LAUGH AT YOUR PAIN!

“I took my pain and put it on paper. When you read it, it turns into power.”
~ Billie Miller

I hope you are enjoying reading my blogs so far. But before I can get into the topic of today's blog, let me explain how it came about. I do most of my writing in my home office on the computer facing my window. The view and the way the light shines in the room creates the perfect atmosphere for writing. I was trying to figure out what to write about, then all of a sudden I heard “Bzzz… Bzzz…” It was a huge fly in the window. I ignored it and figured I’d deal with it later. “Bzzz… Bzzz…” The noise was too distracting.

So I got up with the intention to raise the blinds and open the window to let the fly out. But when I pulled the string to raise the blinds, the entire thing came down. The blinds fell off the hinges. I grabbed this spray water bottle that was nearby to spray the fly. Then the fly disappeared. As I tried to put the blinds back up, I saw the fly again. As I reached to grab the spray bottle, the blinds fell again. Then the fly disappeared again. Now I’m really frustrated. As I replayed the whole thing in my head all I could do is laugh. “All of this over a daggone fly!” LOL. So now I have something to write about. We’ll call it “Laugh at Your Pain”. As I sat to finish this blog I hear, “Bzzz… Bzzz…” SMH

~ Billie Miller "The Motivational Minister"

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A HOODIE Don't Make You HOOD.

WHEN WILL RACISM END?

There has been a lot of media attention surrounding the Trayvon Martin case. This case is still being investigated, but I want to address an issue that I believe will help us all. An issue that I believe caused all of this to happen. But before I get into what that is, I heard someone say, “It’s ridiculous that we’re still facing racial injustice. It’s 2012!” I understood what this person meant, but the truth of the matter is – racism will always exist. Of course, we can improve as a country. Yes, we can grow more in unity. Actually, we’re living the dream that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had. However, racism will never be eradicated. Why? As long as the devil exists, racism will exist in this world. He will always attack us with the spirit of separation and division.

DON’T LOOK WITH YOUR EYES.

In a perfect world, everyone would be Christians and doing what God wants us to do. But we don’t live in a perfect world. So the only thing we can do is bring awareness to how God wants us to live. By doing this, it will help reduce racism and division in our world. Therefore, the purpose of this blog is not to be controversial. It is designed to attack an area that we’ve all been guilty of in one form or another. And that is – JUDGING. There are two types of judging – Misjudging and Righteous judging. What is misjudging? It is when you form an opinion by weighing the outward appearance. The world’s system is based on this type of judging.

“But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance…The LORD doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.’” 1 Samuel 16:7 NLT

You can’t be like the world and judge things by what it looks like on the outside. In other words, don’t get upset at the guy who is racist, when you’re doing the same thing. No, you may not be judging someone’s race, but you’re living by those same standards. You look at people who have wealth and possessions as important, and you’ll walk over the homeless as if they’re nobodies. You’ll turn your nose up at those with a negative past, and you’ll respect the one who appears to have it all together. You think he's too old to do that or she's too young to understand. God judges things different. God doesn’t look at the outward appearance, but He looks at the heart or the spirit.

“Consequently, from now on we estimate and regard no one from a [purely] human point of view [in terms of natural standards of value]…” 2 Corinthians 5:16 AMP

To make this world a better place, as Believers, you should choose not to operate under the world’s standards. You can’t judge people according to their flesh or outward appearance. You can’t evaluate people by what it looks like.

“You are looking only at what appears on the surface of things…” 2 Corinthians 10:7 NIRV

RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT

As a child of God, you must now operate under God’s standard of judgment. You must judge people according to the spirit. You must evaluate people according to the Word. You must become sensitive to the voice of God. Jesus said:

“Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” John 7:24

Jesus calls God’s standard of judging “Righteous Judgment". Righteous Judgment is the ability to make responsible decisions. It’s being able to discern wisely. It’s when you’re marked by wisdom and prudence. It’s having and showing discretion in your conduct and in speech, so you’ll know what to say and do at the appropriate time.

