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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Three Principles of Successful Living

Three Principles of Success

'That you may be successful wherever you go.' Joshua 1:7 NIV

God wants you to succeed in life (Joshua 1:8).

Yes, stop for a moment and let that thought of negativism go away. Once you're convinced of that:

(1) Take into account your temperament. A fillet steak cooks best at a very high heat for a short time, but a roast joint cooks best at a lower heat for a longer time. You can tell I like meat....Either way, you can have a delicious meal. You just need to know what kind of meat you have, and how to cook it. Are you getting the point?

(2) Overcome your fear of being different from others. Because Daniel wouldn't obey the decree only to pray to the king and not God, he landed in a lion's den. But he came out, and prospered in a top spot in government (Daniel 6:28). You can't be part of the crowd and still 'stand out'. To achieve great things you must trust God, disregard the negative opinions of people and pursue your destiny.

(3) Resist the apathy that often accompanies ageing. Keep the enthusiasm of your youth and mix it with the wisdom of your old age. Don't lose your sense of idealism. Don't let day-to-day difficulties discourage you or allow life's disappointments to get you down. At every age and stage of life there are obstacles and advantages, trials and triumphs. It's up to you to make the most of the positive, and not let the negative derail you. You are Gods magnificent creation! So don't give up!

Look at Paul who was about 70 at the time, he said, 'I am ready to come... to... Rome to preach.' (Romans 1:15 TLB) At eighty, Moses led Israel out of slavery. At eighty-five, Caleb said, 'Give me the mountain...the Lord promised me.' (Joshua 14:12 NCV) You're only 'old' when your regrets take the place of your dreams. So be a dreamer and lets do some amazing things for God this year.

Love you Much!!!!

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