismayed,
for I am your God.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Ten Simple Words to Remember for Your Success
Ten Simple Words
by Jim Rohn
My first mentor, Mr. Shoaff, taught me—over a five-year period of time before he died—some extraordinarily simple things...
Mr. Shoaff only went through the 9th grade. He never finished high school, never went to college, and never went to a university. So he put his experiences and ideas into very simple language, which, I think for me—a farm boy from the state of Idaho—was so important.
When I would say, "This is all the company pays." Mr. Shoaff would say, "No, that is all they pay YOU." I thought, "That is a new way to look at it." I told him things cost too much. But he said, "No, you can't afford them." Well, that too was a new concept for me. And he also promised me, if I would improve, then I would be able to earn more money. So one of the first lessons I learned was, I didn't need to work on the company, I needed to work on myself.
If his advice to me had been technical, I might have missed it. If it had been mystic, I would have backed away. But it was just basic, blunt, "a-b-c" familiar stuff that I hadn't thought of before. For me it was the beginning of what he called, personal development.
Mr. Shoaff also taught me that life puts some of the more valuable things on the high shelf so that you can't get to them until you qualify. If you want the things on the high shelf, you must stand on the books you read. With every book you read, you get to stand a little higher.
Mr. Shoaff only needed to use ten simple words to forever shift my thinking when he said, "Success is something you attract by the person you become." That phrase changed my life. It's true! Success is not to be pursued... Success is to be attracted by the person you become.
Therefore, if you want to do something remarkable, put your energy into becoming a better you—the best you. Learn the skills. Practice the skills. Apply the skills.
Those ten simple words, "Success is something you attract by the person you become" helped change my life, forever, and for the better. Thank you, once again, Mr. Shoaff.
To Your Success,
Jim Rohn
© 2008 by Jim Rohn International. All Rights Reserved.
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Jim Rohn is considered to be America's Foremost Business Philosopher, with a career that has spanned over 37 years and touched the lives of over three million people worldwide. He has been internationally hailed over the years as one of the most influential thinkers of our time and has helped motivate an entire generation of personal development trainers as well as hundreds of executives from America's top corporations. He's been described as everything from a master motivator, to a modern day Will Rogers, to a legend!
by Jim Rohn
My first mentor, Mr. Shoaff, taught me—over a five-year period of time before he died—some extraordinarily simple things...
Mr. Shoaff only went through the 9th grade. He never finished high school, never went to college, and never went to a university. So he put his experiences and ideas into very simple language, which, I think for me—a farm boy from the state of Idaho—was so important.
When I would say, "This is all the company pays." Mr. Shoaff would say, "No, that is all they pay YOU." I thought, "That is a new way to look at it." I told him things cost too much. But he said, "No, you can't afford them." Well, that too was a new concept for me. And he also promised me, if I would improve, then I would be able to earn more money. So one of the first lessons I learned was, I didn't need to work on the company, I needed to work on myself.
If his advice to me had been technical, I might have missed it. If it had been mystic, I would have backed away. But it was just basic, blunt, "a-b-c" familiar stuff that I hadn't thought of before. For me it was the beginning of what he called, personal development.
Mr. Shoaff also taught me that life puts some of the more valuable things on the high shelf so that you can't get to them until you qualify. If you want the things on the high shelf, you must stand on the books you read. With every book you read, you get to stand a little higher.
Mr. Shoaff only needed to use ten simple words to forever shift my thinking when he said, "Success is something you attract by the person you become." That phrase changed my life. It's true! Success is not to be pursued... Success is to be attracted by the person you become.
Therefore, if you want to do something remarkable, put your energy into becoming a better you—the best you. Learn the skills. Practice the skills. Apply the skills.
Those ten simple words, "Success is something you attract by the person you become" helped change my life, forever, and for the better. Thank you, once again, Mr. Shoaff.
To Your Success,
Jim Rohn
© 2008 by Jim Rohn International. All Rights Reserved.
