NOTHING TO PROVE!

God wants us to surrender absolutely everything to Him. 'Nothing to lose' is a state of absolute surrender to God. It’s recognizing that your life is no longer yours, but belongs to God. Everything you have, are and will be, are now His. We have nothing to prove, no need to perform, no need to impress. God has accepted us forever by His grace. God wants us to walk in with Him, with integrity. 'Nothing to hide' is a state of true integrity before God.

Most often, when the circumstances of life, and the aging brought on by the passage of time, have broken, battered, and bruised us, and left many as emotional, physical, and financial wrecks, we will choose to make some meager attempt to give to GOD that which might still remain of our existences. The key to living with nothing to lose is giving-up your rights, which is giving-in to God.

The root cause of our inability to reach this blessed state is our lack of inner security. Insecurity causes us to fall into performance trap which in return leads to fragile egos. Insecurity leads us to FEAR and FULL SURRENDER to God too! In truth, we become possessed by our possessions. Controlled by our need for control. We miss the point that true security comes when we find satisfaction only in Lord and with that includes giving up your rights!

I believe God will use someone who has nothing to prove, nothing to lose and nothing to hide. More importantly we will have absolute peace as we have nothing to prove, nothing to lose and nothing to hide.

God knows everything about us - the good, the bad and the ugly, the past, the present and the future - and He loves us still. Enjoy that freedom. You do not have to prove anything. He loves you for who you are. He sees through all of the stuff in your life and loves you just the same.

ENJOY THE BLESSINGS OF HIS LOVE!

SPREAD THE LIGHT OF GOODNESS AND KINDNESS IN THE WORLD

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." - Maya Angelou

It is important how we make people feel. If we want to do something important and significant in life, then we should focus on doing something that makes people feel good, important, valued, loved and respected. When we reach out to others in need and show them kindness, we give them a reason to believe in the goodness of humanity. By cultivating kindness we are also planting seeds of tenderness and compassion. The road to compassion is not usually filled with roses, rainbows, and unicorns. Actually, compassion is often learned through having experienced deep pain, betrayal, hurt feelings, and broken trust. In this fast pace world, kindness and compassion takes a back seat to selfies, self-interest and expendable human interactions.

On the one hand, having power can decrease our ability to take another’s perspective and lessen our compassionate care. This can lead us to objectify others and think of them only as a means to benefit ourselves. On the other hand, having power also makes us feel less distressed in social situations and more resilient if we are rejected. If we balance power and care, we don’t have to choose between helping others or helping ourselves.

We can strengthen our drive to care by spending time among people in very difficult circumstances, learning their perspectives, and strengthening our sense of shared humanity.

Spread the light of goodness and kindness in the world.

WOMEN: EPITOME OF COURAGE, BOLDNESS, LOVE, AFFECTION, SACRIFICIES & SUFFERINGS

“A woman is the epitome of courage, boldness, love, affection, sacrifices & sufferings.”

The women have always been playing a fundamental role in shaping the character of generations through time. It is a plain fact that it is the woman who makes house a home that is the power of a woman. It is often said that ‘The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.’. Women have always contributed to the economic and social life of a country. As homemakers and mothers, they do invaluable work. It is very difficult to measure the true value of their efforts.

The strength of women is measured by the impact that all her hardships in life have had on her; but the strength of a woman is measured by the extent of her refusal to allow those hardships to dictate her and who she becomes. Woman spends her days vigorously tending to her responsibilities and making discerning choices so that she and her family can have the best life possible.

She puts her best foot forward and doesn’t let the unavoidable misstep keep her from eagerly getting on with meeting her responsibilities. Her well-ordered priorities allow her to value strength and dignity above charm and outer beauty.

A woman is so much more than just a human being. She has Gods power to create a life, to cope with so much pain and somehow always end up being the strongest one in every room.

REAL IS RARE

People are like diamonds with many facets, each one reflecting a distinctive light into the world. Among the diamond’s unique qualities is that it is the hardest of all known substances, and it therefore can only be cut with another diamond or diamond dust. “Diamond” comes from the Greek term “adamas,” which means “unconquerable, unalterable, unbreakable, and untamable". A diamond is also known for its outstanding brilliance and fire.

We are all diamonds in the rough. A diamond is nothing more than a clump of carbon, coal that refused to give in to pressure. We can learn so much about life by studying diamonds. Diamonds are the hardest known natural. But what makes the diamond so strong is also what makes it so intriguingly beautiful. Intense heat and pressure cause carbon to crystallize over the course of billions of years. Formed deep within the earth’s mantle, diamonds are brought to the earth’s surface during violent pressure and change.

As with diamonds, so it is with you and me. Life’s sudden upheavals bring our true worth, value, and strength to the surface. The incredible pressure we face during hardships and fiery trials cause the hidden treasure within us to emerge. A diamond’s resilient nature makes it stable, pure, and strong. But it didn’t happen overnight. I’m sure every one of us have experienced this process. When you finally emerge from the very darkest, crushing, breaking experiences in your life, you emerge the strongest and the brightest you’ve ever been.

