God's Pattern For Prosperity And Success

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Most everyone drawing breath on Planet Earth wants to be successful.  But success comes in varying degrees.

Make no mistake about this. . .God is looking for people who are obedient to His instructions, pursuing His promises. . .and passionate about the possibilities for success found in His Word.

Here are two scriptures which confirm what I’ve just said.

First, Job 36:11 in the New Living Translation says:

“If they listen and obey God, they will be blessed with prosperity throughout their lives. All their years will be pleasant.”

Second, Proverbs 3:4-6 in The Living Bible says:

 “If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don't ever trust yourself.  In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.”

Now let’s look a God’s pattern for you to be prosperous and successful.

First, you must know the will of God for your life.

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7 Environments To Change

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Change is a word frequently discussed but rarely acted on. . .especially, by politicians.

Real change. . .lasting change. . .is a change of heart followed by decisive action to do things differently.

The word change is in the King James Bible a total of 23 times while it appears in the Amplified Bible 46 times since it amplifies the meaning of the words in scripture.  Let’s look at several key scriptures.

Matthew 3:2 in the King James Version says:

“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

As we’ve taught before, the Greek word for repent is G3340 and it means:

“to change one’s mind, to repent”

This is further clarified in Matthew 3:2 in the Amplified Bible which says:

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Getting God's Personal Direction

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Have you ever been around someone who says that God is always telling them. . .this or that?

Let me quickly say that I’m not in any way necessarily criticizing or condemning those who say such.  Because I know from personal experience that God not only does but desires to speak to us.

Does the enemy use those to whom He speaks or hears His voice make you feel like you somehow don’t measure up spiritually?

I can tell you without equivocation. . . God would never do that.

Galatians 6:4 in the Classic Amplified Bible says::

“But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor.”

Don’t worry about what others say. . .God said to them.  Just be concerned about yourself and the ways God can use to direct you in the path He would have you follow.

Here are seven ways to get God’s personal direction for your life.

First, God will lead you through His Word.

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Dream In & Out Of The Shark Tank

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

I enjoying watching Shark Tank….where five billionaires compete to help aspiring entrepreneurs fulfill their dreams.  The interplay among the billionaires is fascinating but at times. . .you have to wonder if their thought process isn’t more selfish and self-serving than beneficial to the folks who’ve entered the shark tank.

Some of the ideas and the people presenting them are a bit goofy. . .but I’m more taken by those who have a dream they’re pursuing.

The success of your dream is limited to whether or not you get an offer from a shark.

The majority of people with a dream. . .got it from their great God Jehovah instead of some billionaire with an inflated ego. 

Surprisingly the real key to your dream coming true is not someone in the tank but whether or not you obey the Word of God which will keep you from the sharks.

Let me ask. . .do you have a dream?  Have you written it down. . .are you willing to take a risk of stepping outside your comfort zone?  Have you talked with God about your dream or is it a dream He birthed in you.

Have you thought about how to turn your dreams into reality?

Here are seven keys to winning with or without the Shark Tank.

# 1     Spend time with him before you have to deal with them.

Genesis 50:21 in the Amplified Bible says:

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7 Ways To Make Your Plan Succeed

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Early. . . Sunday morning. . .I was pondering a question that demands an answer.

Do we want to succeed enough to plan our action and then act on the plan?

It’s one thing to think about what we want to do. . .and that’s good. . .just not good enough.

It’s another thing to talk/speak/confess what we want to do. . .that’s good. . .just not good enough.

It’s something else to plan what we’re thinking about. . .and that’s good. . .just not good enough.

However, what we’re thinking, speaking and planning will never become a reality until we actually act on what we’ve been thinking, speaking and planning.

Here are seven keys to guarantee your plans will succeed.

Action # 1     Think about something. . .good.

Proverbs 23:7 says:

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. . .”

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Sickness Is A Thief

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Sickness is evil. . .it is not of God.

We never see God introduce it in the Bible.  We only see it show up after Satan comes into the picture.

There are still some well-meaning Christians who feel healing was only around when Jesus was on earth but the scripture does not support this claim. We will be backing this up in just a moment but first… 

The only things we see come from God are good gifts. . .advantageous gifts.

James 1:17 says:

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."

According to Strong’s Concordance the Greek word for good is G18 and it means:

“of good constitution or nature; useful, salutary; good, pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy, excellent, distinguished”

Also, according to Strong’s Concordance the Greek word for gift is G1394 and it means:

“giving, gift”

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Get Active Instead Of Distracted

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

James 2:17 in the Classic Amplified Bible says:

“So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead).”

Now listen to the words of James 2:17 this time in God’s Word Translation which says the verse this way:

“In the same way, faith by itself is dead if it doesn’t cause you to do any good things.”

