Wise Quotes - OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

On every life's journey, there are obstacles to overcome. How we deal with them determines how far we go. If we choose to stop at every obstacle, we will never finish the race.

Several things become hindrances which try to stop us.......these three are however obstacles to look out for and work on.

1.UNFORGIVING ATTITUDE  - Forgiveness place a vital part on our journey. It is often said that the most important people in your life are the hardest to forgive......Jesus was right in His Words from Matthew 18:20-21.... Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.

He knew how hard it will be for us to forgive hence he gave us this instruction. In as much as it is, i have come to realise that the quicker  you FORGET about a wrong done to you, the quicker your Forgiveness for that person is forgotten.....Forgiveness is more for you than the other person. I have also learnt along the way that the moment the mention of a person's name agitate you, take a moment and say this prayer, " Father, i forgive them as You've forgiven me. Whatever i ask for myself in blessing, i ask for them in double measure'.

Mark 11:26 NKJV* says; But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses."  So let us cultivate this act of forgiveness.

2.UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. On your journey of life, you get to choose your travelling companions so choose wisely.
1 Corinthians 15:33 says Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits." There is also a popular saying that "Show me your friend and I'll show you your character.

As we grow, we tend to find that we loose friends along the way, some you simply loose touch while others gradually fade into what i call the 'once in a while get in touch friendship zone'.....whatever the reason, we don't set out to loose them but we do. It's the same way we also build up new friendships along the way....this is now where we need to be wise in choosing because they are the ones who will either bring you down or help you up. I am very much blessed to have in my circle of friendship, ones who edify and build me up and vice versa.

3.UNDECIDED HEART- When your mind is set on reaching your goal in life, nothing can stop you on your way up. A decided heart is the result of a made up mind.

Philippians 3:13-15 - Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you

Remain blessed today in your journey of life. #inspired...ann #WiseQuotes

Wise Quotes - ATTAINING SUCCESS

Have you ever wanted to be successful at something so bad you'll do anything to achieve it........only to start off and then it feels like you can never do it?

To be able to succeed in something, you must never give up......anything worth while is always worth fighting for. Whatever we strive to achieve, we need God's Grace and Power because without them, we are inadequate.

God always has a way of creating opportunities for us but it also requires our commitment. We will have to do our part by going out there and find it. There will be a fear of rejection but yes successful people dread rejection too; the difference is that they believe their goals are worth it. God causes some of these opportunities to come through people.

Have you ever met someone who knew someone who was linked to another person who had the answers to the exact thing you were looking for? I surely have and it's the same way God can also make you the connection to someone else's success.

Jesus Christ had to go out and reach out to the lost. He was at times found in places which to human was unheard off or as some will probably say was "out of His league" but he never gave up. Why? Because He had a purpose to achieve.

Remember He was God on earth so He could have chosen to sit home and let the people come to Him. Instead He showed us the greatest example of all times by going out and achieving His purpose on earth.

Until your dreams becomes more important to you than your fear of rejection, you will never succeed. Whatever you wish to do.....take that bold step today and go for it. Remain blessed .

P.S- Lets read these wise words from King Solomon.

Proverbs 6:6-11 

Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man. 

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Wise Quotes - GOD'S GIFTS

"I find myself helping people out a lot these days"......

"Mine is singing.....you'll catch me singing everywhere......."

"I love kids and love working with them......."

"At school i don't like to read but I'm very good with art....."

"Ask me any day what i like to do and I'll  say working on cars, i love talking about them and learning new things on cars......."

"I have good managerial skills and always find myself being the team leader amongst my friends......"

"I play the drums in my church......."

"I love to cook though i wouldn't say i'm a chef........"

"Mine is counselling......I think. I am more the type who is always giving advice where needed......"

Above are some, if not most of the things i hear people say about what they do best or like to do. What will you say about each person above?

God has blessed us all with different talents and gifts. Every individual with the guidance of the Holy Spirit can determine which gifts they have in order to use it accordingly.

You might be wondering what your gifts or talents are or may think you dont really have one. You need not worry. Ask yourself what you find yourself doing best or sub consciously do without any effort?

You may be the one who always finds him/herself first in the church tidying and arranging things ready for service or you may find yourself always talking to the homeless. All are part of God's Perfect gifts given to us.

Romans 12:6-8 (NIV) says: We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;  if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;  if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

When you have realised what you're blessed with, don't be stagnant, fly on with the wings God has given you. Remain blessed as you go on your day using your wings . #inspired.ann #WiseQuotes

*New International Version

Wise Quotes - HEALTHY SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Having the realisation that The Holy Spirit lives in you is one of the best things in a believers life. I was quiet surprise to find out that certain denomination of Christians does not know this truth about the Holy Spirit.

