7 Reasons You're Neither Broke Nor A Failure

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Let’s establish a couple of facts.

First, no matter how anemic your bank account may be. . .you’re not broke.

Second, even though your money may run out before the month does. . .you’re not broke.

Before going any further. . .let’s define the word broke which according to dictionary.com means:  “without money, penniless.”

I know people who have a six-figure income who talk about how broke they are.

And by the same token, I hear from people receiving government assistance talking about how broke they are.

In our effort to figure out why some people feel like they are broke. . .let me ask you several questions.

Are you spending more money than what you’ve got?

Are you living today off money you expect to receive tomorrow?

Are you spending money you don’t have to compensate for stress in some other area of your life. . .such as a hurting marriage, troubled or chronically-ill children or a difficult work situation?

Are you a victim of Parkinson’s Law?  Parkinson’s Law says that expenses will always rise to meet income.

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Two Of My Favorite Words

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Life Strategies

If I were to ask you two of your favorite words what would you say?  I’m going to share with you ten of my favorite two-word combinations. . .in no particular order.

1.       Good morning.

2.       Get ready.

3.       Let’s eat.

4.       Rich Thoughts

5.       Act now.

6.       Debt free.

7.       Dream big.

8.       Love you.

9.       Jesus saves.

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Top 10 - Listen To God

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Top 10's

10.  A dream without a plan is just a wish.

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

  8.  Never give your word unless you’re confident you’ll keep it…to do any less brings your character into question.

  7.  If you’re under attack…understand the enemy is paying attention to you…because he recognizes your potential for the Kingdom.

  6.  Believing things will change without you changing...makes as much sense as watering artificial plants.

Here are the Top 5 Rich Thoughts Nuggets of the week.

  5.  You may be traveling through enemy territory but God is bringing you into a fresh place where you will LACK FOR NOTHING.

  4.  Everything you think, say or do is either moving you toward or away from your financial success. You choose the direction.

  3.  Prosperity is a scriptural mentality before it’s ever a financial reality.

  2.  Never spend more time listening to a critic or a cynic than you do listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Haven’t spent 1 minute in 20 years worrying about who the anti-Christ is. I’m more interested in discovering who I am in Christ.

The Kind Of Fast God Is After!

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

A few days ago, I was asked how many teachings I’ve done.  I said “over 2,000.”  The next day in the early morning. . .I started counting and realized  it’s over 3,000 teachings in various forms.

I’ve taught about or mentioned fasting in less than ten of these messages.  So it was with great interest ‘of what the Lord would do’ when I was directed to discuss the kind of fast He is after.

In Isaiah we are given some specific information on how, when and what.

Isaiah 58:6-9 in the Message Bible says:

“This is the kind of fast day I'm after: to break the chains of injustice, get rid of exploitation in the workplace, free the oppressed, cancel debts.  What I'm interested in seeing you do is: sharing your food with the hungry, inviting the homeless poor into your homes, putting clothes on the shivering ill-clad, being available to your own families.

Do this and the lights will turn on, and your lives will turn around at once.  Your righteousness will pave your way.  The God of glory will secure your passage.  Then when you pray, God will answer.  You'll call out for help and I'll say, 'Here I am.'”

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You Are SOMEBODY. . .SPECIAL

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Life Strategies

Yes, you are somebody special.

Even if no one ever said those words to you...it doesn't minimize the fact that you are SOMEBODY special.  God makes no mistakes…no one got here by accident.

As you read this blog. . .put aside any negative comments about yourself from the past.

Just focus on the fact that you are. . .somebody special.

1 Thessalonians 4:4 in the Amplified Bible, Classic Edition says:

"[O] brethren beloved by God, we recognize and know that He has selected (chosen) you."

Of all the people currently drawing a breath on planet earth. . .God, the Master of the Universe. . .has chosen you.

The next two verses . . .will and should make you SHOUT. . .glory Hallelujah!!

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Top 10 - Living To Your Potential

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Top 10's

10.  Every time we bless someone by our giving…it raises our level of living.

  9.  God is not in heaven wringing His hands over your situation wondering what to do. He will show Himself mighty on your behalf

  8.  Confidence will take you places doubt never will. Confidence in Him makes you a winner in life…no matter…what you’re facing.

  7.  What we believe on the inside…will determine what we achieve on the outside.

  6.  If you don’t like the way your world is at the moment, change it. God has given you the ability to do just that through His Word.

Here are the Top 5 Rich Thoughts Nuggets of the week.

