Establishing Motivation to Power and Purpose

The motivation in Christian life is to know Christ and glory him. Don’t count work as an end of themselves.

To glorify God is to desire to make clear and visible to all people the nearness and the overwhelming power, authority and goodness of the Holy One. To accomplish this is to renounced ourselves (our pride, knowledge, privilege, rights) and aspire to glorify God.

So we have devotion each to know God. We ought to pray because we want to know him. We ought to be under the teaching of His word because we want to know Him.

This is the motivation of everything. This is what we were created for, to know God. This is our purpose in life.

If our passion is to know more Christ, Bible study and going to church service becomes important because in it we will know Christ more and enjoy Him forever. We pray because we need to talk to him. Work must not be our goal in life. It doesn’t mean we don’t have to work. What I mean is that, we don’t have to count works as worth anything compared with knowing Christ.

Help a SISTAH Out... Exactly What is My Purpose?

Have you ever stopped to seriously ask God about His will, plan and purpose for your life? Are you fully willing and available to receive His answers? Among the questions I ask God -- and I encourage you to ask -- are these:

• "What do You want to do in my life?"
• "What do You want to do through my life?"
• "What do You still desire for me to experience?"
• "What possibilities lie within me?"
• "What potential lies before me?"
• "What could I become?"
• "What did You have in mind when you created me?"
• "What do You desire for me?"

Only God can answer these questions. And for the vast majority of people in the vast majority of situations and circumstances, He will answer them only when asked.

Thousands of young people this very day are planning their futures -- the job they want, where they want to travel, who they want to meet, the experiences they want to have. My questions to them are: "Have you asked God what He has created you to do and be? Have you asked the Lord what He has planned and purposed for you?"


But it is not only the young person who needs to ask these questions. Everyone needs to ask God these things periodically throughout life.

We all need to ask God repeatedly and frequently, "What did You create me to do and be? What have You planned and purposed for me?"

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The Power of Prayer

Prayer is unique in its relevancy!

It almost always deals with nobler causes, higher issues and better things.

It is one of the most positive things that a man can do. While we might discuss burdens or plead for needs, the very fact that one is praying is a positive position whereby one believes that Almighty God will lift those burdens and meet those needs. Those praying are always the better for it.

Prayer is unique in its successes!

Who has been able to measure the multitude of times that Almighty God has intervened in some mysterious way, changed directions down which some lonely soul was headed, delivered some hopeless wanderer from their alley of despair, humbled the arrogant, struck down the haughty and the insolent so that they cried like a baby with shame and remorse and in repentance?

Who can measure the lame that are walking, the sick that did not die, the diseased who overcame or the weary and depressed who were lifted up in testimony to prayer's success.

A. Prayer may not always change the problem but it will surely change our perspective of the problem.

1. Problems seem wrong, contrary, against us and very harmful.

2. Perspective reveals them to be corrective, strengthening and personally beneficial.

B. Prayer always changes things, but it also changes people.

1. Those that are being prayed for seem to change.

2. Those that are doing the praying are equally being changed.

C. Prayer which solves problems enlist divine intervention and Almighty God moves in mysterious ways and problems are solved.

Great Design Requires a Strong Vision

What you see in your life depends on what you consciously focus on, in the same way that what you hear depends on what you listen for. When you change the dial on your radio, you'll hear a different tune. Are you dialed in for what you really want in your life?

The law of polarity teaches us that everything we experience in life is never neutral; it is both positive and negative.

When you focus on the positive, you allow yourself to see more because you will focus on possibilities rather than necessities. You will see opportunities that would have otherwise passed you by! Always remember that opportunities are never lost; they're just found by someone else.

The way you see things determines your outlook in life. Your world is a mirror and the reflection you see depends on the person you are. Focus your energy on the positive side of life because it is only there where you can truly make a difference.

To your success!


