Thoughts about my life. At 61, I have learned that almost everything in life is about perspective and mindset. My blog gives you mine. To retire and be able to work at my own schedule, is my goal in order to create the lifestyle of my dreams. My vehicle for success, besides the power God gives me to create wealth, is National Wealth Center (NWC).
Just thought I'd share, because this is definitely "new," and should help to put your business on autopilot. Working from home has many distractions, but allowing systems to work for you could be the difference between your success and failure.
Yesterday, I was feeling a sense of overwhelmed due to many projects I was pursuing at the time, including my commitments to my church. I realized some of my work needed to be delegated. Automation is definitely the way to go. For people who are researching the opportunity to work from home, they will realize soon that the more automation they can do, the easier their job becomes.
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Friday night, when I arrived in Cleveland, Tennessee for the first annual Vision Conference promoted by Shreve Ministries, I was in for an exciting time in the Lord.
Listening to testimonies of both new and old saints of God rekindled something deep within me to do something more for my Lord. I remember as a child, praying," Lord, I want to be a good Christian." What being a "good" Christian entailed, I did not know. At ten years old, I was limited. But as I grew older, with more opportunity for achieving my goals, I blew it--messing up big time. But this was a time for new birth; a time to begin with a previous vision and start again with renewed belief that God would accomplish through us, his own desires.
Listening to people who had walked with God throughout their lives and listening to their stories, was very inspiring. As one after another would get up and share, Mike Shreve was used by God to accentuate parts of their testimony by either prophetic remarks or some type of object lesson or another similar story. This was like a gathering of the saints, and I was an honored guest, a bystander observing and experiencing all the seeds of their labor.
I learned that Shreve Ministries had started almost 40 years ago and had won thousands to the Lord. Mike told of his conversion experience as a teenager hitching a ride and asking God
if he were real to show him, and the person who picked him up, just telling him to Try God at each objection Mike had. That night, Mike committed his life to God. He started his journey with another person and began with street preaching, leaving only with an extra set of clothing. And now, to see how far the ministry had come--is a miracle. Elizabeth told of her vision and how in the past she had not fulfilled the vision, and time was fading. She could begin fresh. She was very dramatic in her speech and her presence left you wanting to push after God harder.
I had never attended a religious gathering like this. The outpouring of the holy spirit was awesome (both from the young and the old). God is good. This is true. But experiencing God in his fullness is so much more--words cannot explain. One thing I do know was that this conference inspired me to be around other Christians with like minds and convinced me of how necessary it is to be surrounded by people who understand your passion to serve the Lord and fulfill your purpose. We can accomplish some within our own self and God, but by aligning ourselves with other saints, I believe God has so much more.
I was alone, sitting on the front row, Friday night. I spoke to a man and his 13 year old son who sat beside me. Later that night, after all the sharing of different ministers, a prayer time was had praying for health situations. People were being ministered over, and this gentleman was healed of a nerve condition in his back. I do not remember all the details, only that he had already had a previous operation and that the pain had returned; he even had a hard time sleeping. From glory to glory, from revelation to revelation - God was outpouring into the dry bones of his saints.
I am so glad I was able to attend. Shreve Ministries does plan on more conferences to be held in the future. I recommend being with this group, because "iron sharpens iron."
Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
As I continue to work my Christian homebased business, GBG, with our product, 10 in 1 chewable vitamins, and focus my energy towards expansion, I am still amazed how everything begins to fall in place. Before deciding to promote GBG, when I was a consumer of the product 10 in 1 chewable vitamins only-- almost a year ago to the day, I worked a regular JOB; the Chattanooga office I worked in was closed. As a subcontractor for a major cable company in the area, their authorities had told them that operating costs must be cut back. A decision was made for the work we had originally done to be taken inhouse. I had worked very hard in my job capacity (most weeks working over 50 hours) and produced a good income as compared to others in our area, but I had no quality of life, to speak of. My life consisted of exchanging my own life to meet the demands of others and the goals they had set for themselves. I was a pawn in the hand of a corporation. I did like my job and the flexibility it allowed, but being flexible has its good points and bad points. The best thing about having a flexible lifestyle is that you are allowed to be there when others need you. The worst thing about a flexible lifestyle is that by being flexible for others, you often put your own needs last. Therefore, that was the direction of my life--working hard to pay bills to afford a lifestyle I could not enjoy--an unwarranted sacrifice, you will see, when you determine your purpose here on earth.
