A FRESH START! 1/31/2012

Daily Grind- A FRESH START! 1/31/2012

Every morning that we rise, God provides us with the opportunity for a FRESH START. We are afforded the GRACE to begin again with the experience gained from the day before. It is in this moment that we should look forward to the rewards of each new day. I challenge you to use your FRESH START and make this the best day of your life! It is up to you to leave the baggage from yesterday behind and seek the outcome you desire today. Be reminded that the past does not matter and today is your day to BE GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning...”

Joseph Priestley quotes

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Accept That You are Special! 1/30/2012

Daily Grind- Accept That You are Special! 1/30/2012

There is no one on this earth exactly like you. You may have similar personality traits as your loved ones or the same way of thinking. You may even have the same beautiful smile, but no one is exactly like you. Today I challenge you to know your unique worth by accepting that you are SPECIAL. Society has fooled us into believing that we have to be a certain way to be accepted. We spend most of our lives adjusting who we are and chasing after this acceptance only to find out it constantly changes. It is time that we realize that in order to be free, we have to embrace who we are. The only way we can find out who we are is to be transparent with God and ourselves. We must take off the disguises, accept our uniqueness and Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

The strongest force in the universe is a human being living consistently with his identity. ~Tony Robbins

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Being Alone is not being Lonely! 1/27/2012

Daily Grind- Being Alone is not being Lonely! 1/27/2012

There will be times in our life when we have to walk unaccompanied through the valley. Unfortunately, some valley experiences will not allow for our family and friends to be present. However, I come with the good news! God’s hidden anointing is revealed when we are ALONE. I challenge you today to have the courage to stand alone and focus on the Father. It’s when we are alone that the Heavenly Father has our undivided attention to perform his marvelous works and provide us the vision for his purpose in and on our lives. So stand alone, focus on the Father and Be Great!

Joshua 1:5

⁵ No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

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You Win Some You Learn Some! 1/26/2012

Daily Grind- You Win Some You Learn Some! 1/26/2012

Throughout our lifetime, we will be provided with many experiences that will provide victory and defeat. However, it is critical that we place a spotlight on the lessons learned in the midst of our defeats. I challenge you today to understand those setbacks and learn the lessons from the process, for it is in those lessons that we learn and grow in our faith. It is important that we remember to remain humbled when we triumph, for the enemy has already set up new attacks.  When the trying times arrive, our focus should be on the lessons we’ve learned, knowing that the teacher has provided us a open book for the TEST. 

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

“Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.” – Wilma Rudolph

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For Every Negative There is a Positive! 1/25/2012

Daily Grind- For Every Negative There is a Positive! 1/25/2012

In every negative situation that comes into our lives, we should be on a constant quest to find something positive out of that circumstance.  Regardless of how low we are in the valley, there is always something to look forward to. With the determination to remain upbeat, we can continue in the pursuit of happiness. I challenge you today to find the positive in every challenge that you face. Be reminded that our mindset is the key for success. It is vital that we fight through the TEST and recognize that it will be the praise in our TESTIMONY! It is normal to dwell in the negative, but we are conquers and covered with favor which lead us to victory! Be Positive and Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill

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Surely Goodness and Mercy! 1/24/2012

Daily Grind- Surely Goodness and Mercy! 1/24/2012

As the sun rises on our faces, we should be reminded of the kindness of God. It is interesting to note that we may not have everything that we want, but GOD is merciful and he provides us with everything that we need. Today’s challenge is for us to declare the goodness and mercy of GOD in and on our lives. It is important that we proclaim GOD’s goodness by recalling all the times that his mercy brought us out of unfavorable situations and how he’s consistently made a way out of no way. His mercy allows us to exercise our faith, knowing that we will be victorious during the next trial we endure. So at the end of our sunset, when the trumpet has sounded and our names are called, be ecstatic with the fact that Goodness and Mercy has followed us all of our days on this earth, and we will dwell in our Father’s house forever. Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Psalms 23:6

