Are you looking for ways to live the life you’ve always wanted?

Every living soul in this world has a purpose. We were all born to live the lives we desire and make a positive impact. But sometimes, people, experiences, and many other things keep us from living our God-given purpose and reaching our potential. 

In this episode of The Mentee Podcast, Craig Hill shares powerful lessons you can apply to help you enrich your life and tap into your potential. He also talks about preventing generational curses and the significance of blessings in life.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Living by the ancient paths can improve your life
• Listening to God’s voice will help you understand your purpose
• You can change what's in your heart
• Through God, you can overcome your shame and self-loathing
• Bless your children instead of hurting them
• Guilt and shame are not the same

Episode Highlights:

[09:16] Living by the Ancient Paths

There are ancient paths that control all elements of life, including wealth, marriage, physical and mental health, and child development. Following the ancient paths teaches us life lessons and allows us to live in God’s way.

In Craig’s book “The Power of a Parent’s Blessing,” he explains how parents can empower their children by blessing them at critical moments in their lives. These blessings enable them to achieve their goals and flourish in life.

[11:42] Knowing Your Purpose in Life

Your ability to know who you are and your purpose in this world depends on the beliefs in your heart. The devil will try to diminish your purpose by using people to feed you negative thoughts about who you are and what you’re capable of. On the other hand, listening to God’s voice will help you understand yourself, your importance, and His intentions for you.

[19:07] Changing What’s in Your Heart

Through the Ancient Path online seminars, Craig Hill leads people through a ministry process designed to help them identify the lies in the depths of their hearts.

[27:04] Overcoming Your Shame and Self-Loathing

The hurtful words you hear as a child can remain with you for years. They bring you pain long after the other person will have forgotten they even uttered them. It’s important that you take a step back and realize they’re not the truth — they are not God’s words. By speaking with God, you can replace the lies with love.

[41:29] How to Be Better Parents 

Parents need to learn how to bless their children and not curse them. Never impart negative thoughts onto your children’s hearts because it will devastate them. They can carry that hurt in their hearts forever.

Instead, bless your children so that they can grow to live their God-given purpose.

[1:01:21] Distinguishing Guilt from Shame

It’s perfectly fine to feel guilty because guilt is something God has placed in our life. When you deviate, it makes you realize your wrongdoings and repent. Parents should stop making their children feel bad about themselves for making mistakes.

Likewise, parents must learn the difference between identity and behavior to discipline their children properly. Rather than making them feel shame, talk to your children about how to change their behaviors, even if it requires disciplining them. It is for their own benefit.

Resources Mentioned: 

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Parents-Blessing-Children-Destinies/dp/1621362221