But, let me tell you about what God has done. For the last year, I have been involved with GBG, my Christian homebased business. By being involved with network marketing, my life is still flexible--however, it is not my "life", as my previous job had become. Now, with GBG my life is truly flexible and enjoyable, but that is not the best part the outcome of being laid off had brought me. It had given me time to think, time to evaluate, time to reinvestigate, and time to regenerate. I knew God had a plan in the whole ordeal; I just did not know what it is. He is still revealing my new life a little at a time.
With more "me" time, I was able to faithfully attend my church, Power Plant Ministry Center, here in Chattanooga,Tennessee. It is a great church. I guess when I first started going, there might have been 100 people, but now there are over 200 and the numbers grow weekly. However, church is not about numbers--it is about changing lives and preparing people here on earth for kingdom work by nurturing their gifts and providing a good environment for growth in Jesus Christ. It is also about being Christ on earth. That is what Power Plant Ministry Center, along with many other churches in the area, do their best to accomplish. Being involved with a church in which God can show his power is so important to our growth as Christians.
When I was employed, the place I worked at was located at 6110 Lee Highway in Chattanooga. This office had remained vacant for almost a year. I would glance at it occasionally, as I made my rounds throughout the city and think about memories of my job long gone. Still, nobody moved it....I thought this was strange--why was nobody moving in, especially since the office was well situated and easily accessible? Well, yesterday, I was attending a Bible Study conducted by Pastor Joseph Dutton, an anointed prophet of God who had been called to establish a new kind of church in Chattanooga. An announcement was made that a lease had just been signed on a new meeting place for the church. My ears could not believe what I was hearing. Pastor Joe started telling about the small meeting place which would probably seat 30 or 40 at the most. He said that the two offices next to it were a hair salon and a psychologist. Now the bell rang--it was my same office I had left a year ago to that day! Amazing.
Funny how God operates at times. No, funny is not the word for it, more like amazingly incomprehensible. I could go into the story of how I lost my house, car, business partner, and good credit rating to finally land back at the same exact place under new circumstances. I could tell you that I had a choice to move into a place of comfort and security in another city after my job ended, or to take a risk and stay here in Chattanooga, where I felt God had planted me. My decision was to choose a situation/environment which on the surface looked like the more difficult and inferior choice. But all along, God continued to show me signs and reveal his love in mighty ways. This was the best of the signs I received. I never asked for signs; God just gave them.
So, here I am, one year later, beginning to embark on the best year of my life--2011, the year of the turn-a-round. What satan had meant for destruction, God had turned around to be a new beginning. Yes, here I am one year later, and only a month or so after determining my purpose here on earth. I determined my purpose to be to "provide hope (both spiritually and financially) to people who want a turnaround." God is allowing a turn-a-round on his terms. He closed so many doors I had tried to keep open in my on strength, but found impossible after exhausting all solutions and energy. But now, he is opening doors I never could have opened in my own strength or would never have seen because I was too busy trying to keep those other doors open: (closing doors I could not keep open and opening doors I could never have opened in my own strength--WOW). God has allowed me to begin again and even in the same exact place I had worked for three years. The place I thought was my ending was turned around to be a new beginning. The wisdom gained and the principals learned in this journey are to be used for God's glory.
" closing doors I could not keep open and opening doors I could never have opened in my own strength"
That's my God. He is so good. Do not fear; if fear comes-take immediate action to eliminate that emotion--because action is the cure for fear. Walk in faith knowing God has a plan, and it is so much better than the one you thought you had. Never doubt God. Don't lose confidence when you are hit by setbacks and pitfalls. Find out who God says you are in the scripture and begin to act in ways which affirm what God says about you, according to the scripture. As Dr. Mark Chironna stated today in his daily quote:
"Confidence is all too easily discarded when you hit setbacks and pitfalls. When you encounter a series of “hits” to your confidence it is likely that you will experience fear about even executing tasks that you are normally quite capable of. When you throw away your confidence you even wonder whether you are capable at all. Learn to doubt your doubts! Intend to succeed! Don’t throw away your confidence, multiply it!"
