Sunday, March 4, 2012

Challenge

Recently, I had the opportunity to provide Words of Encouragement and Challenge to the graduates of the 2012 Winter Class at the Dallas Christian Women's Job Corp 's graduation ceremony. What a rewarding experience and honor! I want to share the three challenges with you!

1. Stay in the PRESENT and KEEP YOUR EYES FOCUSED ON THE GOAL!

With a heart of gratitude, acknowledge where you've been and what you have learned and forget the rest! Recognize what God is doing in your life TODAY! Be PRESENT and DANCE IN THE MOMENT!
           Isaiah 43:18-19 "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. I am doing a new thing. Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a new way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."
           Philippians 3: 13-14 "but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on...."
           Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God words good for those who love Him and who have been called according to His purpose."

2. Surround yourself with POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND PEOPLE!

Speak positive self-talk and surround yourself with people who positively support you and encourage you.
          Romans 12:2 "Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think."
          Proverbs 4:23 "Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts."

3. Live PURPOSEFULLY!

Every day we have a choice. Be purposeful when making choices. Purposefully choose obedience; choose joy; choose life!
         Proverbs 3:6 "Listen for God's voice in everything you do, and everywhere you go; He is the one who will keep you on track."
         Psalm 5:3 "In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly."
         Deuteronomy 30:19-20 "....I place before you: life and death, blessings and curses...Choose life so that you will live...LOVE God, your God, listening obediently to Him, firmly embracing Him...Oh yes, He is life itself."

Remember, "The Lord, you God is with you...He takes great delight in you and sings with JOY because of YOU!!!!!!! For indeed, "He, who began THIS good work in you, is faithfully by your side every moment and His mercies are new every day!

  • Stay in the PRESENT
  • Surround yourself with POSITIVITY
  • Live PURPOSEFULLY

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