Excerpt from http://lifecoaching.dieterpauwels.com/post/2010/05/27/Change-Your-Focus-Change-Your-Life.aspx

Gift Fraud... Don't Catch a Case with Misuse of Power!

Now ...there were three archangels in heaven.  Michael, Gabriel and Lucifer.  To be straight, they were God'z top dawgs.  Each was in charge of a particular area of heaven, but none of them were in charge of God.  It was all good for these three, they had it going on.  I mean...they worked for the Maker and Creator of the Heaven and Earth.  It don't get any sweeter than that.

Now one of Godz' boyz.....The archangel Lucifer, blew his ownself up, thought he was all that and well you know.....Lucifer was all filled up in pride, you couldn't tell him nuthin.  I mean it was true, he was large in the kingdom of God....but he wasn't God......

Lucifer got himself so messed up, that he not only convinced himself, but a posse of angels too.  Now you know it is down right crazee, Lucifer was SSI....to think that he could roll toe 2 toe with the Almighty God.  But this is what happens when you start smelling yourself....

Tru...that his gifts were special....but that didn't make him equal with the One who gave him the gifts.  He took what God gave him, to bring glory to God and used it to try to spotlight himself.

Keep'n it real...when God gives you a spot in His kingdom and gifts to carry out His purpose and honor Him, thats' what they are to be used 4.  But if you use it for something else, He aint glorified.  He gets no honor when you do or say something that is against His character then try to claim He is all on it.   It'z like catch'n a case ...for a crime u didn't commit.

Excerpt from http://www.thequeenesthermovement.org/dont_thank_god_for_giving_youwhat_he_aint_about

LIVE THE DREAM by Walking in Power & Purpose

Today, as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. first we would like to thank God for the life of Dr. King, and what He used him to do, so that we could be where we are on this very day.

As The SISTAHS Ministry International celebrates the 5^th Year, we wanted to take a moment to honor him, with five of his quotes which embody Power and Purpose:

ALL LABOR THAT UPLIFTS HUMANITY HAS DIGNITY AND IMPORTANCE AND SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN WITH PAINSTAKING EXCELLENCE.

DARKNESS CANNOT DRIVE OUT DARKNESS; ONLY LIGHT CAN DO THAT; HATE CANNOT DRIVE OUT HATE; ONLY LOVE CAN DO THAT.

EVERY MAN MUST DECIDE WHETHER HE WILL WALK IN THE LIGHT OF CREATIVE ALTRUISM OR IN THE DARKNESS OF DESTRUCTIVE SELFISHNESS.

IF WE ARE TO GO FORWARD, WE MUST GO BACK AND REDISCOVER THOSE PRECIOUS VALUES – THAT ALL REALITY HINGES ON – MORAL FOUNDATIONS – AND THAT ALL REALITY HAS SPIRITUAL CONTROL.

AND FINALLY,

LIFE’S MOST PERSISTENT AND URGENT QUESTION IS, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR OTHERS?”

We encourage each of you to continue to LIVE THE DREAM by walking in Power and Purpose…!

The Struggle to Power and Purpose

Each day our lives enter the unknown. Many of the events are shrouded in darkness and uncertainty. Moreover, important decisions need to be made. Trials occur that defy explanation. Burdens are heaped upon our backs. Events transpire that can affect our future. People, finances and health rarely go in a way we had expected or desired. Even Jesus said each day has enough troubles of its own. But did He forget to mention the troubles from yesterday and the anxieties of tomorrow? Life can be overwhelming. We know all about worry. We know all about stress. We know all about fear. We know all about hopelessness.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6).

We are called to submit to His leading. We are called to realize our hopelessness and trust Him.  The need to trust God is one of the most basic and fundamental tenants of the Christian faith. We are saved by trusting God and we persevere and succeed in the faith by continued trust in Him.