“You [set yourselves up to] judge according to the flesh (by what you see). [You condemn by external, human standards.] I (Jesus) do not [set Myself up to] judge or condemn or sentence anyone. Yet even if I do judge, My judgment is true [My decision is right]; for I am not alone [in making it], but [there are two of Us] I and the Father, Who sent Me.” John 8:15-16 AMP

Stop judging the way the world does or you’ll be just as guilty as they are. Your judgment should come from God. Your judgment should come from wisdom. Regardless of what it looks like, sounds like, or seems like, you need to walk by faith.

“For we walk by faith…not by sight or appearance.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 AMP

You need Righteous Judgment to make career decisions. You need Righteous Judgment to find a spouse. You need Righteous Judgment to raise your children. You need Righteous Judgment to choose your friends.

WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPLE THING…SO GET SOME.

How do you develop this Righteous Judgment? You can begin by asking God for it.

“If any of you need to be wise, ask God to make you wise. He gives plenty of wisdom to all people. He is not angry because you ask Him. He will make you wise.” James 1:5 WE

God will mark you with His wisdom if you ask Him. Just pray and ask Him, then He will begin to teach you. Another way to develop this Righteous Judgment is to study God’s Word. Gain as much information as you can. Seek God’s knowledge, because Righteous Judgment is using God’s knowledge at the appropriate time. Develop yourself in the knowledge of God’s Word and He will begin to speak to you.

“For He instructs him in right judgment, his God teaches him.” Isaiah 28:26

Expecting God's Best in Your Life,

Billie Miller

A portion of this article is an excerpt from the Life-Changing book “Life in Righteousness: The Word is Your Life” by Billie Miller. Billie’s mission is to provide empowering information that will elevate the body of Christ. For more information visit www.TheWordisYourLife.com

Dont Wait for the Provision BEFORE You Start!

"He who OBSERVES the wind [and waits for all conditions to be FAVORABLE] will NOT sow, and he who REGARDS the clouds will NOT reap." Ecclesiastes 11:4 AMP

Most of us like to see the provision BEFORE we start. But FAITH doesn't work like that. When God gives you the VISION, you need to take ACTION, then God will MANIFEST the provision that you need.

"Your PROVISION is usually hidden until you... ACT on your VISION."~ Dr. Myles Munroe

Quit waiting for everything to be PERFECT. You don't need to be GREAT to start, but you need to START at being great. LET'S GO!

~ Billie Miller, Author, "Life in Righteousness"

www.TheWordisYourLife.com

Writing for a CHANGE.

God had been preparing me all along. I accepted my calling back in 2000. I'm called to 'teach' His Word. Once I received that calling, I've been fulfilling His plan for my life. Not long after I received my calling to teach, God instructed me to start writing Newsletters. So that's what I did. All I had was a computer, printer paper, and some envelopes. So I started writing. It didn't look professional at all. The envolopes were plain and the addresses were handwritten with a pen. I wrote what I felt that God was telling me. I did a lot of writing. However, I never got any responses. Whether it was helping people or not, I just kept writing. I was obeying God. I was doing what He instructed me to do.

"Obey God's message! Don't fool yourselves by just listening to it." ~ James 1:22 CEV

Then after some time went by, I finally started getting feedback. Writing is like exercising. The more you write, the better you get. I learned through my writing stages how to connect with people. You see, many people 'communicate', but very few actually 'connect'. The Newsletter helped me to really connect with people. I had no idea that God was preparing me to write a best-selling book, "Life in Righteousness". Nobody wants to buy a book to see how smart you are. People want to buy books that will make them smart. They buy books that show them how to be healthier, wealthier, and wiser. They buy books that will increase their relationship with God; with their spouse; with their children; with their job. People want to really experience 'change', so this is what they invest in.

