I learned early in my life that if things needed to change, it was up to me to change them.

I have had the great pleasure of working with Jim Rohn, who inspired me to new levels of success and happiness. As one of America’s greatest speakers, I consider him one of my early mentors. When I first met Mr. Rohn, I was sitting at a dinner table with ten other people. I grabbed a seat near him and just wanted to listen to his words of wisdom and conversation. When a lull in the conversation arose, I was caught off guard when Mr. Rohn asked me about my goals, dreams and aspirations. In response, I began to talk about many of the roadblocks I had experienced in my pursuit of success. I listed all the reasons why I wasn’t able to achieve my goals and dreams. I let him know who was to blame and insisted none of it was my fault. I thought I had made a pretty good case and then the hammer dropped. Jim looked at me and said, “Kurt, for things to change, you must change, and for things to get better, you must get better.” That brief moment in time changed my life forever. It was then that I realized that everything I wanted in life is on the other side of change, not the other side of excuse. I also realized that no matter the excuse (good or bad), it would not produce results.

If you want to make the same kind of transformation in your life, the first thing you have to do is take an honest look at yourself and where you are. You can’t make changes if you won’t acknowledge what needs to be changed. Where are you starting? What is your current situation? If you could change one thing in your life, what would it be? It is only from honestly assessing where point A is that you can develop a well-defined, well-planned route to point B. Then the next obvious thing to determine is where or at what point B is located. In other words, what exactly are you aiming for? What do you want?

Now is not the time to be timid. Don’t shortchange yourself because you want to be “careful” or “reasonable” or you don’t want to “rock the boat.” Shoot for the stars! You’ll define the path to get there, but first you have to know what exactly you’re even trying to reach. In other words, you must begin with the end result and then work your way backward. You have to know exactly where you want to go and what you need to change to get there. Sometimes, people are actually afraid of being “too” successful. To be brilliant or amazing might actually be a scary proposition. As success comes into sight, you might feel a lot of responsibility weighing down on you. So, how successful should you be? How healthy should you be? How wealthy should you be? How strong should your relationships be? Consider the following powerful quote from Nelson Mandela:

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the World.

There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. - 1994
Inaugural Speech

We are unique creatures. In spite of the seeds of greatness that lie within us, we seem to program ourselves to do the least amount possible to get by. That is, we often do only what is necessary to survive. I see this tendency with my students at the local university all the time. Their mentality is: What is the least amount of work I can do to pass this class? They are paying top dollar to get their education yet rarely do you see a student take advantage of all the learning that is at her/his disposal. We see symptoms of the same mental laziness, lack of progress and resistance to change in the workplace, too:

What is the least amount of work I can do to get a paycheck and not get fired? When we are in this lazy mindset, we can’t find happiness, and as a result, our souls start to rust.

The challenge is that we often don’t see the consequences of our behavior fast enough.

Time ticks by, and by the time we’re even aware of how off course we’ve gotten, years have flown by. We live in a society where we want the quick fix, the easy way out.

Unfortunately, however, that is not how life works. If it takes someone five years to gain twenty pounds, why does someone else think he can completely lose it in a couple weeks? Another example is fast food. We know it’s not good for us, and yet hey, nothing bad happened today after I had that super-size order of fries. The consequences of the unhealthy food will take time to manifest, but in the meantime, the instant gratification of a fast and delicious meal now overpowers concerns about the future that, in the moment, seem immaterial. Imagine if every time you ate at a fast food restaurant the consequences were immediate. You took a bite and felt a bulge near your midsection. If that were the case, it wouldn’t take long before you changed your ways.

There are thousands of habits and patterns in our lives that fit the instant gratification scenario. Another example is debt. So what do we do when we’re constantly confronted with such difficult choices: immediate pleasure versus future gain? What do we do about it? You would be very wise to make a habit as soon as possible of analyzing your life on at least a weekly basis. Determine what you want to change now, not after years of reinforcing the wrong habits. The saying goes, “Old habits die hard” and it’s really true.

Stop destructive cycles now before the strands that bind you become impenetrable rope.

Without changing your action, your wishes and hopes will only be whims that never go anywhere. It’s time for you dreams to start to bear fruit!

