Commitment needs tenacity

True commitment is very powerful.  Commitment is a decision you make that says, “ No matter the cost, the length of time, or the obstacles faced I will reach my destination.”   The road to your destination is one that requires tenacity.  Tenacity is the...

Be vigilant and diligent

“How long will you lie there, you sluggard?  When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.”  Proverbs 6:9-11 Laziness...

Wisdom over ignorance

Ignorance seems blissful until you receive the bill incurred from the lack of knowledge, then you wonder, “How come I didn’t see this coming?”. In Proverbs 1:1-7 Solomon gives a profound introduction to wisdom.  He says, “These are the proverbs of Solomon,...

For the Joy of it

In Hebrews 12:1-3 the writer is encouraging focus of the life of faith lived on purpose.  He says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin...

Attitude

Our attitude towards life and specific circumstances comes from what we believe.  Our beliefs affect our perception and perspective and therefore determine our actions.   Myles Munroe talked about the attitude of the lion vs other animals. The lion is known as the...

Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power

As we talked about yesterday, not every thought that pops into our mind is worth holding on to.  Ideas fuel our lives and therefore we must be conscious of the ideas we hold onto. A perceived speculation of someone’s opinion of you can cause you to change your...