Step Out of the Boat If You Want to Walk on Water

“I will joy in the God of my salvation, the Lord is my strength, He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills” Habakkuk 3:18,19

People long to be appreciated. They also want to be confident and successful. But many of them can’t make it happen. Simply because they don’t believe in themselves.

Self esteem is an elusive thing. It seems the more you desire to have it, the less you’re able to get of it.

As long as self esteem is pursued in light of your own efforts, it will never come. You will be surprised to find that self esteem is a word that (more…)

Whether it’s a new business or a relationship that promises to be everlasting, people embark upon new endeavors in life without making the necessary adjustments that will guarantee success.

Then all hell breaks lose. After an ecstatic beginning, the first obstacles and difficulties start showing up and, after a few struggles, the whole thing crashes, –causing great pain and disappointment to all the parties involved.

When all along it could have been avoided.

There is a way to guaranteed success in life. Most people don’t take it because they are too (more…)

Every one has been given a unique blend of God-given talents, gifts and callings that have the purpose of equipping them for a distinctive purpose in life. It is our task to develop these talents to their maximum potential and to walk faithfully in the plan God has predestined us for.

I am always amazed about the huge potential people possess,–and at the same time surprised by how little they are aware of it. Many choose (more…)

For those who are struggling with lack of self-esteem: here are three classic self-esteem killers I learned to overcome:

Number 1

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Our society has erroneously taught us that mistakes are bad. In reality, they are most powerful learning tools. We learn a lot by making mistakes.

Do learn from your mistakes and then keep on going. Don’t throw in the towel. Successful people make a lot of mistakes. They learn from their mistakes and acquire valuable wisdom that way.

Number 2

Don’t compare yourself to others. We sometimes have the tendency to think that others have everything figured out. That is (more…)

People keep on trying to gain a hold in life by changing what they are doing instead changing what they are thinking. They don’t realize that their low self-esteem is the real root of their inefficacy, because it conditions them for failure.

There is no better way to get rid of low self-esteem and wrong thinking patterns than drawing close to God and researching what He has to say about your life. After all, He created you and loves you deeply. He wants to help you to (more…)

Not enough self-esteem to succeed in life? Does this little voice saying, “You can’t do that!” appear every time you want to start on some new endeavor? Have you given up on trying to find a way to live successfully?

If you are like I was, you might be looking at some successful person you know and wondering what it would feel like to be in his or her shoes and experience success just once for yourself.

I’ll make two comments about these thoughts. They are powerful to change your life just like they have changed mine:

1.- Although the world around you may transmit the “law of the jungle” message that the strongest survive and the weaker barely make it, there is another way to live. You have to realize that (more…)

Do you feel stagnant in life? Has life turned into a colorless sequence of drab events?

Discover the power of a life-long education with self-directed learning! There is nothing like a good helping of self-directed learning to get those creative juices flowing and bring back that excitement and feeling of accomplishment you are yearning for!

When it comes to education, most of us would probably think of the first 12 school years and possibly a college degree. But did you know that you are designed to keep on educating, growing and developing yourself throughout your whole life? (more…)

There is one key habit that is common to all successful superstar athletes: They view their talent as a job, not as a gift.

Superstars like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods are athletes who possess physical talents and a strong work ethic that develops and furthers these talents. Team members of Michael Jordan have said that he trains much harder than any other basketball player does. Tiger Woods is another example of somebody who determined to develop his talent to the max.

These two famous superstars never had the illusion that (more…)

Every one of us has a singular combination of God-given talents that distinguish us from the rest of the crowd. You can find the genius God placed within you, develop it with self-directed learning, and be who you were created to be.

Dare to write your own script. Discover your strength, augment it, and then find out how you can add value to the world around you. Then it will add value to your life. That is what you are here for!

If you are not sure what you would like to learn about, or what your unique gifts and talents are, ask yourself the following questions: (more…)

1. Unbury those dreams. Every great achievement started with a dream, and there is one lurking deep down in your heart right now. This dream will give you a long term vision to aim for. This is what will keep you on track when the going gets tough.

2. This vision is your goal. Someone once said, “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” If we do not establish a goal, the probability of accomplishing anything diminishes greatly. It is time to make a plan. A goal is a planned for event, and planning is predetermining a course of events. (more…)