10.  Allowing someone to steal your joy disconnects you from God’s presence. “In God’s presence there is the fullness of joy.” Ps 16:11

  9.  A step of faith requires us to look beyond our circumstances.

  8.  God does not change His mind…there is no expiration date on His promises. (Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 13:8).

  7.  Your salary is not your source but a seed for changing your destiny.

  6.  If we allow God to change us…we won’t have to ask Him to change our circumstances.

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

  5.  When we realize we have the authority over all the power of the enemy…we will never feel inadequate another day in our lives.

  4.  Poverty steals more than your money…it robs you of your dreams, your future, your hope and your ability to bless those you love.         

  3.  Money that you sow into the Kingdom of God may leave your bank account…but it never leaves your life.  Galatians 6:7

  2.  Be the one who initiates change…even while others hesitate.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Never be in such a hurry that you overlook or take for granted the gift that is today.  Maximize every moment.

One of the major telephone companies uses the slogan "reach out and touch someone." 

Truthfully, this should be the goal of every born-again believer.  Here are seven ways to reach out and touch someone.

Write down one quote, statement or scripture that motivated you today and share it with seven friends.

First, make your list of the seven friends.

Second, decide how you will communicate the quote, statement or scripture.

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.

10.  Praying for your day to be filled with divine connections, supernatural favor and previously unknown opportunities.

  9.  The seed for every financial breakthrough begins in your mind.

  8.  Today. . .don’t give control of your attitude or mood to anyone other than the Holy Spirit.

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

  6.  While your natural mind and everybody else may be saying “No, you can’t.”  God is saying “Yes, you can.”  Who do you believe?

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

  5.  God promises that when we are givers. . .our gifts will increase and multiply.  Proverbs 17:8

  4.  Every word you speak is a seed.  Your words will produce a harvest. . .the only question is. . .what will you be producing?  Proverbs 18:21   

  3.  The enemy cannot read your mind but you can accelerate and intensify his attacks by the words you choose to speak.  Matthew 12:37

  2.  Smile. . .God will even give you favor with people who may have ignored, laughed at or even criticized you in the past.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  At this very moment. . .God is preparing a divine connection for you. . .someone to facilitate your vision.

I have taught the story of Isaac sowing in the midst of an economic famine and reaping a hundredfold return many, many times to audiences around the world.

I’ve spoken, taught and preached how God told Isaac in Genesis 26:2 to “. . . Go not down into Egypt. . .” more times than I can remember.

In a very special moment the Lord gave me the outline for a teaching that I call  “Seven Reasons To Stay Out Of Egypt.”

At a time when everyone else was following the world system by heading to Egypt to escape the economic hard times . . . God told Isaac to stay. 

Unfortunately, way too many believers follow the “wisdom” of the world when it comes to their personal finances as opposed to following the instructions found in the Word of God and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

10.  Decisions you make today will determine your wealth tomorrow.  Make right choices…if you don’t know what they are…ask Him.

  9.  You are somebody unique…anybody who tells you anything different is a liar and has obviously never read the Word of God.

  8.  Your destiny is not determined by chance but by choice.

  7.  Never let what you can’t do…keep you from doing what you can do.

  6.  We’re not perfect.  We’re going to make mistakes...we just need to learn from them so we don’t make the same mistake twice.

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

  5.  God’s best for us…is not living from miracle to miracle…but rather walking in His continual blessing flow.

  4.  Never be moved by your circumstances or the opinions of others...base your decisions on the Word of God and nothing else.    

  3.  What people say about you doesn't define who you are BUT what the Word of God says. . .does.  Embrace it!

  2.  Delay is a favorite deceptive and tactical weapon of the enemy.  He knows delay often fuels the doubts he seeks to create.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Too many believers have a potluck mentality where they always feed on whatever thoughts others serve them. Don't.

Have you ever heard someone say that “a picture is worth a thousand words?”

I treasure the photographs of my wife, our children and grandchildren.  Words really can’t describe the emotions that I feel as I look at some of those photos.

However, there are some words that are worth much more than any picture.

The 10 Commandments contain 297 words.

The Bill of Rights is stated in 463 words.

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.”

10.  Spend more time in His book…and you’ll never have to worry about your checkbook.

  9.  Money is neither good nor bad…it’s neutral.  It just reflects the mentality and character of the person who possesses it.

  8.  Obedience to God’s word isn’t conditional or situational…we either obey it or we don’t.

  7.  The strength of a person’s character and drive to succeed is determined by whether or not they can finish what they started.

  6.  Poverty steals more than your money…it robs you of your dreams, your future, your hope and your ability to bless those you love.

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

  5.  You are where you are today because of what you learned yesterday.  Where you will be tomorrow depends on what you learn today.

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

  3.  To be successful…look for solutions to your problems instead of someone to blame.

  2.  Expect a divine connection Monday with someone whom God will use to propel you toward your assignment.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Never allow circumstances to cloud your thinking; destroy your dreams or make you settle for less than His best for your life.

I was once guilty of what I’m about to say. . .but not anymore.

I used to speak about what I had to have to meet this or that need.  I, unwittingly, developed a need mentality. . .which was reinforced by the words of my mouth.

I can remember totaling up bills and praying for God to meet this need of $15,000 or whatever the amount by a specific date.  When the need was met. . .I breathed a sigh of relief and, of course, gave God the proper glory.

However, a moment of pure revelation came to my fine wife Bev and I. . .the day we realized that we should stop thinking and speaking in terms of needs. . and begin thinking and speaking of living in surplus.

We’ve taught several times about surplus on Sunday Nite Live.  Visit tlctoday.net and search for “surplus of prosperity” and you will find the teaching outlines.