Category: Success

Victory

5/1/2017

"We will rejoice in your salvation,
And in the name of our God we will set up our banners!
May the Lord fulfill all your petitions."
~Psalm 20:5

I find it interesting that the Hebrew word yĕshuw`ah in the first line of this verse (translated here as “Salvation”) is also used to indicate victory.

Last week we spoke about success and purpose, which the writer prays for us and all of God’s people. After that last request in verse four comes this declaration, “We will rejoice in your…victory…” Notice the two words underlined in bold. First, there is no question or doubt, it is a statement of fact; second, when God’s will for our lives brings us into success and purpose, victory comes with it. We are not talking about a metaphorical, privately held, or heavenly eventuality. We are talking about a victorious life and reality that can be seen and attested to by others in everyday matters, situations, and encounters!

Are you feeling lost, defeated, dejected, or left out/behind today? Do you feel that there is no way out of your situation? Do you feel that you are dealing with something you can’t bounce back from? Let me tell you from experience, all of that can be a reality and yet God can turn the facts around to bring you into success, purpose, and victory! Even over the greatest obstacle you have ever faced! I can say this in confidence because I am living proof!

Call on His great name, trust His perfect will, and rise to purpose and victory in Christ’s name!

Victorious In His name,
Dawn~

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Success

4/24/2017

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"May He give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed."
~Psalm 20:4 (NIV)

This week's blog is longer than previous ones because: 1. Can anyone really talk about success in just a paragraph or two? And, 2. An entire month's worth of insight into Psalm 20:4 has been fit into this one blog. It may take a couple more minutes to read, but I hope you stick with me, because I think it will be worth your time; so let's get to it...

There is no way around it. The fundamental truth, whether we accept or believe it or not, is that success comes from God. Period. Of course, there are practical things we can do to bring ourselves financial success, family success, and even spiritual success (yes the Bible gives us a clear roadmap to that); but the future belongs to God, and only by giving Him our today in every area we need success, can we be confident of future success.

But what does success really look like? It’s fairly simple: whatever God’s will is. If we can tap into His will and walk fairly close to that plan, we will be called successful. I guarantee it. Those with no faith, or those who can only consider the physical reality, may not call you successful to your face, but I guarantee you that something in them that can’t be touched by the physical or material will know… They may not be able to put their finger on it, or call it by name, but they will know that something about you is different, desirable, and admirable.

So how can we most effectively see the reality of Psalm 20:4 manifest in our lives? God showers blessings on His children and the children of the world; the righteous and the sinner alike; however, those who place the whole of their trust in the name of the Most High, have a different outcome than random occasional “blessings.” When the name of The Lord becomes what defines you, the one thing you trust in and depend on, what motivates your every act and decision, what drives your giving and spending, what decides your career and relationship choices, THEN you become uniquely changed and qualified.

You change because, somehow and somewhere in the middle of living a life all about making the name of The Lord preeminent, your desires no longer become your desires. They become His. You lose your personal agendas and ambitions and begin to keenly become aware and capable of accomplishing His! This desire, awareness, and ability qualifies you to receive and handle a level of success in peace, joy, love, increase, responsibility, elevation, and influence that impacts the greatest entity ever created: The Kingdom of God. THAT is success!

You know, another translation for the word “success” in this verse is Purpose. Psalm 20:4 in the New King James Bible reads, “May He…fulfill all your purpose.” Ultimately personal success comes from realizing, accepting, and living a life of purpose. Again, only God knows the purpose for which He created each individual. Therefore, the dynamics of our purpose, and the road to fulfilment can only come from Him. Putting our everything in His control guarantees we stay on the path He has already designed for us…leading directly to purpose and success.

So yes, my prayer for you today is Psalm 20:4. May your desires become His desires, your agenda become His agenda, and may your life unfold with strategic successes in every area of reality as HE more and more becomes the Lord of every area of your life. As you do that, may you walk into the fullness of purpose in each of your activities, days, years, and ultimately your life! Amen!

Victorious In His name,
Dawn~

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Greatness in you, God's gift to the world! Part III

7/1/2013

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“Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you...”
~1Tim. 4:14a (NASB)

Good Monday Morning! Today we are picking up from last week and finishing out the first leg of our series on Greatness. Last week we spoke about understanding and embracing whatever degree of complexity God has designed our "Greatness." This week we find that the first key to our Greatness is identifying the gifts and talents God gave us.

Whether we find ourselves among those who are "labelled" or not, one thing is true, God has given each of us specific “talents.” He has entrusted us with these valuables to benefit us and mankind; and, they have been given to us freely. It is our responsibility however to recognize, cultivate, and utilize these gifts. What a waste if we are not aware, or worse, too afraid to acknowledge the gift within. And what a blessing for mankind, yes even a miracle (as we have pointed out above), when we confidently embrace and lovingly share our treasure with those in need. Acknowledging and embracing our greatness is not arrogance, it is humility. Leaning on that greatness keeps us both humble and submitted. It helps us realize that greatness is nothing we have done, it is simply what was given to us as the likeness and image of God. And then it compels us to use that greatness in honor of the One who gave it. That is true humility!

