THE POWER TO CHOOSE

Psalm chapter 27








Today we are walking in: The Power To Choose










Genesis 31:29




It is in the power of my hand H3027 to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.



















POWER







Today we look to the word-POWER-H3027 yad-- strength, power













The Torah testifies...............




Deuteronomy 32:36




For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power H3027 is gone, and there is none shut up, or left.


















The prophets proclaim..................




Nehemiah 1:10




Now these are thy servants and thy people, whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power, and by thy strong hand. H3027



















The writings bear witness...........................




2 Kings 19:26




Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, H3027 they were dismayed and confounded; they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up.












Happy Day 4! Fiveamprayer Family As we continue walking in Psalms 27! You have the power to choose how you start your day and that will shape everything that comes after it and watch how your day transforms choose light and watch how your life transform! fear is a powerful force one that has the ability to paralyze distorted and undermine everything in it. It creeps into the mind seeping into every corner of our thoughts, creating uncertainty in doubt while fear may be a natural reaction to perceive threats, it is ultimately a choice and energy we allow in our lives. The truth is fear does not have to define us when we fear we can either let it control us or we can replace it with something stronger something more empowering. There’s something is strength! In this context. It’s not just physical. It is the inner resolve that drives us! to persevere to move forward in the face of uncertainty and to confront obstacles with confidence. It is the power of the human spirit to rise above challenges to transform adversity into opportunity and to trust that we have the ability to navigate whatever life presents to us Replacing fear with strength does not simply about suppressing fear. It is about recognizing that no matter how strong fear may seem, we have something far more within us, the strength, the strength to push forward and the strength to believe in ourselves, even when the world seems to say otherwise It’s easy to allow fear to take when face with the unknown fear fear of judgment, fear of not being enough.enough these are common fears that they can keep us stuck in pattern of action doubting ourselves in our potential, but we must realize is that fear is not an accurate reflection of reality. It is simply a mental construct a perception that starts with the truth. Fear convinces us that we are not strong enough capable enough worthy enough to succeed. It tells us that the challenges before us or insurmountable and that we should turn back before we even begin when we let fear dominate we are giving away our power. We allow it to dictate our actions to limit our choices to restrict our potential, but when we face fear we take our power back!! strength as the antidote allows us to face the unknown with a sense of courage and confidence, knowing that we have everything within us to overcome any obstacle strength, reminds us that we are not defined by our circumstance isn’t that no matter how difficult the road ahead and they seem we can handle it. One of the most important aspects of replacing fear with strength is developing the belief that we are capable it is easy to look at the challenges before us and feel overwhelmed. Strength comes from a deep inner conviction that we can handle whatever life throws when we cultivate this belief, we stop focusing on the potential for failure, focusing on the potential for success, we begin to see every challenge as an opportunity to grow to learn and approve to ourselves that we are capable of achieving more than we have thought possible This shift in mindset doesn’t happen overnight. It takes practice, patience, and intentional effort to replace fear with strength, it begins with recognizing the negative thought patterns that fear, fear thrives on uncertainty and worry it tells us that we’re not good enough that we don’t have the resources we need or that the world is against us, but when we start to challenge those thoughts when we replaced them with thoughts of possibility hope and empowerment we begin to break the good fear has over us. Strength is built through small acts of courage is developed every time we face of fear take a risk and push through our comfort zone. It is the accumulation a moment where we choose to move forward even when the path seems unclear each time we step into the unknown with courage we strengthen our resilience are confidence, and I believe in our own abilities strength is not something we are born with. It is something we cultivate to experience, perseverance, and action to replace fear with strength. We must also learn to embrace discomfort. Fear often arises when we step outside our comfort zones when we encounter situations that challenge existing or push us into new territory, the natural responses to resist to shrink back to avoid the discomfort, but true strength comes from being willing to sit with discomfort to face it head on to push through it discomfort is a sign that we are growing that we are evolving, and we are expanding into new levels of possibility the more we embrace discomfort, the stronger we become Each time we step through that we become more resilient, more capable and more confident in our ability to face whatever comes next another key to replacing fear with strength is practicing self compassion. Fear often thrives on self criticism on the belief that we are not good enough, or that we will fail when we approach ourselves with kindness and understanding we reduce the power power fear has over us self compassion allows us to recognize that we are not perfect that we may stumble, and that failure is not the end of the journey. It is simply part of the process by showing ourselves the same compassion we will show a friend in terms of struggle we can begin to release the grip of fear and replace it with strength. We learn to accept ourselves flaws and all to trust that we are doing our best strength also comes from surrounding ourselves. A positive influences fears to grow in isolation and environment with negativity doubts When we surround ourselves with people who believe in us to encourage us, and who inspire us to reach higher our strength, multiplies