God works through your mess

You don't have to have it all together before you turn to the Lord--God works through your mess (Romans 8:28)!

Your battles

Some of your battles are worth having. Most aren't (Exodus 14:14).

Salvation belongs to the Lord

"Salvation belongs to the Lord; your blessing be on your people (Psalm 3:8)!

Fear is natural

Fear is natural. Trust is habitual (Psalm 56:3-4).

It wasn't God

Someone may have said you weren't good enough--it wasn't God (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Guard your heart

To guard your heart means to be mindful of who and what has influence on you (Proverbs 4:23).

For your benefit

Whether God asks you to start or stop doing something, it's for your benefit (Ephesians 5:7).