Rom_10:17 So then faith cometh
by hearing, and hearing by the word of God
The faith we develop in our belief system is what enables us to endure
through life whether our belief system is right or wrong. Every belief system is spoken out through conversations and
affirmations including songs. Therefore, out of the spoken words or affirmations including songs, we develop the images that form the basis of
our faith. Throughout our lives we develop our faith from the things that we hear
from our parents and culture. The things we hear everyday form our core belief.
We re-enforce these beliefs by repeating them to ourselves on a daily basis and
in the process they become part of our habit. If the belief system is wrong,
then someone definitely develops a very wrong habit. To develop the right
habits we need to hear the right words and keep repeating the words to
ourselves so that we can eventually become the words. One of the greatest habit
that we should all aspire to develop is the habit of being or becoming
successful. There is a song I hear in Churches which goes like " O Lord remember a poor man like me, if you are blessing others, bless me also" wow! it sounds religiously correct but in essence its a very bad affirmation of poverty on yourself. Jesus actually advised his disciples that when you pray believe that you already have received them even before you actually physically have them in your hands.
Sayings and quotes about
success can have a powerful effect on you. If you take the time to think about
the deeper meaning behind the words, you'll realize how easily you can apply
these sayings into your own life to achieve the success you desire.
Here are the top ten
inspirational success quotes, as well as some self-reflection questions to
ponder:
1. I've failed over
and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed. - Michael
Jordan
- · Every failure brings an opportunity for growth and sets you up for future success in a new effort. For example, failing at one job may bring you the opportunity to enjoy great success in another. Learning from failure will lead you to greater achievement.
2. It is no use
saying, "We are doing our best." You have got to succeed in doing
what is necessary. - Sir Winston Churchill
- · Too often, people use "I did my best" as an excuse for not doing what really needed to be done. Plan and prepare appropriately for the task at hand so that you can do what is required to succeed. Using this results-oriented strategy will help you accomplish your goal.
3. We are told that
talent creates its own opportunities. But it sometimes seems that intense
desire creates not only its own opportunities, but its own talents. - Eric
Hoffer
- · Try new things to spark your passions and develop your talents. You may actually have talents that you're completely unaware of. When you desire something with a fiery passion, your mind will push you to take action and persevere until you're successful.
4. We were born to
succeed, not to fail. - William Barclay
- · You were put on the Earth to succeed in your pursuits. When you use your God-given gifts, abilities, and strengths to fulfill your purpose, success is within your grasp.
5. Success is not the
key to happiness - happiness is the key to success. -Herman Cain
- · When you're happy with your life and you enjoy every moment of each day, it's easy to feel the joy of success in the smallest accomplishments. Live joyfully and your positive attitude will attract greater successes.
6. Success doesn't
come to you - you go to it. - Marva Collins
- · You need to take action to achieve your goals and get what you want out of life. Once you define exactly what you want, design a plan of action steps to get you there, and then follow your plan.
7. You must do the
thing you think you cannot do. - Eleanor Roosevelt
- · This quote is to challenge you. You must overcome your fears that are holding you back in order to become successful.
8. A great leader's
courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position. - John
Maxwell
- · Believe in yourself. Know that you can achieve anything. Put your mind to it and be passionate about that which calls your name.
9. Forget about the
consequences of failure. Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set
you straight for your next success. - Denis Waitley
- · When you fail, opportunities open up to help you succeed. You may need to start your task anew or change your route, but each failure brings you closer to success.
10. Success is not
measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered and
the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming
odds. - Orison Swett Marden
- · No matter how tough a situation may be, don't give up easily. When you persevere through great odds and overcome many challenges to achieve your goal, success is even sweeter!
Self-Reflection
Questions:
1. When I suffer a
setback, do I still persevere toward my goal?
2. Do I bring passion to
my endeavors?
3. Have I designed my
action plan to reach my goals? Have I taken swift action to get where I want to
be?
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