A lot of people look at what their lives lack and then
determine that lack to be the problem. They see a lack of
positive things happening to them and therefore think that
if more positive things happened to them, then life would
be so much better.
This format of "looking at lack" is most prevalent in
financial categories. People see a lack of finances and
really believe that lack of money is the problem. They say
things like, "If I had more money; if I was out of debt; if
I could just earn more money..." They then conclude, "Not
having enough money is the problem in my life."
What so many fail to realize is that lack is not the
problem. Lack in your life is never the problem! Lack is
merely the effect of something going on inside the mind.
If you plant a carrot seed into the ground, what is in the
ground? A carrot seed. So what will the result be? A
corn stalk filled with sweet corn? A beautiful tomato
plant filled with red tomatoes? No. The carrot seed will
produce carrots.
If you put a chicken in the oven to bake, when it's time to
take it out of the oven, what do you have? A nice plump
golden brown turkey? A delicious juicy ham? No. If you
put a chicken in the oven to bake, then that's what you are
going to take out, a chicken.
Now I know these may sound like really silly illustrations,
but I use them to make a very serious point. What is on
the outside is a very good reflection of what's going on
inside.
I recently saw part of a program on TV about real estate.
The man speaking is extremely successful in the real estate
business. Perhaps you've heard of him. His name is Robert
Kiyosaki.
One of the statements that Mr. Kiyosaki made was really
terrific. He told his audience about the most valuable
piece of real estate on earth. Do you know where it is?
He said that this particular piece of real estate is more
valuable than any other property you could own. It's not a
very big piece of real estate either. Where is it? Mr.
Kiyosaki said it is the piece of real estate just above
your nose.
This successful man knows that what's going on inside your
mind is vitally important to what's going to happen on the
outside.
But sadly, most people look at the lack in their lives as
being the problem. Lack in your life is never the problem.
Stop looking at the lack and take a good honest look at
what's going on inside your own mind. What is your mindset?
You are certainly free to focus on your lack and just
accept it. That is a possible mindset, and that's your
privilege.
You can focus on all your limitations and excuses and just
accept that. That is also a mindset. You have free will
to that if you want to.
A better choice is to focus your mental attention on your
desires and destinations in life. You can picture in your
mind who you really desire to be and where you really
desire to go. That too is a mind set. You have the free
will to think that way if you choose to.
What you focus your mind on is what you will bring into
your life. It is a tried and true principle of life that
works just like the law of gravity. If there is lack in
your life, then refuse to focus on that lack and refuse to
accept that lack. Instead, make a conscious decision to
start focusing on your desired destination.
God never intended for people to lack. He has promised
abundance in every category of life. The Bible declares
that God will supply and that He will give you the desires
of your heart. But, He will not overstep your free will.
It is up to you to stay clear, concerned, and focused on
the things that you desire; the things that He has promised
you. As you do so, you will receive His blessings.
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Listen to one of Michael A. Verdicchio's Pep Talks at
http://www.MikesPepTalks.com/christians2free.html
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Michael is a husband, father, minister, author, and
broadcaster. He has been the voice on numerous productions
over the years.
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