Joel Osteen today. Sewing your seed for others, when you need “help” the most.

Subject: Sewing a seed in your time of need.

We get to thinking of only our problem and We get stuck. In time of need, we need to sew a seed. You must give away what you need. If you are unhappy, go help someone else and make them happy. You must give away what you need.
When we’re discouraged we want to focus on ourselves, but we must do the opposite.
God wants to see you doing for others in your time of need; when he sees you help others, you will receive the same.
The seed you sew will come back to you.
Often, you can help your own problems, but God will enable to help you with their problems. You might not be able to connect with your own problem, but you will be able to connect with someone else’s problems.
God will often bring someone else, who will sew that seed, that your prayers will be answered.
If you’re marriage needs help, help someone else with their marriage.
God will bring you your harvest.
When you need, go out and help someone else !
Your willingness to reach out to others, will bring you that seed that you need.
Give of your time and energy, and pray for others; your seed will be watered.
Trust in the Lord and do good. Step 2 is be good to someone else.
Be a friend to others ! This is the seed God will bring to harvest you.
Ex. While you’re waiting for that new job, go out and help others and go out in the world and volunteer; and help someone else get that job or that promotion.
Maybe you’re wishing someone would feel bad for your in your situation; instead, sew a seed and help others.
Ex. If you’re sick; go help someone else that is sick.
Maybe you wish you could fall into self pitty; but pray for your friends instead of yourself.
You need to become someone else’s miracle. God will answer your problems.
Easy to be consumed with one’s own problems. Stop praying for yourself so much; but take that same time, and pray for others. OK, to pray for yourself, but God knows your needs. God is waiting for us to sew a seed in others.
Pray for others that their dreams come to pass.
In our time of need, reach out to someone else.
Encourage people.
Shift your purpose; instead of dwelling on yourself.
Don’t get depressed over your own issues; go out and sew a seed.
Don’t be afraid to give someone else, because of your fear of coming short of what you need; cause God will see you through. Sew a seed in your time of need to reap your forest.
The answer to our own prayers often come through helping someone else.
The own sew you seed will bring your own dreams to pass.
Make someone else’s day, God will make your day.
Help someone else’s problems, God will help yours.
Pick up the phone and encourage someone.
Reach out to others - Healing comes; reflection comes.
Life is not fair; it may be difficult. Instead of waiting for others to cheer you up, go out and be good to someone else.
When you feed the hungry; help the poor; your healing will come to pass.
God says, you help others needs and your needs will come to pass.
Instead of focusing on your hurt, help someone else that hurts.
Comfort others that have gone through a loss.
Be a friend to those hurting.
Out of your pain will come your purpose.
When you’re hurting the most, go out and help someone else.
Don’t settle; help someone else.
God will refresh you as you refresh others.
Instead of thinking, help me, think, how can I help another.
What you give away, you will get back.
Don’t wait for your ship to come in; send your ship out !
When you give favor, you will receive favor.
Step 2 to trusting God, is helping others. Your healing will come; your dreams will come to pass.

How Do You Actually See or View Your Life in This Picture ?

Was communicating with a girlfriend this morning, who naturally inspired me to share this topic today.  She was clearly expressing, that she didn’t dare make her normal pre-plans for an upcoming weekend, due to two different frightening events in her life, that happened consecutively, the last two years.  And that it was a “trivial” weekend to formerly plan so far out anyway.

Weeeee … Ohhhhh … was my first inner reaction.

Due to her situations being so overwhelmingly draining, could there be no room to visualize any possibility for positive happening for her life ?       

Does she now see all events as valueless, by verbally stating this one as trivial ?  Maybe had the words been, “Trivial, compared to inspiration I now have for life”, I wouldn’t have consumed the negative vibes.

Sadly enough, our life will continually be thrown unwanted curve balls.  Whether it be to extremely test our faith, our enthusiasm, or just cause we were unexpectedly in the wrong place at the wrong time. 

