VISIONS The Foundations of Structure, Guidance & Integrity

By Nivaeh Winston

This book is a helping hand for families constructed with structure and guidance. It has the ability to help children (and adults) with their character and behavior. It has topics on bullying every parent should discuss with their child. Highly recommended for families and all students in elementary, middle and high school. Great for college students and all young adults.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nivaeh Winston
• Release date: Aug 12, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301862603

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Encouragements

We Are the World

We, the people of this universe are the people of the world

No matter our race, age, religion, man, woman, boy or girl.

We know we all are different, in many more ways than one

To each its own, their personality, growth, and beliefs to become.

We are here for a purpose; we have a destiny we should reach

We have a certain character to develop to accomplish our God given dream.

If we choose to make wise choices, God has given us that free will

We can make this world a better place in which we must share to live.

We all are God’s children; every last one of our blood is red

People should stop the madness, stop the ignorance and decide to stop being misled.

We may not get along at the same time and we may not even always agree

But we can decide to show a little more respect, mercy, and sympathy.

Because every one of us has ups and downs and at times need affection

Sometimes out of our greatest rejection comes our greatest direction.

Yet, in spite of things, we are mentally equipped to be conquerors through our circumstance

We are the world, we are blessed with many gifts and one of them now is called life’s chance.

The Structure & Guidance: As we live in today’s society, we are the people of the world. It is common to know we all are different. Therefore, it is obvious and only natural to understand we will have differences. Different aspects, views, and opinions in life.

You should be careful of what you choose to pay attention to. What you feed your mind and heart. Negativity may approach you in many different ways. Therefore, be as cautious as much as you can. The enemy wants to tear you down in whichever method he can. So beware of his sneaky presence and existence.

On the flip side of it, Jesus came so we (you and I) can have life more abundantly. Jesus is real. He is the man who changed the world. Many people have lived and gone on. But there is still one who stands out above all others. His name is Jesus Christ. He was a productive, constructive and fruitful person. He is the leader of the world. He will forever be the king of kings and Lord of lords. No one will ever be equal to him. But you can be equivalent to him by the manners, virtue, honesty and morality of being Christ like. Try to be as peaceful as you can and cast out dilemma.

The Vision: Can you see yourself being a productive, constructive and fruitful person so you can be a positive example?

Character

How is your character and what will your character have to say about you?

Life’s circumstances and multiple situations are a part of God’s characteristic tools.

Do you care for others and treat others the way you would like to be treated?

Or are you self-centered and can you admit that you have challenged selfish wants and succeeded?

Did you know that we are God’s representatives right here on this earth?

He made a purpose for your life when you were conceived before your worldly birth.

Developing a godly character does not necessarily mean life will be easy

In fact, you will be tested countless times unexpectedly; believe me.

You should base your character on what God has determined to be what is right and wrong.

You know the devil will tempt you at any cost to put you where he feels you belong.

Right in trouble, abnormal situations, stuck, upset, and worried

Stressed, depressed, aggravated¸ confused, caught in lies and twisted stories.

If you have a character of negative decisions and actions, it is time for them to be tamed

Prepare yourself for progression because it is not too late to change.

Every day is a brand new day even though it appears to look the same

Learn to establish boundaries and release the guilty pleasures of blame.

Worldly character is defined and designed by the works of the human’s flesh

Practice doing what is right because it is right and turn away from the enemy’s tempting presence.

The Structure & Guidance: There are so many ways the enemy would like to destroy your character. You develop your own character because your character is who you are. Your character represents you. If you want a character of quality, integrity, honesty and truth, then you have to allow those characteristics to be revealed through your conduct. It can be shown by your actions. Remember, actions speak louder than words. You can say you are one way and clearly carry yourself another way. If you continue with bad habits, you will continue to make bad choices in life. Therefore, through bad choices, they can possibly lead you into a direction to learn things in life in a difficult way.

The reason why we are to use God’s moral strategy is because a character of quality is developed there. We are to guard our character with discipline, obedience and structure. With those guidelines being active, we can represent a godly character with hopeful that it can rub off on someone else to be of decency. And possibly a better person than whom they originally were.

The Vision: Can you see yourself upholding the characteristics of integrity, honesty and truth?

Words Have Power

Words have much power people do not even realize

At times people say what they want for attention; rather it be inconsiderate or wise.

Once a word is spoken, you determine to accept or reject it

Remember the enemy loves confusion in his opposing perspective.

If you speak many negative words, begin the reversal process today

Make a quality decision to be mindful of the words come out your mouth you say.

Negative words may influence negative actions you might one day regret

Words have profound power, so please, do not ever forget that.

Foolishness comes out the mouth of the beholder; be sure to think before you speak

Actions make statements louder than words, as a result, practice what you teach.

When others yap because they may have noticed a change in your vocabulary

Do not be fearful of what they think or say due to the contrary.

You know the enemy loves to keep drama going and stir things up, seek change for the better

Satan wants to influence your thought process by any way, shape, form, or letter.

Strive in the direction of improvement; God focuses on what is right with you

He has not run out of mercy, but it starts by changing your attitude.

He also changes us little by little; we are to mature as life proceeds

Remember words have lifelong power, practice speaking more wisely.

The Structure & Guidance: Words are very important. Do not take words for granted. They have extreme meaning and profound power attached to them. We