So, are you ready to welcome change into your life? Good! Remember, as Albert Einstein said, “You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” Once you have recognized the need to change and have embraced the opportunity to change, then you will need to start organizing your plan of action. Think backward. What is the big picture? What are the major phases within that big picture? What are the steps within each phase that will move you from one point to the next? It is worth pointing out here that you must be careful not to let the opinions of others dissuade you. I’m sure you’ve experienced this before—you’ve gotten yourself all excited and pumped up, you tell someone you really care about all your great plans and they barely listen or care. Or worse, they start pointing out all the reasons why your plan isn’t going to work or why it’s a bad idea. Crash! You can’t remember the last time you felt so deflated. I’ll admit that it is hard to stay focused and persistent when people spit on your dreams. Fear of failure, fear of what others will think—these are totally normal feelings. But you can’t let them debilitate you. Napoleon Hill said, “The fear of criticism robs man of his initiative, destroys his power of imagination, limits his individuality and takes away his self-reliance.” You are destined for greatness. Follow your heart not the useless criticism and discouragement of those who have forgotten how to live and dream.

So many people assume that if they don’t try, then they can’t fail. If they don’t try, no one will criticize them either. The tragedy of this mindset is that they will fail by virtue of never having even attempted to succeed. George Shinn once said, “Growth means change and change involves risks, stepping from the known to the unknown.” I have always loved the phrase “jump and the net will appear.” Consider the fact that most of the fears we face in life are not life-and-death matters. And yet, we are so gripped by our fears that it’s almost as though they were life-and-death matters.

The next time you feel yourself paralyzed by fear, stop and honestly assess your feelings.

What is the worst thing that could really happen? Are the possible setbacks really life-or death situations, or are they just opportunities to learn and grow, even if they are sometimes unpleasant or painful? Reflect on the fact that almost all successful people have their stories about where they came from and what they had to go through to achieve success. What’s more, it’s rarely a rosy picture. It might also be worth asking yourself what the worst thing is that could happen if you do nothing. Chances are the consequences might be more severe in the case of inaction versus action. Either way, there is a price to be paid. Do you want regrets or do you want results? We say no to some things because we are saying yes to other things. You just need to be sure you know what hangs in the balance either way. Sometimes it is the realization of the imminent, stark reality hitting us in the face that provides the momentum for change. Whatever the motivator is, just don’t let fear stop you from forging ahead.

As you ready yourself for positive changes ahead, watch how you talk to yourself. In other words, there is to be no more talking down to yourself like: “Well, I blew it again.

Surprise, surprise.” Negative self-talk is a dead giveaway for an attitude tune-up.

Thoughts and attitudes are where change begins. Don’t take this advice lightly because your thoughts have the power to control your destiny. When you feel or think there is no hope, you are right. Understand that your thoughts control your emotions and that your emotions control your actions. What you concentrate on will happen. If your thoughts always focus on rejection and failure, you will see a self-fulfilling prophecy in your life.

Change your thoughts, change your focus and you will change the future.
Draw on strength and support from family and friends who will support you. Fortify yourself so that you’re immersed in an environment where success can grow from success. When you surround yourself with people, places and things that inspire you, you’ll feel encouraged. Sometimes we think that all this “change your attitude” stuff is great, but it doesn’t just click like the snap of your fingers. It’s true; unfortunately, our progress and results are rarely instantaneous. It can take a lot of effort to muster the mental and emotional fortitude that is necessary to forge ahead when the support seems so distant. This concept underscores my point even more: If you’re having trouble mustering the inspiration for change yourself, surround yourself with the people and things that will give you the springboard you need. Moreover, remind yourself that even under the best circumstances, progress comes in spurts. There’s no sense in waiting for everything to be just right before rolling up your sleeves because it’s just never going to happen. Let’s face it, fate isn’t going to just catapult you to the top without any scrapes or bruises. Sometimes, it will be a matter of taking three steps forward and one step back. Other times, you’ll go through a phase of feeling like you’re not taking any steps forward, and then you will suddenly leap ahead by ten or twenty steps or more. Don’t fight the natural growth curve you’re going to experience.

