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: 4 Ways to Say No to Negativity   Octo ber 23 , 201 9 |     Here’s the truth:  Human beings are naturally negative.  When you’re driving down the freeway and there’s a wreck, people will sit in a long line complaining about the people up ahead who are rubbernecking to get a look. But when those complainers get up there, they’re the ones doing the rubbernecking. This is why when you turn on the TV, you see negative news. It’s what people want to watch. Related:   9 Ways to Say No to Negativity We used to have a dog named Izzy that we got from the pound. I live on a 50-acre farm that backs up to a 400-acre dairy. Izzy was a good dog, but he was an escape artist. When he got out of the fence, there was no getting him back. He’d be gone for a while. He would always run to the dairy and wallow in the smelliest, messiest stuff he could find. When Izzy would come back, I’d have to put a clothespin on my nose to bathe him. Anyone who’s ever had a dog that liv...

 7 Responses for Common Negative Thoughts |  Octo ber 23, 2019 |  We often define ourselves by the mental chatter that goes on constantly inside our heads. By our thoughts, we have ideas of who we are and what everything around us means. And the only way that you can begin to recondition your subconscious mind for success is by detaching yourself from the idea that you are your thoughts. Related:  9 Ways to Say No to Negativity Feelings of success, mindfulness and  happiness  come from the realization that thoughts come and go of their own accord—that  you are not your thoughts . You can watch as your thoughts appear in your mind, almost from thin air, and watch again as they disappear, like a soap bubble bursting. Your thoughts come and they go, and ultimately, you have a choice about whether to act on them or not. If you have been operating on autopilot for a while, you’ve probably settled into a nice groove, and it takes ...

5 Ways to Speak More Powerfully Oc tober 23 , 2019 “It’s been impossible for me to get a job,” the woman tells me, having just been introduced by a mutual acquaintance at breakfast. “There’s just nothing out there. Absolutely nothing.” Although I have no way to validate her situation, my strong sense is that it is not  impossible  and that there  is  something out there. She just hasn’t found it. As I encourage her to stay proactive, I can’t help but think how easily her words could create a self-fulfilling prophecy. Related:   How Your Words Impact Your Success The words you speak hold power. Power to create new possibilities or to close them down. Power to build relationships or to damage them. Power to lift people up or to pull them down. Too often we don’t realize just how impactful our words are —both on ourselves and others. If we did, we’d do far less complaining and far more encouraging. You would also hear a lot less of “It’s impossible to…,” “...

Back From Failure  |  Octo ber 22, 2019|  Here is a familiar scenario for all of us: You have an exciting  goal  in mind, you’ve done your homework, you think you’re amply prepared—but things just don’t work out. You probably have times when you thought you were doing what you’re supposed to do, but you were misinformed. You think you have it all laid out, but it just doesn’t work. You burn the midnight oil day after day, but it doesn’t seem to help.  You just can’t seem to change the end result. These are the times when you have to be your own best cheerleader. And there are two ways to keep yourself encouraged: 1. Take responsibility for the missed opportunity. Be prepared for the letdowns that happen every so often. Know that this lost opportunity just set you up to take advantage of the next one. Realize that you can make the necessary alterations next time. Make the changes that will make th...

10 Tips to Achieve Anything You Want in Life |  Oct ober 21 , 2019| I’m no stranger to  feeling stuck in life . I’ve trained with some of the best coaches on the planet during my 20-year sports career, and again when I competed in the 2008 Olympics. But when I wanted to start my own company, to share my knowledge about motivational psychology and training with others, it wasn’t as easy as I’d thought it would be. Launching a new business is not easy. You have to give up the comforts of a stable paycheck to delve into the unknown, an unpredictable abyss. A lot of things keep us from making the leap—things like fear and insecurity. And one thing above all the rest: motivation. Related:   17 Motivational Quotes to Help You Achieve Your Dreams​ When I looked back on my days as an athlete, I understood what was different. I remembered what (or who) made me push myself even when I didn’t want to. The difference was, as an athlete, I had structured days and a coach to re...

