4:8 Principle -- Step 4: Focus on your strengths

When it comes to happiness... nothing can propel you into a joy-filled life than operating in the areas in which you are naturally gifted. When we try to be something we're not, we experience disappointment and frustration.

Emphasize your originality by highlighting your special gifts and talents. No one else is like you-- you were uniquely created, designed and fashioned by God. Because He chose to make you a certain way... we have to believe it was for a certain purpose. And He promises that is in fact the case in His Word.

There is no future in glorifying your weaknesses. Forget about your shortcomings. Stop beating yourself up and think of about God and the fantastic creation He made when He made you!

If you were just like everyone else, what would you have to offer the world? Because God designed you... you have what it takes to do whatever it is He purposed you to do. Instead of comparing yourself with others, which leads to disappointment, choose to become superior in your talent and in your strengths.



Today's lesson:  Answer these questions -- How am I better, strong and wiser than I was yesterday? What is it I can do that others around me can not do as effortlessly? What makes me happy and fulfilled when I am doing it?

Follow these positive statements to lead yourself to a talent, ability or strength that you can confidently operate in. Remember, you have something special to offer the world