Principles of living from an overcomer

 

Lessons;
1. Ignorance is a not demon.
It is solved by knowledge.

2. Expectations are defined.
These are the areas that expectations need definition. They are also the measure of success; Spiritual Growth, Mental Transformation, Purpose & Ambitions, Health and wellness, Financial well-being, Relationships, Fulfillment and meaning.
Joseph had prepared and he remained steadfast till his Kairos moment.

3. People are not really affected by what happens to them, they are affected by the meaning they attach to those happenings.
What do the different life events mean to you? what meaning do you attach to them?

4. You need encouragement/motivation to start anything but it takes discipline and consistency is discipline and endurance.
Staying power even alone and the ability to say no to many good things.
There time you need the staying power. Sometimes you just need to close the pot and wait for the food to cook.

5. Do not be hasty with words or with commitments.
Think, pray & seek counsel.
Patience is a virtual that forces deception to reveal itself.
PAUSE, don't be hasty!

6. Critics and naysayers are a system
Confirmation that you are making notable progress.
They can also be used by God from decline and destruction
The presentation of what they are saying maybe wrong but the content is worth listening to.

7. There are three groups of people.
Wicked people;proverbs 6
Selfish people
Ignorant/Naive people
But there are still sincere people and they are gifts.

8. Define the most important things in your life. Not everything is worth dying for.
Everything in life does not hold equal value. Anything that you cannot die for is not that important.
Three most important things in your life; Relationship with Christ. Family (spiritual & biological), Assignment
Not worth dying for; fame, money, titles....competitive things.

9. Learn from the scars of others.
Respect even the children. They have the advantage of time. Saul has a chance of becoming Paul which the elderly don't have. At the end of your life, you will only be remembered for the problems you solved or the problems you created.