God wants us to realize that our thinking and reason is flawed. He wants us to realize that our emotions and feelings are often contrary to His will. He wants us to realize that when we lean on our own understanding we neglect the life of faith in utter dependence on Him that He desires. 
Other times we may make the right decision and diligently seek to honor the Lord with our lives only to find out things don’t evolve the way we expected. In these cases we too must continue to trust the Lord and lean not on our own understanding.

Just because we are to trust the Lord in everything, it doesn’t mean that we are to not make any decisions. We dare not to lean on our own understanding, but as verse 6 declares, we are to lean on Him. We are to acknowledge Him an all our ways. God is not calling for an anti-intellectual or anti-emotional faith, what He is calling for is for our will to be submitted to His.  We are called to acknowledge God in all of our ways. In all of our planning. In all of our thinking. In all of our dreaming. In all of our activity. In all of our spending. In all of our decisions. The small as well as the great. The personal as well as the corporate. The temporal as well as the eternal.

Only when we believe God will make our paths straight, despair gives way to joy, worry gives way to faith, anger gives way to love, gloom gives way to hope and suffering gives way to abundant life.

He is a God who is always with us. He is a God always worthy of our praise. He is able to make straight paths for those who trust Him, acknowledge Him and lean not on their own understanding.

Creating a Vision for a Life of Power and Purpose

It is vital to direct our gaze away from our problems and inabilities. To create an inspired life vision we must develop an acute awareness of the possibilities that lie within us. Until we do this, our potential remains dormant. It is necessary to learn to transform limiting beliefs and behavior patterns, as well as how to overcome difficult life situations and problems, not as ends in themselves but as a part of the process of self-creation. It is shifting our basic attitude toward life from problem-solving to vision-creating. It requires us to let go of the deep problem-oriented programming of our culture and accept the belief that we can and will create the life we want.

Reasons why we don't have what we want:
We are not yet clear about what we want; or
We have not yet learned the proper methods of creating it.

We are most willing to release old beliefs, emotional pain, and other baggage when we have a clear vision of what we will replace it with. The clearer the vision, the more we will be attracted to it, and the less we will need to hold on to self-limiting beliefs. In order to create anything you must have a vision of what it is you want to manifest. The more definite and clear the vision, the more definite and clear the manifestation. Creating a vision for your life requires a willingness to explore and discover what's important to you, not somebody else.

A visualization is a mental image or picture of what you want to create in your life. Some people find that they are more attracted to images than words because an image is more emotionally appealing. Others feel more comfortable working with the words of an affirmation because words can convey an idea more specifically.  You must see the possibility clearly in order to move toward it.

1. When you see your mental picture you feel so excited that you want to bring it into your life immediately.

2. Create a simple mental picture which is meaningful to you, something that creates a moment in time. 

3. See yourself happily enjoying whatever it is that you have mentally created. Allow yourself to feel the satisfaction and fulfillment of your accomplishment.

What manifests is what we really believe, not what we would like to believe. Until our self-limiting beliefs are made conscious and transformed, they will continue to get in the way and inhibit our ability to create what we want. We must create space in order for the new to come in.


Excerpt from http://dating-warrior.coachmarcie.com/category/empowerment-coaching/

Speaking With Power

Ability to display (James 3.2)
The tongue has the ability to show everyone what you are really made of. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. If you are able to control your tongue it is a significant sign of maturity.

Ability to direct (James 3.3-5)
The tongue has power to direct us toward or away from God. Life is the presence of God. Death is the absence of God. Something as seemingly insignificant as our tongue can change the course of our life and the lives of others.

Ability to destroy (James 3.5-6)
James is saying the tongue is like fire. It only takes a small spark to light a gigantic fire that can destroy everything in its path. Gossip is a dangerous spark. Someone said gossip is spreading the truth about someone’s faults or failings. It is so easy to spread gossip under the pretense of ministry and prayer, carelessness, callousness, Christ- less comments lead to destruction.

Simple words can assassinate reputations. Simple words can permanently rip relationships.

Ability to develop
Words can be encouraging, enabling, equipping, edifying.

