Comments on: The Necessity of Obstacles, Part 1 http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html Intentional Leadership Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Daniel L. Mc Nab http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-107908 Daniel L. Mc Nab Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:29:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-107908 Michael, I praise God for men of integrity like yourself. It is heartening to know that there are Godly men like you especially when we contemplate the times in which we live. I have just had my first publication through your company's subsidiary, and I am truly encouraged. I praise God that you fearlessly stood for right even if the heavens should. Daniel L. McNab Th.D. Michael, I praise God for men of integrity like yourself. It is heartening to know that there are Godly men like you especially when we contemplate the times in which we live. I have just had my first publication through your company’s subsidiary, and I am truly encouraged. I praise God that you fearlessly stood for right even if the heavens should.
Daniel L. McNab Th.D.

]]> By: How To Creating a Life Plan http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-89727 How To Creating a Life Plan Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:40:22 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-89727 [...] live your life on purpose. It begins by creating a “Life Plan.” This won’t insulate you from life’s many adversities and unexpected twists and turns, but it will help you become an active participant in your life, [...] [...] live your life on purpose. It begins by creating a “Life Plan.” This won’t insulate you from life’s many adversities and unexpected twists and turns, but it will help you become an active participant in your life, [...]

]]> By: Creating a Life Plan http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-86459 Creating a Life Plan Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:08:05 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-86459 [...] on purpose. It begins by creating a “Life Plan.” This won’t insulate you from life’s many adversities and unexpected twists and turns, but it will help you become an active participant in your life, [...] [...] on purpose. It begins by creating a “Life Plan.” This won’t insulate you from life’s many adversities and unexpected twists and turns, but it will help you become an active participant in your life, [...]

]]> By: Jody T Fransch http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-32280 Jody T Fransch Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:34:01 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-32280 Thanks for writing this and including your personal experience...just goes to show that as Christians it is possible to keep our heads and stick to principle while everyone around us are losing theirs. Thanks for writing this and including your personal experience…just goes to show that as Christians it is possible to keep our heads and stick to principle while everyone around us are losing theirs.

]]> By: It’s been a big week on the worldnetoverse « Leighton Hart http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-28214 It’s been a big week on the worldnetoverse « Leighton Hart Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:50:04 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-28214 [...] The Necessity of Obstacles, Part 1 [...] [...] The Necessity of Obstacles, Part 1 [...]

]]> By: links « blindly pursuing life http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-28149 links « blindly pursuing life Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:21:34 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-28149 [...] Hyatt has a great blog.  I read it every day.  This post about the necessity of obstacles is worth checking [...] [...] Hyatt has a great blog.  I read it every day.  This post about the necessity of obstacles is worth checking [...]

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27390 Michael Hyatt Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:08:20 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27390 We publish 700 new books a year. We have internal <a href="http:\/\/michaelhyatt.com\/2006\/12\/editorial-standards-a-time-for-clarity.html" target="_blank">content standards that we follow.</a> And, yes, I believe the American Patriot's Bible falls safely under this umbrella. We publish 700 new books a year. We have internal content standards that we follow. And, yes, I believe the American Patriot's Bible falls safely under this umbrella.

]]> By: JMKelley http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27386 JMKelley Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:54:50 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27386 Excellent post. (I am very curious now who this author was and what doctrine was so unorthodox!) I am wondering, and hoping you will address in another post, the controversy over The American Patriot's Bible. From reading this post, I assume you find the theology represented in that product to be acceptable and not heretical in any way. Do you approve for publication books with which you may not personally agree, so long as they are not overtly counter to traditional church doctrine? Excellent post. (I am very curious now who this author was and what doctrine was so unorthodox!) I am wondering, and hoping you will address in another post, the controversy over The American Patriot's Bible. From reading this post, I assume you find the theology represented in that product to be acceptable and not heretical in any way. Do you approve for publication books with which you may not personally agree, so long as they are not overtly counter to traditional church doctrine?