So to wrap of defining Greatness I will say this: The true definition of greatness is as unique to each individual as the individuals themselves are unique. It is to be defined for the individual, by the individual, based on their internal gifts and talents that become worth pursuing and sharing with passion and the intent of making a difference. Although our greatness can not be defined or restricted by life, it can be stagnated by we ourselves. We are our only hindrance to greatness as we can often be our own biggest skeptic. Therefore, once we realize that we have the ability to achieve greatness (by using what God gave us), and that only our personal definition of greatness is what really matters, then we can begin to actively engage in the practice of being that great individual we were designed to be.

So, Friends, as we continue this journey by moving on to "Displaying Greatness," please remember that Greatness is not defined by those you compare yourself to. Greatness is just part of who we are and how we are designed; we all have one Gift that is universally the same: We are all created "In God's Image!" What a GREAT blessing to have that understanding!!!

"Run Your Race"
I have put the blinders on
I am coming around the home stretch
Finally the race has come down to
the battle between what I have accomplished
and what I am capable of
I have never bet more on the latter
Risking it all has never felt more right
The goal never more in sight
Throwing off weariness, discouragement,
distractions has never been more vital
I'm running my own race now.
~dlb

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Walk Into Your Destiny

6/3/2013

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“Whatever exists has already been named, and what humanity is has been known; no one can contend with someone who is stronger.” (Ecclesiastes 6:10 NIV)

Destiny (Noun):

The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
The hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future; fate.

God's got work for you to do. The fact that you woke up this morning means that God has a destiny for you for this day. He's delivered you from every lion in your life so you could finish what He's put you on earth to do. What a way to live: fearlessly, confident, significantly! The Lord will rescue you from every attack except one. And that will be when He takes you safely to His heavenly kingdom.

Learn to be yourself…Relax! Be the person that God made for a unique role that you are destined to fulfill. If you compare yourself with someone else…Guess what? You will never get off the ground. If you try to copy someone else…Guess what? You will never be the person you were created to be…Who God intended you to be!

Stop focusing on the world around you and focus on YOU! There's a much larger, more lasting success than you could possibly construct. Ultimately, your success is not the result of your degree, or your plan, or your intelligence, or your hard work. It's the result of the blessing of Almighty God…those few minutes in the morning when you say, "Oh Lord, give me success today,” believe it, and walk into your destiny!

Thank You Lord for My Destiny,
~Angela Hayden

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Trust God's Word More in 2013

12/31/2012

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Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. ~Joshua 1:8 (NLT)

2012 has been one of the more challenging years of my life in terms of physical health, finances, and personal relationships. Right down to the last week of the year, the intensity of the challenges of 2012 had not waned. But 2012 has also been one of the most fruitful, productive, and favorable years as well.

The only way I can account for both of these extremes existing in the same time and space is the fact that I can say with all honesty and humility, that I held onto, focused on, and trusted God's Word and His promises with unusual resolve. And I endeavored to ACT on all of the above if I had even a small favoring of the Grace of God.

I don't believe in New Years' resolution, and as a result I have never made one in my entire life. But if I could choose one ACTION plan for the next year to call a "resolution," I would choose to trust God and His Word even more than I did in 2012. And that is my exhortation for all of you readers.

For all of the great dreams we have for ourselves and our family, the God-given plans and pursuits we will put into action, and the expansion we have envisioned on the horizon, how much and how often we trust God is the crux of the definition of a successful season. Trusting God and His Word is what increases Grace and favor when man gives us a negative diagnosis and rejection. It is what increases strength when the road has truly been long and dim. It is what increases Hope when we cant see His Hand or His plan. It is what increases confidence when you look around and no one is standing by your side. It is the only thing that can manifest to the world: Christ-like fruit, Faith, character, vision, and miracles in the face of steadfast challenges.

So in 2013, resolve (if you must) to trust God and His Word more. Simply take Him at His Word. Act on the Faith that His Word is enough, and that your Faith-filled ACTIONS will net a harvest that is nothing less than supernatural. Make a pact with yourself to not only hear the Word this year, but to put in the Faith and works to act on it, and to make it a lifestyle. Start with sermon #1! Decide right here and right now to make a stoic effort to, 1. hear with a sincere heart, 2. study the application of the Word, and then, 3. apply it on a consistent basis.

Young people, start with the book of Proverbs. Your life will change and you will have good success!

Also see the following blog for great encouragement along this same vein: providentialliving.com/secret-of-success/

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