“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”
James 1:5-6 NIV
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Growing Stronger One Day at a Time.
“God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,”
Hebrews 6:18-19 NIV
Wait Expectantly
“Therefore the LORD waits [expectantly] and longs to be gracious to you, And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; Blessed (happy, fortunate) are all those who long for Him [since He will never fail them].”
Isaiah 30:18 AMP

Trust in the Lord
“For this is contained in Scripture:
“BEHOLD, I AM LAYING IN Z ION A CHOSEN STONE, A PRECIOUS (honored) C ORNERSTONE, A ND HE WHO BELIEVES IN H IM [whoever adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Him] WILL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED [in his expectations].”
1 Peter 2:6 AMP
Live for the sake of Christ
“But whatever former things were gains to me [as I thought then], these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life].”
Philippians 3:7 AMP
All Things Work Together
“We know that all things work together[a] for the good[b] of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 CSB
Acknowledge the Lord when planning:
“In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].”
Proverbs 3:6 AMP
Seek the Lord
“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.
Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.”
Psalms 63:1, 3 NIV
Unique Gifts
“Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them accordingly: if [someone has the gift of] prophecy, [let him speak a new message from God to His people] in proportion to the faith possessed; if service, in the act of serving; or he who teaches, in the act of teaching; or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness.”
Romans 12:6-8 AMP
Be a Light
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 AMP