⁶Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

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Watch the Seeds You Plant! 1/23/2012

Daily Grind- Watch the Seeds You Plant! 1/23/2012

Each day, we have an opportunity to create outcomes based on the seeds that we plant. If we plant seeds of mistrust, jealousy, hatred and greed, we must prepare ourselves to eat the spoiled fruits that we have fertilized and cultivated. I challenge you today to build your harvest on seeds of love, peace, hope and compassion. This can only be accomplished by our actions. If we consider the type of harvest we want to reap, we can make sound decisions on the path we choose to follow. Let’s make it our pledge to eat of the sweet fruit of the LORD by sowing positive seeds in our garden of love. Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Nature herself does not distinguish between what seed it receives. It grows whatever seed is planted; this is the way life works. Be mindful of the seeds you plant today, as they will become the crop you harvest.
Mary Morrissey

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Be Thankful! 1/20/2012

Daily Grind- Be Thankful! 1/20/2012

Every morning when the Master taps us on our shoulder to rise, we should be thankful. We may be broke, not feeling our best and just plain fed up but we are alive! It is at these moments, that we should thank GOD for his goodness. I challenge you today to be thankful, no matter what your current situation. It is easy to give thanks when things are going our way.  However, the real test is to remember the FATHER’S grace when things aren’t going the way we expected. It is our duty to be reminded that each day is a blessing and provides us with another opportunity to change the forecast of our lives. By changing our forecast, we remain hopeful that God will shine in and on our lives. Be THANKFUL and Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Be thankful for your trials. If you’re being tested, you’re being perfected. Which means you have a divine purpose and reason to rejoice! – Unknown Quotes                                                                       

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Reach Higher By Bending Your Knees! 1/19/2012

Daily Grind- Reach Higher By Bending Your Knees! 1/19/2012

When the storms of life knock on our door and the creek rises past the flood plain, it is important that we seek higher ground. The only way to reach higher ground is to go into our closets, bend our knees and PRAY!  I challenge you today to PRAY without ceasing. Be reminded that the Power of PRAYER can move any mountain we face. Be BOLD in your prayer, trusting our Father at his word and watching his immaculate WILL be done. James 5:16 declares that the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. So while in the midst of our storms, we must reach for higher ground by bending our knees in PRAYER! Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

"Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees."

Corrie ten Boom

"Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons, but they are helpless against our prayers."

 Sidlow Baxter

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Your Body Is a Temple! 1/18/2012

Daily Grind- Your Body Is a Temple! 1/18/2012

With all of the diseases and illnesses that come from what we consume, it is time that we take control of our bodies by becoming as healthy as possible. I challenge you to be accountable of what you eat and to begin an exercise regimen. Start today by making healthier choices with foods and add some type of physical activity that will get our heart rate moving. It doesn’t take an hour at the gym to make a difference; start with just a few minutes a day or a nice walk.  GOD created us in his image and we owe it to him to make the best of the bodies we have!  Protect your temple and BE GREAT!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~Buddha

A healthy body is a guest-chamber for the soul; a sick body is a prison.~ Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

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Check Your Attitude! 1/17/2012

Daily Grind- Check your Attitude 1/17/2012

At some point in this life, we have to realize that the world does not revolve around us. We are obligated to check our attitudes by bringing a positive spirit to each situation. I challenge you today to become the CEO of your attitude. Regardless of the circumstances, you are responsible for you and no one has the power to check your attitude but YOU! The demeanor we have influences everything and everyone around us. Now is the time to take individual inventory of ourselves and accept the responsibility to bring our best attitude and Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.” –Brian Tracy

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When Are You Going To Change? 1/16/2012

Daily Grind-When Are You Going To Change? 1/16/2012

CHANGE is the only constant in this life. We need to prepare ourselves for it. Often times we hold on to what is familiar and think that we are growing. However, in reality, we are standing still because we are afraid. I challenge you today to boldly accept change and begin to grow. CHANGE is never easy; in truth, it is usually challenging but it’s a fact of life that we must face. The great news is that the same GOD that creates CHANGE is the same GOD that never CHANGES. So accept CHANGE with FAITH, understanding that your CHANGE will bring you to the land of milk and honey! Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

