Take a chance this year!

As we charter the unknown territory of a New Year. Many people in retrospect are quite disappointed with things that took place in the previous year. For many, the job market slump created an overwhelming hardship with minimal relief, if any at all. One thing remains certain. America will not die. Dredging forward, demonstrates your resilient ability to overcome what some would call an economical set back.

Did you know that your attitude dictates the inner you and possibly provides a bird's eye view of Your potential future. How is this possible? A person that harbors a negative attitude never seems to find inner peace. They are constantly and consistently unhappy, in search of someone to blame for there misfortunes. Playing the blame game can prove to be exhausting and completely unfruitful.

This year challenge yourself to change the way you think. Be aware of the things you allow to go through your mind. You have the most remarkable mental filtering system known to man. If you choose to change something now, rest assure, the boomerang affect will be quite rewarding. You must intend to be successful. Setting a vague goal of "of simply stating you want to be successful" is a great way to fail.

However, if you are definite in your planning process, you could be on to something. "commit to reading 2 books a month people do not plan to fail, they just fail to plan. What if you were told someone had 2.5 Million dollars waiting for you in Washington State? After you confirmed it was true, your next step would be to figure out how to get to the appropriate place. If you jumped in your car and just started driving there is a 99.9 % chance you will not get to the appointed place.

This is exactly what most people do. They go through life with expectations of great accomplishment and promise without preparation. Right now let us begin your preparation.

· Decide to accomplish a goal 30 days from now.
· Write this goal down
· Create weekly goals
· Everyday, complete a task or idea leading to your weekly goal
· Read your goal aloud everyday
· Before breakfast, lunch, and dinner repeat these words aloud to yourself

"My goal of _____________ will be accomplished by this date (_________). Nothing will stop me. Everything needed will come with due diligence.

First and foremost make a realistic goal. After all you only have 30 days. If you don't believe in yourself, who will?

Many people believe they are unable to obtain their goals in life. Everyone has a road to choose. Though the choice belongs to you, many people need assistance in developing a positive thought process. There are many obstacles designed to keep you from reaching your goal(s). Regardless of the goal the final outcome is mostly up to you.

What is your thought process? Are you normally a positive person or do you look for reasons not to succeed?


Don't quit, Pastor Rod