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TRUE GODLY SUCCESS

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True godly success is a concept that goes beyond the traditional measures of success such as wealth, power, and fame. It is about living a life that is aligned with the values and teachings of one’s faith, and finding fulfillment and purpose in serving others and making a positive impact on the world. In this blog, we will explore what true godly success means and provide examples of individuals who embody this concept in their lives.

What is True Godly Success?

True godly success is rooted in spiritual principles and values that transcend material wealth and worldly achievements. It is about living a life of integrity, compassion, humility, and service to others. True godly success is not measured by the size of one’s bank account or the number of accolades they have received, but by the depth of their character and the impact they have on the lives of others.

At the core of true godly success is a deep relationship with a higher power, whether it be God, Allah, or any other divine being. This relationship serves as a guiding force in one’s life, providing direction, purpose, and a sense of meaning. True godly success is about living in accordance with the teachings of one’s faith and using one’s talents and resources to make a positive difference in the world.

Examples of True Godly Success

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa, also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, is a shining example of true godly success. Despite having very little in terms of material possessions, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor in India. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation that provides care and support to the sick, orphaned, and dying.

Mother Teresa’s selfless devotion to the marginalized and vulnerable in society earned her worldwide acclaim and recognition, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Her life exemplified the values of compassion, humility, and service to others, making her a true icon of godly success.

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and a prominent anti-apartheid activist, is another example of true godly success. Despite enduring decades of imprisonment and oppression, Mandela emerged as a symbol of forgiveness, reconciliation, and unity.

Mandela’s commitment to justice, equality, and peace led to the dismantling of the apartheid system and the establishment of a democratic and inclusive South Africa. His willingness to forgive his oppressors and work towards a better future for all exemplifies the true essence of godly success.

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, is a beacon of true godly success. Despite facing threats and violence for her advocacy work, Malala remained steadfast in her commitment to promoting education for girls around the world.

Malala’s courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her cause have inspired millions and brought global attention to the importance of education and gender equality. Her actions embody the values of courage, compassion, and service, making her a true role model for aspiring agents of godly success.

True godly success is about living a life of purpose, integrity, and service to others. It is not defined by worldly standards of success, but by the impact one has on the lives of others and the alignment of one’s actions with spiritual values and principles. Individuals like Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and Malala Yousafzai exemplify true godly success through their selfless dedication to making the world a better place. May their examples inspire us to seek true success in serving others and living a life of meaning and purpose.

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YOU ARE A MIRACLE

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DECEMBER 4, 2022

During this Christmas season, it is easy to allow hustle and bustle of this time of year to cause us to forget what it is all about.  This is the time of year we take to celebrate the birth of our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ.  Lest we forget, his birth was a miracle, and He was the bringer of miracles.

If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you have a miracle living on the inside of you in the form of the Holy Spirit.  Keep in mind that in the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit had been promised, but had not yet been given.  The prophets of old spoke about the Holy Spirit and how he would come and dwell in His people. They looked forward to this time, but never saw it come to pass.

Now, because the Holy Spirit now lives in us,  we have a miracle on the inside of us.  A miracle that produces miracles, just like an apple seed does not merely produce an apple, but multitudes of apples. 

How does this miracle of the Holy Spirit dwelling within you produce miracles in you?  Let me give you three to begin with.

1.  There is a miracle in your mouth.  

Did you realize you have God’s creative ability in your mouth?  Let look at the importance of the words we speak.  Romans 10:8 says, “But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

It also says in Proverbs 18:21, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”

Did you know our earth, the sun and stars, the entire universe was created by God’s words.

Hebrews 11:3 says, “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.”

Jesus said in Mark 11:22,23  “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”

Jesus explained this principle on multiple occasions.  There is a miracle in your mouth, if you will learn to use it properly.  Our tongues are one of the most powerful members of our entire bodies.  Take the time and read James, chapter 3 and you will see what I mean.  You never know how the words you speak to someone else can be just the miracle that person needs at that time and place.  Stop cursing yourself by the words you speak out of you mouth.  Get in agreement with God’s Word and speak miracle working words.

2.  There is a miracle in your heart.

God lives in you!  Take a look at the following passages.

Colossians 1:27  “ To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:”

John 14:23 “Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”

Galations 2:20 “ I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”

The miracle of God living in us is the Hope of Glory,  Recognized It, Love It and Live It!

