Friday, July 4, 2014

Freedom and Independence

Happy Independence Day. The day that 56 "outside the box" thinkers risked being different to move towards their vision for our country.  They were true entrepreneurs that gave the opportunity to all Americans to be independent and free.  

Their leadership of putting others needs before their own left a generational legacy. 

Are YOU are truly Independent and Free?  

Money does not buy happiness, but it provides choices and freedoms (which make me happy). Are you a slave to your employer? Are you trapped because you live beyond your means? If so, you are not honoring the sacrifices those 56 men made for you. Where is the freedom of living in fear to pay your bills?   
 The signers of the Declaration of Independence did something that most of us could never do.  They lived like most people would not. They put their lives and families lives at risk.  Many were killed and jailed.  Their homes were destroyed. However, they put their faith above their fears so that we can live in abundance. They were servants as read in Galatians 5:13 "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another." 

Starting and continuing my business with Arbonne is not always easy. But it something that benefits others health and wealth and will continue to bless my family and provide opportunities that we would not have without it. 


 There is great happiness in time and financial freedom that is ours for the taking thanks to the Declaration of Independence. Make the most of that gift. There will be hard work, risk, haters and doubters.  Use or reclaim your freedoms and use it to bless and serve one another.





It's not for the weak to stand up against the social norms and make a change.  Change in your life to follow your passions.  Change to live below your means so you can bless others.  Change to do work that is important. Change to get up and move your body daily. Change to stop putting unhealthy things in your body.   I believe in you and believe you can change.  If you change your life to honor God, you will succeed. "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”  Deuteronomy  31:6


To read a wonderful account of the "first" Fourth of July and the stories of the lives of the signers, read this short historical story.
Our Lives, Our Fortunes, Our Sacred Honor

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