The year, as prophesied by both my prophet mentors, Pastor Andrew Towe and Pastor Joseph Dutton, 2011 is the year of the turn-a-round. It still amazes me and I stand in awe--of all the places in the city which could have been chosen by Pastor Joseph Dutton and his wife Lynette, they chose 6110 Lee Highway, the place where I thought everything had ended, to be a new beginning for a new move of God in Chattanooga as prophesied by Pastor Andrew Towe, where in endless intercessory prayer meetings and groanings of the spirit, calls were made to God to break the bonds of religion on this city and replace those bonds with love, freedom in worship and dominion. As Pastor Joseph Dutton proclaims, "we were made to rein." This is a new beginning -- 2011 the year of the turn-a-round.
Where Will the Road You are on Lead? You do have a Choice. The poor will always be with us. You don't have to be one of them.
I appreciate my Christian Homebased business; it provides so many of my core needs in life, while giving me flexibility in lifestyle. When I first started my blog a couple of months ago, it was designed to give hope to the hopeless, both spitually and financially--my passion. My intentions were to spread the good news that there is a solution to many people's personal situation during this time of economic uncertainty. These circumstances are merely that: circumstantial. I gave the solution and had over 3000 hits to my site in a short time, not only from the United States, but also many foreign countries.
To some, I recognize the fact that I was coming across as a religious fanatic; I was also even warned that this is the way I was possibly being perceived. I looked up the definition of "religious fanatic" and this is what I found. Religious fanaticism is fanaticism related to a person's, or a group's, devotion to a religion. However, religious fanaticism is a subjective evaluation defined by the culture context that is performing the evaluation. ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_fanatic
Now, as you see from the definition: the term "religious fanatic" is subjective, meaning that in one group I might be considered a fanatic, while in another my actions might just be considered the norm. I just wanted you to know that the reason I am the way I am is because, for many years, I was a person who was not in and was not out; in other words, I was "luke warm" as the word of God would put it. This is what the word of God says concerning people who were/are like I was.
Revelation 3:14-19 (King James Version)
14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. 19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
The word "chasten" has been defined by some as "exercising authority over." When someone exercises authority over a person or thing, they take the position of expert and make decisions which are in the best interests of the other person. (as in the case of a government official issuing a curfew). Therefore, one would assume that God would design events and situations in order to get us back in line with his word and his plan for our life. In other words, he's a God of second chances. Also, one might assume that these situations or circumstances which are designed to get us close to him again, might be laced with difficulties and trials which would cause us to release our independence on ourselves to total dependence on God and his will for our own life. The fact is: God is our creator, and he knows why he created us and what he wants for us. His plan is good, the Bible says.
In my life, as in the lives of many other Christians, I got so far away from what the word of God says was right, that my life began falling apart before their own eyes; it did not make sense. Now, that might look like a bad thing, but through God, it was a good thing - to get me back in line with what he says is the truth.
I must make this absolutely clear-- I have no Biblical training or any personal authority which would cause you to believe the things which I believe are true. My only authority is the word of God, in which he wants us to study to show ourselves approved, rightly dividing the word of truth.
I also notice that to some, that integrating my use of my network marketing company, GBG as a financial vehicle for success, may be a conflict with what other people believe. Some people are so closed minded and become so comfortable in their own discomfort, that they are not open to another way of making money. Some people do not know that network marketing, as a vehicle for success, has already passed the test of time. Many individuals have become wealthy with this vehicle. For many people, just a few extra hundred dollars a month has been the difference in whether to stay home or take the family out to a nice restaurant. Just a few extra hundred dollars a month is often the difference between going bankrupt or staying solvent. Even Donald Trump heralds network marketing. He along with Warren Beatty, Robert Kiyosaki and countless other financial experts know the benefits of network marketing.
Network marketing is, however, often associated with pyramid schemes and making money off other people. One might even picture network marketing as a large funnel, which shows dollars going into it and pennies coming out on the other end. I am sorry to say, that this is often the case with many unscrupulous companies which have no feeling for the success of its distributors who diligently work hard to be successful. The CEO of our company, Stuart Finger, designed the payplan so that ordinary people could benefit. He had previously been with two differnt companies where he was making money, but others were not. He developed the plan to benefit everyone, including the person who was in part-time, as well as the full-time networker.
