Worst Words Known To Man

I have been sharing a word with you each month that I thought could add value to your life. It occurred to me that there are also a few words that I wish people had never learned. So let me share a few of those with you today. The first word is CONVENIENT. It means easy to reach and suited to one's comfort or need. First of all anything that is easy to reach or obtain is usually not worth anything. Second if you notice it is related to the word COMFORT or COMFORTABLE. Personally I think that the words CONVENIENT and COMFORTABLE are two that are hurting Americans the most right now. If you want to know what I mean then read my post called "Entitlement Attitude." The next word is the word CAN'T. As I said in July's word of the Month post. This often is just a cover for other truths. The truth may be that we are embarrassed that we don't know how to do something. The truth may be that we are scared to try something new because we might look stupid. There are all kids of reasons why we say, ' I CAN'T." But more often than not, none of them are because we truly can not do something.. All that word does is hold us back from achieving our dreams!

April Word of the Month: Conquer

CONQUER means to defeat or subdue by or as if by force of arms. The bible says, "...If God be for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31) It also says, "...In all these things we are more than CONQUERORS through him that loved us!" (Romans 8:37) You can overcome circumstances if you know they are temporary. That knowledge gives you confidence in your ability to CONQUER things. Your confidence allows you to be persistent in pursuing your goals. Your persistence allows you to CONQUER obstacles by force. Anyone can side step a problem. When I say CONQUER, I mean moving mountains. The ability to CONQUER comes from a purpose and a need. To move a mountain you have to have a strong purpose for moving it. It can't be a desire or a want. You have to have so strong a purpose that you say, "I'm going to move this mountain or die trying!" People don't realize how important it is to CONQUER their fears. Fear is the only thing that limits your potential. The fear of what others will think and of failing are two of people's most common fears. Fear is lies made up by the devil and whispered in your ear over and over until you assume they are truth. Can I ask you a personal question? What do you want most? I know that right now you want not to be embarrassed. I know that now you want to be comfortable. (Man I HATE that word!) But what do you want most? Would you trade what you want now for what you want most? What price are you willing to pay for your dream? CONQUERING your fears also help you grow as a person. Years ago I was afraid to return an item at the store. I was afraid that the cashier would yell at me or think badly of me. I was afraid they would ask for information I didn't have and I would be embarrassed. Now I am loud, confident, and very social. I changed and grew when I was forced to try new things. The next time you fear something, lie to yourself and others! Boldly proclaim how easy and fun it is and do it! Once you face your fear you may love it. If you fear something it has control over you. You are in control of your life. Live a life of victory! That doesn't mean go succeed. It means live a life knowing that you have already won. God has a plan of abundant life for you! God is for you! All you are doing is walking through the steps to claiming your reward. So enjoy the journey. Take in the view. Make some memories along the way. Find some new friends along the path. Then when you finally reach your destination in heaven you will realize that your life was your reward. Heaven is where you go home and thank God for loving you enough to give you such a precious gift!

Friendship

      


 Friends have a special power in their words. Their relationship with a friend gives their words an even greater power. A lie will cut more deeply. The truth may be hard to hear. It may hurt to realize. But it is more easily heard from a friends lips. Like medicine being given by a loving mom.
          As a friend you can see the other person more clearly than others. As a friend you want to help the other person. You feel a duty to tell them the truth. But at as a friends you also should and want to build up their confidence. To speak positive into them until they find peace with and confidence in themselves. You speak positive into their life because you want it to manifest and be true. But you also speak it into their life because you believe in them and believe it must already be true.
          When you really care about someone and you see that what you said helped them, changed their life, you feel one of the greatest joys that exists. When you help others find the purpose for their life, when they feel their life matters, you feel as if your life matters.




                                                  

Crazy

           People have always thought that I was crazy. I remember getting in big trouble my last year of high school. I did something very stupid to try to be cool to people that didn't like me.  I wrote a paper about what I did and why. I read the paper aloud in class with those same people. Afterwards someone who was not in that group but not really my friend came up and hugged me. She thanked me for showing that I was normal. She had thought that I was a perfect brown noser with no emotions. My dad is very sick with ALS. Recently a friend stopped me to tell me I inspired her because I was able to face each day without being an emotional wreck. I imagine the girl who hugged me would think that I was not upset about my father. However, my friend at work knows me well enough to realize the truth.
           The truth is that I care very much and I am deeply hurt to see my dad in such pain. Despite those emotions I have the sense to know the things I can and cannot control. I still have a great many blessings in my life. I also know that every change I go through is just leading me into a new chapter in my life.
          I believe that I am called to do something that will change many lives for the better. I'm not sure exactly how yet but each day I look forward to discovering that purpose. My happiness is controlled by that internal motivation and not by external circumstances. For example, The other day I was at work stocking paper goods. I had already been yanked to several places. Then they asked me to run a register. Like most people initially my temper was high. I felt like crying and I was bad mouthing the manager on the way to the register. When I realized how upset I was, I stopped to think about why. I made a conscience decision not to let my happiness be determined by circumstances. I went to the register, talked to the customers, and found a way to be happy.
          The only things that I can control are my attitude and my actions. If I could go back to high school and talk to the girl who hugged me, I would tell her what I am telling you. The only things that I can control are my attitude and my actions. When I was walking to the register I was making a decision to change my attitude. I changed my attitude by changing what that little voice in my head is saying. I was changing my words. At first I was saying, "I hate running a register. I'll never finish the paper goods cart. This is keeping me away from the job in toys that I was supposed to do today. I will be up here all day and then get in trouble for having overtime." I changed my words to say, "I will go run a register till it is time to go. I will do it as well as I do everything else. I will be joking and happy with customers." So maybe I seem crazy to most people but in truth I am just learning the serenity prayer.
          

God, grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change;

Courage to change the things I can;

And wisdom to know the difference.