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 actions to ignite your destiny.

Action # 1     Think about something. . .good.

Proverbs 23:7 says:

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

Have you ever had someone. . .perhaps your spouse or best friend. . .ask you what you were thinking about. . .only to say “nothing.”

First off, thinking about nothing is not humanly possible.

Second, if it were possible. . .it would be an ignorant. . .if not, unwise thing to do.

Third, let’s never waste time thinking about nothing.

Thinking about nothing. . .is both bad and sad. . because you’ll never know when we’re through thinking about nothing.

I think there’s one thing we can all agree on.  The devil is a liar.  He’s deceitful and he’d love to cause havoc in your life.

John 8:44 in the Classic Amplified Bible says:

“. . .because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a falsehood, he speaks what is natural to him, for he is a liar [himself] and the father of lies and of all that is false.”

Yes, the devil is a liar but he is also very tricky.

He loves word games.

He loves to pose deceitful questions.

This is nothing new.  He did it to Jesus.

Matthew 4:3 in the King James Versions says:

10.  Never go into your workplace without being prayed up, praised up, encouraged and determined to have a great day.

  9.  Expectation creates the environment for miracles.

  8.  Where we see lack…God sees the potential for abundance.

  7.  Foolishness is worrying about what you can’t control.

  6.  The Lord’s office hours are 24/7. You never need an appointment. Stop by anytime.

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

  5.  When you say what you can't do instead of what you can do…you are defeated before you start.

  4.  Your potential is too great...your destiny too powerful...to let someone hijack your future with their negative attitude.

  3.  Instead of worrying about what other people think....be more concerned about what God thinks.

  2.  Your destiny is too great to be distracted by people (friends) who never ask about your goals or dreams.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Set your goals so high that it will take God to help you reach them.

One of my favorite Easter songs is “He’s Alive” by Ray Boltz. It’s a powerful narrative of the Resurrection and it always gives me glory bumps.

The chorus says:

He's alive, He's alive

He's alive and I'm forgiven

Heaven's gates are open wide

Can somebody say Hallelujah!!!

1 Corinthians 15:20-22 says:

“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.  For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.  For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”

As I was meditating on this scripture. . .I felt the Lord leading me to write on this passage.   At first, I wasn’t sure exactly what he wanted me to write about.

Did He want me to write about how Resurrection Sunday should be celebrated 52 weeks a year?

10.  Never give up your dream or allow anyone else to steal it.

  9.  Breakthroughs begin when you say "I'm not going to live this way anymore."

  8.  If we focus on the obstacles we face…we will never see the opportunities available to us.

  7.  The day we figure out what fear has cost us in missed opportunities and money . . . is the day we'll deal with it.

  6.  If the enemy can transfer fear into your mind, he immediately has the ability to take advantage of you.

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

  5.  It’s smarter and more productive to ask God what He wants…than to do what you want and ask Him to bless it.

  4.  Avoid forming an unholy alliance or being unequally yoked. God won’t bless what He doesn’t approve. 2 Chronicles 18:3 AMP

  3.  Biblical principles and Godly promises never come with an expiration date. Can somebody say “Hallelujah!"

  2.  Today's Confession....Godly ideas are coming to me. I will see as I've never seen so I can do what I've never done.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  No matter the adversity…God’s desire is for you to breakthrough, break out or bust loose of what’s been holding you back.

Nearly five years ago my fine wife Bev and I attended my high school reunion.

I was amazed that we were the only ones not aging.

Laughing.  I’m just kidding.

Probably 90% of those present were retired.  I’m listening to them and wondering how much golf can you play. . .how many fish can you catch. . .how many exercise classes can you attend in one week?

Don’t get me wrong. . .I’m not really against any of those things but I am against rigor mortis of the mind. . .I can’t ignore the assignment God has given me.

Yes, we like to take trips. . .my fine wife is my best friend and she’s the one I want to be with.

However, as long as I have breath in my body I will be glorifying God, terrifying the devil and setting the financial captives free from the bondage of debt and poor thinking.

It’s important to realize that we’re never too old to fulfill God’s destiny for us. It’s an ongoing process … one you never retire from.

I’m not suggesting that we work the rest of our lives but I am encouraging each of us. . .to fulfill God’s assignment for us.

Do you want to be an effective witness for the Lord?  Of course, you do.

So what’s the key?

Handing out tracts in the workplace or leaving them wedged in the mirrors of public restrooms.  Maybe for some.

How about telling people how Jesus has changed your life?  Okay, we’re on the right track.

What about when you laugh and sing praises to our Lord?

Can that be an effective witness for the Lord?

Yes, according to Psalm 126:2 in the Classic Amplified Bible which says:

“Then were our mouths filled with laughter, and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, The Lord has done great things for them.”