Miracles Manifest Through Points Of Contact

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

The first time I ever heard the term “point of contact” was while watching one of Oral Roberts old healing crusades when it played on our small black and white TV.

I remember Dr. Roberts stretching out his hands toward the TV camera and asking the viewers at home to extend their faith by touching his hand on the television screen as a point of contact.

Over the years I’ve heard some men and women of God talk about a point of contact when it comes to the prayer of agreement.

I believe a point of contact is anything God instructs us to do to help release our faith.

We can say it another way. . .a point of contact provides a way for us to act on what the Word says and when we do. . .we release our faith to move the hand of God.

Our point of contact could be the prayer of faith…the laying on of hands…an act of faith that causes you to move outside your comfort zone, Holy Communion, water…a prayer cloth or anything that requires a step of faith toward the previously unknown.

A point of contact is one method we use to reach God and obey His divine instructions.

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To Win -- Learn to Overcome Offense

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Have you ever had someone say something to you that cut you to the quick? Something that wounded you deeply even though you knew they were wrong in their assessment.

I remember such an experience and it wasn’t fun. . .it fact, it hurt very deeply. This person is someone for whom I had helped and over time had made them a substantial amount of money.

These friends had listened to a third voice. . .one that sought to advance himself at my expense. These friends assumed the third voice was correct. Even though he was wrong. . .they believed him and their perception of the events he described. . .became their new reality.

I’ll be honest . . . the things said wounded me. . .and could have caused me to become deeply offended …until I realized what the enemy was trying to do. He wanted nothing more than for me to be offended and hurt. . .thus opening myself to further and greater attacks by him.

It is not an easy task … BUT Never give place to the enemy. . .never allow him to even stick a big toe in the door of your mental thought processes. Give him no place.

Offense is a foul trick of a mean devil. Instead of falling into offense…consider it a compliment. Yes, you heard correctly. The devil attacks those who have potential for good in the Kingdom of God.

According to dictionary.com the word offense means:

“an act of stumbling; a cause or occasion of sin: stumbling block; something that outrages the moral or physical senses.”

Julie Meyers, worship and prayer leader said:

“Offense never lets you go. You have to let it go.”

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Help Me Make It Through The Day

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Have you ever said, “Please Lord, help get me through this day. I don’t think I can take much more of this.”

Perhaps you were physically tired or mentally exhausted. . .but for whatever reason. . . you’re ready to close the books on this particular day.

On a spiritual dimension. . .if you’ve felt or ever feel that way don’t say it for several reasons.

First, your words can empower the enemy to continue tormenting your day.

The Word of God tells us that our words have consequences . . . we decide whether they are for good or for evil.

Proverbs 18:20 in the Good News Translation says:

“You will have to live with the consequences of everything you say.”

Think about that. . . and the depth of impact within that verse.

“<<YourName>> will have to live with the consequences of everything <<he/she>> says.”

Have you ever said something you wish you hadn’t said and you knew it just as soon as the words came out of your mouth?

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7 Keys To Handling The Storms Of Life

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Have you ever been in a hurricane, tornado or storm where the winds were howling and were not only frightening but dangerous and perhaps even deadly?

About a year and a half ago, Hurricane Matthew swept through our part of the world with winds between 75 and 95 miles per hour. The force of the storm was so strong it blew down two sixty foot oak trees in the vacant lot next to our property.

As I reflect on that Saturday night. . .I recall another night where the winds were howling and waves were violently slapping the side of the boat.

Mark 4:39 says:

"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."

These were mostly experienced sailors so you know it had to be a storm of enormous proportion.

The disciples and Jesus were crossing the Sea of Galilee when a storm began to rage. The disciples were frightened, fearful and faithless in the midst of what they perceived to be a deadly situation.

What do we do to be sure we are equipped? Here are seven things we should do when facing the storms that arise in our own life.

1.         When trouble is headed your way. . .do what Jesus did.

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Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Your comfort zone is an enemy of your future. . .a hindrance to your success. . .a stumbling block to your destiny.

If you stay in your comfort zone. . .you will never leave nor surpass your current reality.

Here are seven ways to get out of your comfort zone.

1.         Realize Why You Are. . .Where You Are

If you’re working the same job. . .in the same position you were ten years ago. . .if you’re still paying off the same debts. . .it’s time for some self-examination on your part.

“We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are.” Max DePree

You’ve got to know why you are. . .where you are.

Is it fear? Is it a desire to be comfortable in your surroundings and in the things you do on a daily basis?

If you don’t like where you are … why in the world would you want to continue living where you are?

