It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superman!!
Holy ghosts and goblins, Batman.
Robin, to the Batcave.
You would not like me when I’m angry, chides the Hulk.
All of these phrases come from our memories of watching our favorite Superhero on television. My favorite superhero is Spiderman. My sons are enthralled with Wolverine of the X-men.
These individuals were either born “super” or were infused with radiation. For whatever reason, we are infatuated with “super” beings, beings that can conquer any situation with extraordinary powers and the will to not be defeated so that good can prevail.
I am reading a book right now called Extraordinary Living – Dr. John Bevere. In this book, he makes this point that we are in love with the super heroes. While his point is not to explore that reason but to get us to see (as believers), we have the opportunity and possibility to live extraordinary lives for the Lord to fulfil our calling.
I am so amazed at how many of us are settling for “average” living. We are surrounded by people who are so content on just being average. Well, I refuse to any longer live below my potential. Do you not realize who and Whose we are? We are children of the Most High God. We have been wonderfully and fearfully made. God breathed into our nostrils and we became a living soul. See, so many of us are settling for Humans that are being instead of Humans that are living.
Well, Minister of Motivation how do I began to live extraordinarily. While I have not finished the book, but I have been sopping up so much stuff lately that I can probably muster 3 or 4 starting points:
1. Realize you were created for a purpose. Please do not adopt a METHESULAH mentality (I will explore this more later probably in a sermon or another blog). The Bible says he lived and he died. That is all it says about this man. Are you just existing? Do you just get up…go through your day…and go to bed. Then start it all over the next day. This is so boring…(she knows who I am talking about who said that..hehehe). You have a purpose find it (if you need help, that’s what my services are for..heheheheh).
2. Do purposeful things. Now, that you know and realize you have a purpose, do things that build on that purpose. If you know that you are a teacher, teach; if you are a speaker, speak; if you are a singer, sing; if you are a motivator, motivate. Do things that feed your purpose. This is how you stay sharp and stay on course.
3. Surround yourself with like minded people. Do you know the proverbial saying, Birds of a feather flock together. It should be true for you and me. Surround yourself with people that are going in the same direction as you are. Iron sharpens iron. Like minded people talk the same talk and have a tendency to keep each other focused and pointed in the right direction.
4. Have a spirit of gratitude. If you are around me any length of time, you know I am big on this one. I truly believe if you are grateful for what you have in your life, it will propel you to live the most extraordinary life imaginable. You know why? I believe truly grateful people live extraordinary lives because they don’t take things for granted and live each moment as if it were their last. Are you thankful for what you have?
Have you started living an EXTRAORDINARY life yet? There is no time like right now…your extraordinary life is waiting on you!!
you have been Motivated.



I love this post! I am reading this post right at the same time I found my purpose….well one of them, because I feel that people can have more than one purpose….my main purpose is trying to be the best mom I can be to my boys. Love how you motivate people…..glad you found and followed your purpose. I spoke about miracles on my last post, and you are definitely my miracle!
Love ya!,
Blanca
By: Blanca on October 21, 2009
at 11:52 am
I think that was Excellent!! You are Spot on!! Well, you are a man of The Most High!! :0) You are a True man of GODS HOLY SPIRIT!! and it show,s Massive encouagement!! To you+ your family.. Bless you…
By: Mrs Beverley Kinnon on October 21, 2009
at 12:05 pm
Great Post!
I agree with this…I had to realize that I don’t live for self, but I live for him..and that he blessed me with unique talents…I should use them for my designed purpose…while lifting his name on high and praising him.
To God Be Da Glory,
Decetra
By: buddascotch on October 21, 2009
at 2:02 pm
Reminds me of the Prodigal Son. He lived like a prince, and decided to give it up for muck and mire. We are children of God, and already have THE BEST. Yet, we are content with materialistic things that won’t amount to anything. We can be selfish and think our lives our are own!
When we realize that we have a purpose for living and that every minute should be spent doing something with a purpose, we can truly LIVE. I want do do more than survive, I want to THRIVE. When we surround ourselves with people that have the same desires and instrinsic motivation, we can do great things! Having a spirit of gratitude is a MUST! Without gratitude there is no room for us to progress! He must INCREASE and I MUST DECREASE!!!
Loved the post!!
By: Chandra on October 22, 2009
at 1:20 am