Thriving – Your Appointed Time

We live in an extremely fast-paced world where everything needs to come to us instantly. Banks have drive-thru lanes, so people do not have to go inside the bank and wait in line. However, sometimes you must wait in line in the drive thru even if there are two or more lanes. Almost every restaurant has drive-thru lanes as well so we can get the food fast and in the comfort of our vehicles. Surprisingly, there are some places that do not believe in instant gratification like Italy. About six years ago my husband and I traveled to Italy for our thirtieth wedding anniversary and were shocked and surprised to know that they do not have microwaves in Italy. The Italians believe in fresh food that is tasty and using a microwave to quickly heat up dinner is not for them. Thriving – Your Appointed Time. http://www.miraclebook.net

Therefore, we have such a difficult time waiting for our appointed time for our breakthrough. God does not work on the same thought process as we do, and this keeps us frustrated. A thousand years for God is like one day. God created all of us with a specific purpose in life we are to execute. According to what that purpose is that will determine our growth time and our refining period. God will not elevate us until we are ready to handle the tremendous future, he has in store for us, so we do not crash and burn because we were not ready. The bible says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28. Jesus said, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.” – John 10:10. Thriving – Your Appointed Time.

We have all heard the phrase “patience is a virtue” and it really is. For those of us that are a type A personality like me, this can be a real struggle sometimes. However, God has a sense of humor because every time he tries to promote us, he gives us a test and if we fail, he will just continue to retest us until we pass. This is what the children of Israel had to go through when they were released from Egypt and kept failing the test which is why they spent 40 years in the wilderness for a trip that should have only taken 11 days.

Be patient and wait for your appointed time because what God has for you in your future will astound you because it is much bigger and better than what you had in mind.

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Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Vision

Where there is no vision, the people perish. Do you have a vision for your life? Can you visualize what you want to accomplish in the next 5 years, 10 years, or more? If you are having a difficult time thinking that far into the future, then think 30 days ahead. Your vision assists in defining your goals. Your vision becomes your why in life. When you have a vision, it stimulates you into action. When you think and approach your vision the most vital things are to direct your mind regarding what you really want not what is your ability or capacity. Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Vision http://www.miraclebook.net

Some examples of visions people have are to own their own home, have a brand new car, own their own business, be healthy, get married, travel the world, have a successful career in the field they are most passionate about, be debt-free, and many others. One of the ways to start moving these visions into reality is to have a vision board. All successful people tell you this is a must to go from living a life of just surviving to a life of thriving. Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Vision

A vision board consists of pictures and texts of the goals you what to accomplish in life. If you are just aimlessly going through life you will never succeed. In the bible, in the book of Habakkuk it reads, “And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” – Habakkuk 2:2. So how do you start in designing your vision board you write down your goals of the things you wish to achieve. Cut out the photos and texts of your goals and pin them on a board that you keep in front of you where you see it daily and it will stimulate you into action.

God had a vision of how he wanted to create the world and he executed it in six days. Now it is critical that you do not deviate from your vision if it is taking a while to manifest itself. God will bring it to pass at the appointed time. “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end, it shall speak, and not lie though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” – Habakkuk 2:3. Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Vision

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

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision. – James Whistler

Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world. – Joel A. Barker

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Christian Books – Belief – Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God

Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Belief

Belief – a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing, something that is accepted, considered to be true, or held as an opinion: something believed. http://www.merriam-webster.com

For young children at Christmas time, their belief is in Santa Claus. They look forward to going to see Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. On Christmas Eve they prepare a delicious plate of cookies for Santa with milk and carrots for his reindeer. Christian Books – Belief -Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God. http://www.miraclebook.net

Children’s belief system in things they do not see is much stronger than adults’. As adults, we have gone through the rigors of life and so if something is not feasible to our thought process or not man-made that we can clearly see our belief is almost nil.

Roller Coasters have become one of the mandatory rides for thrill-seekers whenever they visit amusement parks. They have become an engineering marvel, and have been constructed to be taller, faster, and wilder than ever. Why is it though we climb into the roller coaster giddy, sweaty, pumped with adrenaline and belief that the ride will be awesome! We never have a wavering belief that our feet will never land safely on solid ground within 3 1/2 to 4 minutes after the inception of the ride. So, if we are so confident and stable and grounded in our belief in a man-made steel object why is our belief so flimsy in our creator? Christian Books – Belief – Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God.

In the famed movie “The Wizard of Oz”, the good witch Glinda told Dorothy that she needed to believe. In the bible in the book of Matthew, it says, “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” If you can only have belief in what can be seen and not in the things that are unseen, you will never thrive in life. Mary Jesus earthly mother believed that he could do miracles and that is why she told the disciples to do whatever he instructed them to do at the party when he turned water into wine.

When you enlarge your belief, you enlarge your life.