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Jim Rohn is considered to be America's Foremost Business Philosopher, with a career that has spanned over 37 years and touched the lives of over three million people worldwide. He has been internationally hailed over the years as one of the most influential thinkers of our time and has helped motivate an entire generation of personal development trainers as well as hundreds of executives from America's top corporations. He's been described as everything from a master motivator, to a modern day Will Rogers, to a legend!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
God is Awake
"When you have accomplished all that you can,
Lie down and go to sleep.
God is awake"
--Victor Hugo---
Lie down and go to sleep.
God is awake"
--Victor Hugo---
Monday, February 18, 2008
The Rich and Poor: Questions?
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Rich and poor are first created in the mind.
A poor man asks, "How much will it COST me?" A rich man asks, "How much will it MAKE me?"
Which one are you? ~ Author Unknown
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Rich and poor are first created in the mind.
A poor man asks, "How much will it COST me?" A rich man asks, "How much will it MAKE me?"
Which one are you? ~ Author Unknown
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Saturday, February 09, 2008
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Ronald Reagan- Worth Memorializing and Memorizing
"And whatever else history may say about me when I'm gone, I hope it will record that I appealed to your best hopes, not your worst fears, to your confidence rather than your doubts. My dream is that you will travel the road ahead with liberty's lamp guiding your steps and opportunity's arm steadying your way. My fondest hope for each one of you — and especially for young people — is that you will love your country, not for her power or wealth, but for her selflessness and her idealism. May each of you have the heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, and the hand to execute works that will make the world a little better for your having been here. May all of you as Americans never forget your heroic origins, never fail to seek divine guidance, and never lose your natural, God-given optimism. And finally, my fellow Americans, may every dawn be a great new beginning for America and every evening bring us closer to that shining city upon a hill." —Ronald Reagan
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
How Far Will You Go in Life?
A great quote from George Washington Carver that sums up how we should relate to one another.
How persons will you encounter today that will fit the profile in this statement?
How and what will you do to make their life better at that moment...a smile is free and so is an encouraging word...
How persons will you encounter today that will fit the profile in this statement?
How and what will you do to make their life better at that moment...a smile is free and so is an encouraging word...
"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these."
-George Washington Carver
Monday, January 28, 2008
Giving and Health
Abraham Brunk, aprofessor and researcher in the Nehterlands, found that people oriented toward giving and sharing are more physically and emotionally fit than their self-focused and less generous peers.
Brunk's study showed that givers use 50 per-cent fewer sick days. They also have lower blood pressure and higher self-esteem.
The anonymous poet who wrote the following words was right on target:
Brunk's study showed that givers use 50 per-cent fewer sick days. They also have lower blood pressure and higher self-esteem.
The anonymous poet who wrote the following words was right on target:
Give strength, give thought, give deeds, give of your wealth,
Give love, give tears, and give thyself.
Give, give, always giving. Who gives not is not living;
The more you give, the more you live.
Give love, give tears, and give thyself.
Give, give, always giving. Who gives not is not living;
The more you give, the more you live.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Overcome Shaky Economy - Focus on Goals
How to Overcome Financial Anxiety in a Shaky Economy
by www.Sedona.com
Though economists are sidestepping the word “recession,” it’s clear that the U.S. economy is on shaky ground. Amid increases in unemployment and decreases in manufacturing, consumer spending, the strength of the dollar and persistent housing slumps, Americans are worried.
According to a Fortune Magazine poll of 1,000 Americans:
* 65 percent believe U.S. economic conditions are getting worse
* 57 percent believe the United States is heading into a recession in the next 12 months
* 48 percent have been cutting back their spending in the past 12 months
* 18 percent are somewhat worried about losing their job in the next year, and 8 percent are very worried
* 15 percent have not been able to keep up with their credit card payments, and 9 percent have not been able to keep up with their mortgage, rent or other loan payments
On a more personal level, a shaky economy can mean that your job is in jeopardy, your savings at risk or your bills are piling up uncontrollably. However, you can get through, and even thrive, during a recession by keeping in mind the following tips.
1. Stay calm. Experts recommend not making any hasty decisions about your investments, and keeping your focus on the long-term instead.
2. Focus on your goals. Whatever you do, avoid focusing on the shaky economy, as this will only draw more hardship into your life.
