Thought For Today - 8/31/10

There are some days God speaks to me to do certain things. Yet, the things He speaks on those days don't seem like they would matter much if I didn't do them.

But, after all has been said and done - no matter how insignificant God’s instructions may seem to you or me, we need to take them seriously.

We need to obey them. What may seem of little significance now, may cause you or me to avoid serious consequences later. God’s directions are always in our best interest.

As we spend time with Him, we will learn His ways! Again, I speak from experience.:)

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/30/10

I don’t hate him, - I just don’t care for him very much! How far outside of love do you have to go before it can be called hate?

As far as God is concerned, just one step outside of love is hate. To Him there are no shades of gray. In His eyes, anything less than love is walking in darkness.

Make a decision today to forgive and start walking in love.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/29/10

I have found myself in a period of waiting. During this time, I have been moved to spend time exploring and learning new material in the field of Yoga, wellness and health.

I just have a mind of readiness - getting ready for what is coming in the future and what is here now.

What I'm actually doing is engaging in the present or being present as I come into my future, enjoying and occupying the in-between time which is vial for me to experience.

As you take note of today's blog, you will know when the period of waiting is over.:)

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/28/10

If don't have the answers to your situations - ask God for guidance. You have tried to answer or fix the situation yourself and it has not worked!

As we ask God for help, leave the situation in His hands and wait patiently for an answer. He will answer and it will be right on time!

The more I practice this - the more my trust in God grew.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/27/10

Every thought we entertain reflects in our physical body, our conscious mind and our life in general. I had to ask God to remove every sour, unhappy, impatient, and intolerant thought.

I asked for help to give up and remove every fear and every feeling of shame. I had to seek God in these things. Afterward, I have to apply faith and persistence and wait for the manifestation to appear.

It did.:)

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/26/10

There have been time when I didn't understand why I could not do some of the things I wanted to do. It was like I was getting nothing from God. Everything was just a blank and all I could do was wait.

Finding out as I waited, the blank or nothing happening was a sanctification period for me. For me to clear and clean out some things going on with me in the inside.

I learn never to go before God's direction. If I had the slightest doubt, then God was not directing me.

So, I say to you - when in doubt - don't do it!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/25/10

You will act like someone. You will copy what you see on television, the Internet or what you read in books, magazines or what you hear or you will copy Jesus.

My choice? Copy Jesus. Which will you choose? If you choose to be like Jesus, you will begin to say the words He says. You will begin to do what He does. The more skilled you become with this, the more you will live in the dimension Jesus enjoyed.

Just something to think about.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/24/10

My past has been so painful to even think about. I found my only salvation lies in complete surrender to the love of God!

Only in God am I given the strength and courage it takes to keep on walking!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/23/10

Something you can try? Each morning I pray before leaving home, thanking God for bringing me to where I am today.

In reality, I would have never had the courage to leave certain situations on my own.

Now, when I come in contact with hundreds of people whose lives are for a lack of a better word "a mess," I tell them "God can get you out!" Just give your situation to Him. Let Him get you out.

In conclusion, there is nothing to worry about. I know this for a fact!

Much love,
Joesph

Thought For Today - 8/22/10

There was a time I was stuck between the past and the present. I needed to release my past and leave it in the past, but was afraid to enter the present.

I wanted to become as we say in Yoga "present." But, at the same time fear was looking me in my face because I had to take personal responsibility for myself, including career, attitudes and thoughts just to name a few.

In time with patience (I'm leaving out some detail) I was able to to move forward and accept personal responsibility for ever area of my life. In doing so I can never go back in the past to excuse my behavior.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/21/10

There are times I'm asked by God to pickup trash that was left on the floor in public restrooms. There have been several times I mentioned to God that they have staff to do this. But, He yet tells me to do it.:) Now, there have been times that I ignore the matter. I don't anymore!:)

My advice to you? Start today obeying God in little things. Let Him see that He can trust you to pick up the trash. Let Him know you will be faithful to His Words and to the voice of His Spirit.

Once He knows you will obey, He will start sending bigger assignments your way. I write from experience.:)

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/20/10

Maybe hard to believe that I use to be un-sensitive! Yep, that's right.

Since I started practicing Yoga several years ago and combining it with my spiritual roots, the power and anointing of God fell on and into my heart.

I urge you today if you are experiencing what I did, regain the tender heart you once had. Ask God for forgiveness, by a commitment to live a life of love.

Don't allow the condition of your heart to hold back the Spirit of Love. Become sensitive again! I did!:)

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/19/10

From personal experience, when I release love into a situation, I have released God into it. Take a moment to think about this. When you start releasing love into a situation, God becomes responsible for its success.

Put love to work on the stubborn challenges in your life. I did! It is the one solution that no situation can resist!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/18/10

I want to encourage you to stand firm and keep honoring God with your words of faith!

God is listening to you when the pressure is on. But, what is He hearing? Word of faith or doubt?

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/17/10

There are days when my soul is tired, just very weary, of trying to move forward, to be the best I can be, to love and to work. My passion is there, but I'm tired.