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It's Not A Money Problem...It's A Mind Problem

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

The HOLY SPIRIT wants you ready to learn about how to develop a Debt Free. . .Rich Thoughts Mentality….

It’s important to understand. . .that our mentality has nothing to do with how smart we are. Let that sink in for a moment.

The dictionary defines mentality as:

“a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations”

Let me say it another way……

Who you are is not determined by how you look, where you live, who your parents are, where you work or what you drive.

Who you are is a result of choices that you’ve made.

You are where you are and what you are because of the dominant thoughts you’ve allowed into your mind.

If you want to change your mentality…you have to change the way you think.

Proverbs 23:7 in the King James Version says:

“As a man thinketh in his heart so is he….”

Henry Ford once said:

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.”

Your Mentality Operates on Three Levels and all of them can be found in Proverbs 23…

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Guaranteeing Your Financial Future

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Your financial future is not based on the business or agency that writes you a paycheck whether it’s monthly or 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 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.

Money alone can’t & won’t guarantee your financial future. . .but God can & will.

Here are seven ways to guarantee your financial future.

1.         You must leave behind what’s familiar when God says to.

Genesis 12:1 in the Classic Amplified Bible says:

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Stop Doing This...If You Want That

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

If you want to be debt free. . .you must think debt free.

If you want to be rich. . .you must be a rich thinker.

If you want to be successful. . .you must think success.

If you want to be healthy. . .you must think about having divine health.

Proverbs 23:7 says:

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

We’ll need to break some habits even though we may have had them for a while. 

There are seven things we must stop doing and seven things we must start doing if we want to be a debt free, rich, successful and healthy thinker.

First, stop looking back. . .and start planning for tomorrow.

Luke 9:62 in the Contemporary English Version says:

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7 Keys To Aiming Your Seed At Your Need

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Just after this morning’s Rich Thoughts For Breakfast call. . .my fine wife and I were taking communion and praying for partners. . .when I received a text from an amazing Pastor, gifted writer of over 100 books for well-known ministry leaders. . .and most of all, a close friend of ours.

He texted:

“Morning, I hope you’re off to a good start.

“Can you give me a Bible illustration for targeting our seed?”

After Bev and I finished our prayer and communion time. . .I Googled “aiming your seed for a specific need.”

Imagine my surprise when the first item that popped up was a teaching entitled “7 Keys To Aiming Your Seed At Your Need” written by. . .me.

So I sent my dear friend the Rich Thoughts For Breakfast teaching. . .I would share his response back to me but it would be embarrassing because he was more than kind.

But more importantly, while I was reading the teaching. . .the Lord directed me to expand the teaching because there was more to be said.  So here we go. . .

A seed is a supernatural blessing.

Genesis 1:11 in the Classic Amplified Bible says:

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7 Things God Wants To Show You

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Some years ago (22 to be exact), there was a movie entitled “Jerry McGuire.”

Truthfully, I’ve never watched the entire movie. . .however, I did see part of the Oscar –winning performance by Cuba Gooding, Jr., as an athlete seeking a more lucrative financial contract.

Throughout the movie, Gooding would say to Tom Cruise his agent “Show me the money” which became an immediate pop culture sensation.

The phrase “Show me the money” was then repeated for some time by celebrities and normal people like you and me.

A few days ago, I was doing a search on money. . .when I came across a phrase that said “show me the money.”

I smiled and did an immediate search on “show me.”  The result of which. . .is this teaching on seven things God wants to show us.

1.         Show me the way.

There are actual people who live the words of the Hank Williams, Sr. song which goes like this.

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Prayers of Deliverance for Spiritual Entrepreneurs

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

If you want to be successful in whatever business venture you’re in . . .you need revelatory insight into marketing trends and consumer demand.

Hunches don’t work.  In fact, they’ll get you into financial difficulty quicker than you can say “Yippee Ki O Ki-Yay.”

No matter what your position … you are God’s spiritual entrepreneur for His Kingdom here on planet earth. And that means you need an entrepreneurial coach. . .one who knows the ins and outs of the marketplace and workplace. 

One who is not only creative. . .but stirs in you a determined ability to finish what you start.

Truth be told. . .you and I have such a Coach. . .available 24/7 and He’s always gives us the best insight.

He can also lead you to the other connections you need within your industry as you pay attention to His leading.

I was talking with my Entrepreneurial Coach when He revealed to me. . .a seven fold prayer for every Spiritual Entrepreneur’s financial deliverance for 2018.

1.         A prayer of revelation

How do you get revelation?  You ask for it.

Your prayer for entrepreneurial revelation should consist of seven keys. This is not just true for success on the job but in everything that is holding you back.

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