“Whether the economy is doing well or poorly you can survive and even thrive if you let go and focus on your goals and aspirations --and follow through with action,” says Hale Dwoskin, CEO and director of training of Sedona Training Associates.
3. Release your fears. Financial anxiety, or being debt-minded, will actively push away the financial security you so crave. Instead, use The Sedona Method to release your worry, fears, and negative thoughts about money.
“You do not deny the realities of the marketplace, but as you release you will find yourself rising above them,” Dwoskin says.
4. Save your money. As much as you can, now is the time to establish a financial safety net (experts recommend stashing away from three to six months’ worth of living expenses).
5. Reduce your spending. While overall spending will increase the economy, spending on an individual basis is not always the best decision amid recession worries. If your income is tight, now is not the time to splurge on big purchases, vacations or other non-essential purchases.
“And remember,” Dwoskin says, “you can learn to thrive even when things are difficult. When the economy is not doing well money merely moves into different hands. Open your consciousness and allow yourself to succeed by allowing what is to be and acting appropriately.”
Source
CNNMoney.com
by www.Sedona.com
Though economists are sidestepping the word “recession,” it’s clear that the U.S. economy is on shaky ground. Amid increases in unemployment and decreases in manufacturing, consumer spending, the strength of the dollar and persistent housing slumps, Americans are worried.
According to a Fortune Magazine poll of 1,000 Americans:
* 65 percent believe U.S. economic conditions are getting worse
* 57 percent believe the United States is heading into a recession in the next 12 months
* 48 percent have been cutting back their spending in the past 12 months
* 18 percent are somewhat worried about losing their job in the next year, and 8 percent are very worried
* 15 percent have not been able to keep up with their credit card payments, and 9 percent have not been able to keep up with their mortgage, rent or other loan payments
On a more personal level, a shaky economy can mean that your job is in jeopardy, your savings at risk or your bills are piling up uncontrollably. However, you can get through, and even thrive, during a recession by keeping in mind the following tips.
1. Stay calm. Experts recommend not making any hasty decisions about your investments, and keeping your focus on the long-term instead.
2. Focus on your goals. Whatever you do, avoid focusing on the shaky economy, as this will only draw more hardship into your life.
“Whether the economy is doing well or poorly you can survive and even thrive if you let go and focus on your goals and aspirations --and follow through with action,” says Hale Dwoskin, CEO and director of training of Sedona Training Associates.
3. Release your fears. Financial anxiety, or being debt-minded, will actively push away the financial security you so crave. Instead, use The Sedona Method to release your worry, fears, and negative thoughts about money.
“You do not deny the realities of the marketplace, but as you release you will find yourself rising above them,” Dwoskin says.
4. Save your money. As much as you can, now is the time to establish a financial safety net (experts recommend stashing away from three to six months’ worth of living expenses).
5. Reduce your spending. While overall spending will increase the economy, spending on an individual basis is not always the best decision amid recession worries. If your income is tight, now is not the time to splurge on big purchases, vacations or other non-essential purchases.
“And remember,” Dwoskin says, “you can learn to thrive even when things are difficult. When the economy is not doing well money merely moves into different hands. Open your consciousness and allow yourself to succeed by allowing what is to be and acting appropriately.”
Source
CNNMoney.com
Friday, January 18, 2008
Compare the size of your TV to your Library
Jim Rohn is noted for saying you'll know the direction someone
is heading in life by the size of his t.v. when compared to the
size of his library. I think he's right.
I also think you'll know the direction someone is going based
upon how much time he spends reading compared to time
spent watching t.v.
Something to think about, eh.
Matthew Furey
Zen Master of the Internet®
http://mattfurey.com
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Having a Busy Day?
Today is a gift
From God above
With time for our work
And time for love.
When work pushes hard
And haste wants to shove,
That's just when we need
To share more Love.
-- Peggy Ferrell
From God above
With time for our work
And time for love.
When work pushes hard
And haste wants to shove,
That's just when we need
To share more Love.
-- Peggy Ferrell
To Act:
Never dwell on bitterness, anger and despair.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Wise Words to start your Monday
Wise Words .....
Want to provoke a warm response from others? Look in people's eye and smile sincerely.
A Smile is free!
