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8 Ways To Win In The Game Of Life

by Bonita Bennett

Through many encounters with men and women of all ages and all walks of life, I find that so many are stuck in a valley of joyless days because of low self-esteem, bad experiences, and unfortunate choices.  There are those who are constantly scarred, exploited, and victimized by their own hands, and blame others for the “experience.”  When we love, we feel defiled, hurt and rejected when someone does not love us back, and most times, we will badger them, by our sturdy refusal to let go, to love us anyway in spite of the pain associated with it.

 In order to win in the game of life, we have to first change our thought life and our minds about who we are, and imagine ourselves as who we want to be and begin working on it.  Here are some ways to do it:

• Seek the best for yourself, by accepting only the best and begin with the understanding that there is a Divine Design for your life, and you must seek God and trust Him to show you.  Most of us function in complete ignorance of our true destinies and strive hard for things and people who don’t belong in our realm.  This action usually brings about failure and dissatisfaction once attained because it was not in line with the divine purpose in the first place.  In other words, having it your way is not always the best way.

• In the game of life, it’s important to see clearly one’s good and obliterate all mental pictures of bad.  You must see good in your life and good in others, and it will manifest vividly. You must also let the past be the past.

• You are what you think.  Words and thoughts are a tremendous force in our lives.  They are the molders of our affairs.  Bring your thoughts under control, and strive for peace of mind in all situations, and steer clear of people who are not in harmony with you, or your agenda.

• Know that you can have what you want if it’s a righteous desire…up to and including a soul mate.  Read Psalm 37:4 in the Bible.  “Delight Yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”  When you want something, think about it.  Would God want you to have it?

• Believe in who you pray to.  If you pray for success and prepare for failure, you will get the situation you prepared for.  Think about it.  Can God really do what you want?  Too many of us walk by sight and are stumbled by what we’re looking at.

• See yourself as God’s special creation, and believe it.  Remember, others always follow our lead in seeing us the way we see ourselves.  If you want respect, command it by projecting through word and action the value you place on your being…and don’t forget to give respect.  What you receive is a direct result of what you put out.

• Associate closely with like minds only.  If you know that you’re associating closely with someone who’s not on the same page as you, turn the page and close the book.  Start a new chapter in your life and don’t be afraid to.

• Remember most of all, it’s okay to fall down, make a mistake, or miss the mark, as long as you get back up and try again.  All the great ones live by this rule.