Although the words bear similar meanings, “change” and “alteration” are not synonymous. Change is driven from within and governed by the right intentions. Alteration is based on external factors—what others will think, what will impress someone, what will enable you to “keep up” or maybe even just what will appease someone so s/he’ll leave you alone. The trouble with all of these examples is that they are most likely to cause greater insecurity, which in turn breeds low self-esteem. When you’re feeling low, you’re not as likely to feel invigorated and ready to take on your weaknesses, and a downward cycle results. You’ve got to forget about any influences that lead you to look to others for approval. If you don’t, your happiness and success will always hang on the whims of others, and this reliance will only lead to a very frail emotional existence. You’ll never get ahead because you’ll always be fretting over and worrying about keeping everyone else happy. You must concentrate on making yourself happy instead. On the surface, many people are open to change, but privately, or even subconsciously, they resist change at every turn. When you don’t make the changes you know are necessary, you feel weak and depressed. Contrarily, when you successfully make changes, you feel positive and in control. Now here is a key thing to understand: It is the change that makes us uneasy or gives us anxiety; it is how we perceive and handle that change. Let’s now outline the three key ways in which people make changes in their lives. One of these ways is more powerful than the others in terms of conscious, lasting change: Drastic circumstances require drastic measures. You could have a heart attack, lose your job or experience some other sort of personal tragedy. Where you might not have felt compelled to change your situation before, however, such events force you to change. The second way people make change in their lives is slowly but surely. Gradual changes like this are more likely to evolve through personal relationships and other such long-term molding influences. The third change-inducing factor is internal change. Both positive and negative factors can compel you, but it is under this unique method where you have willfully hit the pause button and made a conscious transformational decision.

To get change to stick, you must make sure three things occur. First, you must have a firm commitment to change. You have to have reached the point where, in your mind, there is no other option. Second, you must be willing to pay the price for change’s rewards, persisting even when you feel weak. Third, you have to know where the change is taking you. How is this life transformation going to affect your life? What will the end results be? One thing that can really alleviate the fear of the unknown is doing your homework so you know exactly what to expect. Carefully plan your steps toward success—even when you’ve never been there before. Remember, there is much more security traveling new terrain with a map!

When those closest to you seem to be the most discouraging, remember that they have only seen you the way you have always been. They have no experience with the person you’re going to become. Fair or not, it is only human nature that we are judged and that we also judge others based on past experience rather than projections of their future potential. Some people may take these sentiments as unsupportive and extremely crushing to their confidence in proceeding. If you fall into this category, do not cast your pearls before swine! This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still pursue loving relationships with those around you, but you don’t have to constantly be laying everything out on the line for them to scrutinize, either. Why make yourself vulnerable to those you know are not going to cheer you on? In this case, it is simply a matter of being careful and wise about whom you open up to. On the other hand, some people may find the naysayer to be a serious motivator. Whatever works for you, go for it. Just make sure you keep the positive energy flowing.

Finally, we have all heard the saying that a habit is made in twenty-one days. If such a short-term benchmark motivates you, go for it, but don’t believe for a minute that twenty-one days will make you home free. Certainly, if you can persist in doing something for twenty-one straight days, you are on the road to success. These short-term successes are important because they enable you to start seeing and tasting what ultimate success might be like. But also remember that even after two or three months of steady commitment, we can still topple from our new routines. Such an experience would be more closely aligned with alteration than true change. The key is to continually reinforce your new habits and to hold yourself accountable to your new discipline. That way, you won’t revert back to the old habits of your comfort zone.

Kurt W. Mortensen is one of America’s leading authorities on persuasion, motivation and influence. Kurt spent 15 years researching personal development and motivational psychology and is currently a professor on the university level. He offers his speaking, training, and consulting programs nationwide, helping thousands achieve unprecedented success in business and personal endeavors. Kurt is author of Maximum Influence a bestseller and is endorsed by Stephen R. Covey, Brian Tracy, Robert Allen, and Mark Victor Hansen. Go to http://www.prewealth.com/iq to find out where you rank in your ability to persuade or email askkurt@persuasioninsitute.com.

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I am sorry but there is no key to immediate success here. In fact I doubt that you will ever find immediate success anywhere. If you want to become successful at anything it takes practice but, most importantly “perseverance.” For a better understanding let’s examine the definition of perseverance in the answers dictionary. It means the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior. So what is my point? In order for you to succeed in the attainment of any goal you must persevere thru all obstacles.

The truth is that in our society we have lost patience. We want it all at once and fast. Yeah right! I wish that it were that easy. Please do not mistake my tone as being negative. It is not my intention to discourage you. However, I am being completely honest because I am not trying to sell you a get rich quick scam.