Peace must begin within ourselves. Anger only provokes anger in others.
Want to provoke a warm response from others? Look in people's eye and smile sincerely.
A Smile is free!
Peace must begin within ourselves. Anger only provokes anger in others.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
A Good Day is a Choice
A Time to Think:
Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's when you've had everything to do, and you've done it. -Margaret Thatcher
To Act:
Look at the world with the eyes of a child.
To Pray:
Lord, give me courage to stretch past my safe boundaries.
What are my choices today and what will I choose for the best.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
The Many Forms of Courage
Courage takes many forms. There is physical courage; there is moral courage. Then there is a still higher type of courage - the courage to brave pain, to live with it, to never let others know of it, and to still find joy in life; to wake up in the morning with an enthusiasm for the day ahead.
-- Howard Cosell
-- Howard Cosell
Saturday, January 05, 2008
The Present is Like a Snowflake
The present never ages. Each moment is like a snowflake, unique, unspoiled, unrepeatable, and can be appreciated in its surprisingness.—Gail Sheehy
To Act:
Face every situation with faith in your heart.
To Pray:
Father, what surprise has Your love in store for me today?
Friday, January 04, 2008
Friday, July 06, 2007
Keep your Wonder of the Great, and the Noble
A Time to Think:
We tend to get what we expect. -Norman Vincent Peale
To Act:
Keep your wonder of great and noble things.
To Pray:
Sill the waters of my mind, Lord, so that I may make my decisions based on an undistorted picture of reality.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
And They Remembered his Words
Luke 24:1-9 (King James Version)
King James Version (KJV)
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Luke 24
1Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
2And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
8 And they remembered his words,
9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Be Aware of Your Daily Supernatural Opportunities
"A wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries."
(1 Corinthians 16:9)
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria
As a Christian, you will be given great opportunities to step out
and grow in faith. But these opportunities are also frequently
accompanied by some great adversity or challenge. Why does God do that?
Because He knows that nothing worthwhile is ever easy, and the same is
true when it comes to His work in your life.
When Jesus was walking on
the water, Peter called out to Him and Peter walked on the water toward
Jesus. The problem is that Peter took his eyes off Jesus and worried
about the waters, so he sank only to be saved by Jesus. Peter took a
great opportunity, but there was danger if he took his eyes off Jesus.
You can apply that lesson to your own life, because you will have
supernatural opportunities. Just be sure to keep your focus on Jesus!
A Prayer for Today
God, I know that You will give me great opportunities today, and I
pray that I will have the faith and determination to keep my eyes on
You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Source: Joel Osteen Devotions
Monday, March 26, 2007
Give Joy and Fly with Enthusiasm
Joy is the serious business of heaven. –C.S. Lewis
To Act: Give your joy to others and it will come back to you.
To Pray: Lord, give me wings of enthusiasm.
Daily Battles - and Kindness
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle. –Plato
To Act: Fill your heart with strength and love for each other.
To Pray: Lord, teach us to be open to the healing You want to send us.
To Act: Fill your heart with strength and love for each other.
To Pray: Lord, teach us to be open to the healing You want to send us.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
How to Be Rich Right Now
Are you thinking about your wealth or lack of money?
A Time to Think:
To feel rich, count all the things you have that money can't buy. -Anonymous
To Act:
Be introspective, because the better you understand yourself, the more you have to offer.
To Pray:
Dear God, help me to remember how rich it makes me feel to give freely to others.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Experience the Secret Today
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1. We all work with one infinite power
2. The Secret is the Law of Attraction
3. Whatever is going on in your mind is what you are attracting
4. We are like magnets-like attract like. You become AND
attract what you think
5. Every thought has a frequency. Thoughts send out a magnetic energy
6. People think about what they don't want and attract more of the same
7. Thought = creation. If these thoughts are attached to powerful
emotions (good or bad) that speeds the creation
8. You attract your dominant thoughts
9. Those who speak most of illness have illness, those who speak
most of prosperity have prosperity
10. It's different from "wishful" thinking
11. You can't have a universe without the mind entering into it
12. Choose your thoughts carefully ... you are the masterpiece of your
life
13. It's OK that thoughts don't manifest into reality immediately (if
we saw a picture of an elephant and it instantly appeared, that would
be too soon)
14. EVERYTHING in your life you have attracted ... accept that fact ...
it's true.
