Have you ever heard someone say that “a picture is worth a thousand words?”

I treasure the photographs of my wife, our children and grandchildren.  Words really can’t describe the emotions that I feel as I look at some of those photos.

However, there are some words that are worth much more than any picture.

The 10 Commandments contain 297 words.

The Bill of Rights is stated in 463 words.

I was once guilty of what I’m about to say. . .but not anymore.

I used to speak about what I had to have to meet this or that need.  I, unwittingly, developed a need mentality. . .which was reinforced by the words of my mouth.

I can remember totaling up bills and praying for God to meet this need of $15,000 or whatever the amount by a specific date.  When the need was met. . .I breathed a sigh of relief and, of course, gave God the proper glory.

However, a moment of pure revelation came to my fine wife Bev and I. . .the day we realized that we should stop thinking and speaking in terms of needs. . and begin thinking and speaking of living in surplus.

We’ve taught several times about surplus on Sunday Nite Live.  Visit tlctoday.net and search for “surplus of prosperity” and you will find the teaching outlines.

A goal is a vision of how it is . . . before it is.

In talking about goals at my seminars, rallies and church services, I’ve had a few believers question whether or not goal-setting was important or even scriptural.

I’ve asked those folks why they got saved.  Invariably, the answer is “to go to heaven.”  I then asked if they were going today. If they say, not unless Jesus comes back, I say, “If heaven is not your immediate destination, it is still your goal.”

A goal is the manifestation…the end result achieved through vision, prior proper planning, persistence and peak performance. 

Clearly identify and plan your action timeline for the things on your goal list each day. . .in the six major areas of your life which are:

Are you fired up?  Enthusiastic about your day. . .you week. . .month. . .year and your life.

First things first. . .let’s talk about how to energize your life. . .starting today.

First, eat breakfast. 

Have you ever heard that the first meal of the day is the most important.

Nutritionists, health coaches and fitness instructors. . .encourage everyone to begin their day with a healthy meal.

It’s time. . .no, it’s past time. . .for you. . .me. . .each of us. . .to allow our imaginations to turn our dreams into reality.

Seven rich thoughts quotes and one powerful scripture.

Edmund Burke said:

“There is a boundary to men's passions when they act from feelings; but none when they are under the influence of imagination.”

Stephen Covey, the author of “The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People,” said: