How to Graciously Accept God’s Blessings

o you want to serve God passionately, zealously, and make an impact for His kingdom?

Stop rejecting God’s blessings. 
God is good, extremely good. He’s better than you think He is, and He is always pouring out blessings. The question is, are you willing to receive His blessings and allow those blessings to flow through you?
How do you graciously accept God’s blessings? 
  • Understand that it’s all paid for by Him. It has nothing to do with whether you or I are worthy, just like salvation. You receive it because of what He has done. He wants to come and be with you, make a difference in you, and change something in you so that you can change the things around you.
  • Recognize that everything you have is from Him. When you recognize God’s grace in your life, your heart will be more prepared to accept those things He gives you.
  • Consider His perfect plan for you. You, and subsequently the blessings you receive, are meant to be used by Him.
Do not worry about receiving too much from God. Instead, worry about what He wants you to do with the things He gives you. How will you impact those around you for Christ’s sake? Graciously accepting God’s blessings is the key to administering God’s grace in its various forms amongst the rest of humanity.

Keys to Transformation: Think Something New

Thoughts create emotions that elicit a physical response. If you look at that chain reaction, what you think has everything to do with your actions. One essential key to transformation in any area of life is to change your thought process.

The Bible shows us this in Romans 12: If you want to transform your life, then you have to renew your mind.If you want to do something new, you have to think something new.
Think Godly Thoughts
The most important aspect of changing the way you think is setting your mind on things of the Lord. You cannot afford to have a thought in your mind that is not in God’s Word. The way you do this is by meditating on His word daily. We are called to hide His words in our hearts. The Bible goes on to draw the connection between our thoughts, our hearts, and our actions. If we focus on Godly thoughts, reassure ourselves with the promises found in His word, and rid our minds of fear, which is of Satan, then our actions will change.
Visualize Success 
There have been countless books, articles and studies written about the power of visualization. Have you ever tried it? Studies show that you can change the way you think and contribute to your own success simply by envisioning yourself being successful. Take some time to visualize every step of your transformation journey.
Retrain Your Mind
People have 10,000 words, on average, of self-talk each day. If it’s not out loud, it’s just in the head. What are the things you are saying to yourself? If you want to do something new, you’ve got to have a new thought. Stop yourself from engaging in any negative self-talk. If you notice yourself becoming discouraged, fearful, or unfocused, make an intentional effort to speak positively to yourself. Tell yourself all the reasons you can and should move forward with your goals and dreams.
Renew your thoughts by making these three changes to your daily lifestyle. Regardless of your goals, a positive mindset leads to a positive outcome.

Why we resist the change we have been praying for…

Have you heard the story about the man stranded in a flood? As water rose, he cried out to the Lord, “Save me!” Then, along came a man with a boat. He said, “Hey, jump in the boat. I’ll save you.” The drowning man replied, “No, no, no. I’m crying out to God. The Lord is going to save me.” The man on the boat left. Shortly after that another man on a boat came. The same thing happened. Then, along came a man in a helicopter. He urged the drowning man to grab onto the ladder, but again, the drowning man declined, stating that the Lord would save him.

Of course the man died. He stood before the Lord and said, “What’s the deal? I cried out to you this whole time. I trusted you to save me. I knew you were the savior. You were the one I chose. I was faithful.” Then, God replied “I sent you two men in a boat and a helicopter with a ladder. What else did you want me to do?”
The Lord is supernatural. He has the power to reach down from heaven or work any type of miracle. God is also a very practical. He works through His people. Have you ever been like this drowning man? Have you ever resisted the breakthrough you’ve been crying out for?
There are a couple of reasons why people do not accept the help God sends.
Help may come in a form you don’t recognize. 
You may have been expecting it to come in a certain way, much like the man who was in the flood. God often answers the prayer for an oak tree with an acorn. You want a plant, he’s going to give you a seed. God is going to answer in a form that’s smaller, perhaps, than what you have in mind. We need to ask Him for discernment to see the answers to our prayers. God may provide you with an opportunity, but you are still responsible for taking advantage of that blessing. Plant the seed and water it.
Help may require you to embrace some changes. 
When you ask for a breakthrough, you are asking for a change. You often resist that change, because even though there are things you want to change, there might be pieces of those things that you want to keep. People like the comfort of the familiar. You have to be willing to let go of everything to let in new answers.
Take advantage of the blessings God has planned for you. Recognize the ways He is answering your prayers, and be prepared to make changes that will impact your life and relationship with Him.

