Thoughts
that have come from various quotes taken from the book, "Victor - Breaking
Free From a Victim Based Society by John H. Hovis. Click here to link directly to the audio file.
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“...What is the context of my life at this moment that defines how I will view the next one? If I can grapple with these important questions from the standpoint of a victor rather than a victim I have a better chance of successfully facing the many challenges that can make me feel like I will never achieve my destiny.”
As quoted from the book "Victor - Breaking Free From a Victim-Based Society" by John H. Hovis Page 1
Ever notice how life, in the right context, seems to go so well? When put in the right perspective, even the bad things of life can somehow seem less burdensome. I’m not crazy enough to say that the bad things don’t hurt or that perspective somehow makes us immune to the negative that can overtake us when circumstances aren’t going our way. What I am saying is that victor living isn’t based on how well things are going in life for you right this moment. Perspective can often be the difference between victim thinking and victor living.
Don’t take my word for it. Even The Bible points to the importance and long-lasting effect of perspective in the life of a victor. Check out today’s verse.
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” Genesis 50:20 (NIV)
Today's reading comes from the story of Joseph in the Old Testament. Joseph had one of those lives that makes your head spin. He goes from the safety and security of being a favorite son to being sold into slavery. Time and time again it looks as though Joseph's life was lost to the victimizing events that kept overtaking him. Somehow Joseph keeps on moving forward. Then, Oh how things changed.
For Joseph, perspective was critical for what seemed to be a “ship wreck” of a life to make any sense at all. Had Joseph allowed his life to be consumed by the negative that kept happening to him, God’s plan for destiny would have never been realized.
What lens of perspective you are going to view your life through today? If that lens is based on whether your circumstance is working for or against your ability to see your destiny achieved then victim thinking will ultimately be the result. An eternal perspective is the lens that enables the person living like a victor stay in that place of power. When viewed from eternity, even the worst of occurrences into a place where the victor’s destiny can be achieved.
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“...What is the context of my life at this moment that defines how I will view the next one? If I can grapple with these important questions from the standpoint of a victor rather than a victim I have a better chance of successfully facing the many challenges that can make me feel like I will never achieve my destiny.”
As quoted from the book "Victor - Breaking Free From a Victim-Based Society" by John H. Hovis Page 1
Ever notice how life, in the right context, seems to go so well? When put in the right perspective, even the bad things of life can somehow seem less burdensome. I’m not crazy enough to say that the bad things don’t hurt or that perspective somehow makes us immune to the negative that can overtake us when circumstances aren’t going our way. What I am saying is that victor living isn’t based on how well things are going in life for you right this moment. Perspective can often be the difference between victim thinking and victor living.
Don’t take my word for it. Even The Bible points to the importance and long-lasting effect of perspective in the life of a victor. Check out today’s verse.
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” Genesis 50:20 (NIV)
Today's reading comes from the story of Joseph in the Old Testament. Joseph had one of those lives that makes your head spin. He goes from the safety and security of being a favorite son to being sold into slavery. Time and time again it looks as though Joseph's life was lost to the victimizing events that kept overtaking him. Somehow Joseph keeps on moving forward. Then, Oh how things changed.
For Joseph, perspective was critical for what seemed to be a “ship wreck” of a life to make any sense at all. Had Joseph allowed his life to be consumed by the negative that kept happening to him, God’s plan for destiny would have never been realized.
What lens of perspective you are going to view your life through today? If that lens is based on whether your circumstance is working for or against your ability to see your destiny achieved then victim thinking will ultimately be the result. An eternal perspective is the lens that enables the person living like a victor stay in that place of power. When viewed from eternity, even the worst of occurrences into a place where the victor’s destiny can be achieved.
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