]]> By: KarlaAkins http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27189 KarlaAkins Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:58:36 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27189 My greatest obstacle has been autism's challenges. But the rewards have been immense. My greatest obstacle has been autism's challenges. But the rewards have been immense.

]]> By: The Necessity of Obstacles, Part 2 | Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27172 The Necessity of Obstacles, Part 2 | Michael Hyatt Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:26:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27172 [...] The Necessity of Obstacles, Part 1 [...] [...] The Necessity of Obstacles, Part 1 [...]

]]> By: Anne Lang Bundy http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27164 Anne Lang Bundy Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:46:23 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27164 Mike! You've shared some pretty powerful stuff before. I can't think of what else you've written that might top this. Now I'm sorry this sat in my inbox for a day. Only because you're asking readers to do so, I'll share that I was also once in a situation to confront bad theology—bad enough to directly affront the blood with which we are saved. I waited for people in more authority than me to confront the speaker and they remained silent. As my zeal for God's holiness grew, the Holy Spirit compelled me to confront the speaker, right there, where the message would be disputed. [I can feel the fear I had then as I write this.] But the Lord provided the words as well as the courage. I expected and immediately received repercussions. Much later, I was fully vindicated by faithful Christians. I learned that day that if God compels us to speak, He'll provide the words, the boldness, and, in time, a worthy reward. Mike! You've shared some pretty powerful stuff before. I can't think of what else you've written that might top this. Now I'm sorry this sat in my inbox for a day.

Only because you're asking readers to do so, I'll share that I was also once in a situation to confront bad theology—bad enough to directly affront the blood with which we are saved. I waited for people in more authority than me to confront the speaker and they remained silent. As my zeal for God's holiness grew, the Holy Spirit compelled me to confront the speaker, right there, where the message would be disputed. [I can feel the fear I had then as I write this.] But the Lord provided the words as well as the courage. I expected and immediately received repercussions. Much later, I was fully vindicated by faithful Christians.

I learned that day that if God compels us to speak, He'll provide the words, the boldness, and, in time, a worthy reward.

]]> By: Noel Pentony http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27146 Noel Pentony Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:58:42 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27146 Thank you Mike. I sure needed this. May God Bless you and use you to teach from your close walk with Him. May we also learn to walk just as close. Thank you Mike. I sure needed this. May God Bless you and use you to teach from your close walk with Him. May we also learn to walk just as close.

]]> By: Kyle L. Olund http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27127 Kyle L. Olund Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:22:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27127 Mike, I remember that day well! You had the complete support of the whole team, and we were convinced that God would honor your decision. That's why so many people continue to follow you confidently, knowing that God and His Word trumps everything. Mike, I remember that day well! You had the complete support of the whole team, and we were convinced that God would honor your decision. That's why so many people continue to follow you confidently, knowing that God and His Word trumps everything.

]]> By: Daniel Decker http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27126 Daniel Decker Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:00:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27126 That is powerful. I true testament to a defining moment. I think life is a series of tests. If we pass, we move forward. If we don’t then we unfortunately have to repeat the lesson until we can pass the test. And every now and then God tosses in a pop quiz just to keep us on our toes to make sure we haven’t forgot what we were supposed to already know. :) So easy, in situations like yours above, to justify. To find tiny fragments to hold onto versus doing the right thing. Money / commerce often taints that decision making and adds fuel to the justification fire. Would have been so easy for you guys to find ways to justify printing it, bowing to the pressure of $ over what is right. Kudos for taking a stand and passing the test. That is powerful. I true testament to a defining moment. I think life is a series of tests. If we pass, we move forward. If we don’t then we unfortunately have to repeat the lesson until we can pass the test. And every now and then God tosses in a pop quiz just to keep us on our toes to make sure we haven’t forgot what we were supposed to already know. :)

So easy, in situations like yours above, to justify. To find tiny fragments to hold onto versus doing the right thing. Money / commerce often taints that decision making and adds fuel to the justification fire. Would have been so easy for you guys to find ways to justify printing it, bowing to the pressure of $ over what is right. Kudos for taking a stand and passing the test.

