THE POWER OF FOCUS

Do you feel distracted every day, every week, every month and every month? Do you feel the end of the year finds you behind your set goals? Shout the word: FOCUS.

I read a powerful quote some 2 years ago written by Stephen Covey: ''The main thing is keeping the main thing the main thing''.

Apostle Paul said it better: ''But one thing i do: Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, i press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:13-14)''.

Jesus speaking to Mary and Martha said it best: 'Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but a few things are needed or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.''

ONLY A FEW THINGS MATTER.

ONLY A FEW THINGS ARE NEEDED....Jesus is the master coach.

Stay focused on a few things (WHAT ARE THOSE FEW THINGS FOR YOU?) and you will realize your personal destiny on earth. Vilfredo Pareto called these the VITAL FEW....in my research 3 things are enough for whole of your life. What are those 3 things for you?

Remind yourself everyday: Today, i commit myself to remain focused on a few things that matter to God, to me and to others.

Have a focused close of the year and the rest of your life.

YOUR DREAMS REQUIRE YOUR PATIENCE

Have you ever felt like it is taking ages to realize your dreams. I should tell you a great story.

I love stories because they help illustrate deep truths about life. Here is a nice and true story about the Chinese bamboo tree.

It is said that the seed of a Chinese bamboo tree takes 5 years to germinate. In the first year, you plant the seed, water and add fertilizer but no germination takes place. In the second, third and fourth years, the same thing happens...more water and more fertilizer yet no germination.

In the fifth year, the seedling comes out and in 6 weeks, it grows into a height of 90 feet. Wow!

The question: When did the seed start germinating? A quick answer: The first day you started the watering and fertilization activities. What if you stopped watering and fertilization mid way? The result - the seed dies.

That's what happens to our dreams. You have to water and nourish them every day even when the results are not coming. You can't give up mid way - it is suicidal to your dreams. Keep watering and nourishing your dreams and who knows...in a time that is not too far, the reality comes out and it both amazing and life-changing.

Key phrase: You have to remain patient in the process of realizing your dreams. Nothing happens overnight. But when it finally happens, you will be like a man or woman who has woken up from a dream only to realize it was the reality.

THE POWER OF FAITH

This is one of the subject that will revolutionize your life. There are two important dimensions of faith. The first and the most important is having faith in God. The second and more important is having faith in yourself.

If you don't believe in God, you are probably leaning on your own understanding and that could be suicidal. If you don't believe in yourself, your abilities, your talents and your gifts...you are likely to be complaining and blaming others for your lack of success.

Key phrase: Absolute faith in God will generate faith in yourself.

Here are few thoughts that are worth pondering today:-

1. Always believe in God. Because there are some questions that even Google can't answer.

2. Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith.

3. Faith makes things possible...not easy.

4. Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.

5. Faith in God includes faith in His timing.

6. For we walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).

7. To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.

8. Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith (Margaret Shepard).

9. Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to.

10. Faith is not knowing what the future holds but knowing who holds the future.

Have faith in God, believe in Him and His promises and trust in God's abilities, gifts and talents in you.

Feed your faith and starve all your doubts to death.