Bible Verses for Positive Mental Attitude and Mindset

The way that we think can either be beneficial on our daily walk or it can become an extreme hindrance. Not only will it hinder how we live our lives, but it will also alter our mental attitude. Positive thinking and mindset has many benefits including increased confidence, lower stress levels, better coping skills, improved outlook, etc. 

It might be surprising to some, but studies have shown that positive thinking helps heart patients. The mind/body connection is extremely strong. Your thoughts can affect any physical pain that you have in your life. Some people get severe panic attacks and blood pressure spikes that is initiated solely by their thoughts.

Thus the cycle, you think ->  you feel -> you do.

The way that we think will affect how we react to bad news and disappointments. In trials our thinking can lead to depression or it can lead to us joyfully praising the Lord. We have to make a practice of renewing our minds. 

“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24.

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV) 

“I can do all things through Christ whom strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13

“But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not grow faint.” Isaiah 40:31

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23

“We choose what attitudes we have right now. And it’s a continuing choice.” – John Maxwell

20 Dividend Stocks That Can Fund 20 Years of Retirement

These 20 high-quality dividend stocks yield roughly 4% or higher and should grow their payouts even more — a powerful 1-2 combo for retirement income.

Americans are living longer than ever before.

If you’re wondering how to retire without facing the uncomfortable decision of what securities to sell, or questioning whether you are at risk of outliving your savings, wonder no more. You can lean on the cash from dividend stocks to fund a substantial portion of your retirement. In fact, Simply Safe Dividends has published an in-depth guide about living on dividends in retirement.

Many companies in the market yield 4% or more. And if you rely on solid dividend stocks for that 4% annually, you won’t have to worry as much about the market’s unpredictable fluctuations. Better still, because you likely won’t have to dig into your nest egg as much, you’ll have a chance to leave your heirs with a sizable portfolio when the time comes.

Here are 20 high-quality dividend stocks, yielding on average above 4%, that should fund at least 20 years of retirement, if not more. They have paid uninterrupted dividends for more than 20 consecutive years, have fundamentally secure payouts and have the potential to collectively grow their dividends to protect investors’ purchasing power over time.
— Read on www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/T018-S001-20-dividend-stocks-20-years-of-retirement/index.html

Savings Fitness: A Guide to Your Money and Your Financial Future

Savings Fitness: A Guide to Your Money and Your Financial Future retirement-savings-fitness starts you on the way to setting goals and putting your retirement high on the list of personal priorities.

This booklet shows you the key tool for making a secure retirement a reality: financial planning. It will help clarify your retirement goals as well as other financial goals you want to “buy” along the way. It will show you how to manage your money so you can afford today’s needs yet still fund tomorrow’s goals. It will help you make saving for retirement and other goals a habit. You’ll learn there is no such thing as starting to save too early or too late — only not starting at all! You’ll learn how to save your money to make it work for you, and how to protect it so it will be there when you need it for retirement. It explains how you can take the best advantage of retirement plans at work, and what to do if you’re on your own.

The worksheets in the back of the booklet can help you begin your savings fitness plan.

Interactive versions of the worksheets are also available online at askebsa.dol.gov/SavingsFitness/Worksheets.

Yes, retirement is a big purchase. The biggest one you may ever make. Yet you can afford it — with determination, hard work, a sound savings habit, the right knowledge, and a well-designed financial plan.

Savings Fitness: A Guide to Your Money and Your Financial Future

Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement