I’m fed up with people. . .unbelievers. . .even God-fearing. . .tongue-talking people who, with a certain degree of religious snobbery, say with seeming authority that rich people can’t be happy or go to the heaven.

The basic premise of these negative, self-postulating, unscriptural people is that if you have money. . .you’re going to change and become some sort of greedy, immoral deviant who is overcome with anxieties, sinful desires (booze, drugs and sex), long hours on the job that will decimate your family and that being rich means you’re obviously trapped in an unhappy existence.

Excuse me. . .but that’s just crazy.  Let’s look at some scriptural facts based on the entire counsel of God’s word. . .and not scriptures taken out of context.

10.  God wants to supersize your vision.  Talk with Him about it today.

  9.  Today…regardless of your adversity…determine to be like Paul.  “But none of these things move me.”  Acts 20:24 AMP

  8.  Your biggest cheerleader may not be your best friend or a family member so listen to what God’s telling more than you do others.

  7.  When entering a new environment…pause to look, listen and learn before speaking.

  6.  When it comes to our future…God is not limited by our circumstances, environment, education, nationality or ethnicity.

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

  5. Always make sure your attitude is better than your circumstances.  Phil 2:5 NLT

  4. You may not see a way to fulfill your dreams or solve your problems BUT GOD does.         

  3. You were created to be a winner.  The greatness of God is in you waiting to bust loose.

  2.  Learn everything you can about everything you go through.  Preparation, even though painful at times, always precedes promotion.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Win! Win!  As we praise Him…He blesses us.  As we walk in His righteousness He blesses us.  Ps 145:2; Prov 3:33

It’s one thing to think about what you want to do.  It’s another thing to speak about what you plan to do.  But, it’s an entirely different matter to act on what you’ve been thinking and speaking about doing.

Last evening, after a particularly long day. . .I came across James 1:22-24 in the Message Bible which says:

“Don't fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear! Those who hear and don't act are like those who glance in the mirror, walk away, and two minutes later have no idea who they are, what they look like.”

I was struck by five words in this passage of scripture when it says:

For years, I've taught people in seminars around the world that no doesn't always mean "N O" sometimes it actually means know.

The person with whom you're speaking may not have either the knowledge or the authority to answer to your question.

If you're calling a financial services company about a credit card situtation or anything else...it's always best to talk with a supervisor who has the ability to say yes..

Sir Winston Churchill said:

10.  To succeed in life. . .we must always do more than is required. Titus 3:14 (AMP)

  9.  Do not hang out with or allow into your inner circle people who are content with their debt, trouble or just getting by.

  8.  Anyone who thinks that he/she knows it all -- doesn’t.

  7.  If you mess up, fess up. “Confession is good for the soul” is more than just an old saying. . .it’s a spiritual truth.

  6.  If you’re in the fight of your life. . . you've got to know God’s in your corner.

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

  5. If you feel you can’t seem to catch a break. . .create the one you need.

  4. Success or failure...victory or defeat...excellence or mediocrity...all start in the mind. Proverbs 23:7

  3. Be a dreamer. . .a confident, courageous, cheerful, rich thinker.

  2.  "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” Phil 4:6

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Do you know the first person you should encourage every day? Look in a mirror and smile. 1 Samuel 30:6

I’ve written about purpose dozens of times. . .but I feel impressed to discuss it again. . .from a little different perspective.

Dictionary.com defines purpose as:

1.      the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.

2.      an intended or desired result; end; aim; goal.

God Has A Purpose For Your Life.

Say it out loud:  GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR MY LIFE…personalize and write it down.

Without your purpose identified firmly in your mind, you will wander through life, never quite feeling that you’re “in the flow.”

And let me be clear, your PURPOSE may have nothing to do with how you make money (your job)…because you can make MONEY in many ways.. that may not be directly related to your purpose….although you can still glorify God while doing your job.

Purpose gives meaning to WHY you’re doing what you’re doing.

There are seven questions that will determine where you are with regard to knowing and walking in your purpose.

The best way to get over a past mistake is get on to something new.

Don’t dwell on what you’ve messed up. . .get up.  .confess your mistakes and move on.

Here are seven ways to get over past mistakes.

10.  Never judge a person by the color of their skin or their neck (red).

  9.  Every day, we have the choice of being happy or sad. We must never allow  circumstances to make the choices only we should make.

  8.  Faith is the best antidote to worry. . .fear. . .and doubt.

  7.  When everyone else around you is singing the financial blues…you need to be in the P & P mode: praying and praising.

  6.  Fears flee when confidence in God’s Word shows up.

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

  5. Nothing in your life will change until you change.  Ask God to make you the instrument of change you were created to be.

  4. “We are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us…” Eph 2:10      

  3. Let your every disappointment be the fuel that ignites your future.

  2.  A person with an attitude of gratitude always sees the best and the possibilities for change in every adversity.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Never take a blessing of God. . .no matter how routine. . .for granted.

At 5:38 this past 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.

Have you ever had someone give up on you?

A teacher who felt that you would never understand Algebra II?

A spouse who felt you’d never get that better job you wanted?

An employer who got frustrated because you didn’t understand the company’s computer program and software applications?

No matter what you’ve done or not done. . .no matter how many times you’ve messed up. . .or how often you’ve lost your way. . .there is one person who will never give up on you. . .your loving Heavenly Father.  Never has. . .never will.

Here are five reasosn God will never give up on you.