3.  There is a miracle in what you do.

John 14:12 says, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”

The salvation we receive once we accept Christs is not to merely save us from a literal and burning hell, but for us to do good works and make disciples.  (Matt. 28:18-22, Eph. 2:10)  We are to be a miracle for others.  

Take this holiday season receive the miracle that is in you and be the miracle that someone needs!

Does God Have A Plan For Your Business?

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Many Christian business owners struggle with wondering if God really has a purpose for their business or is their business just a worldly endeavor that He allows them to be involved in.  Then sadly, there are those Christian business owners that don’t wonder at all.  In fact, there are many owners  who willingly choose to keep God out of their business.  They have compartmentalized their life to the degree that their business life and their spiritual life never converge.

Lets start by answering a simple question, is there any biblical proof that God is concerned with business or business people?  Lets start by looking at Genesis 1:28

“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.”

According to Genesis chapter 1, Adam was created as the first businessman.  God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and then explained they were now required to replenish and multiply as well as have dominion over the Garden.  Sounds a lot like a business.  

Consider the word “household” that is seen throughout the Bible.  Most have come to be believe that the word, household, means those family members within your home or a slightly broader meaning includes your entire family.  You need only to read a few of the 70 scriptural references where  the word household is used to get a more accurate understanding of its meaning.   

In both the New and Old Testament, the household included staff, slaves, workers, attendants and of course family members.  In today’s society, we would consider them to be employees.  Let me call your attention to Genesis 14.  This is the story of how Lot, his family and possessions were taken captive and Abram pursues and delivers them from the kidnappers.  Notice what it says in verse 14, 

“And when Abram heard his brother had been taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan.”  

Notice that Abram had 318 men that were trained warriors.  These men were the equivalent of a modern day security team at a large corporation.  As you read about the life of Abram and others in the Old Testament, you will notice they were herdsman of cattle, sheep, camels, or a combination of all three.  

In those days, most people were some sort of business owner, but the relationship they had with their employees were much different that what we see today.  They had much influence over the lives of the people who worked for them.

As we look in the New Testament, we see this concept of influence in several instances.  In Acts, chapters 16 and 18 you will see where whole households were saved.  That means the servants, slaves, attendants were all born again.  The owners had that kind of influence.  

Lastly, of the almost 40 or so parables of Jesus,  the majority deal with business in some form or another.  Just to name a few, there was the parable of the shrewd business manager in Luke 16, the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15, the parable of master and the servant in Luke 17, and the list goes on and on.  I am sure Jesus found using business in His parables was something most people would understand as there were so many business people during those times.  He also knew that the center of influence in society at that time was business.

I believe God still believes business is an important part of evangelism and the making of disciples.  Never think for a minute that God is disinterested in business or business owners.  I whole heartily believe business will be the most powerful tool God will use to begin the next great awakening and revival.  What ways can you use your business to begin making disciples? 

Its time to be about the Father’s business!

Understanding What Makes America Great

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Understanding What Makes America Great

As we look at where our country has been, where we are currently, and where it looks like we are going, it give many of us in this country a great reason for concern.  As we look at different times throughout our history we see different degrees of greatness.  For example, when you think of World War II we think of how our country was unified and proud of who we were and what we were doing.  We rallied around the flag and were resolute in the goal of stopping Hitler and his thirst for world domination.  We also were committed to stopping Japan and were ready for some “payback” for Peal Harbor.

Though this time period was over 60 years ago we still remember, read about

FDR & Winston Churchill

and hear such speeches as the one Winston Churchill gave uniting his nation and the one FDR gave after the attack on December 7.  These speeches gave us a vision of what had to be done and what things would be like if we did what was needed and what would happen if we did not.  These men cast a vision for their two respective countries that caused both to accomplish what the leaders of Germany and Japan though could never happen.

I say this to show you the importance of vision.  Every  accomplishment in our great country started with someone who had a vision and they communicated this vision in such a way that others began to follow and make an all out commitment to the vision.

Unfortunately this country has a lack of people who have vision.  Wal-Mart’s founder, Sam Walton, saw this when he said, “Capital isn’t scarce; vision is.”  It’s time to learn how much each of us can accomplish by living a Power Visioned Life.  I think America’s greatest moments are ahead of us and I am committed to training thousands of people how to learn how to develop and live by a vision for their lives.