The force that drives you, just like your source, will determine how much you will achieve. There are forces that may be called “low” or “negative vibrations”, which are greed, envy, jealousy, strife, anger, etc. These are truly forces that can propel you in a certain direction for a very long time and will make it seem like you are actually achieving great results. The truth however, is that you will only reap corruption and a lot of dissatisfaction from these results. Jesus said, "In the same way, every good tree yields good fruits, but the rotten tree yields evil fruits. A good tree is not able to be yielding evil fruits, nor a rotten tree to be yielding good fruits. – Matthew 7:17, 18.
There is a better force that can motivate you to achieve true and lasting breakthroughs in your life. At the very core of this is the one force called LOVE. Everything that is done out of love achieves much. “But now these three remain: faith, hope [or, confident expectation], love-but [the] greatest of these [is] love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13. Love brings with it all the “high” or “positive vibrations”, which are joy, gratitude, peace, patience, etc. “But the fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace [or, freedom from anxiety], patience, kindness, goodness [or, generosity], faith, gentleness [or, considerateness], self-control. Against such there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22, 23.
You may be asking how one can make a decision to be motivated by love. In his book “You Were Born Rich”, Bob Proctor says, “Love people, use money”. I believe this is sound advice coming from a great man. Once you reverse the statement and begin to love money and use people, you will suddenly find yourself operating under the negative vibrations and according to the law of attraction, negative vibrations bring negative results! Paul advises Timothy, “But the ones desiring to be growing rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires, which sink people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all evils, of which some by longing for [it] went astray [or, wandered away] from the faith and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But you, O man of God, be fleeing from these [things], and be pursuing righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patient endurance, [and] gentleness [or, considerateness].” – 1 Timothy 6:9-11. This is a scripture that is commonly misquoted to say that money is the root of all evil. Notice that it says “For the love of money…” Money is actually good and we require it in our daily living even to spread the gospel and to feed our families! I recommend that you read books like “The Science of Getting Rich” by Wallace D. Wattles and “You Were Born Rich” by Bob Proctor. I really found them awesome.
Summary: Love people and use money. Love is the most powerful vibration that you can use to drive you towards your breakthrough. The Spirit of God will come with the fruits that are based on love.
Affirmation: I use money and love people. I operate by the law of love. I make my goals based on love and I strive towards a breakthrough that benefits others. - Tinei Shamu
Monday, January 28, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
What’s your source?
Your source of power, inspiration, provision, vision, etc determines how far you will go. If your source is your personal intellect, you are limited and your results will only be as mortal and limited as you are. May I introduce you to my source…?
In the beginning was the Word [or, the Expression of [divine] Logic], and the Word was with [or, in communion with] God, and the Word was God [or, was as to His essence God]. This One was in the beginning with God. All [things] came to be through Him, and without Him not even one thing came to be which has come to be. In Him was life, and the life was the light of the people. And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not apprehend it. He was the true Light which enlightens every person coming into the world. – John 1:1-5, 9 (Analytical Literal Translation). So from this passage I learn that The Word = God = Light = Creator = Life. Let’s look at another interesting passage of scripture from the creation account. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. And the earth was waste and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep: and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” – Gen 1:1-3 (American Standard Version). Notice that this took place on the first day of creation. So on that first day there was light. Let’s take a look at what happened on day three: “And there was evening and there was morning, a third day. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years: and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. And God made the two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. And God set them in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth, and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.” – Genesis 1:13-18 (American Standard Version). God made His presence come to earth on day one!
From the scriptures above, I may now make a conclusion that the light that is mentioned in the book of John is the light that is mentioned in the first day of creation that “shines in the hearts of man and that shines in the darkness and the darkness can not comprehend it. That is the light that is the Word of God that came into the world and the world knew Him not (John 1:10). That is the same man (for the word became flesh - John 1:14) about whom the apostle Paul says, “...For in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily” – Colossians 2:9; and also, “...In whom are hid all the treasures (deposit, wealth) of wisdom (Greek: sophia) and knowledge (Greek: gnosis)” – Colossians 2:3. This means that when I accept the Lordship of Jesus and I receive Him into my heart I receive the wealth of sophia (which is insight into reality) and gnosis (scientific knowledge). I think that’s a good deal. Because God is the source of infinite intelligence, I have no problems believing His wisdom is much better than worldly knowledge and wisdom.
May I encourage you today to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior? It is only after you receive Him that you can begin to partake of the benefits of being the new creation. Only then will you be able to live in His Kingdom which is right thinking, peace and the joy of the Holy Spirit. Only then will the true light that shines in the hearts of man shine in your heart. Only then will you feel the true connection that fills in the void in your heart. If you would like that may I lead you in a prayer of salvation? Just say the following from the bottom of your heart: “Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. I believe that you came to earth in the form of man and that you died for me. I believe that you were raised from the dead and that you are seated with the Father today. Today I ask you to come into my heart and be the Lord of my life. I surrender my all to you. With these words, I believe I’m born again. Thank you Jesus! - Amen”
Congratulations, you are a new creation! The bible says in 2Corinthians5:17 that old things are passed and all things are new for you. I encourage you to find a bible believing church where you can learn more about Jesus and what you have just done. Have a great week!
