1) Everyone needs encouragement. Scripture says encourage each other daily and do it more often when things are tough. For some reason, it is easier to criticize and complain than encourage but the Holy Spirit will show you what to say at the right time!

2) Stop waiting for a better time to demonstrate God’s love, forgiveness and grace. We are to be light in a dark world, show faith instead of doubt and never give up. Jesus said if we had faith as large as a mustard seed we could see miracles. Don’t get tired of doing the right thing, your breakthrough may come today!

3) This world is not getting closer to God but we better be; relying on opinions and arguments will never cause people to come together. The Holy Spirit strengthens you when you deny your fleshly desires but He will not override your feelings unless you ask Him too. Living for Jesus is not easy but it the only way to find true peace!

4) Don’t take for granted how much your family and friends add value to your life, don’t allow casual relationships to replace the people you are connected to through DNA and the trials of life. Your best friends know you aren’t perfect but choose to focus on the good instead of the bad, make that your practice too!