WHAT ARE YOU WORTH???

I am currently reading the book Think And Grow Rich: A Black Choice by Dennis Kimbro and Napoleon Hill and in Chapter 6 What are you worth? on the last page and a half Mr. Kimbro listed points which will help you rebuild or strengthen your self-image. I thought this was a great exercise and so I have listed the points below.

1. Make a list of at least ten positive attributes you possess. Be generous but honest when listing those qualities that you like about yourself. When your list is complete, write a brief expression of gratitude for all who have helped you – the Lord God Almighty, family, friends.

2. Conversely, make a list of all the things you wish to change. Don’t be ashamed, change is normal. Place a check mark beside those traits you feel you can change. Write a personal statement of acceptance acknowledging the things that you don’t like but can’t change and a pledge to change all the things you can.

3. Write a short personality profile describing the person you have identified yourself to be. Give full attention to both strengths and weaknesses.

4. Know that in order for you to succeed, you need only believe in yourself.

5. Understand that life is thought. Therefore, concentrate on becoming the person you intend to be ( I say who God intends you to be). Draw a mental picture of this person so as to transform this image into its physical expression.

6. Master the principles set forth in this book (mentioned above). Through constant study you will become increasingly aware of your God-given powers.

7. Become self-reliant (I say God-reliant). Learn to stand on your own feet, and express yourself in a manner that will carry conviction. Cause others to become interested in you because you will first become interested in others. Eliminate selfishness and develop a spirit of service in its place.

8. Never downgrade yourself or your importance in life, nor allow others to berate you. If you are forced to listen to such nonsense, dismiss it immediately. Remember, the quality of your thoughts, your feelings, and attitude produces results.

9. Repeat positive affirmations to yourself with conviction.

Think of this list as a blueprint or detailed description of the person you want to be!!!!

As A MAN THINKETH, SO IS HE!!!!

WHO I AM IN CHRIST!!!!

The information in this blog post is taken from a handout that I received from a close family friend and a Sister in Christ!!! This is the third of seven posts on this topic. God bless!!!


WHO I AM IN CHRIST

First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.

I am the head and not the tail………………........Deuteronomy 28:13
I am called of God……………………………...........2 Timothy 1:9
I am brought near by the blood of Christ……...Ephesians 2:13
I am complete in Christ……………………….........Colossians 2:10
I am delivered from the power of darkness…...Colossians 1:13
I am an ambassador for Christ……………….......2 Corinthians 5:20
I am the salt of the earth………………………........Matthew 5:13
I am the light of the world……………………........Matthew 5:14


BE STRONG IN THE LORD AND THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT!!!!

Snuggle, Snuggle, Comfy, Comfy...

Last Wednesday evening, as the rain fell in comforting drops on the ground, I snuggled in my bed with my PJs on under a warm comforter with a hot cup of tea, biscotti from Starbucks and a smileJ. The heat hissed through the radiator while the wind blew the blinds through the open window. I had no cares or worries, my mind was at ease, and I just entered into the relaxing moment.

Fall/Autumn is upon us and I love it. I love bundling up against the cold outside, wearing that favorite, broken-in sweater and/or jacket, the thick warm socks or tights, a colorful scarf wrapped around the neck. Driving with the heat comfortably blowing out the vents while the red, yellow, brown and orange leaves whirl around the car.

But my favorite moment is snuggling in my bed and/or in that favorite comfortable chair while listening to the outside and/or reading a good book. Get a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate, some shortbread cookies, biscotti, a piece of cake, a cupcake, a piece of pie, a danish and enter into the moment. I close my bedroom door, get into my pajamas or loungewear, and dive into a freshly made bed with the sheets and comforter smelling like powder, perfume or the “fresh country air” laundry detergent I used to wash.

Sometimes I fall asleep and at other times I praise God, thanking Him for the beautiful, peaceful moment. M soul is at ease and I am free.

You can be snuggly, snuggly, comfy, comfy on those gray Saturday mornings (with a breakfast sandwich from the local deli) and/or Sunday afternoons. With your spouse you can be snuggly, snuggly, comfy, comfy. And with your family, at the kitchen table or in the family room (with the fireplace going), enjoying each other’s company and the relaxing moment, watching television, reading, chatting or just lounging.

Snuggle, snuggle, comfy, comfy…Relax, Relate, Release!!!

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7.

Who I Am In Christ

The information in this blog post is taken from a handout that I received from a close family friend and a Sister in Christ!!! This is the second of seven posts on this topic. God bless!!!


WHO I AM IN CHRIST

First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul, and body. Normally, we feed the body three meals a day. The soul is educated and fed emotionally. This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells. Study the following scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.

I am a new creature……………………………….. 2 Corinthians 5:17
I am the temple of the Holy Ghost…………………1 Corinthians 6:19
I am redeemed from the curse of the law…………..Galatians 3:13
I am accepted in Christ……………………………..Ephesians 1:6
I am reconciled to God……………………………..2 Corinthians 5:18
I am beloved of God………………………………..1 John 4:10
I am a saint………………………………………….Romans 1:7
I am holy and without blame before Him…………..Ephesians 1:4