Over an incident in my life 12 years, I have had to finally conclude, it was just wrong place wrong time.  I was physically run over by a moving vehicle, cleanly breaking my ankle, having blood clots, and separately, requiring two surgeries.  Luckily for me, the only basic negative outcome was, never to be able to wear 3 inch heels again, 60 extra pounds, with 13 months later, having to desperately need a hysterectomy, avertedly, because of it (long story).  Oh, and continuously higher insurance !  Unfortunately for me too, I’ve yet to see the self knowledge I was to gain, so it finally became time to just chalk it up as a life happening. 

In no way, am I suggestively insinuation that what life throws, is easy on any us !  And it can be very frustrating, agitating, difficult, and understandably, hard to see any light at times !  Just as in my own situation.

Therefore, the game of life becomes, in how we view what has happened to us, which literally has an impact on our future.  Do we see it as ½ full or ½ empty.   Do we frankly feel victim of our past or can we turn our life thoughts around, and be an inspiration to ourselves, for the good of our own future ? 

"Negative thoughts directly affects our reality and brings doom/gloom into our life". by Dr Pepper, found on GodLikeProductions.com

We form our own destiny by the way we think and even in our use of words.  If you say you can never loose weight or stop smoking, you won’t.  If you say you’re not going to have fun, you won’t.  Our subconscious “thoughts of forecast” doesn't want to prove us wrong.  We will be right, in the beliefs we attain for ourselves !

Strongly asking, what do you have to loose, while personally holding onto, a glass 1/2 full ... A little happiness and sigh of relief till that new challenge comes your way (?). And what might one officially gain, in thinking of choices as more than trivial, other than a vision (?).

"We are limited, not by our abilities, but by our vision".  Unknown author.

"Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is simply passing the time. Action with Vision is making a positive difference.” Joel Parker.

“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.”  Jonathan Swift.

Is it possible to change our vision ?  Of course it is.  We have the ability to choose to change our way of thinking.  Don‘t beat yourself up when you have a negative thought, however, prepare  yourself in learning to just let that thought pass you right on by. 
½ full ?  ½ empty ? 

The Timid Cat versus the Courageous Lion. How Will You Use This Message in Your Life today ?

How can you apply this in your life today ?

What is your description of “Positive Thinking”

Replies I located on the “net” …

Positive thinking is a mind-training technique that requires effort to focus on optimistic thoughts and quash all negative thoughts. By Grace Covelli, eHow Contributor.

Positive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. By Charlene M. Proctor, Ph.D. , the Official Guide To Positive Thinking,

Positive thinking
forces one to look square in the face at any turmoil, take full responsibility for your situation and to then tell a new tale of positivity, abundance and happiness. By John R Hewitt

See Joel Osteen’s (perfect) Easter message, to help us flourish in our life

Really, the message we all need to know (or be reminded of), if we don’t already ! Literally makes today, a totally beautiful life to live. HAPPY AND FLOURISHING EASTER everyone !

