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You may think, "I cannot succeed financially; there are too many obstacles." You may not be able to succeed on your own, but with God by your side, anything is possible. He can make things happen that seem impossible. He can open doors that you never thought could be opened. Do you have faith that the Creator of life can supernaturally turn your financial life around? He can make a way for you even when the odds are stacked against you and there appears to be no way. Don't see God as a small-sized God but rather a God who can help you accomplish anything. Do you know people who are always negative? Even if something good happens to them, they still find something to complain about. You know the type: poor me, nothing good ever happens to me, this is just my luck, etc. It is hard to be blessed when you cannot recognize a blessing when it comes. Turn your negative thoughts into positive responses. Things can always be worse. With God by your side, you can get through whatever you face. Ron hits rock bottom Ron was at rock bottom. He was in his late forties and about to lose everything: his family, his business, and his millions. The 1980s real-estate market downturn left Ron with highly leveraged real estate and wiped out his net worth in an instant. A "paper millionaire" no longer, he now owed more than his properties were worth. To top it off, he was three months behind on his personal residence mortgage payments and about to lose that as well. Here Ron was, bankrupt, in a failing marriage, and considering ending his life. It was painful for him to wake up each day. This went on for months, then years. He hung in there, and his family stuck around despite his behavior. Finally, a friend leveled with Ron. "I know you have been down in the dumps and you keep focusing on the life you lost, but think about the living you still have left to do. God loves you and can still use you for His good. Focus on the good in your life and forget the bad." His friend then challenged him, "Ron, don't you think God wants you to do more than you are doing? Don't you think He has better things in store for you? You need to stop being so negative!" All he needed was a new mindset Ron took the advice to heart and began waking each day with a new mindset. He concentrated on the good things in his life and worked hard to turn things around. He leaned on God and fought his way out of depression into a life full of hope, promise, and a brighter future. He concentrated on restoring his broken relationships, building back his finances, and honoring God with his attitude. When Ron turned to God, he found joy, a fresh vision, and a new sense of purpose. Life is a precious gift - every second, each breath, and the start of every new day. You may never get another opportunity to do the things that matter most. You may be so busy that life can pass you by. When you realize what's important, and create a plan to make it happen, you will reap the greatest rewards. Having a plan is important, but you also need to have a personal connection - something that will keep you motivated. There needs to be fuel to light a fire under you. Doughnut Dude Vs. Motivated Mama Without knowing what is truly important to you, goals have little meaning. Like the dieter who says, "Yeah, I'd like to lose the love handles", as he eats two more doughnuts, chugs two beers, and watches another episode of Jerry Springer. His motivation is at zero. Now add some meaning to your goals and it's a different ballgame all together. Take, for example, a woman who has a burning desire to lose her post-pregnancy pounds and fit back into her pre-pregnancy wardrobe. She wakes at 6:00 a.m. every morning, does sixty minutes of cardio, and has been keeping track of her calories. Who do you think is more likely to stick with a diet: the Doughnut Dude or the Motivated Mama? Are you on track? God cannot bless the actions you never take. How are you preparing for your future? Do you know if you're on track? Jay Peroni, CFP, and author of The Faith-Based Millionaire and The Faith-Based Investor. Jay is also the founder of http://www.FaithBasedInvestor.com, a faith-based investing newsletter and the founder of http://www.ValuesFirstAdvisors.com a firm dedicated to faith-based financial planning. ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
