The very moment you make a quality decision to be debt free is when God sees you debt free. What's your debt? Is it a ruined relationship, messed up credit, divorce, or something so personal you can't begin to tell anyone about it. Today is the day in which you tell yourself- I no longer choose to be in debt, but rather I choose to be part of the great escape. Do you know that God honors what we honor. Where do I start and what will it take? Are you willing to make the first initial investment. An investment of your time, commitment and actions in a selfish examination of your actions. In order for change to occur-it must start with you.
So many times we have chosen to take the short cuts of life instead of choosing to take the long way around. Remember this, the value of our human actions is found in the actions itself rather than in the ends produced by that action. What actions will you pursue to make the needed changes and make the great escape to becoming debt free?
God Bless! You're on your way to living debt-free and loving it....
Friday, December 2, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Go Up Higher...
Too many times our perspective or how we see things is limited due to the fact that where we choose to stand is from a low position. In order to function in your purpose and succeed as a fully functional woman requires that you change your position of low to high, in other words you got to go up higher to get a better perspective on what you see. Remember the story in the Bible about a man named Zacchaeus. If you don’t it’s found in Luke 19:1-9. Zacchaeus is described by the people as a crooked tax collector and of a short stature. Zacchaeus upon hearing of Jesus impending arrival chose to get a better look (because of the crowd) by climbing a sycamore tree. Talk about getting above our situations. Because of his great leap of faith, Jesus said to him I would like to be a guest in your home today.
Due to Zacchaeus encounter with Jesus, made him realize he was a sinner and that his life needed to change. Zacchaeus made these changes by giving to the poor and making restitution to those he had cheated. This action demonstrated on Zaccaheus part inner change by outward action. Think about it something as simple and novel as climbing a sycamore tree, helped Zacchaeus see himself differently, no longer was he known as the crooked tax collector, but now a producer of good acts and life changing rewards.
You too can begin to change your situations by something as simple as going up higher. Maybe you won’t be using the same thing to climb as Zacchaeus. Not all of us are tree climbers, but we certainly can use what are the high places in our lives rather than the low places to overcome any adversity we may be experiencing. Certainly aspiring for excellence requires we show our faith by positive behavior.
Has your faith resulted in action? What changes, if any, do you need to make?
God Bless....
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Make it A Reality!
Our time is well spent in doing things that fulfill the role of passivity. Too many times we don't do what we need to do in the time that has been given to us. Little known fact, if we want to achieve our plans, purposes or dreams in this life, we must put in place the three C's (characters). The three C's of life as I like to put it are commitment, consistency, and constancy. These three characters of life if well placed and are given royal treatment will just about guarantee you the expected success we all should desire in our lives.
Now remember this important bit of news the three C's will not work unless you work them, (yes, no magic here). Nothing in life comes by way of complacency.
As a rule in life if something is worth having then surely it is worth its weight in gold, it's gold being your goals, plans and hopes of a better life. Well, I hope that this little bit of info will help someone realize life is what you make of it and not letting life make of you what it wants to.
Bye see you on the road of success!
Sylvia
Friday, October 21, 2011
Aspiring Women Toward Excellence: Learning how to Listen
Aspiring Women Toward Excellence: Learning how to Listen: SPIRTUAL EARS SCRIPTURE: Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:...
Living Beyond your Limits
As women sometimes, maybe all the time we feel overwhelmed by life and the trials and tribulations that follow. Do you feel overwhelmed by life and the many responsibilities you have been given? And usually don't get anything accomplished. Take it one day at a time, and remember to prioritize. Too many times we complicate our lives by trying to do it all at once. Even God knew how to prioritize, the world was not created in one day. We are always in a hurry to do it all, and don't. I am reminded of a series of books and videos produced by simpletruths. One of the videos is "eat that frog first" I know it sounds gross, but the concept is that if we slow down long enough to see that the one thing we have been putting off is the one thing we need to tackle first. It really is a simpletruth, doing the job that seems to be the worst, biggest, unsightly is not usually high on our list. Eat that frog first, may not sound good or even taste too good, but it sure will bring positive results and get us moving. Take the limits off of your mobility, and start living beyond your limits. http://www.simpletruths.com/
One thing that is helpful to remember: God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in the time of trouble. Psalm 46:1(NLT).
God Bless, your day today...
Expect the Great!
Too many times our expectations are below the radar. Several things need to happen in order for you to see the great. And remember everybody's defintion of what is great will be different, but all expectations of the great depend on some key ingredients. Check this out!
- Your expectations depend on your perspective (in other words what do you see) stop looking to others for what you need to see
- What you see is not always what you get
- Sometimes we can hinder things by knowing too much
- Change your anticipation level
- Be open minded (the great may come in a different way)
- You're mightier than you realize
- Be a Blessing to others
- See opportunity in all things
- Stop the negativity
- Smile even when you don't feel like doing so
Learning how to Listen
SPIRTUAL EARS
SCRIPTURE: Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 (NLT)
POINT TO PURSUE: Words are Important!
A TIME OF SELF-REFLECTION: Language is important to the Christian. In the hands and mouth of an obedient woman or man of God, is a powerful weapon. God is listening to hear us speak back to him his Word.
Question for Today: What are you speaking?
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Dear Lord, today on this third day, I desire to produce the desired results in my life and will forever give you the praise. I will _________________
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Deborah’s Song Your Praise (Judges 4:4-5)
Deborah one of the judges of Israel
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Working Together
SCRIPTURE: Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you. Psalm (NLT)
POINT TO PURSUE: What You Value God will Value.
A TIME OF SELF-REFLECTION: A yardstick can’t measure a successful marriage. But it can be measured by our acceptance of our responsibilities and a willingness to accept the things we can’t change and cooperate with the things God will change.
v Question for Today: What do you Value?
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Today is the second day; I look forward to honoring God through________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ruth’s Friendship Your Fellowship (Ruth 2-4; Matthew 1:5)
Ruth’s name means friendship. Ruth and Naomi were inseparable. Each woman was guided by a deep-seated desire to be loved. Through the union of their lives God moved mightily. What was produced was the discovery of a generous and loving God. Providing each woman with what they needed. Too many times we abort potential relationships, through which God wants to prove that he is our provider.
Finding Your New You
Hello Aspiring Women:
Sometimes women can find themselves in a place that has become unproductive and unattractive. In other words what you have been doing just isn't working anymore-time for a new you. Ask yourself these questions: In what places in my life have I not given enough attention to? In what places am I willing to give up for the new? In what places will the new improve any facet of my life? In what places have I overlooked that has me in an unproductive state? These questions of course are just a few self starters as a way to help you generate thought provoking questions in helping to find your new you. Too many times we look to the past as our determining factor in what we will do next. Sometimes the past needs help too. Remember for change to take place, it has to begin with you. Below are just some of the places where you can begin to find your new you.
Sometimes women can find themselves in a place that has become unproductive and unattractive. In other words what you have been doing just isn't working anymore-time for a new you. Ask yourself these questions: In what places in my life have I not given enough attention to? In what places am I willing to give up for the new? In what places will the new improve any facet of my life? In what places have I overlooked that has me in an unproductive state? These questions of course are just a few self starters as a way to help you generate thought provoking questions in helping to find your new you. Too many times we look to the past as our determining factor in what we will do next. Sometimes the past needs help too. Remember for change to take place, it has to begin with you. Below are just some of the places where you can begin to find your new you.
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