I believe in following your dreams and aiming towards your full potential but you must first learn that in order to get anything you must work hard for it. You will not obtain a degree if you do not go to college and study hard for an extensive amount of time. You will not start a business and earn millions of dollars without investing your time and effort in to it. I can go on an on but, I am sure that you get the point. Anything worthwhile takes time and practice. Life is not perfect and you will find 101 barriers blocking your path towards success. Those barriers or complications are the reason why so many people fail to accomplish their goals.

The bottom line is that once you understand the connection between perseverance and success, nothing in life will hold you back. Why? It is simple; when problems arise you will know that you just have to approach them one at a time. They may slow you down for a bit but you will be unstoppable. Once you learn from all your mistakes you will become and expert in the field and soon, success will be knocking on your door. Wow, imagine how that would feel?

Best Wishes,

Kenia Morales is the publisher of online magazine http://kpatra.com “For Every Aspect of Today’s Woman. Visit her site to find a variety of women related issues and topics” click here http://kpatra.com/keniascolumn.htm to read more inspirational articles written by her.

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It’s a typical Friday afternoon and you just got home from that part-time job and you’ve got that paycheck of a few hundred bucks in your pocket just waiting to be spent. Let me guess what’s on your mind… you may be thinking of all the partying you can do that night, you may be thinking of going out and buying some of the latest gear from Abercrombie or…. just maybe….just maybe… you may be thinking of how to invest that money into starting a business.

I do. You do. We’ve all done it. We all spend money on things on things that we really don’t need or things that just give us a quick burst of satisfaction. I think that that is fine because we owe in to ourselves to let loose and have some fun from time to time, that’s just a part of being an entrepreneur - having fun.

But the sad reality is that sometimes we forget to spend money on the most important investment in life - on our personal development. It’s easy to go the bar and spend $60 on drinks, then another $50 at the club. It’s easy to drop $100 on a pair of jeans and a few shirts from your favorite designer. It’s easy to spend $40 on expensive meals with your friends in town.

But you want to know one of the hardest things that so many students can’t seem to do? Spend money on the things that really matter and that can positively change their lives forever, things like books, stocks, conferences, and the most important: starting their own business and becoming an entrepreneur instead of a person who only consumes and doesn’t create.

We need to recognize that investing in ourselves now will payoff in the future. One of the things that blind so many of us is that it’s hard to think about the future when we’re having so much fun now buying up all these material items that basically have zero return on investment.

We need to breakout of that dangerous way of thinking and start putting some time into thinking about where we will be in 10 years? What can I do to my life now that will help the outcome of my future? How are all these material items going to add to the value of my company down-the-line?

I personally invest a lot of money on books. Amazon.com has become my buddy over the past few years. I tend to do a lot of reading about business, technology, and things that spark my creativity and imagination. Another personal expense of mine is on keeping my websites running by renting servers. I find both of these ways of spending money very wise because each expense can greatly improve the outcome of my future success.

There comes a point in you life where you need to decide what’s more important, blowing your paychecks on “only” having fun with your buddies, or putting some of that money aside to learn new things or for finally starting that business that you always seem to be talking about but never really doing anything towards it.

We all need to make these decisions each time we spend our money on something. Like I said, it’s cool to spend your money on having fun, but it’s really not cool when that’s the only thing you’re spending your money on - that’ll only hurt you, not help you.

I have a few friends that are really smart guys that aspire to become very rich and successful entrepreneurs one day by starting their own companies. But by the looks of how they spend their money and time, you’d never believe me. They constantly blow their money on things that add no real value to their entrepreneurial aspirations.

Every time they spend all their money on something completely non-related to their business, they are taking two steps back from reaching their goals in life. I’m sorry, but I don’t even know if I could call a person like that a “serious entrepreneur.”

How could someone be serious about starting a company and becoming successful in life when the only thing they invest in is partying, having fun, and just not caring about their future? To me, that just doesn’t make sense and that can only lead to a life of mediocrity, not success.

We live in a world where conspicuous consumption has become so prevalent that it’s hard not to follow the herd and just spend cash like everybody else. People want the latest toys, the latest fashion, and the latest everything. What about think about starting the latest company?

Ask any student nowadays what they want to do in life, and I bet many of them will say “I want to start a business.” But these same students who want to start a business simply are not taking any action to start one—it’s all talk no action.

