If Only

I’ve discovered that most people only dream of what they could do…IF ONLY! If only they had a better job; if only the teacher was not always picking on them; if only they were taller; if only they had more money; if only they were born in a diffent races or different place or at a different time; if only they were not neglected or abused or rejected or if only they had a perfect family life.

The Bible says that “You are without excuse O Man…” Here’s the reason we have no excuse, the Bible says that “God has given us everything that pertains to life…”

In other words, while all of our life's challenges, set-backs and disappointments are real. They are no excuse for us to remain in the situation we are in. Our past does not dictate our future. Life is not about where you start; nor where you are at present...its all about what you do to move toward the great destiny that God has prepared for you!

We have to learn to play the hand you have been dealt! We have to learn to turn the lemons of our life into lemon-aid! So pursue your dream and remember that for every "no"…it simply means that you are getting closer to your "yes." And all it takes to turn your situation around is one "yes!"

Why not begin now to change your thinking and begin by:

1. Dropping the “IF ONLY” talk… Stop waiting for things to get better, before you make them better. Give up the excuse of “if only.” “If only I had this; or if only I had that.”

2. FACE life as it is…But don’t ACCEPT it as it is… remember that you were created to make a difference in the world. You have greatness dwelling within you and the world needs your contribution in order for it to be a better place.

3. Recognize that YOU HOLD the power to do something with your life, regardless of the economy, your upbringing, your past mistakes. God has given you SEED to plant (your words, your choices, your money, your talent, your abilities. etc.). If all you have is a nice smile…that’s your seed—use it.

4. Don’t wait for the perfect conditions. Don’t wait for a better day…or the right teacher; the right principle; the right time of day; the right time for the stock market, or real estate market or the media or things to get better…before you do what you know to do. Make your life better by thinking the right thoughts…and sowing the right seeds.

5. Don’t Forget Your God-Given Benefits… Instead of focusing on what you don’t have…focus on the good that you already have; focus on what God HAS already done…focus on your Benefits as Believers…

Read Psalms 103:1 – 5 today…and watch your strength be renewed.