When Paul said, ‘I can do all things’ that was self-confidence. When he added, ‘through him who gives me strength’, that was God-confidence. Having those two elements gives you the ‘secret edge’ every time. Take a moment and personalize Psalm 1:3: ‘I shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, bringing forth fruit in my season; my leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever I do it shall prosper.’ Go ahead; write it down, say it, believe it, repeat it, then go out and live it! Today, if you want to release the power of God that’s already within you, begin taking these seven steps: (1) Understand clearly that material things must never be your first pursuit. ‘Seek first His kingdom, all these things will be given to you as well’ (Matthew 6:33). (2) Realize that God cannot move where there is no faith (Hebrews 11:6), so begin surrendering yourself to God, even in small things, so he can fill you with his gift of faith. (3) Keep in mind that God will always use something that you already have. (4) Look within yourself; acknowledge what He’s given you and make it available to Him. (5) Remember, God doesn’t rain down money from heaven. He gives us thoughts and creativity - what we do with them is our gift back to Him (Deuteronomy 8:18). (6) It’s not enough to acknowledge our gifts; we must use them in order to reach our highest potential. (7) Give God all the glory! When the praise comes, pass it on to Him. Now that you know the steps - start walking!