"There is no secret formula. It is simply a good item for which there is a need, at the right price, offered to the right market."
~ Dan Poynter

What are you writing about? Does the information you provide improve the lives of others or do they just improve your reputation? Are you writing to build up character or to build up your resume? The answer determines if you'll have a best-seller.

Christian Writer,

Billie Miller
www.TheWordisYourLife.com

PS...I still write Newsletters to CONNECT with people. If you haven't already subscribed and would like to, visit www.TheWordisYourLife.com

Don't STOP at the START.

Over 10 years ago, God gave me a revelation that changed my Life. And that was just a piece of the puzzle. In 2001, God gave me the full picture to the revelation. Not long after that, I knew in my heart that I was to write a book about it. I was torn between - Should I get a Publisher or Should I Self-Publish. After much prayer, thought, and wise counsel, the answer was - Self-Publish.

If I was to write only one book, then I might would go for the Publisher. But as of now, I have almost 40 book ideas. So it's best that I self-publish and start a publishing company. And our first book would be called "LIFE IN RIGHTEOUSNESS: The Word is Your Life"So that's what I did.

Wait, that's not exactly correct. That's not what I 'did', that's what I 'said'. I talked about it, but I wasn't taking any action. I procrastinated for years. Yes, I continued to talk about it, it was still in my head, but I wasn't moving. The reason that I procrastinated is because I was scared. I was afraid. I constantly had thoughts of, "I've never published a book before...I don't know anything about writing a book...What if the book flop?...What if no one buys it?...What if I make a fool of myself?...etc." Therefore, I never got started. I STOPPED at the START. Have you ever stopped at the start? This is when you never start because of a fear of failure; a fear of rejection; a fear of making mistakes; a fear of looking foolish.

It was 2008 and I was still procrastinating. My mentor approached me and said, "God told me to tell you, 'IT'S TIME.' I don't know what He means, but I'm just telling you what He said..." My mentor didn't know, but I knew what God was referring to. However, I still procrastinated. Not long after that statement, some changes began to take place on my job. I was faced with the decision of quitting (even though I didn't have another job lined up) or take a tremendous pay cut and a demotion. After much prayer, God told me to leave. I personally didn't want to leave until I found another job first. But God said leave, so I left. People literally called me crazy. "What are you going to do?", was the most common question.

To make a long story short, I left. Now I had all of this free time. I said to myself, "Either go for it or don't go at all!" So I stepped out in faith and got started. And God, with all of His goodness, provided for me. And He continues to provide for me as I step out on my vision. God has PROVISION for the VISION.

"If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them." John 13:17

So take part in my vision by following me on this journey to produce a BEST-SELLING nonfiction Christian Book.

In His Righteousness,

Billie Miller
www.TheWordisYourLife.com

Why Not Sell a Million Copies?

My new book is titled “Life in Righteousness”. I wrote the book to change the lives of everyone who comes in contact with it. I have a goal to sell at least a million copies. A lady asked me once, “Why do you want to sell a million copies?” My response to her was “Why not?” If I was writing for social entertainment, then I wouldn’t need any more than 500 copies or so. But I’m not writing a book for social gatherings or to boost up my resume. I’m writing to change and improve lives. “Life in Righteousness” is a form of writing that will inject motivation straight to your soul. It’s like taking a dose of inspiration and encouragement. However, I could tell by this lady's body language and expression that my goal bothered her. She perceived my goal as having wrong motives. She felt that I had selfish reasons or desires. So because she didn’t understand the purpose of my goal, it offended her.

I have every right to want to sell over a million copies of my book “Life in Righteousness”. I own a publishing company called ‘Yarah Publishing’. What company do you know that’s in the business of selling, which does NOT want to sell their product? If you don’t sell your product, then you’re out of business. That alone would be a good enough reason to want to sell a million copies. But that’s not even the reason that I want to sell that many books.

