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2022 by John Mason
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Dedication
I am proud to dedicate this book to my beautiful wife, Linda; our four great kids, Michelle, Greg, Mike, and Dave; my mom, Lorene Mason; my two daughters-in-law, Brittany and Kelley; and my five grandchildren, Emma, Olivia, Beckett, Darby, and Briggs.
To Linda, for your prayers, laughter, and love.
To Michelle, for your faithfulness and unwavering commitment to doing it right.
To Greg, for your deep faith and golf lessons.
To Mike, for your fearless spirit and worshipful heart.
To Dave, for your winning spirit and Dave and Dad fun.
To Mom, for your never-ending love and belief in me. Dad, I sure miss you!
To Brittany and Kelley, for your love for my sons, my grandkids (your children), and the Lord.
To Emma, Olivia, Beckett, Darby, and Briggs, for the sweetness, laughter, energy, and abundance of love youve brought to our entire family.
Your support, help, encouragement, sense of humor, and prayers sustain and bless me every day.
Contents
Half Title Page
Other Books by John Mason
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Introduction
1. Me versus Me
2. Fake Diamonds Appear Perfect, but Real Diamonds Have Flaws
3. If God Is Making You Wait, Be Prepared for Great Things
4. Trust Me, God Whispers
5. Dear Stress, Lets Break Up
6. Dont Believe Everything You Think
7. God Is Everywhere and Anywhere You Are
8. God Is at Work When You Least Expect It
9. Never Let People Who Arent Going Anywhere Take You with Them
10. Dont Attend Every Distraction Youre Invited To
12. When You Fall, Pick Something Up
13. Cinderella Is Proof That a New Pair of Shoes Can Change Your Life
14. Image Is Everything?
15. Thoroughly Enjoy Minding Your Own Business
16. Someone Elses Victory Is Not Your Defeat
17. Go to Sleep with a Dream and Wake Up with a Purpose
18. Miracles Come in Moments
19. Keep GoingEverything You Need Will Come to You at the Right Time
20. The Best Thing to Appreciate in Life Is Each Other
21. Anything That Costs You Your Peace Is Too Costly
22. The Right Time Is the Right Time
23. How Old Is Your Attitude?
24. Nothing Is as It AppearsNothing
25. Better Things Are Coming
26. Question Everything
27. Have Fun (Seriously)!
28. Denying the Truth Doesnt Change the Facts
29. You Can Hear for Yourself
30. Jesus Didnt Say, Follow ChristiansHe Said, Follow Me
32. Forgive Your EnemiesNothing Will Annoy Them More
33. What Comes Out of Your Mouth Goes into Your Life
34. Stop Yourself from Stopping Yourself
Notes
Author Contact
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Back Cover
Introduction
I ts time to get out of our own way and stop being our own worst enemy.
Every person around the world faces this conflictthe battle in our minds. This war is raging around us twenty-four hours a day. It can sometimes seem unrelenting and unfair. Thats because the devil is a liar, and our minds can play tricks on us. The good news is, we can remove toxic thinking and replace it with healthy thoughts.
Colossians 3:2 tells us where we should place our mindson things above. Heres the truth: We get to decide what we think about. We dont have to accept or believe every thought that comes to mind.
Through the encouraging thoughts in this book, I desire to help you discover the power of a godly mindsetacting, thinking, and talking the way God wants you to. If you do, you can find a life of joy, a life of peace with God and yourself, and the opportunity to become all God created you to beultimately successful. Proverbs says, As he thinks in his heart, so is he (23:7 AMP).