The real student entrepreneurs are the kids who are actually making things happen, creating and innovating on a daily basis. These are the kids carrying around notepads writing down ideas, thoughts, and visions of the future. These are the kids going to bed at night brainstorming and waking up in the morning with new ideas. These are the kids learning how to code/design and taking a stake in the internet by starting their own websites. These are the kids constantly networking with other entrepreneurs finding out ways to work together. These are the kids learning about stocks, real estate, and franchises who see a successful future for themselves and are taking all necessary risks and steps to get there.

Don’t be one of those people who only talk and don’t do. Become a person with goals and actually follow-through with them, not a person who just has goals. With no follow- through, then you’re destined to follow. With no implementation, then you’re destined to be implementing for someone else. With no dreams, then you’re destined to be making someone richer because they had dreams and you didn’t.

Life is a bag of decisions and if you make the wrong choices now, your future can be in serious jeopardy. It’s time to decide what road you plan to go down. There are only two roads for the budding entrepreneur. One road is filled with devotion, ambition, desire, and motivation. And the other road is filled with wasting time, talking but not doing, and not being serious enough about your business to discipline yourself to invest in yourself.

Russell Crowe said it best:

What we do in life, echoes in Eternity!

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I admit, I could use more money in my life. I have struggles
like everyone who needs more of it. Just because I have
devoted myself as a servant to the Lord, doesn’t mean I’m
going to have great success as the world regards it.
Success according to God does not mean you will ever be
wealthy in worldly riches. I realize that successful people
who are “in” the world may berolling in more money than
they know what to do with. But face it, are they fulfilled, are
they satisfied from within? Are these people really ever
satisfied? Can money really buy your happiness? This is
something that everyone would love to have the chance of
proving. I have to admit that I am one of those who has at
many times thought if I were more successful, I would have
less problems. But, the more I know the Lord that I serve, I
recognize this as a lie from the world. We are not or ever will
be successful in this world or the next if we regard
ourselves as being that special and above others who don’t
have what we have. It’s a humbling experience to realize that
only God is in control. Anyone who is successful in this life
on their own are in for a rude awakening one day when God
tells them the true meaning of success, by His terms.

Like any human, I’m no exception to needing money in
which to live. Bills are a fact, and paying them or not will
result in whether or not you will be watching t.v., talking on
the phone, taking a hot shower, etc. The world is not very
forgiving when it comes to not paying your bills. They say,
“sorry for your luck.” So, making sure your utility bills are
paid are a must if you want to live and be comfortable. Any
extras are just added worries when you don’t have the
income to match the outgoing of bills. Oh, how we deceive
ourselves and tell ourselves that no matter what things cost,
we deserve them. We will find a way to pay for our new car,
our new home, all those clothes hanging in the closet or
that precious piece of jewelry that we just had to have. We
seem to have the mentality that no matter what the cost, we
deserve it. You know what I’m saying!

Once you learn to trust in God and become well acquainted
with His Words for success, you then start to see these
“wants” as foolish and realize that success is so much
more. First of all, all believers come to the realization that it’s
not about us at all. Those who are in the world will argue
that fact. These people are ‘legends in their own minds’.
And there they will remain, thinking they are something they
aren’t. God has a greater plan for His children, not those
who are unyielding to hear it and accept it. Don’t mistake
me, it’s true that God loves everyone because He is no
respecter of persons. But, when it comes down to brass
nails, only those who are chosen by Him are His children
through their acceptance of His Son, Christ. And, since God
is all about love, He gives His secrets for success to
everyone. It’s what we do with them that actually makes us a
real success in the long run.

He gave Joshua these secrets and it’s right there in black
and white for everyone. So, it’s really not a secret if you only
pick up the Book and read God’s will for all of us. Even the
most hard hearted person might come to submission when
God convicts them. Perhaps this is why some people just
don’t read God’s “Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth”.
They just might see their sins and repent!

“Only you be strong and very courageous, that you may do
according to all the law which Moses My servant
commanded you. Turn not from it to the right or to the left,
that you may prosper wherever you go.” Josh. 1:7 (Amplified)

It takes a strong person to be able to submit to God’s laws.
It’s only the disobedient who can’t comply. This doesn’t
mean you can compromise. It’s God’s way…or no way.

