Two scriptures have captured my attention today.

The first scripture is 1 Corinthians 15:20-22  which 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.”

Looking up the words “. . .in Christ shall all be made alive” in the Strong’s Concordance.

The word “alive” is the Greek word zōopoieō (zō-ah-poi-e'-ō) (G2227) and it means:

“to cause to live; by spiritual power to arouse and invigorate; to give increase of life; or of seeds quickened into life, i.e. germinating, springing up, growing.”

As I read the definitions the Lord quickened several things in my spirit.

First, He wants you to live.  There is more to living than just inhaling and exhaling oxygen, occupying space and going through the motions of a daily life.

God saved us for a purpose. . .that purpose wasn’t to look at today as just another day that the Lord has made.  Yes, we are to have that viewpoint . . . but so much more is involved in it.

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If a quarterback's timing is off. . .he's going to have a bad day with more interceptions than touchdowns.  That's clearly evident in some of the National Football League games you may watch each week.

If a basketball player whether high school, college or professional has his timing off. . .he won't be able to make a free throw. . .no matter how big the rim is.

If life. . .if your timing is off. . .you can miss possibilities. . .and opportunities for success.

Timing is critically important in life.

Something can be a good idea. . .it can be a great idea. . .it can be a God idea but for it to be successful it must be in God's timing. 

Here are seven facts you ought to know about His timing.

1.      The Holy Spirit gives you the timing.

Have you ever wondered if it was the right time to make a career change. . .to ask someone to marry you. . .to present your ideas to your supervisors?

Knowing when to speak. . .is equally important to what you’re going to say.

Acts 1:7-8 in the Message Bible says:

“He told them, `You don’t get to know the time. Timing is the Father’s business. What you’ll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world.’”

10.  The words and actions we sow today…will determine the size and nature of our harvest tomorrow.

  9.  I will NOT fear what God says I can OVERCOME.

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

  7.  Victory begins with the Word of God in your heart and the name of Jesus on your lips.

  6.  God is not going to open a door for failure in our lives. We might, but He won’t.

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  5.  True wealth is not measured by what people have but by what they give. John 6:41-44

  4.  God is more interested in our availability than our ability.

  3.  Your enemies want you to think change isn’t possible, but the Word of God says there is nothing impossible to those who believe.

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

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  I sense it…I feel it…I hear it coming up behind me…the blessings of the Lord are about to overtake me. Now, it’s your turn.

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Recently, the Lord stirred me about the institution of marriage. Since Harold and I just celebrated our 51st year of marriage … I thought this might be a good time to share.

Now understand this, I’m not sharing because I think we have a perfect marriage because there is no such thing as a perfect marriage.

As a matter of fact, Harold and I have often been asked to write a book on marriage.  But, the longer I live the less I think that I know on the subject.

What works for one couple may not work for another.

That doesn’t mean there are not obvious foundational aspects that all marriages need like love and respect. But those are obvious.

However, there are probably just as many myths about marriage as there are foundations … so I’m going to address some of those.  

Myth 1 You will just naturally get along if you are meant to be together  

Even if you know God put you together with your spouse…marriage is and always will be an ongoing work.    

Saying all that … there are certain things that can help a marriage last just as it says in Philippias 2:12-13.

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”

10.  Quit saying "I can't" when the Word of God says, "You can." Phil 4:13

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

  8.  Shouting time!!! God is bigger than every problem you will face today.

  7.  Unforgiveness and forgiveness are both seeds. Whatever you choose to sow is what you will reap.

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

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  5.  If you have a pulse. . .you have a purpose. . .find it. . .live it.

  4.  Don't just read the Word...LIVE IT today...as never before.

  3.  Today is a great day. . .to move from survival to surplus.

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

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Thanksgiving should be EVERY DAY and not just the last Thursday in November.

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Recently, I was watching one of my favorite John Wayne movies entitled “Big Jake.”  The Duke as he was known was my favorite movie star during my formative years.  He was always the good guy.  The one who stood for what was right. . .regardless of the consequence.

My three favorite John Wayne quotes are:

# 1    “Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.”

# 2    “Courage is being scared to death…but saddling up anyway.”

# 3    “Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday.”

John Wayne won his only Oscar in 1969 for the movie “True Grit.”  There’s a point in the movie where 14 year-old Mattie Ross says to Marshal Rooster Cogburn (John Wayne) “They tell me you are a man with true grit.”

Dictionary.com defines true grit as:

“firmness of character; indomitable spirit”

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

  9.  God takes pleasure in our prosperity…not poverty. Psalm 35:27

  8.  Praying for this to be your greatest week ever…filled with infinite possibilities, unknown opportunities & divine connections

  7.  What you do for God’s House. . .He will do for your house.

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

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

  5.  You cannot continually think about what was or what could have been if you want to create a new reality of what will be.

  4.  Never allow anyone other than God to determine your worth and value.

  3.  The doors of your employer’s business may close but the windows of heaven are still open over your life…if you obey His Word.

  2.  Don’t let a negative doctor’s report seize you with panic. He reports the facts but facts change. Jesus the Healer never does.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  You have more influence than you know…and certainly more than the enemy wants you to know. Acts 22:15.