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Thriving – The Master Ingredient

The Christmas & Hanukkah holiday season is a time when quite a lot of baking takes place. In all the baking that goes on every recipe has several ingredients to make it taste so delicious. For instance, one of the popular items for these holiday seasons is Gingerbread cookies. Now the ingredients to make these cookies are baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground allspice, ground cloves, salt, freshly milled black pepper (optional), 1 stick unsalted butter, vegetable shortening (optional), light or dark brown sugar, unsulfured molasses, pure vanilla extract, and 1 large egg. Well, all of this sounds great, but you are still missing the master ingredient which is at least 3 cups of all-purpose flour. If you are missing the master ingredient your cookies will never come out right. Thriving – The Master Ingredient. http://www.miraclebook.net

This same principle applies to trying to live a life without God. He is the master ingredient. God will take you to levels that you cannot imagine and take you from a life of just surviving to thriving. Do you have dreams, goals, and aspirations you want to reach and conquer? Well, none of them will be possible if you do not have the master ingredient. God must always be the mainline, not a sideline. It is just like having a car that you expect to take you where you want to go without putting gas in the tank. God is the master ingredient that you must have to travel through this earthly journey of life. Sure, just like regular roads you will run across uneven paving, potholes, and a host of other things that make traveling challenging but without God you will never have a chance of making it.

God never promised a blissful or pain-free life, but he did promise he would be with you always. If Jesus struggled while he was here on earth what makes you think you will be the exception to the rule? When challenges come do not be fearful and think God has abandoned you. God says in his word, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” – Isaiah 41-10. In the word of God, it also says, “But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.” – Psalm 75:7.

Do not be the one he puts down because you forgot or do not want to acknowledge that God is The Master Ingredient. Thriving – The Master Ingredient.

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Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Consistency

What is consistency? – degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles; firmness of constitution or character. http://www.merriam-webster.com

People that are looking to change their lives and implement good habits must use consistency. They say it takes 30 days of a daily habit to make it automatic. However, consistency is critical if you want to make a habit stick. This applies to all aspects of your life. Consistency manifests routines and enlarges momentum. Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Consistency. http://www.miraclebook.net

Small disciplines repeated with consistency everyday lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” – John Maxwell

“If you are persistent you will get it. If you are consistent you will keep it.” – Anonymous

Jesus was the most consistent person that ever walked the earth. He is the best example we can ever imitate. However, we do have earthly examples as well. Daniel in the bible was one of those examples. King Belshazzar wanted to understand an interpretation that was written on the palace wall and so he called in wizards, magicians, and astrologers and stated whoever could interpret the writing would be dressed in a purple robe and be given a gold chain of honor and would be third in power of the kingdom. Unable to decipher what the writing meant, they called Daniel since they knew he could interpret writings to come before the king. Upon arrival, Daniel could interpret the writing. Daniel advised the king he was not acknowledging God and praying to other spirits and this displeased God, and he should change his ways. The king refused and, that night, he was killed. Darius the median took over the kingdom and promoted Daniel. Darius immediately had Daniel dressed in a purple robe and given a gold chain of honor. King Darius appointed 120 governors to oversee the kingdom and additionally he chose Daniel and two others to supervise those governors. The supervisors and governors plotted to disgrace Daniel. They spoke to King Darius and advised him to make a decree if anyone prayed to other Gods besides him over the next 30 days should be killed. The king agreed. The governors and supervisors spied on Daniel and saw him praying three times daily to God and told the king. The king was distraught at this news but ordered Daniel to be thrown into the lion’s den. A stone was placed in front of the den and they locked Daniel in. God sent an angel to lock the jaws of the lions for the night. The king spent a sleepless night and refused to eat. At dawn, King Darius rose and went to the lion’s den. Upon seeing that Daniel was alive and well, the king made a decree that everyone should fear, and respect Daniel’s God. What Daniel did by staying consistent in praying to God proved to God that Daniel was ready to give his life if necessary because God is who allowed him to thrive.

Whether you are trying to convert bad habits into good ones be consistent. If you are trying to lose weight, stop smoking, read your bible daily, become a giving person, keep a positive mindset, becoming more frugal, showing more kindness, keeping a daily attitude of gratitude, etc. you need to have stick-to-itiveness and consistency. God will bless your life for being consistent and above all being consistent in loving him because remember he loved us all first and gave his only begotten son Jesus for us all. Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Consistency

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Thriving – Overcome and then Overflow

Overcoming – to gain the superiority; to get the better of, overcome difficulties

Every one of us in life at one time or another had to overcome something. A big one that everyone has had to deal with at one time or another is FEAR. Whether it was a fear of heights, speaking in public, fear of being confined or in crowded places, fear of thunder and lightning, and a host of others. To become successful and live a life of thriving you will have to overcome many things to enter that life of overflow. Thriving – Overcome and then Overflow. http://www.miraclebook.net

