As many of you know. . .our oldest daughter Abigail, our Princess recently married to a remarkable man of God. . .Chris PreJean.

In the days leading up to the wedding. . .based on a number of conversations. . .I knew without a doubt. . .that God was directing me to write seven reasons not to freak out.

I’m smart enough. . .not to attribute this inspiration to the behavior of any one person or group of people. . .I’m not even saying it was because of anyone connected to the wedding party.

I just know that I sensed in my spirit. . .an unction to write this teaching. . .for the greater universe of believers who either may be under intense pressure or just going through stuff.

Here are the seven reasons not to freak out.

I’ve always consider myself a positive person with a great attitude even in the midst of seemingly unbearable adversity.   But I’m convinced my attitude, shaped by faith in God, has not only sustained me but propelled me through the most difficult of times.

Philippians 2:5 in the Amplified Bible says:

“Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [Let Him be your example in humility:].”

A few days ago, I became concerned about the walking dead.  No, I’m not talking about zombies.  Well, at least the kind you see on television or in the movies.

My dear friend, Bob Harrington, the Chaplain of Bourbon Street says he has two fears.

One is to be buried but not dead and the other is to be dead but not buried.

My concern about zombies. . .is the walking dead. . .not physically but those who are mentally and spiritually comatose when it comes to the Word of God.

God does not want us living our lives in a near catatonic state where we’re just going through the motions. . .like spiritual zombies.

Here are seven characteristics of spiritual zombies to avoid.

It's time to get real. . .as always, find a quiet place to reflect on your past, anaylyze your present situation and plan for future accomplishments.

I’m so blessed by the Acts of the Apostles.

I own a personalized Bible. . .it’s fabulous. . .it has my name in it over 7,000 times. . .it even includes the name of my fine wife Bev.

In fact, one of my favorite scriptures pertains to my fine wife.  It’s Proverbs 18:22 which  says:

“When Harold found Bev he found a good thing and Harold received favor from the Lord.”

In my personalized Bible here’s the header for the Book of Acts.

These 13 questions when answered and properly implemented have the potential to make this the month you turn everything around. . .to make 2013 your year of unfulfilled promises FULFILLED.

Teaching notes from today's Spiritual Entrepreneur Conference Call.

Your financial future is not based on the business or agency that writes you a paycheck every two weeks.

Nor is your financial future secured through your knowledge of the financial markets.

Neither is your financial future safeguarded by the current contents of your retirement and/or investment portfolio.

None of the methods, knowledge or companies I just mentioned can promise without fail. . .your financial future.

However, there is Someone who is ready, willing and able to guarantee your financial future.

Here are seven ways to guarantee your financial future.

The best way to determine which new habits you need to create is by an honest assessment of your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and marketplace trends. Complete this questionaire in a quiet environment where you can ponder each quesiton thoughtfully and in His presence.

What kind of day are you going to have today?

Not sure.. . .then answer this. . .who will determine the kind of day that you’re going to have?

Your spouse?  Your children?  Your parents?

The slow driving “idiot” in the fast lane.  The police officer who gave you a ticket because you ran a stop sign hoping to get to work on time.

Your supervisor who has given you enough work for three people?  Your boss who doesn’t recognize or reward you for your hard work?

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. 

Get a notebook in which you can keep your goals for the rest of your life.   It’s time to stop talking about your future and do something about it.