15. Your thoughts cause your feelings
16. We don't need to complicate all the "reasons" behind our
emotions.
It's much simpler than that. Two categories .. good feelings, bad feelings.
17. Thoughts that bring about good feelings mean you are on the right
track. Thoughts that bring about bad feelings means you are not on the
right track.
18. Whatever it is you are feeling is a perfect reflection of what is
in the process of becoming
19. You get exactly what you are FEELING
20. Happy feelings will attract more happy circumstances
(21-40)
21. You can begin feeling whatever you want (even if it's not there)...
the universe will correspond to the nature of your song
22. What you focus on with your thought and feeling is what you
attract into your experience
23. What you think and what you feel and what actually manifests is
ALWAYS a match-no exception
24. Shift your awareness
25. "You create your own universe as you go along" ~Winston
Churchill
26. It's important to feel good ( ( ( (((good))) ) ) )
27. You can change your emotion immediately Â… by thinking of something
joyful, or singing a song, or remembering a happy experience
28. When you get the hang of this, before you know it
you will KNOW you are the creator
29. Life can and should be phenomenal ... and it will be when
you consciously apply the Law of Attraction
30. Universe will re-arrange itself accordingly
31. Start by using this sentence for all of your wants:
"I'm so happy and grateful now that.... "
32. You don't need to know HOW the universe is going to rearrange itself
33. LOA is simply figuring out for yourself what will generate the
positive feelings of having it NOW
34. You might get an inspired thought or idea to help you move
towards what you want faster
35. The universe likes SPEED. Don't delay, don't second-guess, don't doubt...
36. When the opportunity or impulse is there ... ACT
37. You will attract everything you require-money, people, connections...
PAY ATTENTION to what's being set in front of you
38. You can start with nothing ... and out of nothing or
no way-a WAY will be provided.
39. HOW LONG??? No rules on time ... the more aligned you
are with positive feelings the quicker things happen
40. Size is nothing to the universe (unlimited abundance if that's what
you wish)
We make the rules on size and time
(41-60)
41. No rules according to the universe ... you provide the feelings
of having
it now and the universe will respond
42. Most people offer the majority of their thought in response to what
they are observing (bills in the mail, being late, having bad luck...etc.)
43. You have to find a different approach to what is through a different
vantage point
44. "All that we are is a result of what we have thought"-Buddha
45. What can you do right now to turn your life around? Be Grateful
46. Gratitude will bring more into our lives immediately
47. What we think about and THANK about is what we bring about
48. What are the things you are grateful for? Feel the gratitude...
focus on what you have right now that you are grateful for
49. Play the picture in your mind-focus on the end result
50. VISUALIZE!!! Rehearse your future
51. VISUALIZE!!! See it, feel it! This is where action begins
52. Feel the joy ... feel the happiness
53. An affirmative thought is 100 times more powerful than a negative
one
54. "What this power is, I cannot say. All I know is that it exists."
~ Alexander Graham Bell
55. Our job is not to worry about the "How". The "How"
will show up out of the commitment and belief in the "Why"
56. The Hows are the domain of the universe. It always knows the
quickest, fastest, most harmonious way between you and your dream
57. If you turn it over to the universe, you will be surprised and dazzled
by
what is delivered .. this is where magic and miracles happen
58. Turn it over to the universe daily... but it should never be a chore
59. Feel exhilarated by the whole process ... high, happy, in tune
60. The only difference between people who are really living this way
is they have habituated ways of being
(61-80)
61. They remember to do it all the time
62. Create a Vision Board-pictures of what you want to attract ... every
day
look at it and get into the feeling state of already having acquired these
wants
63. "Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming
attractions." Albert Einstein
64. Decide what you want ... believe you can have it, believe you deserve
it,
believe it's possible for you
65. Close your eyes and visualize having what you already want-and the
feeling of having it already
66. Focus on being grateful for what you have already ... enjoy it!! Then
release into the universe. The universe will manifest it
67. "Whatever the mind of man can conceive, it can achieve."
