Joel Osteen May 12, 2012 - Shake off the guilt. Your sins have already been paid

Unfortunately, no postings on Joel next 2 Sundays.  I'll actually be sailing in Alaska !

(the short of his message today)

Change the channel; put your accomplishments on !
Jesus has paid your sins in full.
Ex. If you were unfaithful, he’s already paid in full.
The price has already been paid.
With his resurrection your sins are forgiven. All sins you made and have made have been paid for.
You don’t have to feel guilty. God knows every mistake you made; he doesn’t love you less; he loves you more.
He says, I’m not disappointed in you; I still believe in you.
Shake off the guilt; receive Gods mercy.

His commercial. Every day we live negative is a day we’ve wasted.

Today is Lumpy Rug Day (May 3) - How to Celebrate (and it’s meaning)

http://www.ehow.com/how_4995755_celebrate-lumpy-rug-day-may.html

Click Title to learn more about Lumpy Rug Day.

Peek under the metaphorical rug. How's your year going?

Shake things up. Maybe it is all about the rug.

Spruce things up.

Examine your beliefs.

Improvise.

From time to time, smooth out the lumps in your rug.

Avoid keeping a lumpy rug for more than 5 years.

Is today the day, to ultimately take time to look under your rug ?

Turning Your Victimization Around

Michael Neill has a great book, Supercoach, 10 Secrets to Transform Anyone’s Life.
His definition, from Victim to Creator: “When you act as if your experience is created from the outside in, you will experience yourself as a victim. The minute you take responsibility for creating your experience from the inside out, you reclaim your position as creator of your life.”
　
Through out each of our lives, realistically, we’ll experience additional obstacles for that we’ll have to face and overcome. Of course, unfortunately, you may have encountered specific horrific trauma that most have no personal experience of … Such as loss of a spouse, rape, mental or physical abuse, a tragic car wreck, loss of job, and certainly many others.

Yes, you may victim to one of these challenging circumstances. And Yes, you may often feel you are totally alone. Whether you feel you have no one to talk to about it or feel you are unable to share with anyone, or you feel, no one understands, in actuality, you have you !

Tip: Choose to take time helping others with their personal situation. When we focus on others, it helps us in dealing with our own !

If you use your time and energy to just dwell over the issue, it absolutely won’t go away ! More negative draws more negative your way, honestly like, bees on honey. You’ll discover, when you reach out towards helping yourself, it will change how you feel ! How you look at things !

The process of change begins with changing what “you believe”. If you believe yourself a victim, you’ll stay a victim. If you believe yourself as strong and standing tall, you will become this. Beliefs are internal, that’s why Michael Neill expresses that over coming victimization begins within, not starting with the outside ! And internal feelings come from your personal beliefs.

Another tip: If it means you must begin by just “pretending” you‘re no longer a victim, it actually works. Just like any habit, after 3 weeks to 30 days, it becomes a natural part of your life.

You are capable of pulling yourself through this ordeal. You must be pro-active; self involement.  Your first step can be to reach out to other sources, such as psychiatrist, counselor, coach, a great friend, and/or support groups; or through self learning, such as reading inspirational books or enrolling into self help classes.

Another tip: See yourself as, already having overcome your situation.

This weeks task. How do you want it to be a year from now ? Take out a piece of paper. Write down your circumstance. Now right down what you wishing for yourself, one year from now. Such as, if you want to loose weight, see yourself skinny now. If you want that better job, transform that job you want in your mind now. If you want to be out of that relationship, image your life happy a year from now and what you will be doing.

Whether you’ve never been in a victim type state or not, continuously reaching out in helping ourselves, towards having the best life we can have, is a life long work-out !

Joel Osteen - April 29, 2012. Subject: How ... Yes ... is in your future.

