TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria (3/31/2011)
Think about the people God has placed in your life. They’re not there by accident. God brings people to you for a purpose. We should live with this awareness that, “I am here to add value to people. I am here to help them succeed.” Don’t go around always thinking, “I wonder what that person can do for me. I wonder what they have to offer.” No, we should have the attitude, “What can I do for them? How can I help them come up higher? Can I teach them something I know? Can I connect them with someone who can help them?” Don’t make the mistake of going through life ingrown. Instead, be a dream releaser. Use your talent, your influence and your experience, not just to accomplish your goals, but to help release a dream in someone else.
Remember, there is nothing more rewarding than to lay down at night knowing that you helped someone else become better. You not only fulfilled your purpose for that day, you did your best. It may have just been a two-minute phone call where you encouraged someone; but when you live as a dream releaser, you’ll see your own dreams come alive as well!
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Be devoted to one another in love...”
(Romans 12:10, NIV)
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, thank You for equipping me to be a blessing to others. Show me ways to be a dream releaser and help others to rise up higher. Help me to use my influence to encourage others and honor You always. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
8 comments:
Thank You Ross!! I needed to read that again!! I appreciate you for your words and your work!! You inspire me to be a better photographer!!
WOW, I just read this same email/Word yesterday. Powerful stuff.
Amen, Brother Ross! I am glad you and Brandi are "in my life". You have added to my life through your blog, through your images and having the opportunity to meet you face to face. Your images inspire me and you are wise beyond your years. Thank you!
Pamela
Thanks for ur encouragement.. I needed this today.
Thank you for this post! It was so uplifting. Thanks for inspiring us through your journey!
Your life inspires me to believe in the impossible. Through you I see what is possible when we believe in God and follow his direction for my life.
I just randomly linked up to your blog. I've heard of you and even have friends that are your friends so it seems like i know you. What's more interesting is i read Joel and Victoria's daily word everyday. My wife and i use it for our daily prayers and its been a blessing in our lives. Keep on doing what you do as you are an inspiration to many people and photographers including me!
You are making a DIFFERENCE! Your workshop is phenomenal and the insights you share are inspiring & honest. One key takeaway I had is to be yourself and let that shine through in e-v-e-r-y-thing you do & you're one of a very few who is willing to share the ins & outs of photography. Thank you!
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