Don't Let The Haters Stop You

Food for thought: Are you relying more on man or God? Do you want to live a victorious life or remain in bondage?

Lets face it no matter what you do in life, there are going to always be someone who hate's you,disapprove of you and/or your belief. I call those individuals hater's. There also will be those people who no matter what you do, will adore you. I went to Merriam-Webster Dictionary and looked up the word hate which stated, intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear,anger,or sense of injury. I know some of you right now are experiencing this. Know this is normal and to be expected. Okay I will use myself for example, for the longest I put on the "mask" for society, only wanting to be a "face in the crowd" and not be known. So for many years no one knew the extraordinary gifts I possessed. Finally, I got tired of fighting inwardly with myself and simply said, No matter how hard you try, it is not meant for you to be a face in the crowd. It is time for you to take your position as a leader. Well all of a sudden, when people begin noticing my various gifts and talents, the "haters" came out. Don't be suprised if negativity begins with those who know you personally. Whether that person knows it or not, they are allowing the spirit of fear to consume them so much it is projected outwardly in the form of anger,hostility,etc. When you begin to walk boldly into the unknown, some people may laugh at you,call you names but when they begin to see a transformation take place and you go from zero to sixty, your "haters" are blown away. So they begin acting upon that hidden fear, whatever it may be. Maybe they think you will forget about them or not be their for them anymore. See when you begin shaking things up in your own life, it causes a shift to occur in others. It forces a person to really begin looking at themselves. It make them ask those questions that they have been for years avoiding. For instance, am I living beneath my potential? Maybe that person feels as if they are losing you slowly or may lose you if they do not come up to your level. Maybe that individual think that they are "comfortable" at their current level, but in reality don't want to face their personal demons so instead, want to selfishly keep you in bondage on their level, for fear of exposure. No matter whatever the issue is at hand, you must take your position and do what God has called you to do. Point to yourself and Repeat: I am a leader and it is time to take my position. I will discuss 3 points that's key to keeping you focus and on track to your success.

Point 1 Learn to Walk Alone

I want to start by saying, It is time to step up and step out! Stop trying to hold on to something that you know is a hinderance. When God has an extraordinary calling on your life, a separation process will take place. You will begin to feel a transformation like never before. Remember you must change the inner for it to manifest itself outwardly. When you hold on to those things that are not good for you, you are blocking your blessings. Yes "friends" will fail you, you may feel as though the road is lonely but you must depend on God, you must allow the old to die off, so the new can be born. You must be strong, Deuteronomy 31:6- Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. So how do you go about walking alone? You mut have Faith and depend soley on God. If you rely on man, they will let you down everytime. Why? Because being human = being imperfect. So some of you may be wondering what exactly is Faith? According to Hebrews 11:1- Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Meaning it is the assurance or confirmation of the things we hoped for, being the proof of things we do not see. Also you must walk by faith, not by site (2 Cor. 5:7). Look you must believe in God. You don't need man for anything, but you must put God first. Matthew 6:33 says, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Repeat: I will put God first. Know that God is your one stop shop. Philippians 4:19 says, But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Let me stop here and explain, God sees the sacrifices you have made, He knows what you had to do and to go through to get to where he is taking you. Remember God has unlimited resources!

Point 2 Know That You Are Chosen

Not everyone will understand the vision God has placed before you nor should you try to make them. Just know that you were chosen to works the works. 1 Peter 2:9- But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Right now you should not care what people think about you. You should be honered that you are among the elect of God, a part of His royal priesthood. I get excited everytime I think about it. You have unique access to God because you are chosen. You are so special to God, so focus on your standing in Chirst, not on the "haters". Repeat: I am a part of the chosen generation. Romans 8:31 state, If God can be for us, who can be against us? It's very important that you know who you are and who's you are. Now by who you are meaning do you know who you really are as a person? See I know who I am as woman. I know what my purpose is in life. Every part of my being is balanced. So when people see me, nothing but confidence, strength, beauty and peace radiates from my being. I practically glow! Now who's your are Ephesians 3:20- Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we may ask or think according to the power that worketh in us. You have to know you have a God that can and will do beyond your highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or dreams. Point to yourself and Repeat: I know Who I am and Who's I am. Matthew 11:12 says Now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. This is your season, it's time to be aggressive and excited about the life God has waiting for you. You must develop a success mentality and confidently and boldy go after the prize. Philippians 3:14- I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Repeat: I will keep my eyes on the prize.

Point 3 Learn To Walk In God's Love

This section may sting a little, but I only speak out of love. I am passionate about getting you to that next level in your life. So ask God right now if you hadn't already done so for Spiritual ears. So you can really receive what God has to say through me. You must demonstrate how much you love the Father by obeying His word. John 14:21 says He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest (reveal) myself to him. You have to remember God wouldn't put something before you, that you can't carry out. Refusal to love others mean your are spiritually dead. 1John 3:14- We know that we have passed from death unto life; because we love the bretheren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. God's love is life, this is non-negotiable. I know someone is saying right now, this isn't talking about me but I will ask some questions to see if you are walking around in human love or God's love:

1) Are you only loving to those people who are easy to love?

2) Are you easily offended?

3) Are you known for holding grudges?

4) If someone ask a family member, I mean those people who see you on a daily basis, do you say I love you, what would they say?

5) Have you offended someone and are too stubborn to say I am sorry?

Only you know the answer to those questions, but if you have doubt it's time to check your love walk. If you still don't know whether you are walking in human love or God's love let me simplify it. Human love is conditional love. It's moody so to speak. Meaning you will love according to that person actions. How you felt that day. It's a selfish, emotional love. There are condtion's that have to be met. Great example, we all have gotten those Pre-Approved credit card offers in the mail. Well human love is the same way, in fine print there are requirements that must be met first in order to see if you qualify for that particular offer. God's love is Agape love. It is unconditional, it functions on command. John 15:12-This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you. As I have said before The Bible is your instructions to life as we know it. If you want to know the way to love, it can be found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. I will be quoting from the Amplified version of King James: 4)Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily.5) it is not conceited(arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude(unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God's love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. 6) It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail. 7) Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hope are fadeless under circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. 8) Love never fails [never fades out or become obsolete or comes to an end]. I can't stress the importance of God's love. When was the last time you said to somone I love you? Repeat: I will CHOOSE today to walk in God's love. I pray this has been a blessing to you, begin using these 3 techniques in your life and watch how a transformation will begin to take place. Everything will be so much easier than before. Don't focus on the "haters" focus on the things you need to do, to get to the next level of your life.

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