Faith destroys fear. . .crushes doubt. . .conquers the unknown. . .inspires others. . .and makes us victorious in all our hands find to do.

If we want to do more than we’ve done. . .be more than we’ve been. . .then we need to step out in faith … as long as it lines up with His Word.

God’s Word tells us what to do. . .if we take a calculated risk and fail to succeed.

Proverbs 24:16 in the New Living Translation says:

“The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.  But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.”

I’ve found that scripturally-directed action. . .even though it appears risky in the natural. . .produces successful results.  Sometimes those results are immediate other times they’re progressive . . .as a result of the actions taken.

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7 Things To Never Misplace

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Have you ever misplaced something you not only wanted to find. . .but you had to find.

Perhaps, it was your car or house keys. . .an important document for work or some back-up files for your taxes.

After some time passed and more mental anguish than you care to admit … you finally found the misplaced items.

Recently, a precious, close friend of ours, Pastor Malc Burton, sent me the following text.

“Good morning, Pastor.  Read Psalm 62:5 when you get a moment.  God stirred me this morning about misplaced expectation and misplaced trust.  Love you.”

Pastor Malc is full of revelatory insight.  He has ghost written over 100 books for many well-known Christian leaders. . .names you would immediately recognize.

As I read Pastor Malc’s text I was stirred as well.  Even before reading his scripture. . .I felt impressed to write seven things never to misplace.

1.     Misplaced expectation.

Psalm 62:5 in the Amplified Bible says it this way:

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7 Things To Do To Finish 2017 Strong

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

It was early morning when the Lord began this rapid fire succession of the seven things we should do if we want to finish 2017 strong. 

As He was revealing these seven things. . .it was clear that our success for the remainder of 2017 depended on not growing weary or give up doing certain things ...if we wanted to finish this year strong.

# 1       Don’t Stop … believing

Sometimes you can get weary in the battle...but we must keep believing and we must keep walking it out in faith

There is an old saying. . .if you don’t believe in something you’ll fall for anything.

More properly said, if you don’t continue to believe that the Word of God is true for you… then you’re more likely fall for the tricks, traps, lies, deceptions and wiles the enemy throws your way.

The word believe is found in 131 verses in the King James Bible.  However, I feel led to share with you seven things you must believe.

First, You must believe He is a miracle working savior.

Matthew 9:28 says:

“And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.”

Second, He wants you and your family saved.

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Turning Every Crisis Into An Opportunity

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

If you’ve been trying to stay afloat in the storms of life. . .if you need encouragement for the battles you’re in. . .then. . .this teaching is just for you.

Mark 4:35-40 in the Amplified Bible says:

“35 On that same day [when] evening had come, He said to them, Let us go over to the other side [of the lake].

36 And leaving the throng, they took Him with them, [just] as He was, in the boat [in which He was sitting]. And other boats were with Him.

37 And a furious storm of wind [of hurricane proportions] arose, and the waves kept beating into the boat, so that it was already becoming filled.

38 But He [Himself] was in the stern [of the boat], asleep on the [leather] cushion; and they awoke Him and said to Him, Master, do You not care that we are perishing?

39 And He arose and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, Hush now! Be still (muzzled)! And the wind ceased (sank to rest as if exhausted by its beating) and there was [immediately] a great calm (a perfect peacefulness).

40 He said to them, Why are you so timid and fearful? How is it that you have no faith (no firmly relying trust)?”

No matter how spiritual you are or aren’t. . .there will come a time in your life when the storm clouds will fill your horizon, darkening the view of your destination, beating up your ship of state. . .making you wonder whether you will survive the howling winds and blowing rain of adversity.

If you draw a breath. . .you’re considered dangerous to the devil. . .you will face a crisis in life from time to time.

The question is not whether or not you will face a crisis but rather how you will respond to it.

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Increasing Your Capacity For Success

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Sunday morning during our Rich Thoughts for Breakfast call the word increase was in the text four or five times and so was the word capacity.

Later, as I was meditating, the Lord led me to Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 in the Message Bible which says:

“After looking at the way things are on this earth, here’s what I’ve decided is the best way to live: Take care of yourself, have a good time, and make the most of whatever job you have for as long as God gives you life. And that’s about it. That’s the human lot. Yes, we should make the most of what God gives, both the bounty and the capacity to enjoy it, accepting what’s given and delighting in the work. It’s God’s gift! God deals out joy in the present, the now. It’s useless to brood over how long we might live.”

As I’ve read and re-read these verses. . .I was stirred by Ecclesiastes 5:19 which says:

“Yes, we should make the most of what God gives, both the bounty and the capacity to enjoy it.”

The word capacity ignited in my spirit and God showed me seven ways to increase our capacity for success as we move in His blessing flow.

But first, let’s lay a foundation for this teaching.

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