Allow Jesus to control your tongue then you will communicate the good news, glorify God, and edify His body.

Purpose Has Purpose

A PURPOSE WILL:


Motivate you. – 3:8
Jeremiah 9:23-24KJV

Keep your priorities straight. – 2:21, 1:20-21, 2:11-15
Galatians 6:14KJV

Develop your potential – 4:13
Isaiah 40:29-31KJV

Give you ability to live in the present – 1:6, 4:11-12
Help you evaluate your progress – 3:13-14

Are You God's Secret Weapon?

 

The first instance of spiritual warfare recorded in the Bible is an encounter between a woman and the devil—and on the heels of that ill-fated meeting, God decreed that the woman and her offspring would oppose the evil one forever. The role of women in society and in the Church is, even today, hotly debated. In Women: God’s Secret Weapon, Ed Silvoso dares the Christians everywhere—men and women--to the battle against the Kingdom’s true enemy: Satan. In this edition, which includes a brand-new study guide, Silvoso (founder of Harvest Evangelism) persuasively presents the Bible’s portrayal of women as powerful adversaries of the devil should inspire men and women to work together for the evil one’s defeat.

Sometimes You Can't Be Normal and Have Power and Purpose

When you look at the concept of being “normal” what you are referring to is someone that fits into the “norm,” which means the majority of people. For some reason, people have a tendency to look at other people and think they are the ones that are not normal. However, it isn’t the other person that isn’t normal. There is a good chance that you are the one that isn’t normal.

Being normal actually isn’t all that you might think. Normal means that you fit in with the average person. It finally dawned on me when I was thinking that someone wasn’t normal that in reality I was the one that wasn’t normal. If you look at someone and think they are not normal, chances are you are the one that isn’t in step with the majority of the world.

The fact that you read something every day to help you improve your life isn’t normal. I tried for years to be normal which means I tried to fit in and be like everyone else. The only thing I ever accomplished was frustrating myself and amused my friends who knew I didn’t have a chance at being normal. I learned the hard way it is much more satisfying to just be yourself. I am not saying it is easy not to fit in, there are advantages to being normal, but living your dreams, taking risks and being yourself aren’t any of them.

Excerpt from http://www.365daysofcoaching.com/resource_articles/lifeskills-normal.htm

Shake Things Up, Rearrange the Furniture

It isn't natural for things to stay the same. Life is in constant flux, and things are always moving around except when it comes to furniture. People seem to think that, once a room is arranged in an acceptable way, it has to stay that way forever. Not true. Once in awhile, shake things up by moving the furniture around. This will help to move the energy in the room and will keep things interesting.

Moving the furniture helps to fire up my creativity and keeps energy from stagnating. I also know that I have a favorite way of arranging the furniture, which doesn't necessarily mean it is the best way. It is just the way I prefer. Rearranging the furniture helps to keep me open to new ideas and possibilities. And, if I don't like the way the new arrangement turns out, all I have to do is rearrange it.

You may find it tempting to fill space with stuff, but I fight the temptation and try a more airy design for now. The energy will feel more alive and inviting.  It is easy to get in a rut and stick with what is familiar. Once in a while, shake things up by moving the furniture around. It might seem odd, but it does help to get the creative juices flowing and stir up the energy. It is also a risk-free change. If you don't like it, you can always rearrange it, again.

Excerpt from http://www.365daysofcoaching.com/resource_articles/lifeskills-shakethingsup.htm

Empowerment of Purpose

Sometimes it can be difficult to connect with what you most desire to bring into your life for the New Year, and this can become frustrating. Give yourself permission to release the struggle of not knowing or feeling unclear about your goals and shift your focus inward. Long lasting change starts on the inside. When you shift your focus and go within, your goals will naturally unfold and they will be aligned with your most authentic self.

