Give God control

Give God control of your life in order to know what true freedom is (1 John 2: 6).

More joy

"You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound" (Psalm 4:7).

True joy

Don't let discouragement set in. Pray for God's true joy to overcome discouraging times (Romans 15:13).

Build on God's faithfulness

God's promises aren't built on our sense of time. They are built on God's faithfulness--and God is faithful (Psalm 33:4)!

You're already holy

What might change if you realized God has already made you holy (Leviticus 11:45)?

Today is precious

Remind yourself how precious today is before anything or anyone tries to ruin it (Genesis 2:9).

Better you?

God's not trying to make a better you. God wants you to know the better he has for you (Romans 6:4)

Wondrous things

"Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law" (Psalm 119:18).

The One who blesses

Stop seeking the blessing. Seek the One who blesses (Jeremiah 29:13).

Receive the rest

Chances are you don't need to get away. You need to receive the rest God's already given you (Exodus 33:14).

In good hands?

If the church had to depend on your commitment, would the church be in good hands (Matthew 16:18)?

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).

Believe and trust

If you believe God multiplied a few pieces of fish and bread to feed a multitude, you can trust God will give you what you need (John 6:11).

God is merciful and gracious

"But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness" (Psalm 86:15).

Patience requires grace

Patience requires grace. You'll have to be graceful if you're going to be patient (Ephesians 4:1-2).

Good enough

Who you are is good enough for God. Who you are becoming is a gift (2 Corinthians 5:17).

You're generous

There's no such thing as a generous Christian. If you're a Christian, you're generous (Deuteronomy 15:7-8).

Knowing God's joy

Nothing keeps you from knowing God's joy like a bad attitude does (Colossians 3:10).

God wants good

God is good, and God wants good for you (Psalm 34:8).