I always like to offer ways for my readers to “attain”
whatever it is in life that they desire. Certainly there are many “systems” and
“formulas” out there but remember, things do take time so stay with it. Keep
your focus and use action; both in using the formula and also in the doing of
what it is you want to attain.
For instance, the metaphor of a garden is a good one.
When we plant a seed, you may have some success just letting nature (the
creator) supply the sun and rain to make it grow. But when you add the action
of removing the weeds, and tilling the soil, and yes, even “talking” to it, you
reap a bigger harvest. In the same way, you will be blessed (have some success)
financially by simply “planting the seed”, but you’ll reap a bigger harvest
financially when you tithe and gift money to others. That lesson is for another
time.
Here I want to share a “system” to attain. It’s a 10-step
method to use to make decisions, get guidance in your attaining whatever it is
you want, and to get confirmation that you are doing the right thing. This is
something I’ve adapted from one of my mentors, Harold Hill. (Please note that I’m
not insinuating that Mr. Hill shares my opinion or teachings; just that I
borrow from his ideas and thoughts. Basically I’m stating that he probably doesn’t
know I even exist and that I’m not “speaking for him”). If you’d like to learn
from him, I have a list of his books that have inspired me at the right of this
article.
His version uses actual quotes from what he calls “the
Manufacturer’s Handbook” and is found in his book: The Money Book for King’s
Kids (available from the list shown at the right>) on page 146.
Here is my 10 Step Adaptation:
1. Wrap
everything in praise and turn it over to the creator who is in charge of all
results. Thank him in advance for the harvest you expect.
2. Refuse
to let “appearances” get you off focus; persist.
3. Trust
that you have made the right decision, and push forward.
4. Continue
being grateful and praise God for the results that are in the process of being
realized.
5. Learn
to hear the voice of God, and actually listen! Ask for instructions, listen and
be sure to carry them out. Don’t do this and you’ll may not “receive” this or
any future attaining of anything.
6. Don’t
ask others about this after you’ve already asked the “man at the top”. There is
no need for any other source than the creator. Wait for confirmation.
7. Stop
doubting that God has spoken to you when you get the confirmation. God is real,
and real is the first word in “realization”.
8. When
you get the guidance you are seeking, act quickly. ACT!
9. Ask
God to block all wrong paths, open all the right paths to get you to the
correct goal.
10. Harold
Hill uses this and states that the origin is unknown. I too, cannot rephrase it
any better: “Lord, make me as holy as You can make a sinner saved by grace”.
Why not try this 10-Step Attainment/Decision making
process this week and share with me (and other readers) your results.
Make it a great day!
Terrific. Energizing. Results!