Just recently my husband spent a few hours with Jim Stovall, a Global Entrepreneur, film producer and author of over 20 books. I am sure you would never consider that Mr. Stovall was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease at 17 and was blind by the age of 29.
Jim invented “S.A.P,” a special technology that allows the blind to enjoy major film releases. You see, Jim was an avid movie buff. Losing his sight meant he could no longer enjoy his classic collection. One day he determined that someone should solve this problem, and he created his Emmy Award-winning Narrative TV Network that serves over 13 million blind people each year.
Zig Ziglar, world class motivational speaker of 40 years says, “Happiness is a by-product of who you are and what you do. And yes, you CAN set it as a specific goal.”
Our third power-phrase is this: The difference between great and small people is that while all may fall, small people just fall but great people get up again.
You see, positive thinking is the power to look at your situation and find just one positive aspect, one positive thought that you can hold on to in order to transform your negative situation into an opportunity!
Regardless of what you may face today remember this, NEVER GIVE UP! You may be at the end of your rope but remember… one positive thought has the power to loosen the grip of impossibility and propel you forward into possibility!
Recently a leading global medical research institute listed these benefits attributed to positive thinking:
- Longer life expectancy
- Increased resistance to the common cold
- Lower rates of depression
- Lower risk of heart disease and related death
- Better overall psychological health
- Lower stress levels
- Better stress management and coping skills
- Increased physical well-being
These facts alone should enthuse you about the real life benefits of thinking positively. One positive thought can indeed cultivate the dream that is in your heart! http://bit.ly/1FcdCOj
The Creator of the universe so desired to be connected with you and me that He created a beautiful garden and placed people just like you and me in the very center.
David the King said, “I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars you set in place – what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us! You put us in charge of everything you made and gave us authority over all things.”
Did you know that God trusts you? And that you were created for a purpose and fashioned for dignity? Perhaps you feel like you cannot be trusted, or you cannot trust because you’ve been hurt too deeply. Today I want you to know that you can trust God – He will trust you!
Scripture: Psalm 8:3
Quote: “Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.” – William Hazlitt
Is it possible to obtain inner peace? Some believe that inner peace is found in the tranquility of meditation or the absence of thought or feeling. Jesus opened the door to inner peace when He said, “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
What is Inner Peace? Inner peace (or peace of mind) refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace. The ancient scriptures define peace as being well, happy, healthy prosperous, restful, safe, whole, secure, quiet and set at one with God. Peace brings those created in God’s image back into harmony with the Creator. J. Donald Walters said, “You will find peace not by trying to escape your problems, but by confronting them courageously. You will find peace not in denial, but in victory.”
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and this is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith! http://bit.ly/1HuIBWq
Scripture: John 14:27 NLT, 1 John 5:4
What does a friend offer? Unconditional Acceptance, Unwavering Commitment, Unswerving Loyalty.
According to Dr. Bruce Lipton in “The Biology of Belief,” a staggering 98% of diseases are due to lifestyle choices, and therefore related to thinking.
The American Institute of Health estimated that 75 – 90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress related problems.
A 10 year Australian study of 1,500 elderly conducted by the Centre for Ageing Studies at Flinders University, found that those who had a large network of friends outlived those with the fewest friends by 22%.
What is this stress? Could it be distress in the mind—a mind filled with a continuous stream of worries, fears and distorted perceptions, all of which trigger degenerative processes throughout the mind and body? Today you can make the choice for peace in your mind and freedom of dis-ease in your body.
At the birth of Jesus the Angels announced peace on earth and goodwill to people! What does Jesus offer YOU? FRIENDSHIP! He offers understanding in the midst of your storm and uncompromising Support when you don’t know where to turn. He offers a way out of stress by simply calling on His name! Jesus offers you friendship with God, peace for your mind and ultimately, health for your soul and body!
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