Stay Hungry

Much of life’s success is our desire to get what we want and be what we want to be. While we should not be driven by fame, prosperity and vain glory, we should always have a passion for life. When we lose our purpose, we begin to die.

Many people today are going through the motion. Like a robot they get up, get dressed and rush to their work place. They live for the weekends and life’s never exciting for them. They eat the bread of complacency and idleness in their spare time. They’re breathing but there’s no life, purpose, excitement or zeal in them.

Yesterday, I was in Target with my daughter Cassandra. We came across an associate who was working very diligently. She had a big smile on her face and every time we passed by her, she radiated positive energy. When we went to the checkout counter the same young lady was there. Again, she was very friendly, energetic and had a smile on her face. My daughter noted immediately and said, “Wow! She’s friendly and excited about her work!” I said, “Yes, she’s going to go places in life.”

When we’re at our job or business, we must have the same enthusiasm and zeal for our work. This is where many Christians are failing. We’re great in church but we act like we’re serving the devil on Monday through Friday. This attitude affects our performance. It devalues what we’re capable of doing in the marketplace. On the contrary, when we’re hungry and passionate about doing our best in the marketplace we draw in God’s favor and continue to rise to the top. The higher we go the more influence we’ll have. The more influence we have the better witness we can be for our Lord at our work. Being a passionate worshiper in Church is great but when we’re on top of our game at work, we’re being a witness for our Lord among the non-believers. Let’s get hungry and up our game to please the Lord at our workplace.

Daniel in the Bible was in a foreign land. He worked among the heathen people. Daniel and his friends had excellent work ethic. This brought great favor to Daniel. As a result “God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief” (Daniel 1:9). Daniel had a gift of interpreting dreams just like you have a gift from God. When the decree went out to kill all the wise men of the country, Daniel interpreted the king’s dream. “Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts; and he made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon” (Daniel 2:48). In modern times, you can say, “all the employees were threatened to be sacked from their job. But when they saw Daniel’s excellence and performance at work, he was spared and promoted to be the manager of the whole department!”  Friend, you’ll not be at your current position forever. Blossom where you’re planted and your promotion will come sooner than you think. You’re the light of the world in the marketplace. Shine don’t whine!

I heard about a world famous cellist in his eighties. He practiced five-six hours every day. When a reporter asked him why he still practiced every day, the famous artist said, “I think I’m getting better at it!” What would happen if we as Christian would rise up and perform better every day? I believe just like king Nebuchadnezzar, we’ll have company presidents running to us offering us promotion, more control and influence at our work place. Let us remember, we don’t work unto people, we work unto our Lord. Our job is our ministry! Let’s become the best representation of God in the marketplace. You’re not only there for a paycheck you’re preaching a sermon with your life. What people see in you is what people believe about your God.

Let me proclaim a blessing over you today. “You’re smart. You’re intelligent. You’re creative. You’re disciplined. You are surrounded by favor. You are in the right place at the right time. You are the solution and not the problem. You have keen insight and nifty inventions. You save your company from waste and you add to the company’s bottom line profit. You provide a vital service; you cannot be replaced but only be promoted to a higher position.” Stay hungry. Promotion comes from the Lord.

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' (Acts 20:35 NIV)

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The Harvest in America

Earlier this week, I was visiting with a young couple in their twenties when the man said, “I believe a revival is coming to America. My wife and I are preparing ourselves to win souls for God.” I congratulated the young couple for their desire to serve God.

I hear so many conflicting thoughts about God working in America. Many people believe that there is no hope for America. They quote social and moral decay. They claim that we’ve become a secular nation.

There may be some truth in what they’re saying but I believe there is an awakening going on in America right now. God is drawing a harvest to Himself regardless of some loud voices in our society or politics. I meet young and old everywhere whose heart is turned towards God – you’re one of them!

Let me introduce Brandon the young man I met earlier this week. As I listened to his story I was amazed how God is saving America. Brandon had been deep into occult. He was an official member of a Satanist church. Yet, God in His amazing love reached out and delivered Brandon. Now he won’t stop at anything but serve God.

Josette is another example of God’s saving grace. She had all her family in the Mormon Church. Prior to their marriage, she’d spend endless hours trying to prove Brandon wrong. But nothing is more powerful than the Holy Spirit. Long story short, after many Bible studies, Brandon was able to win her over to the Lord. Today, Josette works part time at a retail outlet but the highlight of her day is when she gets to share the Lord when the opportunity presents itself with her customers.

Friends often ask me, “Sandy, why is God not working in America as He is in China, India and Asia?” My reply, “God IS working in America. Look at you!” We have to keep our focus on what God is doing and not be distracted by the enemy. The enemy is “like” a roaring lion so he roars but Jesus is “the lion” of Judah. Our God died on the Cross to save the world and America is part of it. We must proclaim God in America.

Inside a cave Prophet Elijah felt suicidal and in despair. He had completely given up on society. But God said, “I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal.” Among these was godly Obadiah. Obadiah was a high-ranking governor who served in evil King Ahab's household. He had hidden 100 prophets, and was keeping them alive with bread and water. Friend, the moral decay may stink but don’t lose your hope and your joy. God has the right people in the right place – you’re one of them. Let’s just make sure to be the salt God called us to be.

Today, I’m encouraging us to have a new vision for America. Let’s stop playing church. Let’s pray, let’s believe; let’s spread the message of Hope! Now is our time to take a stand for what we believe. We don’t have to be loud or obnoxious. Truth doesn’t need a defense. But when we lift God in our lives, homes and community uncompromisingly, Jesus has promised to draw all people to Him. There is Hope for America. But we must decide which side of the fence we belong to. If God can save a member of the Satanist church, a Mormon and you, there’s not only a revival coming… there’s a revival going on in America. Stop praying for revival and jump in the one that’s going on!

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it” (John 1:5 NLT).

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Associate with the Wise

None of us have it all. There are lack and deficiencies in us that was meant to be filled by others. Successful people draw strength from the success of others. They strategically place people in their lives to catapult them to their next achievement.

For example, if you’re struggling in the area of relationship, identify people who have strong relationships and ask them to mentor you. If you do not have your finances or your health in order, seek out mentors and ask for their help. You will be amazed how willing they are to assist you if you humbly ask them!

You say, “Sandy, I don’t know anybody.” But you do! Start with your phone. It is a goldmine of wealth in your fingertips. Who do you know and admire? Ask them for help! Did you know over one billion questions are asked on Google every day? Read a book or listen to an expert on podcast. But the best is to find mentors whom you can have relationship with and meet face to face.

Scripture says, “He who walks with the wise grows wise” (Proverbs 13:20 NIV). Today, if you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. Friend, let’s make 2013 a great year of success by associating ourselves with wise people.

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