Affirmation: I am the new creation. I have the mind of Christ. Wisdom is working in my life. I am operating in the wisdom of Christ. I have the wisdom of God!
In the beginning was the Word [or, the Expression of [divine] Logic], and the Word was with [or, in communion with] God, and the Word was God [or, was as to His essence God]. This One was in the beginning with God. All [things] came to be through Him, and without Him not even one thing came to be which has come to be. In Him was life, and the life was the light of the people. And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not apprehend it. He was the true Light which enlightens every person coming into the world. – John 1:1-5, 9 (Analytical Literal Translation). So from this passage I learn that The Word = God = Light = Creator = Life. Let’s look at another interesting passage of scripture from the creation account. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. And the earth was waste and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep: and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” – Gen 1:1-3 (American Standard Version). Notice that this took place on the first day of creation. So on that first day there was light. Let’s take a look at what happened on day three: “And there was evening and there was morning, a third day. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years: and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. And God made the two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. And God set them in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth, and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.” – Genesis 1:13-18 (American Standard Version). God made His presence come to earth on day one!
From the scriptures above, I may now make a conclusion that the light that is mentioned in the book of John is the light that is mentioned in the first day of creation that “shines in the hearts of man and that shines in the darkness and the darkness can not comprehend it. That is the light that is the Word of God that came into the world and the world knew Him not (John 1:10). That is the same man (for the word became flesh - John 1:14) about whom the apostle Paul says, “...For in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily” – Colossians 2:9; and also, “...In whom are hid all the treasures (deposit, wealth) of wisdom (Greek: sophia) and knowledge (Greek: gnosis)” – Colossians 2:3. This means that when I accept the Lordship of Jesus and I receive Him into my heart I receive the wealth of sophia (which is insight into reality) and gnosis (scientific knowledge). I think that’s a good deal. Because God is the source of infinite intelligence, I have no problems believing His wisdom is much better than worldly knowledge and wisdom.
May I encourage you today to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior? It is only after you receive Him that you can begin to partake of the benefits of being the new creation. Only then will you be able to live in His Kingdom which is right thinking, peace and the joy of the Holy Spirit. Only then will the true light that shines in the hearts of man shine in your heart. Only then will you feel the true connection that fills in the void in your heart. If you would like that may I lead you in a prayer of salvation? Just say the following from the bottom of your heart: “Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. I believe that you came to earth in the form of man and that you died for me. I believe that you were raised from the dead and that you are seated with the Father today. Today I ask you to come into my heart and be the Lord of my life. I surrender my all to you. With these words, I believe I’m born again. Thank you Jesus! - Amen”
Congratulations, you are a new creation! The bible says in 2Corinthians5:17 that old things are passed and all things are new for you. I encourage you to find a bible believing church where you can learn more about Jesus and what you have just done. Have a great week!
Affirmation: I am the new creation. I have the mind of Christ. Wisdom is working in my life. I am operating in the wisdom of Christ. I have the wisdom of God!
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
2008, Your Best Year Ever!
May I start this year by congratulating you on making it into this wonderful year of 2008. I must say I am very excited to be writing this post. I believe that this is the year that a lot of you will see your breakthroughs. For some of you who may be working on long term goals I believe that with the strategies that I will be posting you will be able to go far towards those goals. Persistence is the key! There's lots I have in store for you this year and I believe you'll be blessed by the gifts I have prepared for this year. I will be sending out gifts this year that are consistent with the theme, breakthrough. We shall be looking at breakthroughs in the line of health, weight control, finances, relationships, spirituality, study and lots of other topics. The very first gift is an action plan. It's for FREE and you can access that by just sending me a blank e mail on tinei.shamu@gmail.com with the subject "Action Plan" and I will be happy to send you that action plan that you can use for this month or for the next four weeks. You can even use it for the next month as long as you save the original document. It's quite awsome I must say and many thanks to my friend Max Soutter who helped me out with the graphics on that piece. By the way, if you are looking to start up a business and you want a boost you can send me an e mail and we will be happy to contact you and work together with you in conjunction with Max's company: Fast Company. That could be the breakthrough for you hey...
So now that we have started the year, this thursday I will start posting the regular posts that will help you get that breakthrough. If you are from Celebration Church (or anyone else interested) you can also e mail me and I will send you another awsome gift on "Year of Establishment".
May the Lord bless you and establish you this year. May you be filled with His peace and joy. May you receive His blessings in abundance and manifest your breakthrough this wonderful year. This is your best year ever!
So now that we have started the year, this thursday I will start posting the regular posts that will help you get that breakthrough. If you are from Celebration Church (or anyone else interested) you can also e mail me and I will send you another awsome gift on "Year of Establishment".
May the Lord bless you and establish you this year. May you be filled with His peace and joy. May you receive His blessings in abundance and manifest your breakthrough this wonderful year. This is your best year ever!
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