How Christians Can Make A Bigger Impact on Countries

Have you ever been filled with happiness? Have you ever been filled with sadness? Have you ever been filled with anger? I’m sure you have. People see that. Your countenance lets others know what is happening within you. When you’re filled with sadness, you may notice others asking “What’s wrong?” as you enter a room. Likewise, when you are happy, people can see it outwardly. Being filled with the Spirit is similar. To be filled with the Spirit means people will recognize a controlling influence in your life. If people recognize it, that points to the glory of God, and then we can make a difference in society.

When we’re walking filled with the Spirit, we understand the way God says society should be run. Not only do we have the ability to impact those around us on a daily basis, we can impact society and how it is governed. We live in a country that encourages us to participate in decision-making. We have a vote. We have a voice. There are roles in government from the school board all the way to the President, and we should be involved in each one of those things, shining forth, walking in the Spirit.
What about the workplace? What about our businesses? Many people act as though businesses can not thrive when they are labeled “Christian” or have religious affiliation. We have plenty of examples of successful Christian businesses. What if I said “Chick-Fil-A” or “Hobby Lobby”? You know these business names. These are highly successful Christian companies that are showing their Christian principles and practices. I challenge you to do the same.
We have an obligation to show others the love of Christ. It is possible to make a profound impact in this Country. It begins with your personal relationship with God, but you have the ability to reach far beyond yourself.

Moving from Knowledge to Understanding

Learning about the stock market is the same as learning anything else. Have you ever tried to learn a new skill? Perhaps you took a foreign language class in high school or college. There is a process by which people learn.

When an individual truly learns something, there is a point where basic knowledge becomes deep understanding. 
Building Knowledge
In the beginning, people learn facts. They learn the basic vocabulary associated with a particular topic and focus on remembering fundamental information. This stage of learning is necessary for beginners, but learning does not stop here.
Developing Comprehension
Once people have acquired the basics, they can begin to discuss and demonstrate an understanding of the facts they have learned.
Applying Skills
Application of knowledge and skills can help propel learners to a much higher level of understanding. When learners begin to practice their newfound skills, these skills are strengthened. This is when knowledge becomes understanding.
Regardless of what you are trying to learn, you will go through several stages in the learning process. When learning about the stock market, TRADEway can guide you through this process. We will teach you the basics, help you build upon that knowledge, and support you as you apply new skills. The more you apply the skills you learn with TRADEway, the more potential you have for building wealth.

This will make you want to use leverage more in your life…

Have you ever tried to pull a nail out of a board without a hammer? It’s really hard, right? It can be done, but it’ll take you forever to do it. The reason it’s so much easier with a hammer is because of something called leverage. And, believe it or not, you use leverage all the time. The very first thing you do any time you are confronted with a hard task is look for a way to leverage. If you need to carry a lot of groceries, what do you do? You grab a basket. If you need to pull a nail out of a board, you grab your hammer. I need to do math, where’s my calculator? Right?

 So, you’re always looking for a way to leverage and make the task easier. But, when it comes to our money, so often we don’t leverage. People just think that leverage and money don’t mix, and I don’t understand it. For some reason, they just think it doesn’t belong there. But, then you have people who’ve figured out how to leverage in the stock market…people like Warren Buffet, for example, who’ve made billions of dollars in the stock market. They’ve figured out that leverage actually does belong with money. In fact, your money has a tremendous ability to be leveraged.
 So, if you’re in a position right now where you’re struggling to make ends meet, or maybe you’re working a job, or two jobs, or three jobs, and you just can’t figure out how to get by, maybe it’s time to grab that tool you call money and leverage it.

My Friends Think Poverty is Piety

Have you ever met somebody who felt like being poor was holy? God is a God of abundance. He wants to bless us, and He wants to be able to trust us with that blessing. The Bible never explicitly shows us that poverty is piety. In fact, there are several verses of scripture that prove God wants to create abundance in our lives.