“By changing nothing, nothing changes.” -Tony Robbins

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No Time to Waste! 1/13/2012

Daily Grind- No Time to Waste! 1/13/2012

With each new morning we see, we should be reminded that Life is a GIFT! There’s no time to waste dealing with drama and foolishness that knocks us off track from reaching our goals. Today I challenge you to pursue your goals with great tenacity. You should be driven as if your hair were on fire! It is vital to understand that no one knows the place or the hour when our SAVIOR will call us to GLORY. It‘s important that we spend the time we have constantly improving ourselves and cultivating positive lifelong relationships. We need not waste another minute on anything or anyone that fails to assist us in becoming better people. Remember that time is the one thing that we can’t get back. Let’s be smart, use our time wisely and continue to Be Great!

Enjoy your weekend!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.

– Carl Sandburg (1878-1967)

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See What the End Will Be! 1/12/2012

Daily Grind- See What the End Will Be! 1/12/2012

There is no way we can get to our promise land if we give up and give in. Regardless of what we see or hear, it is critical that we keep going. I challenge you today to maintain the determination and focus to make it to the finish line. It is there that you will receive your Blessings! When we get weary and want to give in, DON’T! It is during those rough patches that we should press forward and push through because the reward is at the end. The easy thing to do is to throw in the towel and make excuses. However, we are not made up of excuses. We are designed for results. So like the famous gospel spiritual “I believe I’ll run on, and see what the end will be, because something at the end is waiting for me”. Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

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You CHOOSE! 1/11/2012

Daily Grind- You Choose! 1/11/2012

Isn’t it amazing the choices that we have to make on a daily

basis? With every action we take, there is a choice attached to it.

Today I challenge you to CHOOSE to be HAPPY! With every life

circumstance, we have the power of choice. This is our moment

to change the outcome of any situation by choosing to be HAPPY.

We can all pick different alternatives, however, one of our

primary missions in life is to connect to happiness. Let’s place a

spotlight on what we choose. Losers choose to lose, winners like to

Be Great so they choose to be Happy!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

"Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind."

Alice Meynell

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Exercise Your Faith! 1/10/2012

Daily Grind- Exercise Your Faith! 1/10/2012

It is a fact that we all face problems and go through uncomfortable situations. However, while going through, it is imperative to know that in order to ease our load; we have to completely give our problems to our FATHER! He is a problem solver and a burden bearer! Many of us struggle with letting go and letting GOD! I challenge you today to participate in a FAITH enhancing exercise by completely giving your troubles to GOD and allowing his will to be done in your life. We must realize that there is a difference between telling GOD our problems and totally turning our problems over to him. Allow GOD to be SOVEREIGN. He doesn’t need assistance to turn our situations around.

Surrender to God, experience your breakthrough and Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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4th and Inches! 1/9/2012

Daily Grind- 4^th and Inches! 1/9/2012

There will be times in our lives when we face some intense situations that will require us to exert a higher level of concentration and energy to conquer our goals. One split decision can make or break everything that we have worked for. It is during these times that we must give 110% in our effort, knowing that we are more than prepared to push our way past the first down marker. Today I challenge you to live each day with a 4^th and inches mentality. This means that for every decision we make, we should be on our knees “Tebowing” ourselves to victory. There is no time for doubt and negative thinking. Whatever obstacle we face, we are obligated to accept the challenges and defeat them. So take the risk, go for it on 4^th and inches and Be Great!

