No one likes to lose. I know I certainly don't. We can fear losing revenue, reputation, stability. But God often uses loss to reposition us for new opportunities. What feels like subtraction may actually be the prelude to multiplication.

Be the best you can be today. Don't compare yourself to someone ahead of you or even someone behind you. Comparison kills progress. Stay humble and hungry each day. Focus on the two things you can control every day. Give your best effort and have a great attitude.

Sunday Scripture "Teach us to use wisely all the time we have" - Psalm 90:12

“The New York Knicks have to humble [the Spurs] and answer the call. If they don’t, it’s gon’ be a tall task to go back to San Antonio.” @stephenasmith on the importance Game 4 has on the series.

In this new episode of the "Point of Impact" podcast I share ten simple, effective ways to instantly lift your spirits and shake off a bad day. These actionable strategies will help you reclaim your energy and boost your mood whenever you need it most. point-of-impact.simplecast.c…

Sometimes things don't go as they're supposed to. They go way, way better.

A person’s blood type is determined by genes they inherit from their parents. 39% of Americans have O blood making it the most common type of blood. The rarest blood type is known as Rh-null. This blood type, also called “golden blood” has none of the possible Rh antigens. Read this week's devotion below about the rarest blood and how it changed history. Life Is In The Blood “Christ sacrificed his life’s blood to set us free, which means that our sins are now forgiven” —Ephesians 1:7 Blood is essential for life. We can’t live without it. Blood is made up of four main components. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells play a crucial role in the immune system. Plasma contains proteins and salt. Platelets enable clotting. A person’s blood type is determined by genes they inherit from their parents. There are different methods for grouping blood types, but ABO is by far the best known and recognized. There are four major categories of blood: A, B, O and AB. Each blood type can be further divided into positive and negative, creating eight types. 39% of all Americans have O blood making it the most common type of blood. The rarest blood is AB- with only one percent of Americans having it. But outside of the ABO system there are many lesser known and less common blood types. With hundreds of different antigens across more than 36 blood group systems that may be present on red blood cells, there are millions of possible combinations. Some are so rare that only a small number of people in the world have them. The rarest blood type is known as Rh-null. This blood type, also called “golden blood” has none of the possible Rh antigens. Fewer than 50 people in the world are known to have this type of blood. Anyone can receive this blood for a transfusion because with no antigens there cannot be rejection and a life-threatening reaction. But the rarest blood in history was Jesus’ blood, only one person has ever had that blood. His blood was divine, his blood was sinless, his blood was shed for us. Ephesians 1:7 tells us, "Christ sacrificed his life’s blood to set us free, which means that our sins are now forgiven." We were in bondage to sin and the penalty for sin was death. Jesus was the sacrifice. He paid the price by giving his life. He was perfect and became sin to take the punishment for sin. He offered himself on the cross to atone for our sins through the shedding of his blood. When we ask for God’s forgiveness, the blood of Jesus is applied to our sin and we are made right with God. Our sins are washed away and we are set free. His blood has the power to cleanse us of all sin and save us for eternity. There is nothing in the world like the wonder working power of Jesus blood.

Having an abundance mindset frees you—from anxiety, comparison and striving. It invites joy, generosity and peace. An abundance mindset allows you to release control, celebrate others success and view challenges as divine appointments. It reframes setbacks as setups.

"My life is great. Everything is happening for me. All the things I am experiencing are taking me to the next level of my life. I am growing. I am moving forward. I am getting better. There are sudden good breaks and unexpected blessings coming just for me"

Sunday Scripture "Please have pity and help us if you can! Jesus replied, 'Why do you say 'if you can'? Anything is possible for someone who has faith!'" - Mark 9:22-23

Have you ever had your perfect plans completely upended? In this new episode of the Point of Impact podcast I share how to recalibrate your expectations, embrace the moments you didn't plan for and find valuable lessons hidden within life's sudden shifts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