Go inward now and answer these two powerful and empowering questions:

1. What are your strengths? Make a list of them. How can you better utilize your strengths to create a happier, more joyful and successful?
2. What personal qualities are a little weaker that you would you like to strengthen?

As you begin to get clear on how you would like to strengthen yourself from the inside, it’s as if you are brightening your internal light.  As your light shines brighter, you’ll find that you are attracting opportunities and resources that support your desires.

Be more bold, courageous and fearless – do not let fear hold you back.
Be more honest with yourself about your needs and desires.
Become financially responsible and independent.
Be adventurous and have more fun – let go of reservations and unnecessary stressors.
Be proactive rather than reactive.
Be grateful.
Be active in telling yourself you really want.
Be conscious about setting boundaries with yourself and others – say no.
Be consistent, confident and focused on your top three priorities.

Excerpt from http://www.karenfagan.com/blog/ 

Power in "Focus"

The power of focus with commitment and consistency creates momentum; and momentum creates more momentum.

The actions we take in life not only bring success but also teaches us new ways of being in the world. For example, if we are expanding ourselves to grow our business, receive and be open to love, create a deeper level of intimacy in all areas of our life, we become more courageous.  The more bold action we take the more comfortable we become in our own skin. Being comfortable in who you are allows you to experience life from a different perspective.

In order to meet goals and keep creative juices flowing, learn to focus time and attention on only the activities that will bring the desired results. This means if you want to have more fun, grow your business, lose weight, or improve your relationship with yourself, but find yourself distracted (wasting an outrageous amount of hours on Facebook, for example), then it’s time to bring the power of focus into your life.

The power of focus is the secret of success. This means bringing your attention to your center, concentrating on one thing intently in order to gain clarity. When you teach yourself to focus on one goal or opportunity at a time not only will you be much more productive, you’ll feel like a million bucks and will also go more deeply into your present goal. You will bring forth your own inner wisdom and insight.

Distraction blocks creativeness and your inner greatness from emerging. It’s hard to focus or even complete what you set out to do when you are highly distracted.

Answer the questions below with Yes or No.

1. Do you generate so many new ideas that you never implement, or don’t finish one idea to completion?
2. At the end of the day you feel as though you haven’t accomplished anything meaningful towards your most heart felt goals?
3. Does your website or brochure describe so many services that it confuses your potential clients?
4. Do often wonder where all the time has gone?

We are all creative beings and it makes complete sense for us to want to pursue many paths at once. However, when we expend our energy in too many directions it weakens the power of focus. Is there a project, goal or opportunity that is in need of your devoted attention?

Excerpt from http://www.karenfagan.com/blog/

Get Your Power and Purpose "Swag" on with Monica Jones

Noelle Dresden stepped out on faith and left her full-time job to pursue her passion: singing. Six months later, her singing career hasn't gone much of anywhere and neither has her relationship with her charismatic, yet sneaky boyfriend, Jonah. Although Jonah loves Noelle, he’s not willing to give her the commitment and ring she so desperately wants. After Jonah uses Noelle’s hopes of an engagement for his benefit, Noelle gets fed up and decides to move forward with her career…with or without Jonah.

Her pursuit leads her to accept an invitation to be a house guest on the popular, hit reality show, House of Swag. On the show, aspiring entertainers with the potential to take it to the next level are trained to become multifaceted mega stars. While in the house, Noelle catches the eye of the show’s creator, Monroe "Paper" Chase. He uses his good looks and smooth talk to charm her, then he uses his money and power to attempt to subtract Jonah from the equation. Drama only escalates when Noelle has to deal with an envious, hating house guest who is not beyond trying to bring Noelle down to get ahead.

As Noelle rises toward super stardom, she has some difficult choices to make. What lies ahead of her looks so much better than what she has left behind. Will she work to keep the love that she and Jonah shares alive, or will she choose fame, fortune and a man who can make all of her dreams come true?

