“If I can just pay my bills”; “If I can just get my work done”; “If I can just keep my job”; “If I can just get through this”—these all seem like reasonable goals, but the fact is, they are born from a “survival” mentality. They position us to merely eke out a self-centered existence, rather than living the abundant life God created us to live. They set our sights too low to make a difference in anyone else’s life or in the world.
YOU ARE NOT JUST A SURVIVOR—YOU ARE MORE THAN A CONQUEROR and A GIFT TO THIS WORLD.
1. Start with the end in mind. Proverbs 29:18 says, "Without a vision, the people run aimlessly." Develop in your mind a vision of victory, favor and blessing EVERY DAY. Begin to see yourself blessed, so that you can be a blessing (Genesis 12:1-3).
2. See yourself as a gift to the world—a blessing and a problem-solver to others. (1 Peter 4:10)
3. Expect abundance. Just having “enough to get by," is small-minded, and prevents you from being a blessing to others. (John 10:10)
4. Have the right mental attitude toward people. When you truly care about what is best for them, you will succeed. It's easy to smile when you want the best for someone else. It's easy to sell when you’re trying to bless them.
5. Put others first. Truly want the best for the people in ‘your world.' In tough times, it's easy to pull back and focus on taking care of self. But God’s system works otherwise. In Genesis 13:8-17, Abraham put Mr. Lot, first. By doing so, God blessed Abraham—more than he could contain!
6. ADD value to others. Ask God to put a burning desire in your heart to make other people’s lives better. (not as a ‘people-pleaser’, but as a gift to their lives). When you do, you’ll never lack a good job, successful business or healthy relationships!
THINK IT & SAY IT:
I thank God that I have a vision for my life. I am not surviving. I am thriving. I see myself blessed so that I can be a blessing. I am a gift to those around me. I add value to their lives, by seeking God’s best for them. God has put in me the desire to love and serve others unselfishly. As I do, I will never be without. God’s blessings will come upon me and overtake me.
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