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We need passion and purpose in our lives. Nothing is more powerful than a purposed, focused life. Purpose produces passion. Knowing why you’re here on earth creates great energy. Read this week's devotion below and see how you can pursue your passion. Purpose Produces Passion “We pray for God’s power to help you do all the good things you hope to do and your faith makes you want to do.” —2 Thessalonians 1:11 I once visited the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY. Harriet grew up on the eastern shore of Maryland but lived over fifty years in upstate New York. The Park includes her home, church and the Home for the Aged. Tubman was a slave who escaped when she was 27 years old and went to Philadelphia. But freedom was bittersweet because she missed her family and friends who were still enslaved. Harriet risked her life to rescue them and others. She made about 13 trips over 11 years and rescued about 70 people and gave instructions to about 70 more who found their way to freedom on their own. Tubman didn’t start the Underground Railroad, but she helped to expand it and make it more effective. As an Underground Railroad “conductor” Harriet depended on her intellect, courage and Christian faith. She followed the stars and other natural phenomena to guide her. She relied on sympathetic people who helped her, hid her and connected her with others who she could trust. Tubman was also a Union spy, scout and nurse during the Civil War. After the war she was involved in the women’s suffrage movement. And then she founded the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged, a nursing home for elderly African Americans. Her passion to help was unending. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 tells us, "We pray for God’s power to help you do all the good things you hope to do and your faith makes you want to do." Harriet’s deep faith was founded upon timeless biblical truths. She had great confidence in the power of God to help her. It was her faith that made her want to do good things. And she saw her hopes become reality time and time again. She never once lost anyone she helped to freedom, she survived combat and she bought a house for the aged without the money to pay for it. Harriet lived with great purpose believing God had put her on earth to help those who could not help themselves. She pursued with great passion for all that God had for her to do. We need the same kind of passion and purpose in our lives. Nothing is more powerful than a purposed, focused life. Purpose produces passion. Knowing why you’re here on earth creates great energy. We may not be freeing people from slavery or founding a nursing home, but there are good things we want and hope to do. And if we pursue it, God’s power will help us to do it.

Growth comes from building on your talents, gifts and strengths— not by solving problems. Your God-given blessings are not loans, they are deposits. The more they are used, the greater, stronger and more valuable they become. Look for opportunities to make full use of them today.

Sunday Scripture “I give you peace, the kind of peace only I can give. It isn’t like the peace this world can give. So don’t be worried or afraid” - John 14:27

Boredom is a warning sign that you’re not on track. It’s a signal that whatever we’re doing isn’t meaningful to you. Read this week's devotion below and see how to focus your efforts and energy. And keep yourself from being bored. Bored Again “When you eat or drink or do anything, always do it to honor God.” —1 Corinthians In a famous experiment, people were asked to sit quietly in a room for 15 minutes with nothing to do. They also had the option to hit a button and give themselves an electric shock. Getting shocked is quite unpleasant but nearly half of the participants opted to press the button at least once. Why? Because boredom is a universally dreaded feeling. They preferred discomfort to boredom. Being bored means wanting to be engaged when we can’t. It’s our brain telling us to act much like pain is an important signal of danger or harm. Boredom is also the way our brain tells us things aren’t going well. Boredom is a warning sign that you’re not on track. Every episode of boredom creates an opportunity for making positive change rather than reactively looking for the fastest, easiest escape. But we need to pay attention. Boredom gives a signal that whatever we’re doing isn’t meaningful to us, that it does not fulfill our purpose. Boredom is different from downtime or relaxation. Being bored is the uncomfortable feeling of wanting engagement when you can’t. In a sample of 4,000 American adults, 63% reported experiencing boredom at least once over 10 days. When boredom hits, many reach for the closest thing at hand—their smartphone. But time on your phone is not meaningful so they likely get bored again. Instead of reacting to boredom seek to understand the signal it is sending you. Boredom is linked to what we most want from life. Living a meaningful, purposeful, fulfilling life. It is a helpful signal that shows us we are not where we should be. 1 Corinthians says, "When you eat or drink or do anything, always do it to honor God." Are you living a God-honoring life? This question helps you to determine what you should do with your life. Boredom gives you the opportunity to reflect on your purpose. A clear purpose defines how you use your time, gifts and resources. It concentrates your effort and energy. Purpose moves you from stuck, stagnated and disengaged to growing, changing and impacting. When you know your why then what you’re doing matters, even if it doesn’t appear that way now. You embrace your gifts and talents. And live out your purpose with focus and direction. Your focus keeps you from being bored. There is great energy in a focused life. The monotony of life that wears you down, saps your strength and robs your joy is replaced with enthusiasm. And the self-satisfaction of knowing you’re fulfilling your God-given potential.