“This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but
you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe
and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall
deal wisely and have good success.” Josh. 1:8 (Amplified)

God’s Law is to be taken seriously, it’s not to be forgotten.
He says that when you meditate on it day and night, in other
words, make it a way of life, you will do everything that He
tells you to do in order to be successful. His Word will give
you wisdom in dealing with life as we know it. Joshua’s
success was that he was in God’s will because it was his
own will to do everything God wanted him to do. This is and
shall always be the same for everyone, that this is the
unfailing prerequisite for eternal success! It’s really all a
matter of how far ahead we want to see. If we remain
satisfied with what the world offers, we know that will all
come to an abrupt end one day. But if we can look beyond
to what God promises us, our success will be far greater
than anything this world has to offer.

With this thought, I have many struggles in this life
financially and it seems sometimes that I am getting no
where. I don’t see myself advancing to higher ground in
order to escape it. But one thing I have learned is to always
seek God first in everything. I don’t dare persue anything
unless He’s going to be with me. Why? Because if I do go
ahead on my own, it may work out for a time, but will be
guaranteed to fail eventually. Then the consequences will
be with me for the rest of this life. I know, I’ve already been
there.Believe me when I say, I don’t want to repeat
this great offense to the Lord. The lessons are long and
hard.

Lately, my husband and I thought that perhaps we could get
into an undertaking to make enough money to live and be
able to support the kingdom of God at the same time.
Before “we” decided, we took it to the Lord in prayer. We
asked that it would be in His will for us, if not, we wanted
nothing more to do with it. We waited on Him to answer. We
were prepared for a “No” because He knows best. At first
everything seemed to be falling into place, but all of a
sudden things went topsy turvey. How does a person
perceive this? I will admit, I didn’t know whether it was God
saying “No” or if it was my adversary the devil who was
throwing in the wrench. How do we really know for sure?

When I get into these situations, I present my problems to
God and expect an answer. The trick to success is being
able to get quiet, and be patient for His answer. I tell Him I
am willing to accept the things I cannot change, I pray for the
courage to change the things I can, and that He will give me
the wisdom to know the difference. This is true success! Are
you ready to let God lead your life? If not, please be
prepared for false leading into destruction.

As our business plan seemed to unravel in front of our eyes
as quickly as it was put there, I prayed for God’s will in my
life and to show me the path that He wanted for me. In other
words, I was ready to accept His answer as opposed to
what my flesh wanted.

Each time I prayed, God led me to a scripture which didn’t
tell me what to do, but rather to listen for His leading. Each
time He confirmed what I had prayed for; His leading no
matter what and no matter what the cost.

“… the Lord is with you while you are with Him. If you seek
Him, craving Him as your soul’s first necessity, He will be
found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.”
2 Chron. 15:2

This verse didn’t give me a pinpoint answer but it did
confirm the fact that as long as I sought Him first, He would
always be with me and therefore I would not make a deadly
mistake. He would definitely let me know. I was open for
His
intervention. Then as quickly as this seemingly good deal
had come to us, it quickly took another turn that just didn’t
feel like God. It was an uneasiness. The JOY of the Lord is
my strength. There was no joy. Whenever you feel like you
are forced into doing something it most likely is not of God.
God is patient and if it’s meant to be, He will see that it is
done, according to His will. That’s the difference between
God’s faithfulness and Satan’s lies. Satan feeds on the
pleasures of the flesh. He makes you feel like everything is
urgent. God is urgent when it comes time to pray. This is
an important fact to remember.

So, as everything unraveled as quickly as it came, I prayed
in His will. Again He answered me not with concrete
answers but assurance and in faith that I could trust Him. I
felt so lost, so forgotten and asking what my real purpose
was. Satan likes us to question our existence. Does He
want me to spend my life just getting by? Of course not.
This are questions we all ask God as His children. Does He
promise us a life of leisure just because? Again, of course
not. That’s where our faith comes into play. We just have to
TRUST and accept. Feeling like a nobody spiraling out of
control, I asked Him to answer me, if He even was hearing
me. This questionable relationship was not God’s fault, it
was on my own end. Has Satan ever lied to you like this?
Get in God’s will and be free!

“In You, O Lord, do I put my trust and seek refuge, let me
never be put to shame or be disappointed, deliver me in
Your righteousness! Bow down Your ear to me, deliver me
speedily! Be my Rock of refuge, a strong Fortress to save
me. Yes, You are my Rock and my Fortress; therefore for
Your names’ sake lead me and guide me.” Ps. 31:1-3

David’s prayer was identical to mine! He felt insignificant
before the Lord that he served also. Even though we are
willing to do His will and be obedient, we still cry out and
ask God if He is really listening? We long to be in His
protection. If we aren’t , please don’t send us anywhere if
He’s not going to be with us. Even David wondered and he
was a man after God’s own heart! Don’t ever under estimate
the power of Satan’s lies, just don’t give into them.

