Tag Archive: decisions

Negative People and Situations – Part 2

So often we think that the job or boss is responsible for our plight and we look for another job thinking that will solve it. Sometimes it does… at least for a while. Marriage and divorce are no different. We convince ourselves that an outside change will make the difference because we think it will be less painful than looking inside of ourselves for the answer.
Negative people and circumstances are forever. Be excited about that. Negativity is proof of positivity. Without one, there is no need for another. And does anyone seriously want a world with no challenge, failure, or heartbreak? If so, you’ll have to deal with a world without achievement, success, and love. Not much fun if you ask me.

Negative people and situations

Often, the voice of the controversy is needed to make sure the best decision is made. When someone brings up a point or asks a question that slows the momentum of a decision, honor it. Make sure that question is answered as best you can before moving on. That perceived negativity might turn out to be the moment of clarity that saves you massive heartache down the road.

Sinking ship or Lifeboat

Standing here, 100 years later, it seems ridiculous. “Get on the boat you idiot! This thing is going down!” But we have to step back and see that we frequently do the exact same thing as those first few on to the lifeboats.

A Quick Question Of Obedience

What if God told you to sell all your possessions and give to the poor? Would you be obedient? What if God told you to go make millions of dollars in order to equip His saints here on earth? Could you be obedient?

Limited Faith Can Produce Unlimited Results

How many steps does it take to climb a mountain? A lot! Thousands, millions, I don’t know. How many can you take at a time? One. So if you want to climb a mountain, how much faith do you need in order to do it? Enough faith for one step at a time.

Finding significance for the right reasons

History is filled with stories, fables, and myths of people wanting to have significance. The boy who cried wolf, Napoleon, Adolf Hitler… why do you want to be significant?

Compete, Don’t Compare

People who do not spend time looking inside of themselves gauge their own growth by how they compare to the people around them.