What Do You Want? Are you Willing to pay the price?

Mark 12:42-44
But a poor widow came , and put in two small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more in the treasury than all the others. They gave out of their wealth, but she, out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on."


Rudyard Kipling shared, "If you don't get what you want, it is a sign either that you did not seriously want it, or you tried to bargain over the price."


Most people who do not have want have attempted to make trade-offs with something of little or no value.


To reach the highest potential you have, the desire must be strong and you must be willing to trade something worth giving up to reach higher and higher in life. I am not talking about sacrifices of ideals and honor, rather reaching  to have higher ideals, higher honer and higher integrity.


The widow woman gave "all she had". What about about you?

Taking the High Road

All to often in the Home Business Industry people are looking for a short cut! 

Now don't get me wrong - if done correctly any business can grow quickly but taking the Low Road, looking for fast returns on something that is not long term defeats the purpose. 

Bringing people into a program that is short term is not only unfair, it is unethical.  
Been there done that... never again!

Always take the High Road!
Be guided by Character and Values!
Refuse to Play Games!
Live By Principles!
Have unconditional love and forgiveness!

Job 42:10 - And the LORD restored Job's losses when he prayed for his  friends! Indeed the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before!


Blessings
Ted

Traits of Leader

Isaiah 33:14-16 Gives us the Traits of a Leader that can stand against any challenge.


A True Leader has:
Integrity - The True Leader does what he/she says. 
There is consistency in what they say and how they live.
Justice - The True Leader rejects anything that is not gained honestly
Conviction - The True Leader has values that rise above accepting any kind of bribe.
Positive - The True Leader does not dwell on negative or destructive issues.
Pure - The True Leader disciplines his or her mind to remain clean and pure.
Secure - The True Leader is solid in identity, self and his or her true source of strength.


These may be tough to maintain but scripture tells us that this is the one who will dwell in the heights, whose refuge will be the mountain fortress. His bread will be supplied and water will not fail him.


What kind of Leader do you aspire to be?


Ted


Excerpts from John Maxwell's Leadership Bible and the NIV

God's Plan for You!

Personally, I believe that each of us is given certain gifts, certain talents and that God has a plan for us. A plan for you and a plan for me. So the Key is to find that Gift, that talent. Once you do, you will find God’s plan for you in every area of your life!

The problem is most people want to plan on their own and not seek counsel.
Through Wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established, by knowledge the rooms Are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Proverbs 24:3-4

If we plan for ourselves and do not bring God into the picture as our Counsel, we make plans that fail. We become discouraged and our minds tell us we ‘Cannot’.

When we plan with God and follow His plans we are successful and God tells us we CAN!

What is God’s vision for your life?
What gifts’ and talents has He given you?
How can you use them to make a difference in the lives of others and in the world?

When you discover God’s plan for you. When you discover your call, you will be filled with a Vision, the plan will fall into place, the people and resources needed will come to your side and you will become fully committed for you will no longer be “double-minded”.

Your life will change forever, for you will be changing lives forever and fulfilling God’s plan.

2011 is upon us... the first 31 days are gone. What is your plan. What is God’s plan for you?

Find the gifts and the talents that he has given you and put that plan into action so you can begin changing your life today!

Today I was reading in 1 Peter and ran across several passages that struck me as to how they might apply to our business.

Frankly I always see many applications in Scripture to our business and the best way to work it!

Here is the first one. I have offered several translations:

NIV

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. BUT do it with gentleness and respect!

The Message

Don't give the opposition a second thought. Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master. Be ready to speak up and tell anyone who asks why you're living the way you are, and always with the utmost courtesy

King James

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

Contemporary English Version

So stop being afraid and don't worry about what people might do. Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope. Give a kind and respectful answer and keep your conscience clear.

If we are sharing your Faith – how will you draw more people to you?

1. Running out into the streets and screaming at the top of your lungs - that you have the very best Faith in the world and everyone else – well if you don’t believe what you do… they are a flat out loser!

2. Meeting people where they are life, understanding their situation, their beliefs, their fears and misgivings and then developing a relationship to show them how loving your LORD is and how He can benefit them in their life!

Hmmmm - #1 or #2 – which will do the trick?

#1 would violate the Word – regardless of the translation! – There would be a total lack of - gentleness and respect - utmost courtesy - meekness and fear or kind and respectful.

So let’s apply this to your business.

1. Running out into the streets and screaming at the top of your lungs – My Widget is the very best – I have the best comp plan – the best upline – the company and if you don’t join my business or use my widgets the you are an outright loser!

2. Meeting people where they are life, understanding their situation, their beliefs, their fears and misgivings and then developing a relationship to show them how loving your business benefit them in their life!

Hmmmm… Again #1 or #2

So the Big Question is: How do you share the Hope in your life?

Talk to you next time!

God Bless.

Ted

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