  5.  If you want to be successful never say: “if only” “I can’t” or “I should have.”

  4.  When you increase what you know…there’s no limit to where you can go.

  3.  Time is the currency of your life…spend it wisely.

  2.  Satan never showed up in the Garden of Eden until Eve did. He's terrified when people come together in the power of agreement

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Forgiveness gives you back control of your life.

7 Ways To Get Noticed

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Have you ever wondered how to get noticed?

Have you ever desired to be noticed at work. . .as an employee of value. . .with good ideas?

Have you ever wanted to be noticed in a social setting?

Have you ever just wanted to be noticed by anybody for anything?

We all want our place in the sun.  We all want to make our lives count ... and sometimes it seems like maybe they don't ... or at least to some people.

There are ways to get noticed ... and then there are right ways to get noticed.  But God's way is always the best way for lasting success. 

Here are the seven ways to get noticed... in the right ways.

1.         Obeying His Word

Do you love God?  Of course you do or you wouldn’t be right here right now reading this.

But how do you know if you really love God?

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Top 10 - Leaving Your Excuses Behind

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Top 10's

10.  Focus on right things and you will find the wrong things will leave your life.

  9.  Albert Einstein, said to be the smartest man to ever live, was called “mentally slow” by a teacher…only listen to what God says about you.

  8.  Your salary is not your source but it’s a seed for changing your destiny.

  7.  In God’s economy…your success is never at someone else’s expense.

  6.  It’s not what you know but what you do with what you know that makes you somebody successful.

Here are the Top 5 Rich Thoughts Nuggets of the week.

  5.  The enemy feeds on fear and doubt. It’s time we starve the rascal to death.

  4.  No Christian should ever cite a lack of education or opportunity as an excuse for not achieving their divine destiny.

  3.  Our lack of knowledge of God’s Word makes the devil happy. If he keeps us ignorant…he keeps us living in lack.

  2.  The financial bondage you’re living under has an expiration date… and you decide the date.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Your past...is past. Leave it there.

The Seed That Changed Things

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Life Strategies

Hannah is one of my favorite Bible characters. 

She was suffering under the burden of childlessness in a culture that equated such as a sign of being accursed.

So you can understand why Hannah desperately wanted a child. . .she prayed. . .she wept. . .she pleaded but no baby until she made a memorial offering.

We will also discover how Hannah’s faithfulness brought revival to her nation.

Hannah’s memorial offering was a precious seed.  Her seed was most valuable to her in all the world.

And, yes, her precious seed changed things for her and the church.

1)   Hannah Sowed Grace To A Provocative Person.

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Sowing And Reaping ... For Dummies

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

If you don’t open the door. . .you will never enter your new house.

If you don’t put the key in the ignition. . .you will never start your new car.

If you don’t’ get to work on time. . .you will never get your promotion.

If you don’t practice your musical instrument. . .you will never become an accomplished performer.

If you don’t tell somebody you love them. . .you will never know the blessing of love reciprocated.

If you don’t prove yourself as a faithful employee. . .you will never get a raise.

If you don’t study the text book and take good notes. . .you will never be a great student.

If you don’t accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. . .you will never obtain eternal life.

If you don’t show faith in His promises. . .you will never receive the benefit of His blessings.

If you don’t tithe and give offerings. . .the windows of heaven will never open over you.

If you don’t sow. . .you will never reap.

If you sow excuses about your current financial condition, regardless of how valid they may seem. . .you will never reap a harvest of financial blessings.

If you say you have nothing to sow. . .you never will.

If you say you’re on a fixed income. . .you are.

If you say. . .you’ve sown and sown but have never received a harvest. . .you never will.

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Top 10 - Reaping What You're Sowing

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Top 10's

10.  God will never bless what He hasn’t approved.

  9.  Confess this: I can do more than I think I can because I have the mind of Christ functioning fully and freely within me.

  8.  When we see ourselves the way God sees us then we will never live in limitation again.

  7.  Fear flees when confidence in God’s Word shows up.

  6.  Ask God for direction on unclaimed wealth, unknown ideas and unused potential.

Here are the Top 5 Rich Thoughts Nuggets of the week.

  5.  If we don’t like the harvest we’re reaping…we need to change what we're sowing.

  4.  Whatever is in your heart determines what comes out of your mouth. Matthew 12:34

  3.  If a person doesn’t value your time…they do not value your life…because your time is your life.

  2.  Repentance means to change one's way of thinking. Aren't you glad Jesus gave you a chance to change your mind?

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  There is no expiration date on God’s promises to you. 

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