Set high ideals for yourself
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report… think on these things (Philippians 4:8) Excellence begins with a decision. You have to make up your mind that you will pursue something higher than mediocrity. If […]
Develop an excellent mind
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. (Proverbs 23:7) There is a powerful connection between your thinking and the life you eventually build. What you see around you is often a reflection of the thinking, decisions, values, and ideas of the people who built it. Before something becomes visible externally, it is […]
Condition Your Spirit For Excellence
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. (Proverbs 17:27) Being born again is the beginning of an extraordinary life in Christ. You have received the life of God and the Holy Spirit dwells in you, but you must still allow that life to influence your […]
Excellence Is in Your Spirit
And Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him. (Daniel 6:3) Excellence is not merely about appearance, achievements, or doing things perfectly. True excellence begins within. Daniel was distinguished because an excellent spirit was found in him. His excellence was not something he put on for people to […]
You Are the Expression of Divine Excellence
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thyworks. (Psalm 139:14) The way you see yourself greatly influences the way you live. It affects the decisionsyou make, the way you respond to situations, and even the way you relate to the people around you. God did not create you as […]
Live in the Flow Every Day
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself… (1 Corinthians 14:4) The flow of the Holy Spirit is not meant to be limited to special meetings or occasional moments of prayer. It is a lifestyle. Times of praying in other tongues are opportunities to build yourself up and become increasingly conscious of the Holy […]
Grow in the Flow of the Holy Spirit
And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live… (Ezekiel 47:9) The Holy Spirit desires more than an occasional experience with you; He desires a continual flow in your life. In Ezekiel’s vision, the waters first reached the ankles, then the knees, then the […]
Strengthen Yourself in the Lord
But David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. (1 Samuel 30:6) There are moments in life when circumstances seem overwhelming. David experienced such a time at Ziklag. His city had been destroyed, his family taken captive, and even those closest to him turned against him. Yet David did not remain discouraged. The Bible declares […]
The Holy Spirit Refreshes You
I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also… (1 Corinthians 14:15) One of the wonderful ministries of the Holy Spirit in your life is to refresh, strengthen and energize your life. No matter what you have faced or what pressures surround you, the Holy Spirit is able to restore […]
Stop Making Excuses
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:13) One of the greatest hindrances to spiritual growth is the habit of making excuses. Some blame their family, their workplace, their circumstances or even their government for not doing what the Holy Spirit has prompted them to do. Yet, the Holy Spirit has […]