Admitting Weakness

Admitting weakness is not a weakness or a discredit. It's a chance to grow (2 Corinthians 12:9).

The heavens declare

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands" (Psalm 19:1).

Because God is

Because God is who God is, you can be who God wants you to be, and do what God wants you to do (John 14:12).

A second try

Everyone deserves a second try, but God gives more than we deserve. That's why you'll always find forgiveness with God (1 John 1:9).

Finding time

You'll always find time for what you think is worth your time (2 Corinthians 5:9).

People notice

You can be sure that people notice what they see is important to you. Point them to the love of God (Daniel 3:12).

Starting over

Sometimes you just have to start over. When you do, let God renew your thoughts, ideas and energy (1 Peter 5:7).

Commit your way

"Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act" (Psalm 37:5).

Godly advice

Don't just look for sound advice. Seek out godly advice so that you can learn and stay in the Way of God (Proverbs 12:15).

Listen to friends

Listen to the friends who are willing to help you recognize what you don't realize you're missing (Proverbs 27:9 ).

Will I?

Discipleship isn't just answering the question, "Can I?" It's answering the question, "Will I?" (Luke 14:27)

Reading the Bible

Don't read the Bible just to get through with it. Read it so that it gets through to you (1 Thessalonians 2:13). 

That friend is a gift

The more you can depend on a friend to tell you the truth you need to hear, the more you can trust that friend is a gift of God (Proverbs 27:9).

The lifter of my head

"But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head" (Psalm 3:3).

Trust God

God always sees past what you think it is you need. Trust what God is doing in your life and be patient (2 Peter 3:9).

Going through

If you're going through something, don't think God is against you. Learn what you need to and let your faith move you right through (James 1:2-4).

Way to grow

You cannot grow in your love for God if you are not growing in your obedience to God (John 14:15).

Step up

Step up for people by not stepping over them (Matthew 5:5).

A new life

A new life requires a new way. God's given you the new life. Now, you have to live the new way (Matthew 4:17).

When the righteous cry

"When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles" (Psalm 34:17).

When you pray

When you pray acknowledge the greatness of God first and seek the will of God always (Matthew 6:9).

Speak blessings

Speak blessings to the people you know. People hear enough garbage. Use your words to bring God's peace to someone (3 John 1:2).

Every temptation

Every temptation is the same: Are you going to choose the life you want or the life God wants for you (Matthew 26:41)?

Looking forward

Instead of constantly looking back at what went wrong, keep looking for how God is going to make things right (James 4:13-15).

Seek wisdom

Seek God's wisdom in all you do. You live better when you understand the world better (Ecclesiastes 8:1).