I will not give you half truths. Doing this would cause me to be untrue to myself. I will tell you that network marketing is not for the weak. A person must develop their own sense of power, coming from God, and believe and not give up on their company or product. Now--I will say this with all sincerity: a person must really believe in their company and product before putting their life and energy on the line, or they will wind up wasting both time and money. He/she should ask themselves if their chosen opportunity is really in line with their own passion or purpose in life. If for any reason, the opportunity conflicts with what God has given them as their mission, they should turn away at once and not become involved. If they find that leadership is corrupt or any of the training concepts are contrary to what they had originally been lead to believe, they should not participate. What might be perceived as an acceptable practice for one person, however, might not be considered "acceptable" for another. Each person has the right to decide which way God is leading in their chosen endeavor.
It is important to listen to the voice of God before preceding forward. People should precede cautiously before giving their complete trust. All people who say they are there to help, are not. Many so called "mentors" are there to profit from the ignorance of others, especially "newbies" who often spend thousands of dollars before understanding that there must be criteria before choosing their homebased business. It is my opinion that people should intentionally go a little slow at the beginning of a new endeavor, in order to make sure that they are really "sold out" on their company. Many will tell you to go all out, recruiting family and friends, make your "hot" list. Often, a person will find that they lose integrity with friends, and those a person should often be able to influence the most, by being ignorant about their company. There is definitely a learning curve in networking. Some have said, however, I'd rather have ignorance on fire than someone who has no enthusiasm. Yes, enthusiasm about your chosen company is definitely a prerequisite for success, in my opinion. Your enthusiasm should be strong before even preceding in talking to others.
So, why did I say all these things: just to have content on my blog. Did I say these things in order to try and convince you that I am not a fanatic? This answer is from my heart: the only reason I continue to tell about my company, GBG, and the product, 10 in 1 chewable vitamins, is to fulfill my passion, which is to give hope to the hopeless, both financially and spiritually.
This job is too big for me to do by myself. I need help. Half of the people who are "followers" on my blog are people already involved with my company--some not even on my team in GBG. They are looking at me and observing my actions. We all want each other to succeed with GBG. Stuart Finger, the CEO of GBG, has devised a payplan which encourages team participation.
True networking is not "All"about the money; it is not all about becoming rich--even though it is possible. GBG is about helping all the people who really have a desire to be successful, giving them a vehicle for success. I encourage you to examine the opportunity and make an educated decision for yourself. I have been involved in network marketing for many years, often becoming one of the top representatives for some of the companies for which I was involved. It is my opinion that GBG is the best network marketing company in the world. Now is the best time to get involved. With all the recent enhancements to the payplan and the fact that GBG has added the 10 in 1 Chewable Vitamin to the line, we are poised to go international in the not too distant future. Due to the fact that the company has been in place for 15 years, stability is more to be expected than some hot new fly-by-night mlm. Should you need to talk further about the opportunity or visit my site, I am listing my website along with my phone number. http://www.onlyatgbg.com/372390 . My phone # is (678) 848-5254. I usually work from 1:00 pm (EST) until whatever. I will also mail out to you an introductory sample package (Free of charge). http://onlyatgbg.com/Product.aspx?ID=372390 Fill out the contact form, and I will contact you: http://www.onlyatgbg.com/Contactme2.aspx?wid=e1a7db4d-79cd-40b4-82c6-dcb7cd32efd2&ID=372390
My authority: I've been involved in network marketing for over 30 years. I originally started with GBG as a purchaser of the product only (not a distributor). Only after receiving the profound effect of an excellent product, 10 in 1 vitamin, and examining all phases of the company, did I make a firm decision to join with GBG.
I am no longer luke-warm with my God. In fact--I am fanatical about my relationship with him, some would say. Some might even say I'm a nut. Well, ok. That's alright, cause they ain't my boss. And some might say I'm a fanatic about my Christian homebased company, but thats ok, too--because I walk in good health and prosper just as my soul prospers, while many walk around in an unhealthy state of mind, declaring sickness on themselves and their families. I see it all the time.
Have a great day!
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Psalms 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
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Cindy Brooks has been involved with network marketing for over 25 years. She resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she is a Social Media/Bartering Consultant.
Other blogs are: http://www.10in1gbg.com, http://www.freesamplesinthemail.com, and www.dietcokeaddiction
