SUCCESS ATMOSPHERE 4

Good morning,

I'm indeed excited today with less than 48hours into the New Year. I'm blessed, I'm in control, I determine rather than being determined through the power of the Spirit that quickens.
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Once I asked a group of students where do you see yourself in 5years. "WHERE GOD WANTS ME TO BE" was one of their replies. "Then how do you know that's where God wants you to be...?" I asked...
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What are your expectations for the upcoming year? Nothing waters the power of DISCIPLINE to goals more than the lack of CLARITY OF GOALS. As simple as this may sound, the question "WHAT DO YOU WANT?" Hasn't gotten the right answer from us.
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Luke 18:38 tells of that man, like most of us want a blessing but lack specific desire. "Jesus, thou son of David have mercy on me" surely sounds like a great prayer... But one of the first rules of receiving is a CLARITY OF REQUEST. Jesus steps in and asks, WHAT DO YOU WANT?.
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Our actions and inactions are outward signs of the beatings of our heart. You can't effectively teach DISCIPLINE of actions/consistency without emphasizing CLARITY... Men would only sacrifice to what they are convicted about. Another book on discipline would only boost your book shelf but would help you in a little way until you UNDERSTAND clearly what you must discipline yourself to.
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I try not to encourage/challenge people to read until i make them understand the relationship between their KNOWLEDGE and their DESIRES. If they know this on an emotional/logical dimension, encouragement would be easier achieved... The man who spends hours in his Bible studies has SEEN in clear terms the relationship between the WORD OF GOD and His SUCCESS (be it spiritual, physical etc).
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Just before the year folds up, spending quality time with your destiny questions and giving them the right answers could and would certainly reposition you for EXCELLENCE.
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Slowly but progressively, I see you being distinguished.

AKPOVETA, Philip A.