The 7 Reasons We Fail  | October 20, 2019  As any successful person will honestly admit, failure happens, and we’ve all had our fair share of it. But from each failure, we learn two equally valuable lessons. One, that there was at least one reason we failed; and two, that we can rebound from that failure. So,  why do we fail?  And  how do we fix it? Related:  Why Some People Fail and Others Succeed According to Shiv Khera, author of  You Can Win , failures most often occur for one of seven reasons. And Harvey Mackay, best-selling author and business speaker, says each one can teach us something valuable, can show us how to avoid falling back into the same hole. Here are the most common failure-causing problems and their solutions: 1. Lack of Persistence More people fail not because they lack knowledge or talent but because they just quit. It’s important to remember two words: persistence and resistance. Persist in what must be done and r...

GLOBAL MINISTERS NETWORKS! Why does God ALLOWS these to happen? Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? how to avoid the trap of bitterness Have you ever wondered, Why did God let me suffer that injury? lose my job? have a car accident? forget that appointment? have a fight with my spouse? let my parents get divorced? let me be born with a defect? How can a God who loves me allow me to experience pain and suffering? It just doesn’t seem to add up.  When bad things happen, we want answers . The truth is, you can’t know  all  the reasons why God lets bad things happen. We live in a world that is marred by sin, so difficulties and disappointments are bound to cross our path. Nevertheless, if you  ask God for discernment , you  can  begin to understand why He allowed something to occur. You can also  discover how God can redeem the situation and bring benefits to your life  as a result of suffering. Scripture teaches us that  “all things work ...

6 Reasons Why Some Prayers Are Never Answered When the apostle Peter penned that first epistle which bears his name, it was directed to “the elect who are sojourners or the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia” (1 Pet. 1:1). The basic design of this divine narrative is to encourage saints who are  suffering persecution . In times of hardship, prayer—the blessed privilege of communicating with Almighty God—becomes precious indeed. It was in view of suffering and the power of prayer as a source of strength during the same, that Peter cautioned Christians to conduct their lives that their “prayers be not hindered” (1 Pet. 3:7). The term “hindered” translates the Greek wordenkopto derived of two elements: en (in) and kopto (to strike or cut). It has an interesting background. The meaning hinder arose out of its military use. During a retreat the road might be cut into (i.e. broken up [sabotaged]), in order to delay the pursuing ene...

WHEN PRAYER SEEMS TO FAIL GLOBAL  MINISTERS NETWORKS Have you ever earnestly prayed for something, only to have your prayer seemingly go unnoticed? We can understand why God won’t answer prayers for things that are selfish or immoral. But it’s often hard to understand why heartfelt, well-intentioned, biblical prayer seems to go unanswered. Three times I begged the Lord to make this suffering go away. But he replied, “My kindness is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So if Christ keeps giving me his power, I will gladly brag about how weak I am. Yes, I am glad to be weak or insulted or mistreated or to have troubles and sufferings, if it is for Christ. Because when I am weak, I am strong  (Paul in  2 Corinthians 12:8-10 , CEV). When our prayers seem to go unanswered, it is good to evaluate them, inviting the Spirit to show us if there is anything he wants to change. Are they selfish?   Even when you do ask, you don’t get it beca...

GLOBAL MINI STERS NETWORKS Code of Ethics for Pastors OCTOBER 18TH, 2019 Ethical success or failure can make or break a pastor’s ministry. With a desire for pastors to make sound ethical decisions and to flourish, the National GLOBAL MINISTERS FORUM developed the GME Code of Ethics for Pastors designed to provide a consistent code of ethics that crosses denominational lines. We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. (2 Corinthians 6:3) Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27) All who are called by God to the ministry of the gospel solemnly commit to a life of joyful obedience and selfless service in order to glorify God and enrich his people. Therefore, a minister will: Pursue Integrity I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. (1 Chronicles 29:17) in personal character. Exal...

 OGOTUNTUN PRAYER SATELLITE WORLDWIDE Prosperity Scriptures Prosperity Scriptures "For I know the plans I have  for you,"declares the Lord,  "plans to prosper you and not  to harm you, plans to give  you hope and a future.  Then you will call upon Me  and come and pray to Me,  and I will listen to you.  You will seek Me and find  Me when you seek  Me with all your heart."   Jeremiah 29:11  "Do not let this Book of Law  depart from your mouth; meditate  on it day and night, so that you  may be careful to do everything  written in it. Then you will  be prosperous and successful."  Joshua 1:9  "Delight yourself in the Lord  and He will give you the desires  of your heart"   Psalm 37:4  "Our barns will be filled with  every kind of provision. Our sheep  will increase by thousands, by tens  of thousands in our fields; our oxen...