Following God’s lead.
Living life based on the direction that God takes you in as opposed to conforming to what the world says you should be doing is living outside the box. The box is represented by societal norms. These norms change as society changes. That is one reason why listening to God’s …
We have so many things going on in our lives. Things don’t always go the way we plan them, and of course there are the daily stressors we face. These things can distract us from the fact that we have a lot to be thankful for. These distractions can cause …
Treat people the way that you want to be treated. Period. Why is it so hard for people to do that? Pride, ego, anger, entitlement, stubbornness; there are so many reasons. It’s not always easy to do but we are encouraged to do so, despite how we may feel about …
You are stronger than you think you are. God has given you everything that you need in order to overcome any trials you may face. Continue to be courageous and remember that you have already won. Speak things as though they were. I have already won because I am courageous. …
Sometimes things aren’t what they seem. If you ever get the feeling that you should be doing something in particular but you’re not sure why, and you go ahead and do it anyway. That’s an example of walking by faith. The key is choosing to do that thing even though …
There are several benefits to focusing on the positive things in life. Elevated mood, decreased anxiety, and peace of mind, just to name a few. It’s not always easy to focus on the positive. It takes practice. You have to choose to do it. Here is an example: I hate …
It is wise to heed constructive criticism. Taking a step back every now and then to do some self-reflection after receiving some constructive criticism is a good idea. Some people can’t handle it and that’s too bad. If you struggle with receiving constructive criticism, I suggest you pray and ask …
Whatever job you find yourself doing, make sure to do your best. There’s nothing worse than coming upon someone who is providing a service to others and they behave like they would rather be somewhere else. The service is awful, and the product is sloppy or half done. Even if …
It is important to look out for and take care of yourself. It’s also important to extend that same courtesy to others. We should take time to look out for people whenever we can. For example, I have a friend who is almost always busy doing things for others on …
We are faced with stress most days. Sometimes you don’t even realize that you’re stressed because it’s become so common and maybe you’ve gotten used to it. Dealing with other people and trying to live in peace with them is sometimes easier said than done. Freedom comes from knowing that …