Let me break it down......though the bible doesn't clearly state about The Trinity, it however does make mention of all three entities being present at a particular point in time. These scriptures gives clarification:

Matthew 3:16-17 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

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John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.

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Genesis 1:26 - Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."

For the sake of those who don't know about The Trinity it's:
God - The Father
God - The Son(Jesus Christ)
God - The Holy Spirit.

All are the same yet All have individual guidance in our lives. None is superior or least than the Other as some may think....They are simply put in that order because of the way They are introduced in the bible.

I hope this explanation is clear, If not kindly get in touch and let's discuss more......now to today's Wise Quote.

Being Spiritually Healthy requires being in tune with The  Spirit of God and heeding to His guidance.

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John 14:16-17 (AMP*) And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever— the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive [and take to its heart] because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He (the Holy Spirit) remains with you continually and will be in you.

The above scripture explains the role of The Holy Spirit. He lives in you to connect you to the Will of God. When one is born again, it is said that the old is gone and all things are new. This is where the Holy Spirit takes residence and start to make changes which brings about a spiritual growth. You won't grow spiritually if you close  yourself off from the  guidance of the Holy Spirit. As you become spiritually healthy, you'll become more emotionally healthy.

Why don't you take a moment and ask The Spirit  of God to show  you the purposes He has for your  life today. He's closer than you think. Remain blessed.

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*Amplified Version

Wise Quotes - A GRATEFUL HEART

There is a saying that "A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles". 

Every morning while praying with my kids before school, i make it a habit of thanking God for the weather, whatever it might be for the day. When i first started i realised the kids were puzzled as to why i had to thank God for the weather, especially when it's started off dark and gloomy with rain pouring down.

I explained to them the importance of everything God made and how beneficial it is to us as well as every thing being a blessing including the rain.

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

 I also had to explain that there is a time and a season for everything so if we wake up to a gloomy day, it might seem bad for us but for the farmer down the country side, it'll mean water for their crops.....like wise a sunny day will mean something to us. So in everything we must thank God. Since then i noticed how they also started praying and thanking God for the weather and by doing so their attitude towards the day changed positively.

By being appreciative of little things like the weather, it's amazing how even if we're going through the rain, we don't worry about getting wet because we know they are showers of blessings.

We must learn to be grateful in whatever situation we find ourselves and give thanks. A positive attitude always penetrates a bad situation. 

"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him" (Colossians 3:17).

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Wise Quotes - GRACE v LAW

The topic of Grace verses the law is quiet vast to discuss, yet a very clear difference between them. Many have argued about the differences and has led them with little or no understanding.

Some argue that we still need to abide by the Law as a believer while others believe we are the new covenant church so don't need to live under the law. This is what the Word of God says:

Romans 8:1(KJV*) There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

The difference is clear......The Law requires living by willpower whereas living by Grace requires drawing each day on the power of God's Spirit.

How many times, have you tried to use your own might or strength to accomplish things and how far has it gone? See, the moment you try to depend on your own abilities, you're telling God that you don't need Him and when you do, you'll call on Him.

On the other hand, the moment you surrender your daily life to HIM, acknowledging Him as Lord and Ruler of your life  and ask Him to take over, everything falls in place. This doesn't require any effort of your own but just by God's  Grace. The bible says that His Grace is sufficient for you.....So tell me why even bother to do things out of your own will power when there is a sufficiency of this Grace......remember His blessings are new EVERY morning. Oh what a joy to know i have new blessings coming my way each day.

My brethren, all it takes is daily seeking HIM, making it a point to daily search for HIM through His Word(The Bible).

II Timothy 3:16  All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

Start by digging into The Word and see a change in your life. Have a blessed day as you take on this step.
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*King James Version

Wise Quotes - SUCCESS STORY

Every individual has what success means to them. What i may want to achieve to be successful might not necessarily mean the same to others. But overall the common goal is to succeed in whatever one intend to do.

A retirement service was recently held for my dad for his long term service to the church. Many testimonies were shared about him. And even people who couldn't make it will call and share on many more testimonies.

We also organised a surprise dinner to honour him and my mum's 60th birthday and there were yet many more testimonies to share. I watched as my dad shed a tear or two.....for a man who hardly cries, that was touching. He underestimated the impact he had left on people over the years.

See, for me, dad is a success story.....many of the testimonies were about the fact that he nurtured them to seek God for themselves.....one sister testified of how she never knew how to pray yet alone lead people into prayer but dad always gave her the opportunity to do so and now she is a leader in one of the ministries in the church.

It's not so much about how well you lead but the impartation or legacy you live behind. Most importantly it's about making sure you take your family along with you on that road to success.

Ask yourself today, are you living  something behind that in your absence, the baton can be carried forward? I certainly want to be like my father. Have a blessed day.
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