God Breaks You To Bless You

Sometimes God breaks you to bless you. No one likes the idea or process of being broken but sometimes it’s the best thing that can happen to us. For instance, when I experienced sudden and rapid success in business and my personal life about five years ago I realized it was actually a curse. I thought to myself, “I have money, a gigantic home, a booming practice, an awesome love life…I’m great.”

When I was broken and many of those things were compromised I realized that I had made a fatal mistake. I made the mistake of elevating myself and not God. I leveraged my success as an opportunity to promote Dr. Tartt, The Super-Psychologist, and not God. In fact, I even had the gall to initially resist the process of being broken and relied on the world (sex, prosperity speakers, and elevating other’s needs above my own) to cope. Quite naturally, none of this worked and eventually I had no choice but to submit to the process.

The amazing thing is that once my ego was gone (Super-Psychologist couldn’t even fix himself)…God was able to enter my life in a manner stronger than ever. When we are broken it allows us to depend only on God for comfort. I truly was dependent on HIM because I knew I simply could not figure out an answer on my own, especially one that brought me peace of mind. I learned first hand the value and worth of daily relationship with God and I’m a lot wiser because of it.

This time around, I’m actually ready and mature enough to handle the success, notoriety and financial blessings. I don’t get too high on myself because I recognize the true source: God. As a result, you don’t have to worry about me going “Hollywood” (mindset wise that is) because I stay on my knees daily and I’m thankful versus expecting of the blessings. I’m conscious of avoiding promotion of self and work diligently to place the emphasis on the message. In turn, I’m more effective and useful to God because I lead all who meet and interact with me to HIM.

What benefits did you get out of being broken?
What can you share/testify with others to help them to accept the process of being broken?

Want More Power? Embrace Pressure

When God allows life to pressure and stress you instead of resisting or retreating (drinking, smoking, sex) try meditation and prayer to ask God what's the purpose of the pressure is. Why? A prayerful response to pressure always brings clarity and vision. Trying to resist or handle the pressure yourself leads to anxiety, irritability and helplessness. Allow God to re-direct you (via pressure) when your natural instincts send you off course. HIS vision is better than ours!

Having relationship with God allows you to have faith when life's pressure arise (money, love, job, family problems). Utilize God to help you see (I'm talking immediately) what he wants you to do (even if it means waiting). Relaxing and realizing that God will never let you down allows you to have peace of mind even while the fire burns. Fire can destroy or refine. A relationship with God will allow you to always be refined in the end. Fire is needed to burn away the impurities, inflated ego, and self-reliance. Ultimately, you will be improved.

Hey, you want success right? Then stay prayerful, accept that God controls all things (not us) and allow the pressure to refine, improve and guide you towards a greater destination that you could have sailed alone. From experience, I still stress over finances, life, etc. from time to time but remembering that I'm not in control and recounting God's 100% success rate in providing for me-especially in times of fire- allows me to relax and focus on where he is sending me.

Moral: If you're stressed today- stop stressing, start praying and realize that life will always have ups and downs. Enjoy the ride, embrace the journey and let God lead while you accept the process that will improve provide you with greater power to influence and impact the world. Sometimes pain and pressure produce your greatest work! I don't know about you but I only connect with speakers, musicians, and helpers who have experienced pain and can RELATE to mine.

What times in your life have you found a benefit to pressure? Did it produce more personal power?

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Education: Kids No Longer See Value in Education

Children no longer understand the value of education. They are being mesmerized by reality television and believe that success happens overnight and don't see the link between good grades and success until it's too late. Sadly, many are disappointed when confronted with the harsh reality that education is needed now more than ever. Many struggle with unemployment and even homelessness and wish they would have taken school more seriously after it's too late. Having a heart for children and educators (child of two and brother to one), I've decided to be proactive and speak to as many youth as possible about the importance of gaining knowledge to realize their dreams.

What are you doing to help youth realize the importance of education?

Why do you feel kids are focusing less and less on education in a time where it is needed the most?