Isaiah 1:19: “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land”:
The promise that God made demonstrates His intention to prosper those who love and seek Him. This verse does not simply speak of a superficial desire to obey God, but rather a deep and passionate yearning to fulfill His will and use the resources He provides in a Biblical manner.
Malachi 3:10: “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”
In this Old Testament verse, God illustrates a connection between good stewardship and abundance. He specifically states that He will pour out more blessings than can even be received. This verse of scripture teaches us that a believer’s abundance, rather than poverty, could be a sign of righteousness.
Proverbs 22:9 “He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”
The Bible instructs us to help the poor. To fulfill this command, we must first have something to give. God wants to bless our lives so that we can be a blessing to others. Throughout scripture God reveals that He is pleased when those living in abundance help others.
Greed is evil. We can all agree that we don’t want to go down that road, but just because greed is an error doesn’t mean that we want to embrace the equal and opposite error that poverty is piety. God wants to bless our lives so that we can be a blessing to others.

Keys To Heaven

God gave us the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. They are the truths in the Word of God. As Christ-following entrepreneurs, we must endeavor to be very diligent Bible students. It is important that we not become complacent in our role as Christian leaders.

God reveals new things to us each time we read the Bible
As we grow in our spiritual lives, God shows us different things within His Word. Enduring various seasons of life allows us to see things from a different perspective. Regardless of the number of times you have read a particular passage of scripture, ask God to give you a deeper understanding each time you study.
We can not effectively follow Him if we are not in His Word. 
2 Timothy shows us that God’s Word is meant to teach us, correct us and help us draw nearer to Him. It is an instruction manual for life, and even business!
There is liberty in the Word of God. 
Christ spoke of the liberty He provides Christians. It is easy to become bogged down by man-made laws and legalistic opinions. A Christian who searches God’s scripture will find His truths and understand His plan to bless His people.
His Word will guide us.
God’s word provides a strong foundation for our lives, our families and our businesses. Scripture even calls the Word a light unto our path.
Scripture gives us a sense of perspective.
 
Throughout the Bible, God’s sovereignty is apparent. When we fill our minds with scriptural reminders that He is in control, we are able to worry less and be renewed by His promises.
Christians must become perpetual students of the Word of God. Take time to truly meditate on God’s Word.

God Created Laws Of Economics

Just as sure as gravity is a law that God put in the universe, economic principles from the Bible are law. God’s laws don’t change. Your background and who you are do not matter. You just follow God’s law and it works, because God built it into the universe. If you want to learn how to be an entrepreneur, you have to learn that God said you have no return without risk. It’s called the “risk return trade off”.

The amount of wealth that you have the potential to create for your family is directly proportional to the amount of risk you are willing to take. It’s not the same as gambling, because it is educated risk. You learn everything you can learn about certain type of business before you jump into it. Once you have those skill sets, then you have to take a risk. All business is a risk. Everything in life is a risk.
You can not ignore God’s principles. You can not be en entrepreneur and find a way around “risk return trade off’. It is best to learn the skills needed become successful, then take the risk needed to potentially become wealthy.

Wrong Moves on the Right Path

Many people do not understand the potential they have to build wealth in the stock market. They also do not understand how the stock market works.

At TRADEway, we teach a system and we provide support as you use that system.
Imagine you are riding in your friend’s car. The car runs perfectly. Imagine your friend pulls over and asks you to drive. If you have a wreck on your way home, would you blame the car? Absolutely not, yet that’s the approach people take when it comes to a trading system.
The system wouldn’t work for some and not work for others, if they were doing the exact same things.
Simply being on the right path doesn’t mean that you’re going to make all the right moves. If you find yourself not seeing the results you want to see, perhaps it is because you’re not doing something exactly the way you need to in order to have the results you desire. If you see someone who is successful, do what they are doing.
TRADEway was created to provide Christians with knowledge and skill sets to help them become successful in the stock market. We want to see you reach your goals.
You have the potential to do incredible things with this system if you will take the knowledge that you acquire and apply the skill sets correctly.