Hi,
I trust you are doing great, had a wonderful weekend and that everything is aligning themselves in pleasant places for you.


We started 'Phase II' of the fasting from wrong thinking a couple of days ago and I just thought I should share this information with you. The first 40-day fast from wrong thinking, wrong mindsets, wrong methodologies and wrong paradigm (Phase I) was so profound, outstanding and mind renewing/transforming and these daily emails revealed the kind of wrong mindsets that we may have had and that some religious, cultural, and traditional beliefs has taught us which unfortunately has kept a couple of us in bondage. I've learnt not to follow any religious, traditional or cultural belief system without personally understand why that belief system is in place and the root of the belief (i.e not following any belief system blindly just because it looks palatable but allowing the Holy Spirit and my spirit lead me in the right direction). In my opinion, any belief system that is not centered around loving God and loving your neighbors (even those who hate you) or that tries to promote/elevate one man or race over another is not worth believing in because whether we like it or not, what you believe in or worship determines WHO you are (But HEY!!! This is my personal opinion).


Also on a constant basis, testimonies have been flowing from all over the world (from people that subscribed to the fast) on how this fast has created tremendous transformation in people's life all over the world (including mine). Though fasting from food is very good and helps our spiritual state, if you are REALLY honest with yourself, try and imagine how many times you have fasted from food and after the fast, you were fine (i.e. your spirit man was more in control) for a couple of days or weeks then later you still find yourself doing the exact same things and wondering why its been hard to change or to see better results in your lives. I guess the saying is true that 'it is only a fool that keeps doing the same thing and expects different results'. I can relate with the saying because I've seen that happen in my life too (i.e. kept doing the same things and expecting a miracle). Thank God for his mercy and grace and also for another chance. Check out the scripture below as a little food for thought

Romans 12:1-3 (New Living Translation)

A Living Sacrifice to God

1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice, the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

3 Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don't think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.

Below is today's fast from wrong mindsets. If you are interested in joining us in this fast, please click on the link below and you can subscribe to receive the emails on a daily basis.

http://fromtheinsideout.us/


You will also find the first 40 days in phase I on the above website as well as the days you've missed in phase II in the archives and testimonies from people all over the world that have seen significant change in their lives, health, relationship with others and most importantly their relationship with their heavenly father. There have also been many testimonies of people getting healed in their homes (without anybody praying for them) and people actually losing weight (without even changing their diet or eating habits) all because they were able to recognize some faulty mindsets and deceptions from the enemy that actually caused the sickness/weight gain and the realizing the TRUTH and implementing it using God's word made them free. If you don't believe me, check out the testimonials on the website for yourself (they keep pouring in) and I have also seen lots of transformation in my own life, my love walk and a more strengthened relationship and intimacy with my heavenly father, God and bestest friend too (my mini-testimony).


Trust me, there are no gimmicks attached to this and it is FREE so I have nothing to gain or lose from letting you know. But I'm pretty sure you wouldn't regret it. Also imagine the money that you will save from taking those continuous trip to the doctors and therapist when the problem has always been as a result of our faulty thinking/mindsets. You'll be shocked how many diseases and mental illnesses are attached to anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, hurts and offense (the person that seriously gets affected when you refuse to forgive someone that hurt or offended you is guess... YOU. The person may not even be aware) and how the cure can miraculously come from learning to LET GO and being in control of the negative thoughts and emotions that flood your mind and find their way into your heart. Like Toyota's motto rightly states 'GOOD THINKING, GOOD PRODUCT.' This definitely means that the reverse is the same too 'WRONG THINKING, WRONG PRODUCTS and as a man thinks in his heart, that will he become (Prov 23:7). The TRUTH always has a way of setting you FREE!!!


I just thought it would be rather selfish of me to keep these mind transforming, heart rendering and PRICELESS information to myself. Remember that Wisdom is profitable to direct and a truly wise man will learn from everything and everyone (even from things you don't personally belief in or you have been taught not to believe and from also from seemingly foolish talk).


In the mean time, have a wonderful, fruitful and Blessed week and ENJOY LIFE because it is your Godly Heritage.

John 10:10 (Amplified Bible)

10The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).

Love Always,

Eskor

Today's Message | Archives | Testimonials | Resources Thought 12 Today we are fasting from the thought:I must be out of Gods will. And the thoughts that go with it: What if I miss God's will? What if I make the wrong decision? These are some of the thoughts that punish many people; that produce doubt, uncertainty and fear in us--almost becoming self-fulfilling prophecies leading us to make bad decisions. Let's fast from the thought that we are out of the will of God or that we will probably miss God's will. 1. Put first things first. God's "will" is His Word. ("Testament" means "will") It's not a mystery. If you left a "will" for your loved ones, it would focus on what you are doing for them, rather than what they need to do for you (Of course, you would be dead!). FOCUS ON WHAT GOD HAS DONE. Read the will or the testament, as if it were listing what NOW belongs to you since Jesus died and rose again. (Hebrews 9:14-20) 2. The will of God begins with a state of being not a state of doing. What I mean by this is: since our foundational scripture is As a man thinks, so is he (Proverbs 23:7), our focus should be on what God said we ARE, and what God said we HAVE. Then, that will produce what God wants us to DO. When you know you ARE what God says you are, and you HAVE what God says you have, then you will DO the will of God. The right decisions will be the byproduct of the right thinking. 3. As you fill your heart up with the Word of God, He will lead you safely into His will! Psalm 119:9-11 says, I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not SIN against Thee. Sin = missing the mark. You won't MISS the will or the mark when you hide the Word in your heart! 4. The will of God is activated in our life through the giving of thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, In everything give thanks, for this is the WILL OF GOD for you, in Christ Jesus. Notice, He doesn't say give thanks FOR everything, but rather: give thanks IN everything. No matter what you are facing right now the will of God is to give thanks, IN the midst of it. By thanks and praise CONTINUALLY, we are infesting our situation with the presence and possibilities of God's power! 5. The will of God is bigger and broader than most people think. At a large airport, there are several runways that a plane can land on, safely, arriving at its destination. Get rid of the mindset that there's only one runway and you might miss it and crash! There are several runways in the will of God, and therefore many options that are equally acceptable and approved by God. 6. MORE TO COME ON THIS TOMORROW! THINK IT & SAY IT: I am not going to miss God's will for my life! His Word is His Will, and I accept and embrace His Word as the cornerstone of my life. I AM what God's Word says I am. And I HAVE what God's Word says I have. I have a covenant with God, and knowing that will lead me into the right decisions for my life. He will keep me in His Will, as I keep His Word in my heart. I choose a life of thanks and praise which puts me in the middle of God's will, AND brings God's will into the middle of my situation, infesting my surroundings with God's presence and God's power! In Jesus Name! Happy Day! Gregory Dickow The Fast from wrong thinking is a revolutionary approach to identify and conquer thought patterns, mindsets and mentalities at work to defeat you. Over 50,000 people have joined. You can find archives and videos at http://fromtheinsideout.us that will further help change you from the inside out built on the foundation of God's Word. ------------ --------- --------- ------ The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. - Thomas Paine Only when we give joyfully, without hesitation or thought of gain, can we truly know what love means - Leo Buscaglia. http://eskoredem.blogspot.com/ The Fast from wrong thinking is a revolutionary approach to identify and conquer thought patterns, mindsets and mentalities at work to defeat you. Over 50,000 people have joined. You can find archives and videos at fromtheinsideout.us that will further help change you from the inside out built on the foundation of God’s Word.

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Be a Day Starter™

Hi,
I read and was ruminating on the article I found below and these thoughts came strongly to my heart. I just thought I should share them with you.


The GREATEST gift you can ever give anyone is the gift of love and the wisest/happiest man or woman on the earth is one that knows his life's purpose and centers his/her life and purpose around serving and loving others as well as he loves himself. Whether we believe this or not, our lives' purpose was never meant to be about us and us alone (else God would have created separate islands or worlds and place each of us in them. No man is an island right?) but will always be centered around others too.


