We can’t control the global monetary system and economic policies of foreign capitals.

We can’t control what happens on Wall Street but we can control what happens on our street.

We can’t control what happens in the White House but we can control what happens in our house and in our hearts.

Every day for remainder of 2013. . .we’ve got a choice to make.

John 16:33 in the Amplified Bible says:

10.  If you haven’t written down the desires of your heart…you’re not serious about their manifestation.  Habakkuk 2:2-4.

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

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

  7.  My determination to succeed is due to the greater One in me.

  6.  God wants you to be the head…so you will use it.  Not the tail because He doesn’t want you sitting on it.  Be about His business.

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

  5.  Like produces like.  Your attitude, speech and behavior are all directly affected by the people you associate with.  Choose wisely.

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

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

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

And the # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  If life is a football game.  God owns the team.  Jesus is the General Manager.  The Holy Spirit is the coach and the Bible is your playbook.

Have you ever heard the saying “you’re not getting older…you’re getting better?”

It’s a beautiful thought…flattering…bound to make the recipient feel good even if they question the sincerity.

Hopefully, we are all getting better…I mean it would be tragic to think we can live a day and not improve something in our mental thought processes or the quality of life.

However, the reality is…we’re getting older and there’s nothing we can do about it.

Yes, we can get nipped, clipped, tucked…having our face drawn tighter than someone sucking on a lemon…but we’re still getting older.

Did you read or hear something today that fired you up...motivating you to do more or be more today than yesterday?

Here are seven keys to use a quote or scripture each day...to change your destiny and the destiny of those you care about.

First, make a list of seven friends or relatives.

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

10.  If you’re comfortable where you are…you’ll never discover…where you could be.

  9.  Don’t be moved by your circumstances or the appearance of lack…only be moved by the Word of the Lord.  Ezekiel 36:29 NIRV

  8.  If God’s not first in your life…something or someone else will take His place and that’s not good for your future.

  7.  Learning is a life-long process and if you think you’ve arrived then it’s almost certain you’ve never left the station.

  6.  Your response to adversity is directly proportional to the amount of time you spend in the Word.

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

  5.  Praying for your gifts not to remain unknown, unused or useless to the kingdom of God and for doors to open beyond your imagination.

  4.  Identify the enemy…apply the Word and claim your victory.  No weapon formed against you shall prosper…it’s your heritage…you inheritance.  Isaiah 54:17

  3. God’s Word overrides…overrules…overcomes fear and overflows with blessings for those who walk by faith.

  2.  If you’re the smartest person in your circle of friends…you need some new friends.

And the # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Forgiveness gives you back control of your life.

Growing up. . .I learned it was never good to begin a letter with an apology or a sermon with something negative.

However, I want to reveal what I call “The Circle of Failure”. . .so we can get on to the remainder of this most positive, life-changing teaching.

Here are the ten points to “The Circle of Failure.”

Circumstances lead to situations producing problems spawning worry leading to stress creating anxiety followed by ineffectiveness resulting in sickness, excuses and ultimately failure.

What prompted me to think about this. . .was the number of believers I come in contact with on a daily basis who are overwhelmed by stress and pressure.  These faithful saints are so blinded by their circumstances. . .they can’t fully realize how blessed they are.

Proverbs 4:23 says:

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

According to Strong’s Concordance the Hebrew word for issues is (tote sa uff) tō·tsä·ä (H8444) is a real estate term and it means:

“borders, the parameters”

Your heart sets the borders of your life.

The outside circumstances don’t set the borders of your life; it’s what’s in your heart that sets the boundaries or determines the course of your life.

There was a time in our lives when we were so broke that if we walked by a bank, the alarms would go off.  The bankers knew we didn’t have any money in the bank so they figured we must be coming to take some out.

We were so broke that when we went to have a family photograph taken and the photographer said “cheese” my kids all rushed to stand in line to get some.

All jokes aside, there was a time when we had one nostril above some troubled financial waters. Every now and then a wave would roll over us and we would struggle for air to breathe.  But God move us to a new level and He’ll do the same thing for you.

10.  TODAY...do the things necessary to change your future into the reality you desire.

  9.  Every decision you make today is a seed to what your harvest will be like tomorrow.  So, plant your decisions carefully.

  8.  Purpose in your heart to do something about your future today.  If you don’t…nobody else will.

  7.  Don’t let people you’ve known in the past…keep you away from your future.

  6.  If you spend more time in His book…you’ll never have to worry about your checkbook.

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

  5.  If you decide to stay as you are…then you will stay where you are in life.  Three key words…learn, change and improve.

  4.  If you have God…you lack nothing.  If you don’t have God…you lack everything.

  3. Never make an important decision when you are too angry…too lonely…too tired…too hungry or when you haven’t prayed about it.

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

And the # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  The measure of who you are is not in the life you lead which people see…but rather the life you lead when no one is watching.

10.  Worry never righted a wrong, dried a tear or lifted a burden but it has slain thousands. The cure for worry is a heart of faith.

  9.  Never allow the events of your past to dictate the possibilities of your future.

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

  7.  The only person who can stop you from being…what God created you to be…is you.  Don’t.

  6.  When God gives you a vision it’s not for you as you are…but as He knows you can be.  Begin to see yourself…the way He sees you.

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

  5.  Do NOT fear what God says you can OVERCOME.

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

  3. Dress to impress and I’m not just talking about your clothes.  Dress your mind each day…think carefully about what you are putting in it.

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

And the # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

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