strength is not always something we can summon alone. It is often found in the support and encouragement of others when we have a network of people who uplift us and remind us of our potential we are able to replace fear with the confidence and strength needed to move forward a critical part of replacing fear with strength is learning to trust the process. Life is unpredictable and the success is really straight. There will be setbacks, disappointments, and moments when things don’t go as planned it is in these moments that fear often in making us question our decisions in our abilities, but when we learn to trust the process to have faith that every experience every challenge into our growth, we can embrace the uncertainty strength is found in the trust that we are exactly where we need to be and every step even the difficult ones is leading us to the life we are meant to live When fear is placed with strength we begin to see the world in a different light instead of seeing obstacles as an insurmountable barriers, we see them as opportunities for growth instead of fairy failure we embrace it as a stepping stone towards success instead of shrinking away from challenges, we charged to them, knowing that we have the strength to face Them Life becomes less about avoiding fear and more about walking through with the understanding that we have the strength to overcome anything that stands in our way, the beauty of replacing fear with strength is that it is a choice. We can make it any moment, no matter where we are life no matter what challenges we are facing we can choose to replace fear with strength. It is a decision to take control of our mind. Our thoughts, and our actions is a decision to believe in our ability to rise above adversity to trust in the process to embrace the journey with courage clear may be powerful, but strength stronger, and we choose strength we reclaim our power and our potential we no longer let fear dictate our lies. we allow our inner strength to guide us toward the future we desire desire. Confidence is not merely an external projection. It is the powerful internal conviction that you are capable worthy and prepare for whatever life brings your way. It is the belief that no matter the challenge is no matter the obstacles you have the strength, intelligence and resilience to overcome them confidence is the foundation up upon which all success is built. It is the energy that feels every every decision, every action and every aspiration, and yet many people struggle to claim that confidence to stand tall in the face of doubt and fear to speak the truth and pursue their dreams with conviction confidence is not something we are born with, but rather something we create within ourselves to consistent thought patterns behaviors in Belize. It begins with a shift in perception, a deep understanding that you are enough just as you are and that the world has no power over your worth. It is the realization that you are deserving of success, happiness, and fulfillment, and that you are the architect of your own life the first step in declaring your confidence is to let go of the limiting belief that I’ve held you back. These from past experience is negative feedback from others or society I tell you who you should be or what you should do They can be insidious lingering in your subconscious influencing your thoughts without even realizing it these beliefs are rooted in fear and doubt, and prevent you from stepping fully into your power they make you question your abilities, your decision and hesitate to take action to declare your confidence. You must recognize these limiting belief for what they are false narratives that have no place in your life life you are not defined by your past mistakes by the judgments of others by the expectations of society you are defined by your potential, your unique talents, and your capacity to learn and grow Once you begin to see these limiting belief for what they are you can replace them with empowering thoughts and affirmations to serve your highest good another key to declaring your confidence to embrace your individuality so often we compare ourselves to others, measuring our success, appearance or abilities against someone else’s. This comparison creates feelings of inadequacy, self doubt it can make you feel like you are not enough that you are missing something or that you are somehow lesser than others, but the truth is, you are unique. There is no one else in the world like you with your specific combination of experiences and perspective uniqueness is your power embrace who you are unapologetically that your value is not depending on fitting into some predefined mode, I’m meeting someone else standards. Your value is inherent. It comes from the simple fact that you exist that you are alive and that you have the ability to make a difference in the world when you truly embrace your individuality when you accept yourself completely, your confidence will naturally rights. You will no longer feel the need to prove yourself to others because you will deep within that you are enough declaring your confidence also requires you to trust yourself and your instincts Confidence is rooted in self trust the belief that you can rely on yourself to make decisions to take action and to navigate the challenges that come your way when you trust yourself, you know on the sick validation from others you stop questioning your choices in second guessing your direction you take action because you know that you are capable of handling whatever comes next Yourself means trusting your intuition, your inner voice that guide you to the right path it is trusting that you have the wisdom, strength and resilience to face adversity and rise above it every time you trust yourself, you build your confidence every time you make a decision and follow through it. You strengthen the belief that you are capable of achieving your goals, the critical aspect of declaring your confidence is developing a positive relationship with failure Many people fear failure because they see it as a reflection of the inadequacy in ability, but the reality is that failure is not the opposite of success. It is a part of the process. It is true failure that we learn and become stronger every successful person as face failure is a part of the journey, and it should be embraced When you declare your confidence you embrace failure as a learning experience you understand every setback is an opportunity to gain new insights to refine your approach and to improve failure, does not diminish your worth it