Redefining Success

Contrary to popular opinion or "pop culture", success is not defined by things and stuff, or the latest and the greatest; let alone how many Twitter followers or Facebook friends you have. If that were true then why are so many with popularity and millions of dollars committing suicide? True success is defined by knowing God and fulfilling the original destiny, purpose, and intent that He placed you here on earth for. That's right, everyone was placed on earth for a good purpose and intent by God the Creator.  Unfortunately, many will not see or actualize that good purpose and destiny because they are listening to and believing the wrong definition of success instead of what God defines success as; which is the intentional practice of obeying the instructions for living that are in the Word of God. Joshua 1:8 says, " Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do". You get it now, success is only defined by the progress you make when you obey God and His plan for your life. 

When you stop focusing on how fast someone is going or what they have that you may want, then you will see just how far you've progressed because your progress is the success.  Don't get me wrong, I get it, sometimes it's hard to see the beauty of the forest because of the bombardment of the tress. I know I've been in your shoes more times than I care to remember, being in such a hurry to see "the manifestation" that I forget that God is working behind the scenes bringing it all together in the most perfect way and time for me. But then, I had to stop and remind myself that faith must have her perfect work, so when I get what God has for me it is fully ready and so am I. So what, the "big thing" hasn't manifested yet but every step towards and forward is a victory to celebrate. Celebrate life, good health, friends and family that love you, and even more so, celebrate the God that never counted you out but always counted you in. Celebrate the God that declared before you were born that with Him you'll always win!
-R.Charles,1/2019

Here's a prayer for you:

Lord, I thank You for every promise that You have made concerning my life. I thank You that You are faithful to Your own word. Therefore, You will bring those promises to pass in the most expedient ways and time possible for me. So I will obey everything you tell me to do and then I will relax and trust "the how" that they are going to come to pass to You!
In Jesus' name. Amen.

A Revalation Leads to Revolution

A Revelation Leads to Revolution

by Ruth Charles"DrRuth",012019

Have you already given up on your New Year's resolution? We are a little past mid January and many people that made resolutions have already resolved that," it's not working so why keep trying?" Let’s examine what a resolution actually is; a resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something. In essence, this decision uses and is reliant upon human will power to work. And let’s face it when you’re trying to let go the chocolate cake and lose 20lbs or quit smoking, human will power is often not enough. You must have a clear understanding that to live a better life or your best life, to move forward, let go of the past, and stop harmful life cycles you must have a revolution. A revolution is a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system. In other words, it’s going take a lot more than your human will power to change a behavior that you’ve struggled with for years. Human will power alone will not reroute the course of your life. It’s going to take a forcible overthrow of the governing power that you’ve allowed to rule your life. Yes, you've got it, it's going to take a revolution as Christian artist Kirk Franklin once wrote. A true revolution can only come from a revelation of what actually needs to take place in your life. The revelation or great revealing of your life's plan can only come from the giver of life, God. In essence, you will be successful in your plans when you allow God to make those plans for you. Proverbs 16:9, says, ”We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it.” That’s right it’s God that gives us the power to live the life He has called us to. I’ll say that again so that it can give you the proverbial “aha" moment. God gives us the power tools or keys to live, thrive in, complete or flourish and finish in the life or destiny that He has called us to. But the only way to live a victorious life without lack or limits is to embrace God’s plans. When you buy into a meism society, where people want what they want, when they want it, God’s will for your life goes unfulfilled and subsequently you feel unfulfilled. So amidst making resolutions, that tends to be something that everyone else is doing or the latest fad, and trend, or even if it is a well thought out plan, it will not equal fulfillment for you if you failed to consult God about what He had planned for your life. When man fails to embrace the God-plan for their lives, then that’s a plan for a failed life. Jeremiah 29:11 says it best, "I know the plan I have for you... For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you -- an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope." "And God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us", (Ephesians 3:20). So just in case, your New Year's resolution is already a bust it's time to go to God and ask him for revelation so that you can have a revolution in your life now That's Kingdom Living.

Steps to Regroup & ReRoute

1. Pray & Seek God's face about your life with all sincerity. James 1:5
2. Use your faith...without it, you can't please God. Hebrew 11:6
3. Act quickly on what He tells you. James 2:26
4. Be strong, courageous, and eliminate fear! Joshua 1:9
5. Keep a written log of God's instructions. Habakkuk 2:2,3
6. Don't tell everyone what God has told you. Luke 2:19
7. Ponder your golden nuggets from God in your heart. 
8. Family and friends can be dream stealers and killers.Genesis 37
9. Be aware of the 3 distractors; needy people; health issues; money problems.
10. Never give up because it's not over until your win manifest!!!