Topic: God wants to bring you to a flourishing finish.
We are in a fixed fight.
HIS FUNNY: Archeologist founds some wiring, 100 feet deep, and decided NY had communication back 100 years ago. CA found wiring 200 feet down, and decided they had communication 200 years ago. Bubba from Texas, 30 feet below, he found nothing, and decided, 300 yrs ago, Texans had already gone wireless.
People get stuck where they are, and give up on their dreams.
Woman let go of her job, after 20 years, when new owner came along. She didn’t understand. She got stuck on her page.
God never ends with a negative. God says he will bring you to a flourishing finish. A set back, will not work against you. God will turn around. Don’t settle. God already has a comeback for you.
Thanks be to God, who always brings us to a triumph.
We already know how it’s going to end, because God has promised, we will flourish in our outcome.
As believers, God has made us in this promise.
You’ll come ou to f this fight healthier.
God will never let us end in defeat.
No don’t need to defend yourself with your enemy. Say God, forgive them.
God came out of the grave, and said, I am alive. Because I live, now you will live.
Things might not look good … in health, in finances … The good thing is, Sunday is coming. God has another plan. God ends in all is well. If all is not well, then the end is not here. God is still working. God has great plans coming your way. Don’t write things off. In the end, God promises, all will be well. He didn’t say, some of the triumph, but all the time. You might go thru tribulations, but you aren’t staying there. You have not yet made it to your destination.
Scripture talk, that God has written ever page in our book. You will not end, except with flourishing finish. If something negative happens, don’t get stuck on that page, because you are not finished. Do not let it ruin your life. God will open new doors. God never ends on a negative. Just cause something happens, it does not mean it’s the end. God has a new beginning. Shake off the self pity. There are amazing victories planned.
Going to heaven is the ultimate victory.
If all is not well, then this is can not be the end.
Don’t be talked out of, in your mind, what God has planned for you.
God says, I’m still working behind the scenes. Stay in faith, cause God will not let the enemy have the last laugh. The people who did you wrong; one day, they will see you blessed and full filled ! God will give you the honor and respect you deserve.
Katrina came, took a families home. He had prospered prior, and then his home was taken. God gave them new house, new furniture, and kids had a great school.
Shake off your self pity. You will have the last laugh. Just cause you have unhappiness, shake off the bitterness. If all is not well, God is not finished.
You have not seen your best days. God has other plans.
The principle is, God will not end in a negative. Continue to be good to people, continue to keep your head up. God’s dream is to see your flourish. God has new opportunities. Don’t get stuck on that page.
If someone left you, you didn’t need them.
If someone died in your life, this is not the negative that God will leave you with. He has other plans for you. Keep your head up. Keep your dreams up. God has more plans.
When it looks dark; when you don’t see how you will be happy; God has a weigh; Stay in faith; You will have the last laugh. Don’t loose your passion in life. Don’t be discouraged. God has the final say. God says, you will not end in a negative. You must believe. It might not look like it’s going to change. Don’t complain. The seed of the righteous will be mighty in the land.
Don’t give up on your family. God does not end on a negative. It might get worse, but it won’t be the end. The forces for you are greater than forces against you. You will always win. It might not be on your time table. God will change what the enemies have done to you. You will flourish.
You need to continue to say, no matter what you are going through, say “all is well”. Sometimes you have to say, I am blessed and all is well, before that happens. You have to speak it by faith.
Don’t call yourself “what you are”, call it “what you want it to be” !
Don’t be down on yourself for your mistakes; God has mercy; even when we bring trouble on ourselves; Receive his forgiveness; Don’t beat yourself up; God says, he will still bring you to flourish.
Don’t let your guard down. Don’t be captured by your enemies.
Wrong choices to not make you doom; You can make 1000 mistakes but God does not want you to end on a negative note. He will bring you to a flourishing finish.
You do not have to sit on the sidelines of life. The spirit of the Lord will come up you. You may not can do anything about your past, but you can about your future. Don’t beat yourself up for your past. The rest of your life will be the best of your life.
You are in a fixed fight. God is still working. It might be Friday but Sunday is coming. The past might not be the best, but keep moving forward. Your life will not end in a negative. God will repair, restore, and fix every set back. Get ready; God will bring you to a flourishing finish.
Seek God and the blessings will follow.
HAPPY EASTER !

Please, if you don't feel total different about the outcome of your future, after hearing Joel's message today, please call me for your complimentary session(s) and let me help you flourish with the life that God wants you and I to believe and know we have.  We deserve what God has set for our lives.  (434) 473-7470, leave message for me to call you in the US.
　

An ol' saying, about a man who goes to a doctor, still brings us insight even today !

Doctor, "Every time I lift my arm, it hurts".
The doctor said, "Well, then stop doing it".

This kind of common sense/innate wisdom approach to life is nearly always available to us, but we spend so much of our time caught up in the whirlwind of our thoughts that we don't notice it. And even when we do notice it, well often ignore it, hoping that our intellect can find a different answer more in keeping with what "we hope" will turn out to be true.  

Michael Neill, author of SuperCoach.

Neill said, one of his clients asked for an example of this concept.  He said, "Nearly every woman I've talked to, who has come out the other side of a bad marriage has told me, that she knew not to marry the guy at some point before getting far enough down the aisle to say, "I do.""   