increases your wisdom help to become more resilient, more resourceful and more capable, so rather than shine away from failure forward with the knowledge that it is simply stepping on your path to success Confidence is also about taking consistent action. You cannot declare your confidence without demonstrating it through your actions. confidence is not something that exist in a vacuum. It is built through experience through doing it every time you take action, even when you feel unsure or afraid you reinforced to believe in your own abilities every step you take no matter how small brings you closer to your goals and strength your sense of soft. It is easy to talk about confidence for it to imagine what it would feel like confidence is not something that is simply given to you. It is earned through action. It is the result of consistently showing up for yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable even when it feels difficult, the more you act with confidence, the more confident you will Become With each success, no matter how minor your confidence will grow propelling even greater achievements, in addition to action, declaring your confidence requires cultivating a mindset of abundance so often we are to think that there is a limited supply of success, happiness, and opportunities. We think that for someone else to succeed, we must fail we believe that there is only so much success to go around this mindset of scarcity breeze, fear and security. It makes us hesitant to take risks to pursue our dreams or to celebrate the success of others but when you declare your confidence you shift your mindset to one of abundance, you understand that there is more than enough for everyone There is no shortage of opportunities success, happiness, success of others does not diminish your own potential. There is room for you to thrive as there is room for everyone else when you embrace an abundance mindset, you stop viewing life as a competition is not seeing it as a collaborative journey, where everyone has the potential to succeed disbelief allows you to step into your power, knowing that the world is abundant and your success is inevitable a powerful tool in declaring your confidence is the practice of affirmations affirmations are positive empowering statements that reinforce your belief in your own abilities and potential, they are declarations of your capabilities and your future success success by repeating affirmations daily you rewire your brain to think more positivity to believe in yourself and to act confidence Your affirmation should reflect your goals your values and the person you are becoming they should be present 10 statements as if you’ve already achieved your goals for example, I am confident in my abilities why I trust myself to make the right decision powerful affirmations that can help you build yourself confidence by consistently speaking these affirmations you are plantings of confidence in your mind that will eventually grow into a deep rooted belief in yourself finally, declaring your confidence requires a deep commitment to your personal growth. Confidence does not come from remaining stagnant. It comes from continuous learning, evolving and improving. It comes from pushing yourself to become the best version of yourself when you commit to your own growth to be becoming a better version of yourself every single day you your confidence naturally increases. You understand that you always evolving always learning and always improving. This knowledge empowers you to take action to trust in yourself, and to believe that you are capable of achieving greatness focus is the key to unlock the door to your greatest potential. It is the ability to direct your mind and energy to a single objective to block out distraction, and to remain steadfast on your path, despite the many Temptations that fee for your attention in the world filled with constant noise and never ending stream of information and a plethora of demands on your time, the ability to focus is more important than ever. It is the difference between achieving your dreams and being lost in the chaos of every day life to seek your focus to recognize that your most valuable resource is your attention and that way you place it will determine the direction of your life and its core focus is about intentionality. It is about making a conscious choice to invest your time, energy and mental resources in the things that matter to you Every day you are faced with an overwhelming number of distractions, people technology, and your own thoughts and emotions each one pulling you in a different direction the challenge lies and learning how to navigate this constant barrage of stimuli to create mental clarity and to stay on course despite the noise in the world with distraction is rampant seeking your focus becomes a form of resistance it is a refusal to allow external forces to dictate your attention and instead and active reclaiming your power to direct your mind toward what truly matters taking focus starts with understanding the power of your thoughts, the mind is an incredibly powerful too capable of shaping your reality, guiding your decisions, and ultimately determining the course of your life, however like any to the mind requires discipline if you allow your mind to wonder aimlessly, it will lead you in circles, focusing on the trivial the negative or the irrelevant. It will waste your time and energy on things that do not serve your highest purpose. Therefore, seeking focus begins with the awareness that your thoughts must be directed with purpose. Your mind must be trained to concentrate on the things that will propel you toward your goals not the things that will hold you back. The first step in this process is identifying what truly matters to you in the rush of life. It is easy to get caught up in the knees and demands of others to lose sight of your own priorities. The first step in seeking your focus is to define your vision. What do you want to achieve? What are your deepest desires are the things that truly bring your joyful film and purpose when you are clear on what matters you can align your thoughts and actions with those values You can begin to eliminate the distractions that are pulling away from your true purpose and you can focus all your energy on the things that will bring you closer to your vision. This process of seeking focus also involves setting boundaries in a world where everyone has an opinion where everyone has a demand and where everything seems urgent it can be difficult to maintain your focus. It