Go Light Your World - Cindy Trimm (Reblog)

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Light your world

When the Son of God entered the world scene, like the first rays of light piercing the darkness as they explode each morning over the horizon, a new era of hope, peace, joy, love, and abundant life dawned for humanity. Jesus announced the end of Satan's tyranny and the beginning of divine empowerment for all who submitted to His Lordship. 

With the birth of Christ came a new world order. The Prince of Peace came to declare peace between God and mankind, and as a result, within the heart of each individual person. "God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:7 NLT)--and as He lives in you. 

As you celebrate the birth of Emmanuel--"God-With-Us"--don't forget to celebrate God-Within-You as well. The birth of Christ within you is the greatest hope the world has today of seeing God's glory. Break forth on your own world scene and declare peace. So let your light shine before others as you decree, "Let there be light!!" for "the glory of the Lord is risen upon you!" (Isaiah 60:1). As God's image-bearer, enforce a new order in your world. 

As you celebrate the King of kings reigning among and within the people of the earth, remember it is only as you fix your mind on His goodness, faithfulness, and love that He will establish and keep you in His perfect peace. (See Isaiah 26:3.) Peace in the world begins with peace in the heart. You have the power to light up your home by lighting up your own heart! 

Rejoice! "Again I say, Rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4). "The light has come!" (John 3:19). "Old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new!" (2 Corinthians 5:17). With the birth of Christ, comes a celebration of putting away the former things and being mindful and expectant of the better things yet to come! It is a time to celebrate hope and new life. It is the season of new beginnings! It is the Season of Light! 

As you reflect over the past year, thank God for His peace and His glory at work in you--and as you look toward the year ahead, ask Him to increase your capacity to manifest that peace and glory in your family, workplace, and community.

Go on, light up your world! 

--Cindy Trimm

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Overcome Evil With Good (Reblog)

Eleven years ago today, two kingdoms clashed that brought down the World Trade Center and shook the world. In a matter of minutes, more lives were lost on American soil as a result of that singular momentous clash than ever before.

As we remember what may have been the darkest day in U.S. history, let's not forget what we risk as the kingdoms of dark and light clash in our daily lives.

In moments when selfish motives overcome loving ones, we might not seeskyscrapers crumble to the ground in a ball of flames, but life has been lost. Lights have been dimmed. Lines have been moved giving territory to the wicked.

There is a battle that continually rages in our workplaces, schools, communities, and homes--in government halls, financial centers, media channels, and neighborhood streets.

We are all called to hold the line and fight the good fight. Young and old, male and female, rich and poor, high and low, wherever you find yourself, there you are on the front line.

Today, as we remember those who have fallen at the hands of dark forces, pray for God's love to overcome. Pray for goodness, mercy, light, and love to prevail. Pray for grace to abound.

 

There is no force more powerful on the face of the earth than prayer.

We can do more than hold the line--we can advance the Kingdom and take back whatever territory has been stolen. Join with me today in declaring, "Let there be light"--and move out today in God's love.

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

-Cindy Trimm

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Rise to the Challenge! (Reblog)

Cindy Trimm wrote:

Last week I challenged you to make a daily declaration. I hope you've taken me up on that challenge! This week I want to continue to encourage you to take deliberate action toward creating the life of your dreams. 

If you missed the opportunity, or neglected to act on it, do it now...take the challenge to daily declare how you intend your life and circumstances to look. Here is the free download gain for easy access.

Something as simple as speaking out what you would like to see come to pass creates an expectation - and that expectation will change your mindset, your attitude, and even the atmosphere around you. 

Not only is there power in the words you speak, but the mindset that results! Employ the power of your words to harness the power of your thoughts. Discipline your mind. Be "mind-full" of where it is you're hoping to go. 

To change your life, sometimes all you need to do is change your perspective. Do you see yourself as a victim or a victor? Think like a victor! Think for a change! 

For the next thirty days, declare out loud every detail about how your ideal life should look. Let me know this time next month what has changed about your life as a result. I believe this is the one thing you can do that will change everything! 

If you haven't already, get a hold of my book Commanding Your Morning. It will help you grow in the knowledge you need to fully embrace and activate these transformational principles.

Rise to the challenge! 

Make the most of every day to maximize your divine potential to create positive change. 

Ephesians 5:14-17 AMP: "Therefore He says, Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine (make day dawn) upon you and give you light. Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is."

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Demand Freedom (Reblog)

It was on June 26, 1955, that the Freedom Charter was officially adopted by the South African Congress Alliance. On that day, Nelson Mandela only managed to escape arrest by disguising himself as a milkman. Thousands who gathered to express their support for the charter were chased from the streets by riot police. It was a day of victory even in the midst of continued oppression.

Earlier that year, the African National Congress had sent out fifty thousand volunteers to collect "freedom demands" from the people of South Africa. These demands were synthesized into the Freedom Charter. It would take another forty years before it was adopted into law. When Nelson Mandela was elected President, he used the Freedom Charter as the backbone for a new South African constitution. 

Few know that Mandela was the great grandson of a king. He had royal blood. But even though he had sovereignty in his DNA, he spent a third of his life--27 years--in prison. Yet he did not let circumstances dictate his destiny. Although oppressed and imprisoned, he did not become bitter. His royal heart caused him instead to rise up to become one of the world's most respected and beloved leaders. He changed the course of history in his nation, and became a voice of hope for people everywhere. 

You have royal blood in your DNA. 

Don't let circumstances dictate your destiny. 

Rise up and demand your freedom--determine to fulfill your own great potential to change the course of history.  

Become a voice of hope and an instrument of freedom wherever you are. 

Stephen Covey wrote, "I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a 'transformer' in any situation, any organization. Such an individual is yeast that can leaven an entire loaf." 

This is why I wrote The 40 Day Soul Fast--to help you get to the root of who you are and what you represent for the purpose of drawing you closer to your own potential by cutting through the clutter of your circumstances. I wrote it to help you settle your soul so you can hear the voice of your own royal heart saying "It is for freedom that Christ has set you free." 

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

-Cindy Trimm 

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David Bowden Poetry

After listening to this poem that basically pointed out most if not all of the problems with church as we know it, I wondered if his voice could matter. I have felt and fought for the same thing. God showed me that He literally weeps about the disunity in His family.

When I listen to this man, David Bowden, I hear a person totally surrendered. I wonder how he got there. I wonder who taught him, and then I also think...maybe it was just God. My cousin is alright. She is totally caught up in what God has for her, and she got that way from throwing her religion out the window and seeking God for herself. I saw the same correlation with Cindy Trimm and Jefferson Bethke. These people are not so "churched" or religious that they have ceased to be relevant. And, they believe God, and only want God.

How wonderful to be there.

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The 40 Day Soul Fast

So, yesterday I started the 40 day Soul Fast with Cindy Trimm, and I have to say I'm impressed that she is selling the solution and indirectly selling the tools to get better results. I got the app rather than the book and the physical journal (or is is electronic?).

The website is http://www.soulfast.com

Check it out. It's pretty cool how she's considering how people consume content today. So, she's offering the traditional book form and the e-book, it looks like. I just wanted to share this quote that was in the journal today cause it spoke to me.

“The way to be truly happy is to be truly human, and the way to be truly human is to be truly godly.” --J. J. Packer

Dr. Trimm is on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin from what I noticed. I'm not following her tweets or subscribed to her Facebook, but I just wanted to point out how she's aligning herself with new technology. It's exciting. And, I'm excited to be participating in the 40 Day Soul Fast.

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