Then His answer came in the very last verse. Not that it was
an answer in particular, it was just His way of telling me it
was going to be just fine as long as I trust in Him. This is
the walk of faith.

“Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait
for and hope for and expect the Lord!” Ps. 31:24

So, it doesn’t matter what I may want, He is telling me to just
be strong and take courage. It’s very important that we all
must be patient and wait on His faithful answers. This is
what God is all about. He guarantees that if we are willing to
put all our trust and faith in Him, He will be faithful in
bringing us to our true success. We will never want for
anything when this life is over. God knows that He has to
gently remind us that He is faithful because Satan can
invade our minds with doubt so quickly.

I don’t know where you are today, but I know that I would
rather live my life believing there was a God and finding out
that there wasn’t one when I died as opposed to living my
life believing there was no God only to find out that there
was one when I died. What a sad and grave mistake that
would be. Just remember, human pride is a killer. Pride is
what destroyed Satan.

Success can be all you try making it out to be, or it can be all
God makes it out to be. Are you willing to take that chance?

Vivian Gordon is led by the Holy Spirit to reach out and
give the Christian and non Christian alike something to
think about in their own lives. These articles are meant
to edify the reader and bring them deeper. They are
based on spirituality, inspiration, and today’s morals
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This morning you made up your mind that everything would be different from now on. You will be a successful and happy person. This decision is the crucial in your life as it may really change your life and surprise you with the results. It is really possible but only if you take it seriously. If you change your behavior and your purposes, your life position is not as it used to be any more. Your aims are changing and your self-confidence is growing. You can do it. A lot of difficulties and trials are awaiting you on the path to success and to reach the final destination, keep in mind the three principles. They will support you when you are ready to give up.

See your aim. I mean really imagine it. Visualize the situation in the slightest details, very vividly. Concentrate thoroughly on the created image. To free the power of your sub consciousness, remember that you are to have a clear picture of your desire in your mind. 2. Set programs for yourself. No one will be able to persuade you better that you. If you say “I can’t “, so you won’t be able to do it. The effort is not even worth taking. Say: “I can “and believe in it and you will see what you can be. Do not waste your time on looking back in the past and leave no space for regret in your life. Remind yourself that you are close to start everything from the beginning again. Your brains are extremely active and they are meant to solve your problems. And it really does it well.

To foster confidence, to realize our dreams, to choose the life we really want to live - we need to grow up several acorns, several ideas. Consider that your mind consists of two halves: one - consciousness and the other is sub consciousness. If we create a clear image or formulate our desire precisely, this image or desire like a seed flowing along the lake finally finds the way to our sub consciousness. As soon as the desire slips into our sub consciousness we start to act. The desire becomes a real power. Our sub consciousness possesses strong energy; it functions as a spur to our actions. Once sub consciousness receives the aim, it strives to achieve it. Human beings are inclined to become what they think they are. If you see yourself as a successful person you will become one. 3. Pretend. Even if you are not successful now act as if you were successful. Your mind is not only looking for the ways to make you what you want to be, it also gives you incentive to act. Let the brains do their work, that is to solve the problems, make plans and imagine the future.

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This article will show you to allow the desired changes to happen in your life!! This very important aspect of success is usually being looked over and you should understand NOW how it works. Read through!!

Your success is a process that requires patience and commintment! And you are ready to start this process as soon as you realise that reality is a concept that can change at any given time. All you need is intension and a plan of action. If you believe that reality, what you experience in the physical plane, in the world of senses, should be taken as it comes, in a passive approach, there is not much help for you here really. And judging from your being here, it is very unlikely that you do. Such an approach, is really not allowing you to express yourself in your full potential, and is stands in the way between you and your dreams.

In order to allow the changes to happen you will have to review some other beliefs of yours as well. The result of your efforts are greatly dependant on your willing to abandon your current comfort zone, and expand it to contain the changes you want to create. Expanding your comfort zone means to deatach from your emotional bonding with your current situation. Recognize its existence, while you accept inside you, in the world of thoughts and emotions that you are moving into a new comfort zone, where you are happier, and able to better express your needs and wants. Doing this will help you remove any restraining discomforts about the new comfort zone you want to adopt and help you mature in the idea of living new experiences.

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