Mindset

Mindset

Good evening,

I hope with our last message that it challenged you in some ways as well as opened your eyes. I believe with every ounce of who I am that if you can make a person think then you open the door to change and if they are willing to change then purpose will be found and destiny fulfilled. I was having a conversation earlier this week about the youth and that they are lost in this particular town. Here is the truth guys we are responsible for the failure of the younger generation. How do you expect them to learn and live life the right way if we are drinking, smoking, partying and etc with them. The sad truth of the matter is some even give them the tools of destruction and worst of all by not saying anything to them we are condoning their behavior.  This is inspired me to choose this topic for the week and really address our mindset. Your mindset is so important it affects every part of who you are and what you attract in your life. As men today we have to stop teaching our youth to engage in reckless behavior.  In order to do this your mindset has to be in the right place. Ask yourself when was the last time you took the time to close your eyes and meditate on life itself? When was the last time you felt alive enough to want to make a difference in someone else life? Have your ever taken the time to see the world for what it is? Do you even notice that the youth do exactly what they see with no sense of guilt? Most importantly have you asked yourself am I living this life the right way and in such a way that god would be pleased? As men we possess everything we need to be whom and what we want to be. Our problem is we allow viscous cycles to attack ourselves as well as younger men. WE have to stop allowing these things to feast on us. We control our destiny and we are responsible for the generations to come. We need to let each other know as well as the young men know sleeping with a lot of women doesn’t make you a man, cheating on your wife doesn’t make you a man, partying and drinking until you passed out is pointless, being the player is pointless, looking for a woman to take care of you or allowing one to isn’t being a man, and so many more myths that we need to bust and be truthful about. I hate to see so many men waste their lives on foolishness who have all the potential in the world to be great. I had a good friend who was one of the most powerful speakers and smartest guys I’ve known but he chose the wrong path. Why? We can’t allow this anymore we have to step in and change our mindsets as well as theirs. We must become goal setters, financially savvy, seeking wisdom, positive examples in relationships and marriages, get away from these worldly standards, and anything else that is holding you in bondage preventing you from success. Let’s begin to encourage, teach, and as I have said before be accountable for your actions. Let’s stop beating each other up but instead say hey brother there is a better way to live your life and succeed. We don’t know how much time we have here on this earth and I sure would hate to know that I didn’t accomplish anything before my time was up. Develop a vision of the man you want to be and where you want your life to go but make sure you give back and guide others. Never let your brother make a mistake you could have helped him prevent. Our lives are meant to be testimonies and lessons we learn to help someone else. I was in church today and the pastor gave seven reasons that prevent us from receiving god’s best

1. No visions

2. Distractions

3. Excuses

4. Ignorance

5. Laziness

6. Fear

7. Lack of preparation

I listened to this song called I was here. Here are the lyrics below

I wanna leave my footprints on the sands of time Know there was something that, and something that I left behind When I leave this world, I'll leave no regrets Leave something to remember, so they won't forget
I was here I lived, I loved I was here I did, I've done, everything that I wanted And it was more than I thought it would be I will leave my mark so everyone will know I was here
I want to say I lived each day, until I die And know that I meant something in, somebody's life The hearts I have touched, will be the proof that I leave That I made a difference, and this world will see

Question of the week: What will your story be and what will you

leave?

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