SUCCESS AND CHASTENING

Editorial Comment

When you’re really confused, worried or don’t have a clue what to do, don’t let panic or worry guide your decisions. Relax for a minute and let God work. You’ll be amazed at the insight you get from waiting on God instead of striving to find answers on your own. Before you make any decision read Philippians 4:11-13. It’s a great Scripture. “For I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want. I can do all things in him who strengthens me.” Don’t always react on your first impulse – instead, meditate on what God would want from you and realize that He is in control. You’ll be able to see His hand working in just about any situation when you take a step back and realize it’s not your plan, but His. No matter what has been taken away from you, no matter what losses you’ve experienced, if you give it over to God, He will return to you more than you could ask or imagine. He’ll make things right and give you more than what was lost or stolen. When you put your hope in God, He blesses you and God wants to multiply your joy, peace, wisdom, health and finances with a double portion in every area of your life! The first step in moving forward into this fresh future is forgetting the disappointments of yesterday. It’s time to forget about those disappointments and reach out in faith to God’s abundant future.

Scripture Reference

No chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness. Hebrews 12:11
From the rising of the sun until it sets over the horizon the Lord’s name is to be praised. Psalm 113:3

God desires above all, that we prosper and be in health, even as our soul prospers. John 3:2

Have you never read, “Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have perfected praise”? Matthew 21:16
No chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness. Hebrews 12:11
From the rising of the sun until it sets over the horizon the Lord’s name is to be praised. Psalm 113:3

God desires above all, that we prosper and be in health, even as our soul prospers. John 3:2
Have you never read, “Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have perfected praise”? Matthew 21:16

Business & Sales Tips

Best way to maximise your training is to balance out your input. 80% of what you learn should be skill based training and 20% product training. If your company provides you with product training without skill-based training, you should work at balancing these percentages yourself. Otherwise your growth could be stifled.

Wisdom Quotes

Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning – Bill Gates

· Most successful men have not achieved distinction by having some new talent or opportunity presented to them. They have developed the opportunity that was at hand – Bruce Barton

· Don’t carry a grudge. While you’re carrying the grudge, the other guy’s out dancing – Buddy Hackett

· It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself – Ralph Waldo Emerson

· The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone – Harriet Beecher Stowe

Additional Scripture

CONCEALMENT – Proverbs 28:13 – He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

CONCEITED – Romans 12:16-18 – Live in harmony. Don’t be proud, be willing to associate with people of low position. Don’t be conceited. Don’t repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right and live at peace with everyone.

CONCERNED HEART – Proverbs 12:25 – An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.

CONDEMNATION – Luke 12:15-20 – Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. A certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought , ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ Then said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. I have plenty of good things laid up for many years. I’ll take life easy; eat, drink and be merry. Then God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ 2 Peter 2:3 – In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping. Psalm 10:3 – He boasts of the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.

CONFIDENCE – Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

CONFORMATION – Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.

CONSIDER OTHERS – Philippians 2:3-4 – Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. You should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Editorial Comment

Prospering God’s way is the way we should all aspire to live. When you trust in the Word of God, your spirit is fed and you grow strong. Those who love and obey the Lord will prosper in whatever they do. If you want to prosper in your relationships, seek God’s Word regarding relationships. To prosper in your health, seek God’s Word about healing. To prosper in your finances, seek God’s Word regarding finances. Then as you seek God through His Word you will grow strong and mighty in His power and everything you embark on will prosper!

This Article is by Peter Collins – In a sales career spanning more than 53 years, Peter Collins has focused on helping and bringing out the best in others – whether it involves training or mentoring salespeople, managers, business consulting to SME’s. Since the 1970’s Peter has built a reputation as a Nationally and Internationally Published author, and has 68 business books to his credit, but he is mainly known for one book based on the Audio Tape series of the same name, Over 50 Ways of Closing the Sale. Peter had his first book published in 1969 and now has over 133 books in all, including Business, Marketing, Sales, Free Publicity, Body Language, Music and over 30 Christian books to date. Peters books have sold over 2.5 Million copies of his books over 49 years. In his personal life, Peter has been sought after as an encourager and motivator that has given of his time and talents freely despite his busy schedule. Subsequently, he has assisted churches, pastors, community and charity groups, as well as individuals through his teaching, training, development and on-going mentoring.

Success Bible Article – 028 – Success and Chastening

SUCCESS AND CHASTENING

Editorial Comment

Business & Sales Tips

Wisdom Quotes

· Most successful men have not achieved distinction by having some new talent or opportunity presented to them. They have developed the opportunity that was at hand – Bruce Barton

· Don’t carry a grudge. While you’re carrying the grudge, the other guy’s out dancing – Buddy Hackett

· It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself – Ralph Waldo Emerson

· The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone – Harriet Beecher Stowe

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Editorial Comment

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