Transformation is far from easy. Yet, no matter what the furnace or the trial, God will cause us to prevail! Those who suffer the greatest pressure, the most agonizing trials, the severest losses, are being fashioned to shine as they surface from the lonely furnace of affliction. Your trials don’t define you – they refine you. Your worth is far above diamonds or gold. If you are facing tremendous pressures today, or circumstances that appear out of your control, stop and reflect on your situation. You can change your future by viewing your current condition as a transition into a new season in your life.

REAL IS RARE!

GOD is able to HEAR, PROVIDE and DELIVER

“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.” - 1 Corinthians 15:58

What we believe about God has everything to do with how we relate to him. What we believe about God has everything to do with how we relate to one another. What we believe about God has everything to do with how we live our lives, how we work, what we say, even what we feel.

Psalm teaches us how to hope in God’s deliverance. As David pens the first section of verses in this Psalm, he shifts back and forth between despair and hope. He begins by crying out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?” We can relate to this lament, can’t we?. Often we look at the horrible tragedies that occur around us and stand perplexed as to why God does not appear to answer.

When God makes a promise, we can believe it. When God comes through, we need to remember to do the same. The blessings of God are meant to be enjoyed. God uses the Bad to accomplish the Good. Sometimes we are brought to a point of desperation and agony.

GOD is able to HEAR, PROVIDE and DELIVER.

WHAT GOD THINKS ABOUT YOU!

As we enter into this new month, continue to serve faithfully and you are just as valuable to God & to the organization you are associated with.

We all are serving or building something. People serve their family, spouse, kids, school, their job and so forth. If you don’t think you’re serving someone, you are building something. Maybe you’re not building your own empire, but you’re building someone else’s dream, Organization, brand or service. No one is perfect, so don’t look to people as your primary leader or Lord. Leaders are people—they can lead you, guide you, but they are not God.

Do you feel distracted, trapped, torn, confused, hurt, broken, helpless, unloved, worthless? God calls you worth it because He died for YOU. You were worth the price, the pain, the heavy cross that our Lord carried. He loves you. Let me tell you, YOU CAN BE FREE. You may ask, “What do I need to do?” Surrender to God, humble yourself and genuinely cry out to Him. We NEED God. We cannot live this life on our own strength. God can do this and can make your life new. It won’t be perfect, but it is the best life you can live!

The scripture says "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty's hand." (Daniel 3:17).

Similarly, Serving others usually requires no special talent or ability. One of the beauties of servant-hood is that it requires no special talent or special gifts. Of course, we are to use our spiritual gifts to serve one another.

Of course, God must give us a servant attitude. We cannot change our hearts. But we can do those things which God ordinarily uses to change us. He uses the Scripture, prayer, and obedience. So we must fill our minds with the Scriptures that teach servant-hood. Few things are more distressing to one in a position of responsibility for the work of others than to not be able to count on someone to do his job.

God chose you for a purpose to lead. Leading without title might have put so much of controversial comments about your ability. But its God who called you for this purpose. He broke you, your thought process and rebuild you to be as you are now. You are refiner's Gold. When He gives your authority, he gives you responsibility too.

Stay calm and trust the process. It's He who called you by name and He will do miracles through you. The promises He gave you is STILL. Stay Humble and allow Him to lead.

At the end of the day, it's all about WHAT GOD THINKS ABOUT YOU!

WHAT MATTERS TO US, MATTERS EVEN MORE TO GOD!

God has a specific purpose for each of us as well as specific purposes for every individual life. God’s eternal purpose is closely related to God’s will. God’s will, simply stated, is what God wants, intends, and desires. God wants something. To attain what He wants, He has a plan that is according to what He wants, according to His will. God as a God of purpose is surely determined to fulfill His purpose.

There might be emptiness in your life that can be scary. It reveals our insecurities, telling us we are alone and validating our fears. But with God, emptiness doesn’t equal loneliness. During those times when we don’t have a clue which direction to go, we can let the stillness push away all distractions so we sense God’s presence more than ever. He will calm our anxious thoughts and give us the direction we seek.

God amazes me again and again with His faithfulness through circumstances that seem impossible. When we show God our willingness to trust Him in every situation, we become a part of that greater purpose. God works in ways so that we cannot find comfort in our own works. We don’t need to worry about how it will all work out; we only need to trust God through it all.

The Lord wants us to include Him in our plans and He will bless those plans if those plans are within His will for us. Our job is to relax and trust in Him to guide and direct us in the paths He has prepared for us. Perhaps this is how David reflected in his old age on how God guided him throughout his life. ‘You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me’ (Psalms 139:5). This speaks of God’s loving and gentle hand pressing him along the path of his choosing.

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

WHAT MATTERS TO US, MATTERS EVEN MORE TO GOD!