Our words can set us up for success and they can set someone else up for success. Have you encouraged someone today? “Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today...” Hebrews 3:13

I believe confidence is found in doing the best we can with what we have to work with and not in comparing ourselves with others and competing with them. Our joy should not be found in being better than others, but in being the best we can be! #JoyceQuote #BeYourself

Nothing that is happening now is a surprise to God. He knows the end from the beginning, and He has equipped you for such a time as this.

There’s nothing you will every face in life that’s too much when you have God on your side. His grace is sufficient to empower you to overcome.

If you have been praying for something that is taking longer than expected, remember, the Bible tells us that, through faith and patience, we will inherit God’s promises. It might be taking longer than you thought, but trust that God is at work behind the scenes.

Faith isn’t just about thinking positive; it’s about believing God’s word and knowing the He is with you, He is for you, and He is making a way for you.

When we’re under pressure, the mistake we often make is we go by what we see instead of by what God said. As long as you go by what you see, you’re going to be worried and stressed. You have to start going by what God said.

Don’t waste your time worrying; God is on the throne. He’s promised to work out His plan for your life. His plan is better than your plan.

Today, I pray for those who are dealing with anxiety. God is saying, “Come to Me. Bring Me your cares and heavy burdens and I will give you rest.”

We all face challenges in life. The key is to rise above the turmoil. Don’t let it get on the inside. Remain at rest. Keep your seat and God will fight your battles.

You weren’t created to live worried, guilty, upset, bitter. If you’re going to reach your destiny, you have to clear out the clutter. You can’t stop negative things from coming, but you can keep them from staying. You don’t have to hold on to it.

Know that God is listening to your prayers. Even when you feel like your prayers are hitting the ceiling, know that He is faithful and He longs to hear you call on His Name. He is as close as the air you breathe!

The closest thing to the heart of God is helping hurting people. Jesus came to bring restoration and life. We should join Him on this mission and always seek to restore the lost and broken.

Psalms 46 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” That means we have to tune out the voices of the world, slow down, be quiet, and tune into Him.

Trust that, no matter what battle you face, even when things don’t look good, God is good. He is working behind the scenes on your behalf.

A life well-lived is lived one step at a time. Every one of your good decisions gets you to where you need to be.

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