]]> By: Derek http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27116 Derek Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:16:14 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27116 Michael This is a great post. I needed that. Thanks for blessing us with your vast experience Michael
This is a great post. I needed that. Thanks for blessing us with your vast experience

]]> By: patriciazell http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27099 patriciazell Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:19:41 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27099 Over the years, I have faced numerous obstacles ranging from my husband almost dying twice to poverty to marital discord to an upheaval in my personal identity. God has been faithful to lead me through those land mines (and others) without any lasting harm to me and my family. His love is absolute--perfect, complete, and real. I do have another comment. I don't understand why we rely on things that were written centuries ago in order to understand the Bible. (Many of the early understandings of the Bible came while people believed the sun and moon revolved around the earth.) Why do we look backwards for what we believe? The Bible has been translated into more modern terminology so we can understand it. We know the Bible, like most other written works, is full of figurative language. Also, let's face it, the traditional "interpretations" have not led to any semblance of peace on earth, good will toward man. I believe God is in the process of helping us update our understandings of the Bible. The power of His absolute love expressed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit will enable us to overcome and put down the evil that pervades our world. Over the years, I have faced numerous obstacles ranging from my husband almost dying twice to poverty to marital discord to an upheaval in my personal identity. God has been faithful to lead me through those land mines (and others) without any lasting harm to me and my family. His love is absolute–perfect, complete, and real.

I do have another comment. I don't understand why we rely on things that were written centuries ago in order to understand the Bible. (Many of the early understandings of the Bible came while people believed the sun and moon revolved around the earth.) Why do we look backwards for what we believe? The Bible has been translated into more modern terminology so we can understand it. We know the Bible, like most other written works, is full of figurative language. Also, let's face it, the traditional "interpretations" have not led to any semblance of peace on earth, good will toward man. I believe God is in the process of helping us update our understandings of the Bible. The power of His absolute love expressed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit will enable us to overcome and put down the evil that pervades our world.

]]> By: patriciazell http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27098 patriciazell Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:43:38 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27098 I agree with you. As long as we believe God is the force behind the bad things that lead to our destruction, death, and loss, we are hindered in our ability to overcome them. Jesus came so we might have the life that is more abundant than the bad things in our lives. On the cross, Christ demolished the wall Satan built between God and the human race when he (Satan) conned Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Now, nothing stands between God and the human race, and anyone can access God's absolute love through Christ. Anyone can receive the knowledge, understanding, and wisdom he /she needs to overcome any and all obstacles thrown in his/her path. I agree with you. As long as we believe God is the force behind the bad things that lead to our destruction, death, and loss, we are hindered in our ability to overcome them. Jesus came so we might have the life that is more abundant than the bad things in our lives. On the cross, Christ demolished the wall Satan built between God and the human race when he (Satan) conned Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Now, nothing stands between God and the human race, and anyone can access God's absolute love through Christ. Anyone can receive the knowledge, understanding, and wisdom he /she needs to overcome any and all obstacles thrown in his/her path.