Funny. Russian, American , and a blond. Russian said, we went to outer space 1^st; American said, we were to the moon 1^st ; Blond said, we’ll be on the sun 1^st. Russian and American asked how ? She said, we’re not dumb, we’ll go at night.
When God planned your life, he lined up everything. Yes, you will get married; yes, that new job; Yes, you’ll get over your addiction.
You may have been told No, but God says Yes.
On way to Yes, you’ll get NO’s. The mistake people make, they give up before the Yes. People think it won’t happe3n.
You must go thru closed doors, before the door opens.
Remember, you’e one day closer to being there.
Say you get 20 No’s, and know, once you’re to 1, you’ll get a Yes; You would except the 19 No’s till you got to 1..
You would be encouraged, no discouraged.
Just cause you get several No’s, don’t loose your passion.
It’s all God’s plan.
You might be in a No now, but don’t be discouraged, don’t give up on your Yes, cause it’s coming. Don’t be stuck in a No.
God’s favor is coming.
Thank God for your Yes’s today; Yes I am saved; Yes I am well.
1^st time businesses fail; 2^nd time, succeed; but many won’t try a 2^nd time. People give up, when they’re one yes away.
If you knew, 3 more No’s and then you might meet Mr Yes. You might probably find 2 No’s quick, so you could jump to Mr Yes quick.
When God gives you a dream and makes a promise, you know the Yes’ are coming. Every No means you’re 1 step closer to Yes.
You don’t know, you might be 5 No’s to Yes; or maybe the next person will be a Yes.
Maybe next time, you’ll give up that addiction.
You may have to go thru a lot of No’s.
Don’t get stuck on a No; keep believing.
Be persistent !
Subject. Zig Ziegler - went to hotel, all rooms filled. Attendant tried, but looked for space, but still No. He asked for Manager, and he looked, but then another No. Then he asked the Manager if the president came tonight, would you find a room; Manager said, I’m sure I would; Zig Zigler said, I’m sure he’s not coming, so may I just have his room !
Keep perusing what God has put in your heart.
You may be looking for that job, struggle with an addition, looking for a partner, get promoted or new job.
Don’t let closed doors make you give up !
Are you willing to go thru a dozen No’s (doors) till you get a Yes ?
Story. Husband and wife trying to have baby for 20 years. She kept taking pregnancy test, and the answer was No again and again. Woman answered a question, and talked and acted as if she was pregnant. If God could give Sarah a baby at 80, he can do it for anyone. Woman ended up pregnant, and had twins; 29 years down the road of trying.
You might be determined, but you must also believe.
God won’t give you a promise and not have it in your plans.
Will you stay in faith, and not let your No’s talk you out of your Yes’.
Would be nice if we didn’t have to go through the No’s; but it’s our test, God’s plan.
You need to be in it for the long haul !
Story. Fish tank. A barracuda and another fish, with a wall between. Normally the barracuda would eat the fish alive. Barracuda kept running into the wall, and gave up. The scientist removed the wall; and the barracuda never tried again. He was one step closer to that great meal, but had given up.
Story. Elijah promised rain. Servant kept looking and even 6 times, he said, no rain. The 7^th time, finally he saw a cloud. It was a small sign, but Elijah said get ready for the rain. Then finally, the rain came !
Expect things to change in your favor; it might be a small sign, but it’s coming.
Be a believer and not a doubter.
You must have a made up mind; you’re in it to win it. Don’t settle for 2^nd best; your Yes is coming.
Subject: Edison trying to make the light. He tried to make it over and over. He kept trying, and No. He said, I never failed once, I just found 2000 ways that didn’t work.
Remember, nothing to you do to prepare for the Yes is wasting your time; Your No’s are helping to prepare you !
Don’t feel bad about what you haven’t gotten; Move forward, be your best. God promises your Yes will come.
Subject. His mom wanted pool. His dad said No over and over. His mom finally went out and measured for a pool. His dad said, not going to happen, give up. One day, they ran into a man, who built swimming pools. His mom said, I have been waiting for you. The man said, I would like to build you a pool, but his dad said, we can’t afford. The man said, I want to give it to you.
Sometimes, those closest people to us will give us the most discouragement. Sometimes those around us will only look at us in our “natural” ability. But when God has put a dream in your heart, don’t give up and go by what others say, no matter who they are !
Press through the No’s; something big is about to show up; new doors are about to open; the right folks are about to track you down with a Yes; keep looking for that Yes; go each day, expecting that Yes to happen ! You will be in abundance !
Job, new health, new partner, all coming your way !

I can totally relate, with my own personal stories !


 

I remember in 1983, searching for a job; wanting to work at a bank; everyone kept saying No, cause I didn't have experience. Finally Debra Lucado, VA National, wanted someone with No experience; It was between me and another; I got the job... cause of my 4 year degree !

Then the cruise business. When I decided to get in 21 years ago, very few in LYH new anything about cruises; to include the local agents ! I wanted to be in "outside sales" because I had that "real job", as they say, at the bank;unfortunately, the locals knew even less about "outside sales" and all turned me down the 1st time I wrote letters. 2nd go round, something came up, but that didn't work out. I wrote 250 letters outside LYH. Bob Falcone of Cruises Inc called me and today, it's is still the best plan God gave me; Being "connected at the hip" and Not a franchise, with what is today, the Nations Largest Cruise-Only distributor;  It's the very best ever "savings" and highest protection, that my clients, as well as I, could have ever benefited with !

I have always believed, that I am one of the luckiest (knowing it's more than luck) ! I have always been a person that doesn't take No, which is actually Why I'm the best for my clients, in the cruise business (I won't accept Yes to cruise line errors; I stand up for what you deserve !). Again, like Joel said, you must believe - in yourself; in the system; in the plan ! Which is also Why I've lately furthered my teaching degree, my becoming a Certified Life Coach (Like with the cruise business, want to share & help others to have what I'm fortunate to have).