Here’s the real reason why. Imagine if you had the cure for an incurable disease. Let’s say for example – cancer. How many people would you want to be healed from it? 10 people? 100 people? 1,000 people? You wouldn’t want to keep it for yourself. You would want everyone who had cancer to have access to this cure, whether it was a million people or a billion. “Yeah Billie, but if I had the cure for cancer, I would give it away for free…” That’s sounds deep, but not if it cost you to make it. You would have to use the money from sales to create even more of the medicine. That’s how most businesses operate.

Likewise, that’s how much I value the knowledge that’s inside my new book, “Life in Righteousness”. It’s the cure for living the common Christian life. It’s the cure for having church as usual. It’s the remedy for living a defeated Christian life. No more! I have the cure and I’m going to broadcast it to the world. I believe this book will take Christians to a higher level. Even if they’re already on top, it will take them even higher. Why am I so sure about this? “Life in Righteousness” is not a ‘good’ idea, but it’s a ‘God’ idea.

Writing His Answers,

Billie Miller
www.TheWordisYourLife.com

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OCTOBER 15 2011

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The BINDER That BINDS Me to SUCCESS.

I finally finished writing the first rough draft of my book, "Life in Righteousness". Next, I put the chapters in order. Then, I set my Microsoft Word document to the same trim size that the book will be (6 x 9). By doing this, I can estimate the number of pages. I had it saved on my computer, but I needed something to make it more real to me. I needed a visual aid. I needed an external prop that wouild boost my faith. So here's what I did:

I went to Walmart and purchased a 3 inch Binder. I printed out a mock front and back cover for the Binder. I printed off the pages and punched holes in them with my hole puncher. I inserted the pages and 'whah lah', here's my first book. I walk around with the binder. I take it to the riverfront, the lake, restaurants, or anywhere you would normally read a book at. When I'm at home, the Binder sits on the coffee table. It catches everyone's eye. They pick it up and look inside. They seem impressed. They often say, "Make sure to let me know when you publish this. I want an autographed copy..." So the Binder experience builds my faith. The Binder binds me to possibility. This makes it more real to me. This let's me know, "Yes, I can do this."

“As far as possibilities go, everything is possible for the person who believes.” Mark 9:23 God's Word Translation

Some may say, "Oh, that's silly..." Some may even think that's a bit too much. But I don't do what I do based on what YOU believe. I act on the faith that's in MY heart.

"What if some did not believe and were without faith? Does their lack of faith and their faithlessness nullify and make ineffective and void the faithfulness of God and His fidelity [to His Word]?" Romans 3:3 AMP

What about you? What binds you to your possibility? What external props are you using to build your faith? Get a picture of that house. Test drive that car. See yourself with it. This is important because if you can't see it, then you can't be it. If your eyes can't see that far, your mind sure won't take you there.

Christian Writer,

Billie Miller
www.TheWordisYourLife.com

AS I WRITE...

As I Write, 'YOU' are constantly on my mind. I think about how each word will touch you. I think about how each phrase will motivate you to change. I'm not concerned about 'impressing' you, because then it would be about me. I'd use big words to make myself appear smart at the expense of you not understanding. I'd attend social gatherings while sipping herbal tea with my pinkiy finger sticking out, nibbling on a croissant as I proudly boast, "I'm an author..." Now where is the 'change' in that?

As I write, my focus is on YOU. Did it touch your heart? Did it affect the way you think? Did it make you want to do better, get better, live better? While you were reading it, did you see God? Did it draw you closer to Him?

As I write, I express my vision. I convey my purpose. I reveal my dream. My goal is to provide you with Life-Changing information that will take you from the level that you're at now to a higher one.

Stay connected to me and my vision...As I write.

Christian Writer,

Billie Miller
Author of "Life in Righteousness: The Word is Your Life"

When You HURT, You WRITE.

After God told me to leave my job, I put my notice in. People kept asking, “What are you going to do?” Some people even said, “You’re crazy!” My response was, “God is my source. The job was just a resource. I’ll find another job. I was looking for a job when I found this one.” One of the executives called me into his office. He said,

“You keep talking all of this God stuff. You have a little girl to look after. I know you have some money saved up, but what are you going to do if something drastic happens that will soak that money up? You will not have medical insurance once you quit, so what are you going to do if your daughter gets sick? What are you going to do if your car breaks down...”

