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Don’t let it make you defeated. Frustrations don’t define you and they’re not the end of the story. Jesus faced frustrations—tons of them. He gets what it’s like. He promises to work through them, to give you something better. Frustrations are tough, but they don’t get the final say. Jesus does. “I consider that our…

When someone gives you a gift, you don’t have to say, “You shouldn’t have.” You don’t need to get them something in return as if you now owe them. They just wanted to do something nice for you. Just receive it with gratitude, and say, “Thank you.” Same with God. He gives you sunshine, your…

God loves you. God is always with you. God hears your prayers. God is present in the pain. God will make it all work out for your good. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you…

So many people need a kind word today. There are others longing for encouragement and hope. All around us, people are used to criticism, harshness, and hate. What their hearts need is words of love. What the world needs is for someone to speak like Jesus. You were given a voice. It’s meant to be…

Taking inventory allows you to realistically see what you have. You can write it down or check it off a list, so you know. It’s easy to list the tough stuff in life. How often to do take inventory of the good stuff? The blessings? Try it. Make a list. Give yourself enough time to…

Sometimes hearing the right thing at the right time can make all the difference. So comforting. Sometimes, though, silence is better. No clichés. No trite explanations. No trying to understand why this is happening. Sometimes it just hurst, and saying something only makes it worse. Sometimes, the best thing a friend can do for someone…