When I get this way I have found I have not taken the time to take care of me! I have to reward myself even if it is just buying myself a a nice dinner - like going to the Luxx Cafe`.

If you get this way learn from me. Do something that will be fun for you. Something that will uplift your spirit. Do this often as you can and I know the tired, weary feeling will be far and few!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/16/10

Pretty simple . . .remember the grace and mercy God has shown you over the years and just yesterday or today!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/15/10

Hey, don't allow anyone to talk you out of the blessings of God. You don't have to choose between being naturally (physically, materially, financially) and spiritually blessings.

You can have all of it - all of it belongs to you. As a child of God, it is His good pleasure to bless your spirit, mind and body. Just reach out and receive His blessings - they belong to you!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/14/10

Remember this: when pressure comes, it is not the time to cave in. Don't faint. Instead, go to God and get the help you need!

This is really the time you double up with your time with God (my opinion). When you do this, when you become constant in prayer, you now become unmovable.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/13/10

If you are hungry for revelation knowledge. The only way I know as to receiving it is through quiet time - meditation.

Meditation the Word of God. Meditation through praying. Meditation through fellowship or spending time with God.

As you do this, you will begin to receive those revelations from Him. It is the most exciting kind of learning I have ever experienced!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/12/10

There are times when I am not moving forward and steadily in the direction of what God has planned for me. During those times I became certain it was not His fault, but mine.

After researching on the inside (sometimes it was quick while other times it took some time) I found it was always where I was not honoring God. It was either not honoring Him in what He told me to do or not honoring Him in what He told me not to do.

Always, after I asked for forgiveness, asked God to put me back on track, I would begin to move forward again.

If you are in a holding pattern, maybe check the inside to see if you are not honoring God somewhere?

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/11/10

As I live my life for Jesus, it is the most amazing adventure I could ever take in all the world!

It takes a brave person to step out into the light of God and receive the equipment He provides.

This is not a place for a coward. A cowardly spirit, a spirit that is always hiding, always apologizing for his or her faith, will never enter there.

I found years ago the way to God. That way was through Jesus Christ. This is the way into a life of effectiveness for everyone who wants to serve God! You need this equipment to meet the demands of this day!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/10/10

Man is God hungry. I was God hungry.

Jesus was the solution for my problem. Jesus is the solution of the problem today.

Through Jesus Christ I became a partaker of the divine nature of God. Through Jesus Christ we become partakers of the divine nature of God.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/9/10

At one time in my life most of my difficulties were the difficulties I anticipated or feared the next day.

I wonder how many of you reading this blog are worrying about the things of today? Many are in dismay concerning tomorrow, or the next day, or the next day.

I learned to not worry about tomorrow. I put my rest in God. His mighty arms came underneath me the next day and the next day - just as He did today.

If I could bring a blessing to you this day greater than anything else - it would be the consciousness of trusting in God for ALL THINGS regarding your life!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/8/10

From personal experience, if you have been feeling like a failure, renew your mind to what God says about you. He says that you are a success!

Every time a challenge comes your way, know that you can beat it. You are a winner in the sight of God!

Thought For Today - 8/7/10

From personal experience I learned the idea of competition limits my supply. Therefore, I became a producer and cooperator and realized I can have all the riches I want without taking anything from anyone else.

There is not a shortage of air, there is not a shortage of riches in the kingdom of God either.

I now bless others and I'm blessed.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/6/10

I consider myself a servant to the Yoga classes I teach. Having a spirit of service is such an important role. With it I'm able to have joy and love in the mist of serving. And, this is a key element to my journey.

Being a servant is being me. It will always flow naturally and free. I give it freely and freely many, many, many receive.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/5/10

Today, if you have not already done this - do it today! Believe you are somebody, something special, a one of a kind creation made by God in His very own image!

Then, make it a point to receive God's love for you and make it a point to love Him back!

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/4/10

Short and sweet today, I pray the following . . .

"In the days ahead, God cause me to increase and excel and overflow with Your love. Cause me to be what this world needs most - a living example of the love of God. Amen!"

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/3/10

I'm so thoughtful to God that I could have lost everything. But, God in His tender and precious mercy pulled me through. And, not just a few times - many!

I refuse to become a legend in my own mind. Instead, I will continue to humble myself beneath His mighty hand and let Him exalt which has and will prevent me from some very painful fails.

Something to think about.

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/2/10

Love is an action word I often tell students. Love actually means you are free to follow your own heart.

The other day in class I challenged the class to make an effort to "love" on someone the weekend. It could be someone they knew or a stranger - didn't matter. The "love" on someone could involve buying their lunch, paying for a haircut or paying for a tank of gas.

The very next day a student mentioned to me he actually purchased a gym membership (2 year) for a neighbor who is a single mother.

Yes, this thing called "love" is catching on!:) So, how about you? Feeling like you want to "love" on someone today?

Much love,
Joseph

Thought For Today - 8/1/10

Since I have increased my love walk with God, I'm no longer afraid of failure anymore. In fact, I don't have to be afraid of anything and neither do you!

If you are walking in the love of God, you are living the most powerful kind of life there is!

Much love,
Joseph