Let's rock the box in 2012!

Sometimes you receive insights or revelations that would just make you totally selfish if you didn't share them. Well today I have some to share, so buckle up!

As we close in on 2012 there's a lot of planning involved. Lots of wrapping things up (pun intended) from 2011 and dreaming, planning and calculating for 2012. What are our goals? What do we hope to accomplish? Where do we start? How do we move forward? These are all questions I've been mulling over for a couple months now, and as 2012 draws near I feel the anticipation increasing.

YOU will do big things in 2012 if you set your mind to it! Are you ready?

"Watch your thoughts, for they become words.

Watch your words, for they become actions.

Watch your actions, for they become habits.

Watch your habits, for they become character.

Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."

- Anonymous

I read this recently in Joyce Meyer's book, "Power Thoughts." EXCELLENT book by the way. (Learn more about it here.) I'm still working through it and learning a heap load.
As I read this quote I first registered it as a warning. But then, as I read on, I realized it is also an encouragement. Here's my spin...

"Positive thoughts become life-affirming words.

Life-affirming words become necessary actions.

Necessary actions become healthy habits.

Healthy habits become Godly character.

Godly character becomes a fulfilling destiny that touches many and leaves a legacy..."
- Maddy Vieth, The getREAL Coach

Before 2012 gets here, complete this sentence... "I can _____________________." Be determined to see it through this coming year, no matter the obstacles you face. Remember, you can do whatever you need to do through Christ. (Thanks for the power thought, insight and wisdom, Joyce Meyer! ;))

Some other things I realized today while studying during "Power Thoughts..."
The world is filled with people who are pros at telling us what we can or cannot do. Ordinary people CAN do extraordinary things if they just flat out REFUSE to give up.
Proclaim today...
"I will continue forward in my circumstance and let God guide me in growing and establishing my business (or other endeavor you are on). I refuse to listen to any nay-sayers (including Satan) who say 'I can't' because...
a)________________________________
b)________________________________
c)________________________________
d)________________________________
or ANY other reason presented. I REFUSE TO GIVE UP.

This is my personal business prayer that I prayed this morning. I will continue to pray it throughout 2012, but I feel like it can be applied to whatever area in your life it is needed as well. Join me in proclaiming these things in prayer over our businesses, families, and lives!

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Lord,

Help me to rock my box until it breaks. I want to break it into so many pieces it doesn't even look like a box anymore! My trust, hope, faith, and confidence is in You Jesus. 

I know You called me to this place, so here I am Lord. I'm not running from it. I'm here. I'm going to see this thing through, even though I know it won't be easy. I refuse to be deterred because You are bigger than my circumstance God! After all, "I can do anything I need to do through Christ!" 

Protect me as I walk Lord. Guide my steps so I do not fall. You are my rock. Thank You for Your grace in this. Thank You, too, for Your favor as I begin/continue this journey. I know I am not alone, even when it feels like it. You are always there. 

I'm ready. I'm ready to be strong in You. 

Keep my hand steady, my eyes focused, and my heart lifted up to You. 

Help me bless as many people as possible as You bring them across my path, through my door and into my life. Give me the courage and insight to say, "No," when I need to. Whisper to my heart when I need to say, "Yes..." 

You are so good, our Almighty King! Thank You, God, for walking me through the fire and keeping me from getting burned. 

Grant me the ability to give every time I can; to touch a life, to make someone smile. Thank You for caring about the details of my life. Thank You for the opportunity to reach out to those who may need it.

You rock, Jesus!

Amen