I've also seen that learning to GIVE and FORGIVE helps in taking out the roots of selfishness, self-centeredness and the 'its all about ME' syndrome in us and also has a way of teaching us to be content/grateful/thankful even it looks like there is absolutely no reason to be thankful. As long as there is life, THERE IS HOPE . Just try and Imagine for 5mins how it would be and all that will be left unaccomplished about your life and purpose if you died today and I'm pretty sure you'll be thankful you are ALIVE!!! A Merry and joyful heart knows no worries and depression is the least of their problems. Just a little food for thought.


Learn to start your day right, have a wonderful day and spread the LOVE. Trust me, IT WORKS else you can ask for your money-back guarantee. freely GIVE and you will freely RECEIVE.

Love Always,
Eskor

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Monday Morning Momentum™ - Be a Day Starter™

Monday, May 12, 2008
Click here for an introduction to Monday Morning Momentum.

Be a Day Starter™
This week’s focus: At home

My wife, Dawn, usually wakes up before I do. Sometimes she wakes up by alarm, and other times by the gentle tugging of one of our two little girls, Eliana (5) and Ariela (4). Then around 6:30a.m., it’s my turn. This is how I wake up: Dawn hugs me and whispers good morning until I wake up. It’s a beautiful way to begin a day; I am loved awake. Dawn starts my day.

And then I continue the cycle. I step out of bed and head upstairs to my little girls’ rooms. I quietly walk into their bedrooms and wake them up with a big hug. It is one of my favorite parts of the day. I start their day.

How do you wake up in the morning? What is your first interaction of the day? What do you do and say when you first see someone in the morning?

Be A Day Starter in Your Family

If you’re not already beginning your day as warmly and positively as you can, be a Day Starter for one week: When you wake up in the morning express your love with your words and your actions.

If you normally complain right after you get up, express your love first. If you have to begin your day with a cup of coffee in the morning, do it after you have hugged and kissed everyone (And if you don’t normally hug and kiss your family, let me know what impact it has on your life when you do.). Suspend your normal wake-up habits for one week. Be a Day Starter at home.

Be A Day Starter with Your Roommates

If you live with roommates, be the first to greet everyone. Be the first to smile. Make the coffee. Offer to make their breakfast when you make yours. Demonstrate your interest in them. Start their day.

Be A Day Starter if You Live Alone

And if you live alone, call someone you care about. Email a kind note to a friend. Exercise with friends, or grab a cup of coffee with them. Start someone’s day.

Invite Your Family and Friends to Join You

And if you want your family or friends to join you on your journey, send this post along to them.

Have a great week, and let me know how it goes.

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The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. - Thomas Paine

The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose - Leider, Richard

You set the Limits - Part two

Hi Again,
This devotional was suppose to be attached to the first email (I got inspired to write after I read it and it was very much in line with issues that have been flowing in my heart) but I guess I found myself writing so much that I mistakenly truncated it. Just thought I should still resend it. Always remember that you can never go beyond your limitations and that every limitations starts from what is in your mind and your mindsets. That is why RENEWING YOUR MIND and a PARADIGM SHIFT (Using God's word through the help of the Holy Spirit) is very important as well as taking every limits off God while setting healthy boundaries so you don't get trampled upon by lies, deceit, intimidation, emotional blackmail, hurts, offenses, controlling people and religious spirits (to mention a few) or get tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine.

Every battle where your life and future is concerned has already been fought and won (when Jesus died on the cross for your sins) and VICTORY is already yours in Jesus name. BUT you have to work out YOUR OWN salvation with fear and trembling (Phil 2:12) and BUILD up YOURSELF in YOUR most holy Faith(Jude 1:20).

