Aspire To Desire - BE GREAT!

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, (Ephesians 3:20). 

I woke up this morning with this scripture on my mind.  I thought about how most people pigeon-hole themselves, meaning their thoughts towards themselves are so small that they give God very little room to work.  I have always believed that "greatness" is the power that lives in me.  Now, I understand that greatness is the God in me.  So, when I dream - I dream in color.  My life is lived out on a stage, not is some corner plagued by dust and cobwebs.  I sing from the tops of mountains, not roof tops.  I extend myself as a service to everyone, not just one.  At one point, I thought it was naive to think on such a grand scale, that it would somehow be impossible to fulfill.  Now more than ever I am persuaded that I could never think the impossible because the "him" Ephesians 3:20 speaks of, is able to do far greater than what I can ask or think.  My encouragement to you today is to BE GREAT because the GREATER ONE lives in you.  Your impossible is already possible because he is able . . .

Reflections

Take some time to look back over the past couple of days, weeks, months, years.  Evaluate where you were and where you are now.  If you see positive images, remember positive experiences - that's something to be grateful for.  You can honestly say that you're in a much better place/space (physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually).  However, if the memories are not as delightful or pleasant to dwell upon . . . well . . . maybe you ought to evaluate where you are and where you want to be.  Reflection is good for the soul.  It gives you the opportunity make sure you haven't lost the directions to your destination.  If you're on track, stay there!  If you're not, by all means - GET THERE!

The Time Is Now

Go, stop, move forward, reverse, fast-forward, rewind . . . do or don't? Whatever your dilemma may be, the time is now to make a decision.  Sometimes we ponder on situations so long until we forget we're supposed to make a move.  Today is the day to make the commitment.  Either you will or you won't.  Which is it?

Patience Is A Virtue

Better is the end . . . than the beginning . . . (Ecclesiastes 7:8)  Sometimes it seems as though when you know what you want but don't have it (yet), time feels like it's moving as the speed of a turtle.  However, I am reminded that patience is the key.  It may be the case that you need more time to prepare yourself for what you want or the opposite.  Maybe, what you want is not ready to be presented to you because there may still be some missing elements.  Whatever the case, know that what is meant to be already is.  Patiently await its arrival.  Keep doing what you're doing.  If you're seeking employment, don't stop completing those applications, sending out your resume, and perusing the employment websites.  If you're  wanting to add more to your education, continue getting yourself prepared for the entrance exam; take the ACT, SAT, GRE.  This is all apart of the beginning.  Take the journey.  When you get to the end, you'll find out that it really is better. 

Empowered Me

What is it about you that makes you uniquely you?  Think about it, there are no two people on this earth exactly alike.  Even identical twins have differences. Do you have talents or gifts?  Are you someone of character and integrity?  Do you show kindness and generosity to others?  Are you passionate and purposeful?  What is it?  Take a view of you through the lenses of the soul.  Get down to the core of who you are.  Motivate yourself today.  Be the only you that no one else can be.  It is through this self-enlightenment you will find the EMPOWER-ME(nt) that fuels your thoughts and efforts.  When you know who you are, you can be who you are.

Faith Is . . .

Faith is more than believing that what I don't see, I will see; what I don't feel, I will feel; what I haven't done, I will do.  Faith is the invisible proof that everything I desire to happen, will happen at the appointed time.  I don't have to see it to believe it.  I already know!

A Beautiful World

I wonder what the world would look like if each one would take the time to appreciate the beauty within themselves.  If we could take a moment to look within and see the immeasurable potential housed within the heart, the soul, the mind - we could see beyond the limits of our external vision into the limitless possibilities of the self.  This intangible essence somehow manifests into what we see in the material world.  Beauty is love, passion, knowledge, patience, and so much more.  It's unconditional and unsituational.  It doesn't exist because of, but always is.  If you can see the beauty in you, imagine how beautiful it would be to see it in someone else. It's possible for us to live in a beautiful world.

Future-Forward

When considering your future, don't be concerned with who, what, when, and where.  It may just leave you wondering why.  Be confident in knowing that all things are working together for your good.  Whatever is meant to be already is.  Time is of  the essence.  Yesterday, today, and tomorrow are working together as one.  Yesterday was what today is and what tomorrow will be.  Be future-forward in your thoughts, words, and acts.  It may not seem like it, but you're living your future right now.