Steps to Power and Purpose in Business

Here are some personal success tips to begin marketing yourself like an expert:





1. Go for it. If all you do is dream up marketing schemes, you’ll miss the opportunities to implement them. Instead, create one solid marketing plan and stick to it. Tweak your tactics according to your results.

* A marketing plan generally includes several marketing techniques, so choose several of your best ideas and start implementing them today. The faster you get out there and start “peddling” your business, the sooner you’ll begin to increase your revenue.


2. Exude confidence. When you’re confident, people tend to trust your professionalism more than someone who seems timid and unsure of himself.

* Present yourself with poise, and ease. Always maintain confidence in the offerings of your business and your ability to succeed as an independent professional.  This is the trait that has allowed you to be successful in your career job, the same is required as a solopreneur.


3. Test different techniques. Spread your marketing efforts across a number of different strategies. If one or two tactics are less successful, the success of other marketing efforts will keep your business afloat while you determine what gives you the best results.

* To mitigate risk of a failed marketing plan, diversify.  Choose both short and long term marketing strategies for optimal results.


4. Network like a pro. Jump at the opportunity to attend networking events related to your industry. It’s one of the best ways to find clients and make industry contacts that may hire you at a later date or recommend you to their colleagues.

*Free isn’t always key.  Be willing to spend money on conventions or events that provide opportunities to connect with a roomful of your target clientele.  Just one new customer or potential high level jv partner alone can enable you to earn back your investment and then some.


5. Be consistent. Marketing your business is an ongoing task that should be addressed regularly throughout the year. The more you market your business, the more you increase your exposure, make a name for yourself , and meet your financial goals.

* Marketing is to your business what food is to the human body; without it, it’s impossible to survive.


Use these personal success strategies to get out there in a BIGGER way.

Power and Purpose Transformation

The fact of the matter is nothing in the universe stays exactly the same. There is always some element of movement that is going on the atmosphere to make the world go round.

The same must be the case for you personally.   You are a dynamic, powerful being who is meant to evolve over time.  So if 6mos to 1 year from now you are standing where you started on the first day of this year, you will have essentially allowed a part of you to die within. 

What I mean by this is that you didn’t be and become more of who you are uniquely designed to be, and as a result a part of you didn’t live.  Your biggest goals, hopes, and dreams did not come to pass.  You were merely in existence but you were not fully ALIVE!  

If you are looking for powerful change in your personal life and business, you have to go beyond existing and become more fully present. 

Everything that you do day-to-day must be more purposeful.  Let’s say good bye to  ”going through the motions” and say hello to being more laser focused and success driven in all that you do. 

For this to happen, you must seek transformation from the inside out in every aspect of your life.   Remember if you are a "solopreneur" you are the soul of your business. Without you, your business would not exist.  So any success you achieve is predicated by your desire to step more into your element of greatness.   This deeply rooted desire must start  from within in order for it to manifest profoundly on the outside.

What transformational change are you seeking this year…  

What internal/mind shifts do you need to make NOW in order for 2011 to be your best?


Excerpt from Success Transitions, http://successtransitions.com/blog 

Living Life on Purpose

We are all created to live life intentionally, with purpose, with passion and with vision.

Just imagine getting to where you want to go.

Just imagine becoming all you were meant to be

Just imagine finding restoration and purpose in life.

Just imagine living a life with passion, intention and joy.

Just imagine partnering with someone who cares about you

Just imagine hurtling obstacles that block your road to success

Just Imagine . . .

I learned that even though fashion changes, there are certain color combinations that always look good together - whatever the styles - and some classics will always dominate in specific occasions. These facts are timeless. I look good now, no matter what the situation. 

 
The way you dress is part of your business body language and your business savvy.
 
Do you know that business attire differs according to region?
 
Do you know that a woman should not wear a business suit to a business dinner?
 

Do you know which color combinations make a positive impact?

Dress with Purpose gives women the polish needed to make a powerful statement of class and savvy and who they are as they climb the ladder of SUCCESS in business or Society.