There is POWER in Fellowship and Unity ('one shall chase a thousand and two, ten thousand' and 'behold how Good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in UNITY') but in the midst of it all, we are still running our individual race and will be accountable for our individual actions at the end of the race. The beautiful thing about this race is that it is not a competitive race (this is the world system and a result of the curse -i.e the desire to domineer and out-compete other people instead of having dominion over life -Gen 1:28 vs Gen 2:16b. Before Man sinned in the beginning, we were created to have dominion over life and not over other people. We were all created uniquely and for a unique purpose) but a race to actually get to the end and FINISH STRONG. God's desire is that everyone (with no exception) will get to the end and claim the prize that has been set for him/her that is why he sent his son to die on behalf of your sins and prepare the way for you and to make you realize that you can never do it on your own but that is grace is more than sufficient enough for you (if you are willing to accept it).

Remember, LET YOUR YES BE YES and YOUR NO BE NO and LEARN to ENJOY LIFE (God's way -The Joy of the Lord is YOUR STRENGTH!!!) cos as long as you have life, there is HOPE!!!

Take care of you and KEEP THE FIRE BURNING!!!

Love always,
Eskor

You Set the Limits

Today's Scripture

“What if they don’t believe? Will their lack of faith make the faith of God no effect?” (Romans 3:3)

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

There will always be critics and naysayers in life. It’s not what’s said about you that affects your life, but what you say and believe about yourself. Has the opinions of other people caused you to water down your dreams? One of the most important things you can learn is that other people don’t have to believe in you in order for your dreams to come to pass. Other people don’t set the limits for your life—you do. In Romans 3:3, the Apostle Paul is saying, “It doesn’t matter if other people don’t believe. Their unbelief is not going to keep me from believing in my dreams.” When God puts a promise in your heart, it’s not up to other people to bring it to pass, it’s up to you! You don’t need everyone to validate you. You have to follow the voice of God for yourself and allow Him to order your steps. God sees the hidden treasures that you’ve had buried on the inside of you. He wants to bring those treasures out and make your dreams reality! As you get rid of old, defeated thoughts and replace them with what God says about you, you will remove the limits and live the abundant life God has in store for you!

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, thank You for another day to see Your goodness in my life. Help me to see myself the way You see me. Help me to see the plans You have for me so that I can be empowered by You to fulfill my destiny. I love You and bless Your name today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

First Written: Tue, 6 Nov 2007

You set the Limits -Take other limits off

I once heard a pastor say that 'You will never amount to anything in life until you learn to become totally independent of everybody but Jesus' and it really hit me hard. Independent in this sense does not mean that you can't seek or listen to advice from friends and family/loved ones or that you can't seek wise counsel from a mentor or someone you look up to (A wise man can learn something from even a fool). But independent in this sense simply means that the choice is totally yours where your life and future is concerned and how much more will we miss it if we don't know our creator and see our purpose, destiny and future through Heaven's eyes? The closer you get to God and understanding why you were created and what you were created for, the easier it is for you to walk in the fullness of your calling without any form of limitations. In order for you to fully utilized a product you just bought, you need to go through the manual. The case is the same in the Kingdom. In order to know that which you were created for, you need to inquire from your manufacturer.


I realized one of our greatest fears we human beings have is the fear of being rejected or alienated so because of this we find ourselves always aligning to the status quo or just doing what our friends/colleagues/family wants us to do though everything within us hates what we are doing. Like the saying goes 'If you can't beat them, join them'. Also, one of the greatest lies we've used to deceive ourselves is that 'as far as everyone around me is happy and I am not stepping on toes, than I am happy' or ' I don't have release in my heart to do what X or Y advised me or wants me to do because everything within me is leading me in a different direction or I have other commitments, but if I say no, he/she will be offended and may alienate himself/herself from me or may even end up telling people bad things about me'. I know this because this was the kind of person I used to be but now I see things and life from a whole different point of view and I've learnt to set healthy boundaries and it is very liberating. One thing I have learnt about life is don't live your life solely to please people because our emotions are very fickle and unstable and the people that love you today when you are doing things their way may hate you tomorrow when you stop doing things their way and there is no way you can walk in the fullness of that which God has called you to walk without stepping on toes. The forces of darkness don't like it when you you aligning yourself to God's will so stumbling blocks will always be placed in your path. But every stumbling block can become a stepping stone to the next level for you. Its all depends on your perception to life and where your trust and confidence lies. Instead live your life to please God and as much as possible learn to live in peace with your brother (but never at the expense of yourself that is why the Rom 12:8 places emphasis on 'As much as possible').


