The Favor Factor

People say I'm a highly motivated, driven and an always positive person.. Some might say I'm even inspiring.. My drive and inspiration to keep going in this industry and not give up on my dreams and goals come from a foundation anchored in God's word.. It also keeps me on an ethical, moral road getting there lol.. Everyone has purpose on earth. Some of our struggles are tougher than others to reach our divine purpose. I was watching Joel Olsteen, and he referred to the gracious hand of God as the "Favor Factor" which he defined as God's favor, his blessing, or almighty God breathing in your direction. I found that quite interesting!

I won't get too preachy, but I felt the need to share this concept of the "Favor Factor"...

Psalm 44:3 says, "you rooted out nations to plant them, crushed peoples to make room for them"... In other words, God's favor cannot be measured, it can't be put on paper. It causes you to overcome. It causes you to succeed past your competitors. With God's favor, you will not be intimidated, you will have an accelerated confidence, and you will have a heightened sense of security.

Because you keep God first place and honor His word, it will cause good breaks to come, and people will naturally be attracted to you and your business. With God's favor, there will be a small voice (you have to pay attention to your inner spirit.. some call it intuition) letting you know certain things that are ciritical to your success. You can have less talent, but with God's favor, you will go further than others in less time and out perform them.

It's not how big or influential someone is, it's God's favor that will give you an advantage or an edge. With that, you cannot be intimidated or fearful. You must carry yourself like you have favor. Think, walk, speak, act, and dress like you have God's favor on your life. Do not be arrogant, but CONFIDENT.

In the book of Nehemiah (in the bible), it talks about how Nehemiah had God's favor to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem when people felt he was unqualified, had no money, and no materials to get the job done. Read Nehemiah 2:8. Nehemiah was only the king's cup-bearer, but you will see that God granted him favor with the king where the king provided him with protection during his travels, money to sustain him during his travels and the materials to get the job done. God's favoring hand was on Nehemiah's life.

When you understand this principle, you will persue what God has placed on your heart, your destiney. Declare the gracious hand of God on your life.. you will be able to cast out all addictions, debt, health problems, relationship problems, unemployment, etc.

Say this prayer: "Father, Thank You, that your gracious hand is upon me. What ever I touch shall prosper and succeed."

Read Psalm 41. The key to this principle, is to thank God during the most difficult times, more than ever. That's when you NEED to declare the favor of God.

The favor of God will keep your enemies from defeating you, but you can't wait until you phsyically see faith to believe in it. You have to believe in your faith first. What causes breakthrough is when you thank God in advance for his favor even when you don't see it. I hope anyone reading this is encouraged to keep going and to keep the faith!

After listening to Olsteen's message, I applied everything he talked about and put my own little spin on it.... I call God's favor in my life my GPS, God's Positioning System also known as The Favor Factor!

-J.Couture