James A. Bush, Jr. (The Bushinator)

1 John 4:4 Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.

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Be a Builder! 1/6/2012

 

Daily Grind- Be a Builder! 1/6/2012

Every time we open our mouths to speak, we have an enormous opportunity to either construct or flatten the person we are communicating with. I challenge you today to be a builder of man with each word that exits your lips. Be reminded that words in its original form were made to create. The key to being a builder begins with controlling our thoughts. The filter between our thoughts and the creation of words should be under constant surveillance. We need to stop allowing everything that comes to mind come out of our mouths. We are better than that. Let’s begin to rebuild everyone we come in contact with - one word at a time. Regardless of what has been said to us, our response should be thoughtful and uplifting. Enjoy your weekend and Be Great!

Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

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Do You! 1/5/2012

Daily Grind- Do You! 1/5/2012

While we continue to sort out our New Year’s resolutions, be mindful not to sacrifice yourself in the process. I challenge you today to commit to being your authentic self. Many of us look to others for approval about how we look, the decisions we make and our place in society. We bestow this supreme power to other people rather than the ONE who made us perfect in HIS image. This must cease! We must begin to be transparent with ourselves. Do You! Stop imitating others because we’re trying to fit in. Do You! Now is the time that we move forward and take back our lives. Don’t allow others to shape our vision. Be Bold! Remember we are only rewarded one life. What a tragedy it would be to allow someone else to be the director in our original play.  Have courage, believe in yourself, Do You and Be Great!

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself.

~Harvey Fierstein

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Get That Dirt Off Your Shoulder! 1/4/2012

Daily Grind- Get That Dirt Off Your Shoulder! 1/4/2012

There will be times in our life when we will get knocked down. We must remember, as we gather ourselves, that the lesson is not learned in the falling. It is revealed in the getting up. Today I challenge you to get up when you are knocked down. If we live long enough, there will be times when we feel that we can’t get up from the “body shots” of character assassinations or the “upper cuts” of failure and disappointment.  The charge is to base our core beliefs on not quitting or giving in since we know it’s the easy thing to do. Some of us have allowed these “knock downs” to become “knock outs” because we refuse to get up. From this point forward, when we are blindsided and find ourselves on the ground, we will pull ourselves together. In those times, we need to get on our knees to pray then stand up, brush the dirt off our shoulders and Be Great!

Proverbs 24:16

For a righteous man falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

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The Mission Is Possible! 1/3/2012

Daily Grind- The Mission Is Possible! 1/3/2012

This year provides us with the infinite opportunities to continue our quest to be great. We should have confidence knowing that our past failures are behind us and they have prepared us to move forward. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to begin your legacy for greatness. From this point on, our goal should be to provide immaculate service in everything we do. Our foundation for our mission must begin with our mindset. It is time to reconstruct our thinking. Gone are the days when we allow negative thoughts to control us. We have moved off of “

Pessimistic Avenue

” and turned on “I Know I

Can Boulevard

”. No one has ever promised us the easy road. It is time that we knock down trees and create our own pathway. Our attitude should remain positive regardless of the obstacles that are on the horizon. Dig in, complete the mission to Be Great!

The man who has done his best has done everything.  ~Charles M. Schwab

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Be An Example! 1/2/2012

Daily Grind- Be An Example! 1/2/2012

As we embrace the fun and excitement of the New Year, keep in mind that we have tons of work to do. It is time for us to roll up our sleeves and get to work on our children. Not only are they in the ICU, they are on life support. By having access to so many media outlets, our young people are losing the fundamental values that molded us when we were kids. How long can we sit back and do nothing? I challenge you today to realize the importance of being a great example for our children. They are lost and don’t care if they are found. It is our job to redirect our youth by getting involved in their lives. The only way to understand them is to get to know them. We have distanced ourselves too far from our young people and because of that, they are suffering. When they reveal an “I don’t care” attitude to us, it is because they are showing a reflection of what we have given them. It is time to get busy. We must spend time with our children. Volunteer for a youth group, mentor a child or simply be a positive example in the presence of young people. Teach them to do what’s right and Be Great!

“Example isn’t another way to teach, it is the only way to teach”

- Albert Einstein

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