Abundance Comes From Living On Purpose

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

The Fear Of Abundance

Why in the world are 97% of Americans convinced that they are destined to work for someone else for a fraction of what they are worth? Don't you and they believe that it is possible for someone to become a millionaire? Then why believe that it is only possible for someone else and not for you? Could it possibly be that most people are afraid of abundance?

Think about it. Abundance changes everything, doesn't it? It makes us responsible for more than simply surviving. When we possess riches of any sort, we are forced to become stewards of those riches. Don't we all think that we would do great things if only we were wealthy? So if we allow ourselves to become wealthy, we have to make good on our promises to ourselves or others.

None of us was created for mediocrity. We have within us the seeds of greatness that God lovingly bestowed when he created us in his image. This is a legacy of immeasurable potential. Satan has lied to us and we have believed him when we think ourselves lowly and unworthy of abundance.

I believe in your abundance and am ready to take a stand for your greatness. Contact me today and let's get you moving forward!

To the Liberation of Your Abundance.
Sandra Hayes
803-364-3918
http://www.askmred.com/


Thursday, February 7, 2008

Abundance - Do You Really Want It?

Man, I was totally blown away this past week in a Disciple IV Bible study I facilitate. We are studying the gospel of John and this particular passage comes from John 5:1-8. In these verses, we find Jesus in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate. Near this gate is a pool which people believe has healing properties so many infirm people lie near it awaiting a chance to be helped into the pool for healing. The question is, do they really want the abundance of healing they seem to be waiting for?

Jesus meets a man there who has been an invalid for 38 years. Jesus asks the man if he wants to get well. At first this question seems like a no-brainer until we examine the man's response. He starts making excuses for why he has not been able to get into the pool and be healed all these years. He never did answer the question Jesus asked but instead made excuses. Jesus didn't ask the question again nor did he comment on the man's excuses. Jesus simply told the man to pick up his mat and walk, which he did.

You may be wondering why this impressed me so much. Well, for starters, even though I am quite able-bodied and thankful for this fact, I saw myself as the invalid. I have prayed for change in the form of increased abundanced but was I really prepared for the changes that would bring? In being healed, the invalid's life was totally changed. He could no longer cling to the same excuses that had kept him from moving ahead for 38 years. It's no wonder he didn't immediately say "Yes" when Jesus asked if he wanted to be healed.

I started thinking about this in relation to abundance. What if we've been praying for a better job or more money and suddenly an opportunity presents itself for this to happen? Do we immediately jump at the opportunity or do we look for excuses? Are we afraid the opportunity isn't real, or are we afraid it is real? If it's real and we accept it, then we will have to change, won't we? We know what our current situation is like, regardless of how uncomfortable it is. Allowing ourselves to be changed (healed of the discomfort) holds a huge element of uncertainty.

Thankfully, I accepted the opportunity for healing and abundance in my life. This healing has brought time and financial freedom like I never dreamed possible. Was it scary to let go of the old, familiar life? Of course. Was the healing and subsequent abundance worth it? Absolutely. I invite you to examine your life. Have you been asking for "healing' but afraid that it might happen? Do you really want to stay stuck by the pool or would you rather pick up your mat and walk? The abundant life is one of not only walking but running.

What if this blog holds the answer to the abundance you say you've been waiting to receive. Do you really want it? For a relaxed conversation to help you decide, fill out the form on this page and I'll call you. Or you can call me. I believe that healing and abundance are readily available for all of us.

To Your Abundance,
Sandra Hayes
803-364-3918
prosperitytoday@bellsouth.net