I sat there and listened to him. I heard him out. But my mind was made up. He was not a man of God, so I didn’t expect him to understand. And because he kept belittling my faith in God, it was almost confirmation that I was doing the right thing.

Now here’s the interesting thing. A few days after my last day on the job, guess what happened? My car broke down. I could have gotten upset. I could have said, “Man, that executive was right…” I could have started to panic. But I chose rather to trust God. So I decided to go back in the house, I turned on the computer, and I started writing. Since I couldn’t go anywhere, it didn’t make any sense to just sit around moping. That just got me amped up to go after my vision even more. When I started writing, it took me into another world. I wasn’t worried. I wasn’t scared. And because of my trust in God, He came through.

“Anyone who does what is right may have many troubles. But the Lord saves him from all of them.”
Psalm 34:19 NIRV

Going after your vision enhances your trust in God. Chasing your dream builds up your faith in Him. Problems are going to come. Trouble will always be there. But God made you an overcomer, so you have plenty to write about.

“When you hurt, you write.” ~ Dr. Mike Murdock

What are you waiting for? Start Writing TODAY.

Successful Christian Writer,

Billie Miller
www.TheWordisYourLife.com

*SUGGESTIVE BOOK READ* 'The Principles and Power of Vision' By Dr. Myles Munroe. Check Out 'Billie Reads' Blog for more details.
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Principles And Power Of Vision By Dr. Myles Munroe / Whitaker House Publishers Whether you're a businessperson, homemaker, student, or head of state, Myles Munroe explains how you can make your dreams and hopes a living reality. Your success isn't dependent on the economy or job market. You don't need to be hindered by the limited perceptions of others or by a lack of resources. Discover time-tested principles that will enable you to fulfill your vision no matter who you are or where you come from. You don't exist just to earn a paycheck and you weren't meant for a mundane or mediocre life. Revive your passion for living! Pursue your dream! Discover your vision, and find your true life.

FIRST THING'S LAST

Have you ever said to yourself, "I'm going to read the whole Bible from the beginning to the end."? You started in Genesis, then after a few chapters, you got confused? Then after much frustration you end up quitting? Has this ever happened to you? For me, I had to start with the chapters about Jesus. I started with what was pulling me the most. The same principle applies with writing. A lot of people finally make the decision to start writing, but they make the mistake of starting with Chapter 1 rather than the chapter they Love the most.

"Do not start writing chapter one - to do so makes the book writing look like an impossibly steep climb, and it is hard to get started."
~ Dan Poynter, Self-Publishing Guru

This is what I did. I first got all of my chapter titles (which were subject to change). I gathered them all together and I decided to start writing the one that I felt the most passion for. Which chapter was I anxious to write? Which one is the most fun? After I picked the chapter that interested me the most, I started writing. Then once I completed that chapter, I picked the next most interesting one...and so on...and so on. Once I completed all of the chapters, then I put them in the order of importance. This process is called 'Non-Linear Writing'. When you try to start writing from the 'Introduction' to the 'Conclusion', you're going to struggle. And you may not even get passed the first chapter. Many people struggle with the first chapter, because they wrote it first. They get stuck; they get frustrated; then they eventually end up procrastinating again. Don't allow this to happen!

"The last thing one discovers in writing a book is what to put first."
~ Blaise Pascal

When you take this approach, you will usually find yourself writing the 'Introduction' or Chapter 1 last, because it's pretty much just introducing the book. So Here's What You Need to Do:

1. Write out the title of the chapters for your book. Remember, the chapter titles will probably change. You just need to know the subject you'll be discussing in that chapter.

2. Once you gather all of the chapters, start writing the most interesting one first.

3. Once you've finished writing the last chapter (which is probably the Introduction), put them in the proper order. Once you've finished all of the chapters, you'll know what needs to go after the other.