requires you to say no to say no distractions to say no to activities that do not serve your goal and to say no to people who drain your energy setting boundaries as a powerful active self-respect it is the recognition that your energy are precious and that you must protect them. If you want to succeed by setting boundaries, you are creating space for the things that matter You are giving yourself permission to focus on your dreams without guilt or hesitation in the pursuit of focus, it is important to cultivate the habit of mindfulness mindfulness practice of being fully present in the moment of paying attention to what you are doing without being distracted by thoughts of the past about the future when you are mindful, you are able to direct your attention with intention without being hijacked by distractions, practicing mindfulness allows you to become aware of the thoughts and impulses that arise in your mind and to choose which to focus on it is a skill that can be developed over time to practice and patience the more you practice, mindful as the the easier it becomes to maintain focus present in the task at hand seeking your focus. Also requires you to be discipline. Focus is not something that happens by accident. It is the result of consistent effort. Discipline is the ability to stay committed to your goals, even when the initial excitement phase, even when the path becomes challenging, and even when distractions seem overwhelming, it is the determination to keep moving forward even when it feels difficult discipline in the pursuit of focus means creating a routine Structured support goal setting to work on your priorities to take action to move closer to your vision more discipline you become the easier it is to maintain focus because you have created a system that supports it however, discipline is not enough seeking your focus. Also flexibility life is unpredictable and the path to your goals will rarely be straight. There will be unexpected challenges and obstacles along the way. The key is to remain focused on your end goal while being flexible in your approach, if one path is blocked, you must be willing to adapt and find another way for flexibility allows you to stay calm and compose when things do not go according to plan and it helps you to maintain your focus, even in the face of adversity is the ability to stay committed to your vision while being open to new opportunities. Another critical aspect of seeking focus is maintaining your energy. Focus requires mental, emotional and physical energy energy, and if you are constantly running on empty, it will be impossible to stay focused on your goals. It is to take care of yourself, rest recharge and replenish your energy. This means getting enough sleep, eating, nourishing, food, exercising regularly and engaging in activities that bring you, joy and relaxation. The more energize you are the easier. It will be to concentrate to stay productive and to maintain your focus self-care is not a luxury it is a necessity for those who are seeking to reach the highest potential equally important is the practice of staying connected to your wife when you are clear on why you are pursuing a particular goal it becomes easier to maintain focus is the deeper reason behind your efforts, the force that fuels your determination it is the emotional connection to your goal to keep you motivated, even when the road is tough why is what reminds you of the bigger picture of the work you are doing when distractions arise, when creeping your way serves as a powerful reminder of the purpose behind your focus as you seek your focus it is essential to be patient with yourself developing focus a process, and it takes time it is easy to become discouraged. If you do not see immediate results but true success comes from consistent effort overtime every small step you take your goal. Every moment you focus attention brings closer to your desired outcome. The key is to keep going, even when it feels slower, challenging, trust that the work you are doing is making the difference and that with each day you are building the momentum that will eventually lead to success finally seeking and focus me being willing to embrace discomfort the pursuit of focus is not always easy. It requires you to resist the temptation of distractions to ignore the Earth to procrastinate to push through the moments of doubt and frustration, but in doing so you will discover a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. There is a unique joy that comes from knowing that you are fully invested in your goals that you are dedicating your energy and attention to something that matters The discomfort. Your experience in the process is the price of growth and as you continue to seek your focus, you will find the reward the challenges focus between where you are and where you want to be it is the fourth that propel you forward that keeps you grounded in the prison while guiding you toward your future by seeking your focus, you are choosing to live, intentionally to take control of your time and energy to direct your life toward what matters most in a world full of distraction, seeking your focus is an act of strength and clarity is the decision to rise above the noise to make your life a testament to your dedication to create the future you desire one focus step at a time to walk with boldness is to live a life of courage, conviction, and unwavering determination. It is the conscious decision to move forward, despite fear, uncertainty, and doubt to stand tall and face the challenges of life head on bonus is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to take action despite it is about embracing the unknown trusting in your own abilities And believing that you have what it takes to overcome any obstacle that stands in your way with a mindset that encourages you to break free from the limitations that I’ve been imposed upon you by society by others or even by your own doubts it is the audacity to pursue your dreams with confidence to step into the world with the belief that you are capable of achieving greatness and to do so with a heart full of passion and purpose The first step to walk with is to recognize that you are worthy of success so often hold themselves back because they do not believe they deserve the life for themselves. They listen to the voice of insecurity. Tell them they are not good enough, not smart enough or not capable enough, but the truth is that you are worthy of success simply because you exist, you were born with unique talent, skills and potential that are