~W. Clement Stone
68. Set a goal so big that if you achieved it, it would blow your mind
69. When you have an inspired thought, you must trust it and act on it
70. How can you become more prosperous?? INTEND IT!!
71. 'Checks are coming in the mail regularly'... or change your bank statement
to whatever balance you want in there... and get behind the feeling of
having it.
72. Life is meant to be abundant in ALL areas...
73. Go for the sense of inner joy and peace then all outside things appear
74. We are the creators of our universe
75. Relationships: Treat yourself the way you want to be treated by others.
Love yourself and you will be loved
76. Always cultivate a healthy respect for yourself
77. For those you work with or interact with regularly .. get a notebook
and write down positive aspects of each of those people
78. Write down the things you like most about them (don't expect change
from them). Law of attraction will not put you in the same space together
if you frequencies don't match
79. When you realize your potential to feel good, you will ask no one
to be different in order for you to feel good
80. You will free yourself from the cumbersome impossibilities of needing
to control the world, your friends, your mate, your children...
(81-100)
81. You are the only one that creates your reality
82. No one else can think or feel for you .. its YOU .. ONLY YOU
83. Health: thank the universe for your own healing. Laughter, stress-free
happiness will keep you healthy
84. Your immune system will heal itself
85. Parts of our bodies are replaced every day, every weekÂ…
Within a few years we have a brand new body
86. See yourself living in a new body. Hope leads to recovery.
Happy leads to a happier biochemistry. Stress degrades the body
87. Remove stress from the body and the body regenerates itself. You can
heal yourself
88. Learn to become still and take your attention away from what you don't
want. Place your attention on what you wish to experience
89. When the voice and vision on the inside become more profound
and clear than the opinions on the outside, then you have mastered your
life
90. You are not here to try to get the world to be just as you want it.
You are here to create the world around you that you choose
91. And allow the world as others choose to see it, exist as well
92. People think that if everyone knows the power of the LOA there
won't be enough to go around .. This is a lie that's been ingrained in
us
and makes so many greedy
93. The truth is there is more than enough love, creative ideas, power,
joy, happiness to go around
94. All of this abundance begins to shine through a mind that is aware
of it's own infinite nature. There's enough for everyone. See it.
Believe it. It will show up for you
95. So let the variety of your reality thrill you as you choose all the
things you want. Get behind the good feelings of all your wants
96. Write your script. When you see things you don't want, don't think
about them, write about them, talk about them, push against them, or join
groups that focus on them. Remove your attention from don't wants and
place it on do wants
97. We are mass energy. Everything is energy. EVERYTHING
98. Don't define yourself by your body. You are an infinite being that's
connected to everything in the universe
99. Our bodies have distracted us from our energy. We are the infinite
field of unfolding possibilities
100. Are your thoughts worthy of you? If not, NOW is the time to change
them. You can begin right were you are, right now. Nothing matters but
this
moment and what you are focusing your attention on....
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Love or Judge Others
A Time to Think: If you judge people , you have no time to love them. -Mother Teresa |  |
To Act: Don't waste energy in the wrong areas on the wrong things. | |
To Pray: Lord, help me to see the possibility of love in others. | |
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Where is Your Heart this Christmas?
A Time to Think: He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. -Anonymous | |
To Act: Create something beautiful with the intention of giving it away. | |
To Pray: Father, may my gifts to others reflect Your timeless love. | |
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Compassion brings Happiness
A Time to Think:
To me it seems that to give happiness is a far nobler goal than to attain it, and that what we exist for is much more a matter of relations to others...much more a matter of helping others to heaven than of getting there ourselves. -Lewis Carroll
To Act:
Be compassionate, be caring and loving.
To Pray:
Lord, help me to take the opportunities You give me and work with them, not against them.
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To me it seems that to give happiness is a far nobler goal than to attain it, and that what we exist for is much more a matter of relations to others...much more a matter of helping others to heaven than of getting there ourselves. -Lewis Carroll
To Act:
Be compassionate, be caring and loving.
To Pray:
Lord, help me to take the opportunities You give me and work with them, not against them.
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