Take a look at this video and be inspired. I have always loved Dallas Holm singing “I Will Rise Again” This video is all about rising again. When you are determined to win, nothing can stop you!

Are you facing obstacles?
Watch this video and be inspired to KNOW you will overcome them! Just as soon as you can face any obstacle with faith it’s size will immediately diminish.

So stand up (in your mind first) and face those obstacles. With an attitude of faith you will find your creative mind working on ways to over that obstacle. Go for it – you too can win!!

Have you taken a fall somewhere in your life?
Don’t stay down! Watch this video and be inspired to get back up on your feet and continue to run your race.

You are a champion, and champions train to WIN. Focus on the winning post (your goals and dreams) not on the fall, and keep running.

You are a champion! I trust that this video inspires you to keep running YOUR race – and you will win!

So remember: When You Fall Get Up – You Can Still Win!

33 Chilean miners were pulled out of the damaged mine one by one. They had been trapped in this mine for 70 days. I spent most of the day watching the event live and it was incredible. I watched it online where it was easier to pick up what they were saying and it was an amazing day.

The stories of each miner and their families were incredible as were the speeches given by President Sebastian Pinera.

From the conversations, speeches and greetings I could clearly see at least 3 main keys that led this mission to success.

Honor and Gratitude To God
In President Pinera’s last speech he made the comment: What ended as a true blessing from God – started as a possible tragedy.

The Hand of God was certainly in all of this mission, AND everyone involved in one way or another recognized this and gave thanks and honor to God.

Many of the miners wore sweatshirts that had “Thank you Lord” written across the front.

Hope and Faith Was Never Lost.
Many of the miners and their loved ones were heard to say that they did not lose hope or faith. The President himself declared earlier in the day: All of the miners are coming out strong and full of faith”

Team Work
There was incredible team work among the miners below as they organized themselves, agreed to delegate certain responsibilities. It is clear that each miner both respected his position and the position of the others.

They respected their chosen leaders and worked as a team. No doubt this contributed to saving their lives.

The coordination between the miners and the rescue team was also outstanding.

A True Captain
Luis Urzua took the role of the captain of their team, and as any good captain, he was last to come up. He did not want to come up until ALL of his team were safe.

I am sure there be a lot of stories of this experience coming out in the next days and weeks, and we will all be eager to learn more.

This story is indeed the story of faith, hope and miracles and is a demonstration of the Hand of God and the spirit of the Chilean people.

Today’s experience was truly an inspiration and challenge to us all.

Remember they are:
Disobedience (to your own heart) and -
Control (you can’t control anything in life but your own mind).

Now let’s tackle the BIGGEST cause of stress in our lives today! What is it?

Fear! Yes fear is a HUGE cause of stress.

Fear is actually the root cause of ALL other causes of stress. Fear is behind them all.

Did you know that faith and fear have a common denominator. What is it?

How can you tell when fear is present in your life?
One good way is to note your first SPONTANEOUS reaction to a challenge and the thoughts that go with it.

• Did you gasp and think or say: How am I going to cope with this?
• Did you lose your breath for a second and then find a host of “what if thoughts” flooding your mind?

Those are certainly reactions of fear.

So how can you change those reactions?
Well first you need to face the fact that the fear habit did not grow to this magnitude overnight, and it is likely it will not disappear overnight.

Here’s how you can cultivate faith:

• Take note of the words you listen to (and only listen to positive faith building words).
• Take note of the words you are speaking and stop speaking negative words. Make an dedicated effort to speak only positive words no matter what the situation.

  This will take discipline, determination and development to achieve completely. Remember habits are developed!

• Stop associating with negative people.
• Stop watching negative and violent programs on TV.
• Read, listen to and watch strong faith building books, articles and messages.

These things will certainly put you on the road to developing faith habits and fear will have to flee.

Once fear is gone, you will find that your life will have a LOT less stress.

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