It is amazing how God has set the tone for us from birth. The way to tackle anything is to take it one step at a time. When a baby starts to learn to walk, they take one step at a time. Sure, they fall but eventually, they can take a least 2-3 steps at one time before they fall again. Parents will help them back up and set them on course to make more steps. The same thing applies in adulthood you must take it one step at a time. Thriving – Overcome and then Overflow

If you a looking to become a librarian you will need to get a bachelor’s degree, then a master’s degree in library science preferably from an American Library Association (ALA) program. In total it may take you 5-6 years to reach your goal. Top librarians can earn as much as $76,000.00 per year. Well, the overcome in this situation is enduring the 5-6 years of schooling and the overflow is the salary. If you are interested in becoming a public speaker and are nervous when you must speak to large crowds of people, then you probably need to become involved with a group called Toastmasters International where you will have to do public speaking to help build your communication and leadership skills and dissolve your fear of speaking in public. Jack Canfield is a businessman, author, and motivational speaker who has received $25,000.00 per speaking engagement. Thriving – Overcome and then Overflow

Whatever you are looking to overcome the bible with God’s word is the authority on it:

Anxiety & Worry – “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” – Deuteronomy 31:6

Depression – “The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.” – Psalm 34:15 & 17

Discouragement & Despair – “Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day by day. For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]!” – 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Fear – “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” – Psalms 27:1

Insecurity – “Fear thou not; for I am with thee be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” – Isaiah 41:10

Stress – “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” – Philippians 4:6

Temptations – “In the day when I called, you answered me; and You strengthened me with strength (might and inflexibility to temptation) in my inner self.” – Psalms 138:3

God has planned an abundant overflow life for all of us. He said so in his word, “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it [a]overflows).” – John 10:10. We just must do our part which is to overcome and then the overflow will stream like rivers of water.

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Thriving – Finish The Race – Endurance

There are all types of races you can run. There are the 5 kilometers (km), the 10km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Trail Run, as well as an Ultra Run. Now when it comes to marathons there are several and these are the top ones: Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, Virgin Money London Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and TCS New York City Marathon. Finally, this is what is considered the most difficult marathon of them all the Inca Trail Marathon. http://www.miraclebook.net

In life just like in a race, it is important that you finish. One of the most important things you need is to have endurance. Having endurance means you have the ability to withstand hardship or adversity; especially the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity. Thriving – Finish The Race – Endurance.

Nothing in life that’s worth anything is easy – Barack Obama

Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty…I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well. – Theodore Roosevelt

No matter what you undertake in life make sure you finish the race. We had the greatest example in Jesus who even though it was painful and difficult he put in the effort and endured the crucifixion on the cross for the benefit of all of us. Do not take the easy road because nothing that is easy lasts. You must put in the work and stand firm and endure till the end and finish the race. Keep the faith and trust God that everything will work out for your good. It may not come together in the way you want it to be, but it will be best for you because God only wants the best for all of us. The bible says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” – Jeremiah 29:11. Thriving – Finish The Race – Endurance.

“Nothing, not even pain, lasts forever. If I can just keep putting one foot in front of the other, I will eventually get to the end.” – Kim Cowart, runner, and journalist

“The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race. It’s to test the limits of the human heart.” – Bill Bowerman, co-founder of Nike

“I also realize that winning doesn’t always mean getting first place; it means getting the best out of yourself.” – Meb Keflezighi, 2004 Olympic Marathon silver medalist

“It doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, ‘I have finished.’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that.” – Fred Lebow, co-founder of the New York City Marathon

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Thriving – The Greatest Commandments

What is love? – strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties; affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests; an assurance of affection, warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion.

Love is a many splendored thing that sometimes feels like butterflies in your stomach. Love also can be a challenging thing. Love can take you to many highs and numerous lows. Why? You are dealing with people and they can make you happy, but they can also hurt you deeply. This is what Jesus felt when he was ridiculed, whipped, and sacrificed on the cross for all of us. He hurt deeply but he did what his father asked him to do. That was the ultimate sacrifice and greatest show of love ever. Jesus executed the greatest commandments. http://www.miraclebook.net

Jesus said unto him, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment.” And the second is like unto it, “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” – Matthew 22:36-40. Thriving – The Greatest Commandments.

We were created in the image of God and we are to emulate him. Sometimes this can be trying when it comes to loving the unlovely. However, this is what God commands us to do. As the adage says, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Or as the bible says, “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” – Matthew 7:12. If always you would want people to be kind and loving to you then you need to reciprocate the same. People are going to disappoint you and let you down sometimes but the hurt we feel will never be the same as what Jesus felt when he was crucified on the cross. However, he still loved his neighbors. Remember what the bible says, “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” – Romans 12:19. God’s got your back and he will repay any and all evils that are done to you. Thriving – The Greatest Commandments.