Joel Osteen' message, April 1 - Reminding God what he said

It was definately great today, like always.  Hope you find his words inspiring for you too.

Subject: Reminding God what he said.

Find a promise in the scripture that he said to you and remind him.
When you can say, God you said, everything
Sometimes we use prayer to complain: these kids are getting on my nerves, gas prices keep going out.
Don’t turn prayer into self pity session. Instead, find a promise: God said, when the enemy comes by me, you will defeat them. God you said, you would find a way for me to pay my bills. God, you said you would pay my battles. Put God in remembrance of his promise.
Don’t say, God, I don’t know how I will get well with these reports; Instead, God , you said, what is impossible with many is promised with God.
This will change you from victim to victor.
God will set miracles in motion, in your favor. It may not happen over night, but be patient.
Don’t beg, say , God you said. Eventually you will see what God has said. You will say, God you did; You are true to what you said.
As a parent, you promise your child, and want to make this promise come to pass.
Example: Joel told his daughter he would take her to Disney World some day. She reminded him every day. He said, today, after church, they are going to Disney World. Today, we’re going to Disney World, not because I want to, but because he will leave me alone.
We need to do as this child, and remind God, every day, over and over.
Say you said, don’t say, look at what I’m going thru.
You said, what I will touch, I will succeed.
Release your faith, by saying, you said.
You won’t have time to complain, if you’re saying, you said.
Don’t complain what others are doing; Talking about the problem doesn’t make it better; Instead say, you said. Go to God with, you said; This gets God’s attention.
Its easy to get depressed and not give yourself hope for the future.
God, you said, you will pay me back double, for what enemies have done to me. God you said, you will work it out to my good.
Don’t complain or have sour attitude. Every day, put God in his remembrance, he said.
Don’t be passive; don’t give God a rest; Remind him, you said. Be persistent; Go to God and remind him over and over.
God you said, the moment I pray, the battle will be overcome.
God will deliver you.
It’s not enough to do it once; do not be silent.
Don’t beg; don’t demand; but remind him, you said.
God gives you his word; remind him; again and again and again.
Make up your mind; God will not go back on his word.
Don’t be so passive; Remind God what he said about your career, your finances, your health.
Don’t get discouraged; God is on your side. Because of your shameless persistent; This is the way we need to be.
If we want to see his promises come your way, be shamelessly persistent; Make up your mind; Over and over till your promises come to pass.
Present your case to God; your argument. Say to God, I am presenting my case to you; you said I will be fruitful.
Find scriptures related to your issue in the Bible and present your case to God. Read this and remind God over and over, every day. God is faithful to his word.
Are you presenting your case. Have you found the promises so that you can present your case.
God is the judge; Jesus is our advocate (lawyer); present your case. Write it down; put it in front of you.
You said the path of the righteous gets better and better.
My case is not what I feel, not on economy, not on what someone said to me, but instead, it is based on what you have said to me.
Don’t plead your case; Don’t beg. You need to take him evidence. Don’t tell him how you feel and all the circumstances. Instead, you must be prepared by taking evidence and take your case.
No weapon against me will prosper, you said.
Find the scriptures and give your evidence.
Present your case, don’t plead your case.
Don’t complain of what is happening to you, instead, God you said. Make your argument.
It will become a reality.
God if you are bold enough to promise, then I’m bold enough to believe it.
Instead of pleading, present.
Read the scriptures. Ex. We’re going to live healthy and strong. You can talk yourself out of it, or you can believe !
God, if you say I am blessed, then I won’t come to you and complain and remind you where I am , but instead, I will come to you, God you said, you will do over and above in my life. Remind God what he promised. God said, I will make your name great.
God said, if I honor you, you will honor me.
Don’t say, God, why is this happening, instead, God you promised.
Don’t plead or reasons it will never happen; Instead, present your case. Take evidence. God you said, you will restore what the enemy has done. No nagging, no begging. Put God in remembrance of his promises , not your problems. God will give you everything you are intended to have.