Romans 12:18 (Amp)
18If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Matthew 5:33-37 (Message translation)
33-37"And don't say anything you don't mean. This counsel is embedded deep in our traditions. You only make things worse when you lay down a smoke screen of pious talk, saying, 'I'll pray for you,' and never doing it, or saying, 'God be with you,' and not meaning it. You don't make your words true by embellishing them with religious lace. In making your speech sound more religious, it becomes less true. Just say 'yes' and 'no.' When you manipulate words to get your own way, you go wrong.

James 5:12 (Amp)
12But above all [things], my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath; but let your yes be [a simple] yes, and your no be [a simple] no, so that you may not sin and fall under condemnation.


If you study the lifestyle of all the greatest Achievers on this earth (Both from God's word and in the world today), you will notice a common similarity: They stood for what they believed in irrespective of what people had to say about them and even when they made mistakes, they got up and moved on (despite the criticisms) and that they always stood out of the status Quo. The people that criticized and booed them when they were still in the early stages of their achievements were the the same people that changed and started praising them when they became great achievers. So why waste your life always trying to live by how people want you to live your life or always seeking people's approval to do that which you believe in your heart is the direction God is leading you towards (note though that there are times we can really convince ourself that what we are doing is right and may be wrong. That is why God's word should be your only standard and why you need to rely totally on the help of the holy Spirit. Seeking wise counsel is also very good as well as having a mentor but the the final choice is still yours)? Take the limits off and you will see the difference. What is more important is that you live your life to please God and that you learn to walk in love at all times. But there is no way you can love somebody else if you don't love yourself (this has always been the root of inferiority/superiority complex and low self-esteem). Let God's love saturate your heart and you will never find it hard to love others even when they hurt you or offend you.


Lastly, I've grown to love a song I once heard by Vicky Yohe: Increase me (I believe Israel Houghton sang a similar version of the same song with the same powerful message). The Chorus goes like this:

No Limits, No Boundaries,
I see increase, all around me,
Stretch forth, break forth,
Release Me, Enlarge my territory


Its time for us to take the limits off and stop limiting ourselves by what people think or say about us or even the terrible experiences that we've had in life that makes it pretty difficult for us to want to move on. Its time to break free of terrible mind sets and see beyond the horizon. It is time to enlarge our territories and mode of thinking. One thing for sure is that people will always talk whether you like it or not so why bother about what people are saying about you? What should always be more important is 'What is God saying about you?' There are visions, dreams, treasures, talents, skills and gifts that God has deposited within each and everyone of us (no exceptions) to create a change around us and if you've noticed, those dreams are not always to only your benefit, but it benefits everyone around you. Don't see yourself as a grasshopper like the spies did when they were told to spy the land of Canaan. Instead, see yourself as VICTORIOUS and MORE THAN A CONQUEROR!!! even when it doesn't feel that way. Always remember that it is about taking life, one step at a time while trusting God in every step that you take (This is now my favorite saying). Even when you make mistakes, these mistakes can always work together for your good and make you a better person and that there is a time and a season for everything in life so TIMING is very important. Lets go all out to make a change in our environment and the society at large but always remember that the change must first start from within you. Just a little food for thought. Let me leave this last scripture with you.

HEBREW 12:1-3 (Amplified Version)
1THEREFORE THEN, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us,

2Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.^(A)

3Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself [reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you may not grow weary or exhausted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds.

I love you but my love cannot be compared to God never-ending/never-changing love towards you. Don't ever forget that God's love towards you is not dependent on your performance or works and its totally unconditional. Draw near to him (He longs for you everyday) and he will draw near to you. The CHOICE is YOURS!!!

Love always,
Eskor