God created us for numerous reasons, however, two of them are for us to fellowship with him and for his glory. Therefore, the first commandment is the greatest of the two commandments. God is to always be our mainline and not a sideline. We are to love him always with all that is in us. When we do this, we will be forever blessed in every area of our lives successfully and thriving. http://www.miraclebook.net

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Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Treasure Every Moment

Life is a gift and at any moment it can become extinct. Therefore, it is important to treasure every moment. This is the reason why we need to listen and reflect on one of country music singer Tim McGraw’s popular songs “Live Like You Were Dying.” – Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Treasure Every Moment. http://www.miraclebook.net

If you are fortunate to have both of your parents or even one still alive treasure that. If you have been blessed to have a spouse realize how blessed, you are since there are so many single people out there looking for true love and hoping to find their soul mate. The bible says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-11. Treasure your spouse. If you are a parent and have been blessed with children treasure them because they are a gift from God. There are countless people who wanted to have a child of their own and it was not in the cards and so they have adopted or just remained without children. Remember the bible says, “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” – Psalm 127:3. – Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Treasure Every Moment.

Treasure moments with your family members even if you have one or some in your family that is like Walter (Jeff Dunham’s Puppet). You know exactly what I mean hard to get along with and crotchety. Treasure the fact that you have a place of employment to go to or even better if you are working from home. There are so many people out of work now. It may not be what you want it to be, but it is something that is better than nothing. Our animals bring us such happiness and joy and we spend lots of money on them. They are to be treasured as well because they get the same sickness and diseases we get, and we can lose them at any time. Treasure and respect your grandparents if they are still alive because they have something more precious than ever which is wisdom. Pray and ask God to bless you with long life like them. – Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Treasure Every Moment

Every day we hear about tragic losses people must endure and they are heartbreaking. Recently it was listed in the news about a couple whose 9-month-old daughter died of cancer. There was also an article about a newlywed couple who died in a tragic car accident after only being married for three days. Recently an awfully close friend of mine lost her fiancé just this week. He died in his sleep two days before Christmas. They already had their wedding date set for March 2021. One can only imagine the devastation she is feeling. -Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God – Treasure Every Moment

“Treasure every moment in our life and take the time to ensure the story we create is one that we will be proud of and look back with a huge smile.” – Kanya Puspokusumo

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Thriving – Find And Utilize Your Happy Place

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and just downright exasperated with life? If so, just take a few deep breaths, make a list of at least 10 things you are grateful for, and then find and utilize your happy place. Your happy place is where you travel with your mind and feel good, where you are relaxed and can be positive. It is a place that is safe, secure, and problem-free.

In our brain, we have two types of neurotransmitters called dopamine and serotonin. When we are happy both are released and bring us joy. Some of the health benefits of feeling happy and joyful are as follows: it promotes a healthier lifestyle, boosts your immune system, fights stress and pain, and supports longevity. Think about how you feel when you are cradling your favorite breed of puppy. Close your eyes and imagine that scene. Imagine running your hands on their coat of fur, looking into their puppy eyes, watching them yawn, All priceless images. No doubt these things will make you happy. Now if you are not a dog person then imagine these happy feelings with whatever type of animal you adore. Thriving – Find And Utilize Your Happy Place

In today’s society, there are so many things that can stress us out and keep us wound up like a ball of yarn. However, remember God did not create us to be this way. Remember God said. “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. – 3 John 2. When we are prospering, we are happy, joyful, elated, ecstatic, relaxed, and thriving. If God wants these things for us, we should want them for ourselves and aspire to reach these heights. Thriving – Find And Utilize Your Happy Place

What does your happy place consist of in your mind? Remember every day we are all fighting the Battlefield of the Mind. Joyce Meyer always says, “where the mind goes the man follows.” So does your happy place consist of lying in a hammock swinging back and forth, attending a world premiere for a movie you starred in, receiving a Pulitzer prize award for your writing accomplishments, vacationing in Hawaii, spending quality time with family, watching a Hallmark movie, driving your convertible car with the top down, getting a full body massage, immersing your toes in the white sand on a beach, skydiving, canoeing, skiing, driving your own yacht, baking gingerbread cookies for the holidays, quilting a bedspread, attending a smooth jazz cruise, playing golf, enjoying a game of darts, visualizing being debt-free etc. Thriving – Find And Utilize Your Happy Place

We all have things that make us happy, bring a smile to our face, and relax our body. Find those places and go to them as often as you can because it will keep you balanced, relaxed, and happy where you can stay positive and remember that God wants the best for you all the days of your life. http://www.miraclebook.net

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. – Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.

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