meant to be developed and shared with the world to walk with means rejecting the false narrative that hold you back and embracing the belief that you are deserving of all the good things that life has to offer. This belief in your worthiness must be grounded in self-confidence confidence is the foundation upon which bonus is built without our confidence. It is difficult to take the wrist that unnecessary necessary for success. Success confidence comes from knowing yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses, your passion, and your your purpose purpose. It is the understanding that you are capable of handling whatever challenges come your way that you have the resilience to bounce back from setback and that poses the wisdom to make the right decisions when face with difficult choices confidence does not come from external validation, or the approval of others it comes from within it is cultivated to self reflection, self acceptance, and a deep belief in your own abilities. Once you have cultivated confidence, you can begin to walk with boldness in every area of your life. this means taking action, even when the head is unclear moving forward, even when there are no guarantees and trusting that each step will bring closer to your goals this is about taking risk, stepping outside of your comfort zone and pushing past the boundaries of what you thought was possible it is easy to stay in your comfort zone because it feels safe and familiar But growth never happens in the comfort zone if you want to achieve anything meaningful you must be willing to take risks to step into the unknown, and a trust that the rewards will be worth the effort one of the greatest challenges to walk in with bonus is the fear failure. Failure is often seen as something to be avoided at all cost, but in reality failure is simply a part of the journey. It is to failure that we learn grow and become stronger. Every successful person has experience failure at some point, but what system apart is their ability to bounce back to learn from their mistakes and to keep going despite the setbacks with boldness means embracing failure as a teacher, not as a setback it means having the courage to try even when you are unsure of the outcome, it means failing forward, using each failure as an opportunity to grow refine your approach and come back stronger than before. Boldness also requires resilience. The ability to persevere in the face of adversity. Life is full of challenges and it will be times when things do not go according to plan there will be obstacles that seem insurmountable setbacks that leave you feeling defeated and moments when you question whether it is worth it, but resilience is what allows you to keep going even when the road is tough. It is the inner strength that enables you to rise after falling to keep moving forward when the path seems unclear and to believe that every challenge is an opportunity to growth, Brazilian is about maintaining a positive mindset in the face of difficulty choosing to see obstacles as opportunities for growth rather than insurmountable barriers. When you walk with you are also willing to stand out from the crowd the world often encourage conform, the rules fitting in with the crowd and not rocking the boat. True requires you to stand firm in your belief to live according to your values to pursue your dreams even when others doubt you it is easy to follow the crowd because it feels safe and familiar by walking with bonus means being willing to take the road less traveled it means stay true to who you are even when others may not understand or approve requires you to be unapologetically yourself to trust that your unique perspective, talents and ideas have value to share them with the world with bonus also means being willing to take responsibility for your life It means acknowledging that you are the creator of your own reality that the choices you make today will shake your future too often people blame external circumstances, or other people for their lack of success. They wait for the right opportunity for the perfect moment of someone to give them permission to succeed, but the truth is that the power to create the life desires within you. This comes from taking ownership of your life from making the decision to act from refusing to wait for the perfect moment, the time to start is now the time to act is today you are the master of your own destiny and your future is shaped by the choices you make today today as you walk with bonus it is essential to surround yourself with people who support and encourage you. this is not about going alone. It is about finding the strength and community. The people you surround yourself with will have a tremendous impact on your journey if you surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams, who encourage you to take risk and will support you when times get tough. You will find that your bonus gross on the other hand if you surround yourself with negative fearful and supportive people, it will be much harder to walk with bonus to surround yourself of people who lift you up who challenge you to be your best and who believe in your potential One of the greatest tools in walking with bone is the ability to trust your intuition intuition is that annoying gut feeling that guide you in the right direction even when logic and reason failed to provide clearance requires you to trust your voice to listen to the wisdom that resides within you and to take action based on that guidance Intuition is often the bridge between fear and confidence between uncertainty and clarity. It is the source of your inner strength and your connection to something greater than yourself to walk with bone to trust that you are being guided toward the opportunities the right people and the right path in the end with bonus is about embracing the unknown with confidence and courage it is about, stepping into your power, trusting your abilities, and believing that you have everything you need to create the life you desire it is about rejecting, fear, and doubt and moving forward with faith in yourself and in the process, this is not something that can be manufactured, but it is a muscle that can be developed with practice every step you take towards your goals every risk you take, and every challenge your face will build your bones. Strengthen your resolve. The world needs people who are willing to work with bonus to take the others are free to take to lead with courage, you are capable of living a life of bonus, and it starts with the decision to take that first step.