Tommy Newberry's Secrets to a Joy Filled Life

Going Where You Want to Be

Tommy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:42:03 +0000

Most players are pretty good, but they go where the puck is. I go where the puck is going to be. —Wayne Gretzky

This One Thing I Do: Forgiveness

Tommy — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:40:30 +0000

Beginning today, I increase my potential for joy by forgiving myself and others without exception or mental reservation.

A Prayer for Self-Worth

Tommy — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:37:53 +0000

Dear God,

Speak loudly to me and reveal all limiting images in my mind. Replace them with pictures that glorify you and accurately represent my full potential. Upgrade my opinion of myself and my vision for the future so I never feel the need to protect and preserve the past. Show me how to be a faithful steward of my one and only opportunity to magnify the greatness you have placed within me and to show your presence in my life. Lead me away from complacency and any temptation to settle for less than what you know is my absolute best.

How awesome it is that you know everything about me and love me anyway! As I accept and experience your grace and mercy, help me to grasp the depth and perfection of your love as demonstrated by the sacrifice of your only Son. Restore me this day, and make me whole and complete.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen

Act With Joy Now

Tommy — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:36:13 +0000

Anyone can be happy when circumstances are wonderful, but joy is different. Joy is proactive happiness. It is the learned capacity to display your faith ahead of time by means of your daily mental attitude.

To act with joy now, live each hour as if your full potential has already materialized. Proceed, moment by moment, with the gratitude you’d have if your most heartfelt prayers have been answered.

Stop what you are doing and briefly make a list of five things you would be doing differently today if you had already reached your biggest goals or overcome your greatest challenges.

Dwell on the Person God Wants You to Become

Tommy — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:31:05 +0000

Contemplate the wonderful and exciting plans God has in store for your future. Meditate frequently on the character qualities you believe God wants to see in you. The most joyful place you can be is in God’s will.

Ask yourself “What would the future me do differently each morning or evening?

Practice Extreme Self-Care

Tommy — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:29:22 +0000

When you take exceptionally good care of yourself, you are much more likely to make decisions that will release your brakes and keep your tank full of joy. Here are some essential self-care factors to consider:

Am I living the life God intends for me?

Do I have a clear, compelling vision for my future?

Am I investing time alone each day with God?

Does anyone in my life hold me accountable to my best self?

Do I consistently make health-producing food and drink choices?

Am I exercising in some way almost every day?

Am I getting sufficient sleep most nights?

Do I have at least three close personal relationships?

Do I have “extra time” or margin built into my lifestyle?

Am I focused on progress rather than perfection?

Use your answers to help you pinpoint the areas where you need the most work. Develop a plan to get you where you want to be.

Eliminate Negative Self-Talk and Introduce Joy-Talk

Tommy — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:26:01 +0000

The words you mutter to yourself have the power to encourage or discourage, to motivate or deflate, to generate joy or repel it.

In light of God’s best plans for you, what kind of words should you be using in your private conversations with yourself?