Be Strong And Courageous.

 “Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don't be afraid.” Frederick Buechner

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 NIV

Most of the time true courage is not expressed through news worthy actions or extraordinary feats.  Anne Radmacher reminds us that “Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I will try again tomorrow.'  The type of courage that moves the world forward is most often seen in the small, faithful choices we make every day when we fulfil our responsibilities, when we do the right thing, when we care for the needs of those around us, or when we love unconditionally.  We have it in us, and we act on it constantly.  On some days, however, when the rain turns into a downpour and clouds obscure our perspectives, it is helpful to be reminded: 

Don’t be afraid. 

You have it in you and you’re not alone in this journey. Even if this moment’s act of courage is to just put one foot in front of the other, be strong and hopeful. God’s presence can be real and God’s grace is renewed every morning.  For we live one day at a time and we don’t have to tackle all tasks at once. Scary and challenging as today’s troubles may be, the sum of our faithful choices will carry us through to a new and hope-filled day.    

Be strong and courageous. 

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Spiritual vs Physical- Which is More Important?

The human body is two in one. Two bodies, both a physical and a spiritual, make up one body. Each individual body needs to be fed to survive. Each has its own kind of food and nutrients, but they both need each other to survive because they are one. Jesus said, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4) They both rely heavily on each other.

The physical body is your responsibility, and it's your obligation to ensure that it is well taken care of. The spiritual body is God's responsibility, and it's His obligation to ensure that it is well taken care of.

When the physical body is hungry, it craves for natural food. Even if you provide spiritual food, it will last for only a while and then you must eat, or else you will die. However, because the spiritual body needs the physical body to operate on earth, you have to take care of it with diligence. In others words, feed it with what it needs, not what it wants.

Concerning the spiritual body, it also craves for food when it is hungry. This is God's responsibility. That's why He provided His Word. His Word is His food--the spiritual body. The only reason why you are told to read and study the Word is because the spirit lives in you. Once your spirit is well fed and taken care of, it will be revealed through the physical body.

Can a hallow body dwell in the same space as an unhallowed body? Not a chance. Can the natural body survive without spiritual food? Not very long. Keep in mind that the spiritual is the Holy Spirit, which is God Himself. All you have to do is feed God His food and watch what happens to your illness or disease. They cannot dwell in the same space as God. One has to go. Just in case you didn't know, you are healed when you eat spiritual food.

Affirmation; Regularly Speak to Yourself Words That Resonate With Your Desire

Regularly speak to yourself words that resonate with your desire (of 
becoming successful) as if you have already become successful. 

Declare, assert, emphasize, and affirm positive confessions about 
yourself at least 15 times daily until it becomes registered in your 
subconscious mind. 

Statements like
“I shall succeed in this assignment.” 
“I am the next millionaire the world is waiting for.”
“My solutions are the best!” 
“I am destined for greatness!”

Such affirmative statements are programming your mind for success. 
Over time, your mind and soul will become re-wired, looped, and 
activated for success beyond your imagination.  

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The Human Mind Like a Machine

The human mind works like a machine. You can program whatever you desire into it; over time, it will work automatically on the 
information you “feed” it. One surprising fact about your mind is that once you have successfully taught, affirmed, and trained it correctly, it will work from a more profound level called “the subconscious” to produce the results you desire.

Until you have programmed your mind correctly, you should not expect it to run or work like the minds of successful people. However, the mind is capable of operating at an exponential rate when you have taken the right steps to make it learn how to succeed.  





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How Do You Program Your Mind for Success?

Here is one of the most effective way to train your mind 
effectively for success:

Self-Talk

Your mind is like a newborn baby. It needs to be talked to in order to 
learn and understand the new language you will be using. It is crucial 
to speak to yourself (your mind) regularly about your new goal – 
SUCCESS.

Speak to your mind expressing your positivity about succeeding. Speak 
to your mind of your belief in it that it CAN work with you and be 
your BEST PARTNER to achieve the success you desire. 



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How to Beat Procrastination

Procrastination has been classified as the enemy of productivity. 
Unfortunately, as much as many historical figures such as Eleanor 
Roosevelt, Benjamin Franklin, Pablo Picasso, and Leonard Da Vinci have 
talked about procrastination, many people are still having a hard time 
overcoming it. Procrastination has downplayed the results of several 
people and affected their productivity badly. Do not wait until 
procrastination brings you to your knees before you look for help. 
Read the tips below and learn how you can beat procrastination.

1. Start Anyhow

People suffering from procrastination always give the excuse of 
looking for the perfect time to start working on a project. There may 
never be an ideal time for your project; start anyway or anyhow, and 
everything will fall in place as you progress.
Getting started is the most challenging aspect of beating 
procrastination. Having realized what your tasks involve, begin 
without waiting, you would find more inspiration and resources to 
accomplish it.

2. Set Deadlines

Another way to beat procrastination is by setting self-imposed 
deadlines when each project must be completed. Set notifications on 
your phone's reminder and stick a reminder to your desk to always 
remind you to get started with the project. The deceit that 
procrastination feeds every victim with is that there is more time 
left; there is no need to rush. Set a deadline and work toward it.

3. Get Rid of Distractions

The advancement in technology should be a blessing and not a curse. 
These days, many people have a hard time concentrating on activities 
around them. They are always fiddling with their smartphones browsing, 
chatting, or watching video clips online. This habit, unfortunately, 
is imported to the workplace, and that keeps them away from working 
effectively and efficiently. When you have a project to work on, put 
away your smartphones, turn off your internet connectivity except it 
is required for your work, and declutter your desk of all unrelated 
books, magazines, etc. Do not invite friends over to your place 
whenever you have a project on hand, except if they are helpful.

4. Incentivize Yourself

If you want to beat procrastination without hurting yourself, use 
incentives. Everybody loves a gift; indeed, you would want to be 
rewarded for your efforts.
List all the tasks you need to do and give yourself a gift like some 
candies or some minutes on social media. This is a kind of motivation 
with subtle effects that encourage you to get your tasks done, at 
least for the sake of the reward.


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Be S.M.A.R.T with your Goals (S)

Be S.M.A.R.T with your Goals

Having decided to focus your attention and efforts on a dream, you now have to set goals to achieve the dreams. However, your goals must be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive (SMART).

a. Specific
Your goals must be clear and in no ambiguous such that you know what 
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