]]> By: lizaroonie http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27096 lizaroonie Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:58:41 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27096 Mike, you and I met when you were with Regnery and we were both helping to prepare others to coalesce and prepare for potential disasters (whatever they might be) that impacted entire communities. Clearly, you have honed your skills throughout your career. It is most inspiring to watch the acceleration since the turn of the century, of your career. Through your books and leadership, now played out at Thomas Nelson, I believe I admire most, your attention to lovingly father five adoring daughters, and your abiding affection and deep respect and admiration for Gail. Of course, it is unlikely that any of your “success” would be achieved without God’s grace applied to your life and His continual “watching over” you and your sphere of influence. Yet, even in that recognition, we who find ourselves dipping into your well, also concede that it is your suppleness and surrender to Him that marks your path. You may well have assumed Sam Moore’s spot at Thomas Nelson, but his ballast “is” the mainstay of the company he began so long ago, and upon whose shoulders you stand. What a great tribute to his integrity and yours that you are able to wonderfully and authentically disarm us with this crossroad in your life. Every day we are called upon to make decisions that involve character and walking uprightly. We serve a great God who has given us everything we need for life and godliness – to make Godly choices to honor Him and not succumb to the evil that lay waiting in our path. As I “tweeted” early to my Facebook status, “despite color, creed, or conviction; regardless if you're captivating, competent, or cultivated; if you lack character it's calamitous.” I give you “props” for making a decision that a decade later, you can blog about to bring encouragement to many. Mike, you and I met when you were with Regnery and we were both helping to prepare others to coalesce and prepare for potential disasters (whatever they might be) that impacted entire communities. Clearly, you have honed your skills throughout your career. It is most inspiring to watch the acceleration since the turn of the century, of your career. Through your books and leadership, now played out at Thomas Nelson, I believe I admire most, your attention to lovingly father five adoring daughters, and your abiding affection and deep respect and admiration for Gail. Of course, it is unlikely that any of your “success” would be achieved without God’s grace applied to your life and His continual “watching over” you and your sphere of influence. Yet, even in that recognition, we who find ourselves dipping into your well, also concede that it is your suppleness and surrender to Him that marks your path. You may well have assumed Sam Moore’s spot at Thomas Nelson, but his ballast “is” the mainstay of the company he began so long ago, and upon whose shoulders you stand. What a great tribute to his integrity and yours that you are able to wonderfully and authentically disarm us with this crossroad in your life. Every day we are called upon to make decisions that involve character and walking uprightly. We serve a great God who has given us everything we need for life and godliness – to make Godly choices to honor Him and not succumb to the evil that lay waiting in our path. As I “tweeted” early to my Facebook status, “despite color, creed, or conviction; regardless if you're captivating, competent, or cultivated; if you lack character it's calamitous.” I give you “props” for making a decision that a decade later, you can blog about to bring encouragement to many.

]]> By: Chrystie Cole http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27092 Chrystie Cole Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:05:29 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27092 Really great post! I love that you held to your convictions! Really great post! I love that you held to your convictions!

]]> By: Byron http://michaelhyatt.com/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-27091 Byron Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:20:57 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/06/the-necessity-of-obstacles-part-1.html#comment-27091 I’m very pleased to see your reply, Michael. I’ve actually read each of the post you referenced and reviewed your archive under the leadership tab before I posted my first reply. I think this is just one of those things that I need to authentically experience through trial and error. Words are just words until you really experience the message through life. Plus, if I would have been present enough to catch the last bit of your post – “Tomorrow, I will address why obstacles are not only inevitable in the pursuit of our vision but necessary and how we can embrace them” – I would have realized that the mentoring I sought may be forthcoming. Between my last post and this reply, I took a power nap, gave Matthew 6:25-7:14 a read, and decided we needed a SWOT analysis to remind us of our strengths and a strategic plan to leverage them. I just went through this process for a non-profit that I’m a part of and I think it has given us new life during a difficult time for organizations that rely on grants and donations. I just need to convince our center’s leader of the virtues of this process. Thank-you. I’m very pleased to see your reply, Michael. I’ve actually read each of the post you referenced and reviewed your archive under the leadership tab before I posted my first reply. I think this is just one of those things that I need to authentically experience through trial and error. Words are just words until you really experience the message through life. Plus, if I would have been present enough to catch the last bit of your post – “Tomorrow, I will address why obstacles are not only inevitable in the pursuit of our vision but necessary and how we can embrace them” – I would have realized that the mentoring I sought may be forthcoming. Between my last post and this reply, I took a power nap, gave Matthew 6:25-7:14 a read, and decided we needed a SWOT analysis to remind us of our strengths and a strategic plan to leverage them. I just went through this process for a non-profit that I’m a part of and I think it has given us new life during a difficult time for organizations that rely on grants and donations. I just need to convince our center’s leader of the virtues of this process. Thank-you.

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