Currently working on a few more goals, cause my health insurance cost is trying to get the best of me and take me down ! I know, that No is NOT acceptable; all will continue to work in my favor - persistence/goal driven is the key and "believing"; one can't give up; It's what we have to live for (like vacation !) ... Keeping our spirits up ... For that final Yes !

Do you commonly have a story in helping others see that the "light is just ahead" ... Please share !

Whats more important to you ? Vacation ?

Truly interesting; reasoning believable ... Jim Rohn says, "I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change".

Procrastination may ultimately be the stickler that’s in your way. Joel’s Osteen’s message today, “Call To Action”

Procrastination is your enemy !
Be a NOW person.
It’s easy to put “off things”; procrastinate !
Saying, “one day” I will do exercise;  one day, I will make amends with that person.
Well, “one day”, literally never comes.
How many “know” they have things to change ? Things to improve ?  Things on their to do list, but just keep finding that excuse, to put it off ?
People try to “justify” inside themselves, by “planning”; to many, if they just plan it, that proves they are moving forward.  
Where as, in fact, you would be a whole lot happier, if you just “stop putting things off”.
Procrastination will make you, inwardly, sad.  It makes us feel bad about ourselves.
You know you should get it done !  Don’t put off; get it done and you’ll feel a “heaviness” lift.
God will never ask you to do something and then not make you capable of doing it.
When we put off, we can miss that “season of grace time”.
It’s the “small things” that will hold you back.  Ex.  Get your finances in order; tithe; clean the garage; take that class; get that new job.
Like the Cable man said, “Getter done” !
God doesn’t bless plans; but obedience.
When Got ask you to do something hard, (1) he will help you do it; (2) He has plans for you.
One day you will be successful, so why wait to get started !  Don’t put off to do a “step of faith”; be disciplined !
Do you what you’re suppose to do Today !
Today is your new beginning.
Window of opportunity are limited; get it done !
You “enemy” is procrastination; being passive to put off till later.
When you hear God speaking, respond NOW; Be obedient NOW.
Take hold of your destiny moment !  You’ll miss your opportunity to be appointed of it !
Know, you won’t change God’s plan; you’ll just change your chance at being a part of it; changing his “fulfillment” for you !
Don’t let something small hold you back.  No challenge is too big for God.
Don’t miss your season.
Don’t over analyze for approval.  If God puts something in your heart, it will be your opportunity NOW !
“It’s high time to wake you out of your sleep !”  God says it’s high time to do as he wants you to.  Don’t be passive; sloppy or unfocused !
Your victory is heading your way.  You have to be in position for what God has planned for you.  Don’t put off.  Making excuses keeps us from our miracles.
The more you put off, you’ll just have another excuse next time !  You will sew much; reap less; putting what you need to do into a bag of holes !  You won’t get ahead; consider your ways of putting things off.
Ex.  Make piece with family;  give tithe; fulfill your dreams; get a new job; better attitude; stop worry; get in shape; make new friends; be disciplined; get back in church.
It’s not too late to get started NOW, to be what God wants !
If you wait till all is right, that time “won’t come”; Do NOW !
Don’t be passive.
Do that which you promised God.
God has done his part; NOW you !
That promise is within reach !  Make good on your promises that you have made to God AND to Yourself !
Don’t spend one more day not choosing God’s best; Don’t miss a single moment ! 
STOP being passive and complacent.  Be a PERSON OF ACTION !
Think of “one” thing NOW, that you will begin TODAY !
You will live the abundant life God has for You !  

  

The Road To Happiness

http://www.roadtohappinessmovie.com/.  I was sent this video from a facebook friend, by Mac Anderson,the Founder of Successories.
This video clip expresses that "happiness" is your birthright; Happiness is here and now; It's a choice; It's a habit; It's free; It's always available; It's an inside job; It's an attitude of gratitude; It's an action; It's contagious; It's prayer; It's Your Calling !

It's a habit !
Bing definition: " regularly repeated behavior pattern".
When you consistantly practice being happy, over and over, this is how you are able to naturally, slide happiness, right into your life.

Our thoughts are developed by the personal perceptions we box into our mind, whether they be right or wrong.
If you believe you will be happy, you will !
If you believe you can't, you wont !
Lucky for us all, perceptions is learned and can be inwardly changed. 
If we only choose !

Our circumstances are not actually the cause for our happiness.
It's how we perceive our happiness; our situation.  It's literally, all about our own personal definition.
If you believe happiness will arrive to you, once you have money, then you will dimly deprive yourslef of happiness, till you have money.
If you believe you can never consume happiness untill you have  a mate to share your life with, then again, your life might be partially uneventful till you capture that mate.
The choice is all up to you.

If you justly decide you want happiness prior to fulfilling your happniness goals, then you must first transform your personal perception of happiness and that you ultimately deserve this happiness to begin now !
Just begin by making happiness a habit ... Practice, practice, practice, every day ! 
Watch your happiness come to life !

When do you begin ?  Instantly, Today !