What are you waiting for? Start Writing TODAY.

Successful Christian Writer,

Billie Miller
www.TheWordisYourLife.com

*SUGGESTIVE BOOK READ* 'The Principles and Power of Vision' By Dr. Myles Munroe. Check Out 'Billie Reads' Blog for more details.
Get it for 35% OFF Below.

Principles And Power Of Vision By Dr. Myles Munroe / Whitaker House Publishers Whether you're a businessperson, homemaker, student, or head of state, Myles Munroe explains how you can make your dreams and hopes a living reality. Your success isn't dependent on the economy or job market. You don't need to be hindered by the limited perceptions of others or by a lack of resources. Discover time-tested principles that will enable you to fulfill your vision no matter who you are or where you come from. You don't exist just to earn a paycheck and you weren't meant for a mundane or mediocre life. Revive your passion for living! Pursue your dream! Discover your vision, and find your true life.

start small, START BIG - Just Start

I had to walk 'in' faith in order to walk 'out' of the job. Stepping out of the workplace required stepping out in faith. I put in my notice and quit my job to pursue my vision. Was there any fear? Sure there was. But fear comes with pursuing your vision and chasing your dreams. Why? Because your vision, your dreams, the life that you want is just outside of your comfort zone. So here I was. I didn't have a job. I didn't have a prospect job. And I didn't have much money. But one thing I know I had for sure. I had plenty of 'time'.

I needed to take advantage of all of this extra time. I didn't want to waste it. When you don't plan for your increase, the world finds a way to plan it for you. In other words, before I start using my time for something else, let me dedicate my time for writing.

"You don't need to have much to start. You just need to start with what you have."
~ Billie Miller, www.TheWordisYourLife.com

So I sat down to write. This shouldn't be a problem, because I was already writing Newsletters to some of my partners. But when I sat down to write the book, it seemed to be difficult. All of a sudden, for the first time, writing was hard. And the little paragraph that I wrote was horrible. I couldn't understand why. Then God revealed it to me. I had to get a revelation that there's a big difference between 'writing' and 'editing'. The reason that many people put off writing is because they're trying to 'write' and 'edit' at the same time. This will never work! This will cause you to procrastinate. You'll say for years, "Yes, I'm going to write a book..." but never put anything down on paper. You just need to start 'writing'. You can't worry about correct grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, correct spelling, etc. You just need to start filling the pages. And once you fill the pages up, then you can go back and 'edit'. Judging yourself while writing can be one of your biggest hinderances. Just write freely, then go back and put the pieces together.

"Writing has to come first."
~ Sue Grafton

So that's what I did. I dedicated three hours a day to writing. Sometimes I would write for an hour and a half, take a 30 minute break, then edit for the last hour. Sometimes I would just write for the whole three hours. The most important thing was I got started. What about you? How long have you been saying that you're going to write a book? Have you started writing it yet? You may be thinking, "But Billie, I don't have three hours to write..." Then dedicate two hours; dedicate one hour; dedicate 30 minutes...you just need to start. start small, START BIG - Just Start.

Christian Writer,

Billie Miller
www.TheWordisYourLife.com

*SUGGESTIVE BOOK READ* 'The Principles and Power of Vision' By Dr. Myles Munroe. Check Out 'Billie Reads' Blog for more details.
Get it for 35% OFF Below.

Principles And Power Of Vision By Dr. Myles Munroe / Whitaker House Publishers Whether you're a businessperson, homemaker, student, or head of state, Myles Munroe explains how you can make your dreams and hopes a living reality. Your success isn't dependent on the economy or job market. You don't need to be hindered by the limited perceptions of others or by a lack of resources. Discover time-tested principles that will enable you to fulfill your vision no matter who you are or where you come from. You don't exist just to earn a paycheck and you weren't meant for a mundane or mediocre life. Revive your passion for living! Pursue your dream! Discover your vision, and find your true life.