
Psalm 16:8
We are never, ever alone. Sometimes it may seem like we're stuck in this world, without anyone who completely understands us. Without anyone who loves us for us. Without anyone who desires us. Without... well, without anyone. That's just not true. Ever. God tells us over and over and over again that He is ALWAYS WITH US. Always! At all times! On all occasions! HE understands us. HE loves us. HE desires us. HE created us. Always.

1 Corinthians 13:11
Are you still clinging to the simplicity of your childhood? Is your heart easily swayed by the enticement of earthly pleasures? Are you offended by those who don't think, act, or speak the same as you? Do you let petty disagreements disintegrate relationships? Does your attitude fluctuate according to your situation? Are you focused on the here and now, rather than the indescribably perfect future God has planned? I think many of us would answer yes to at least one of those q

Galatians 6:4
It is so easy to get upset when we're working our tail off and those who are slacking seem to get the same (or better) rewards. You know what? Our attitude toward our work is what really matters. Does someone else's lack of work really affect how you should be doing your work? Nope. Sure, sometimes their laziness could make our job more difficult, but does that mean we should compromise our work just because they do? Again, nope. It's also so easy to get upset when we begin t

Matthew 9:13
It's so easy to think of ourselves as "better" than other people, just because we have a relationship with God... or things are going pretty good for us... or we serve on a committee at our church... or volunteer at a homeless shelter... or [insert countless other reasons here]. That's most definitely not the case! "Righteous" people have no need for a Savior. We have to remember that we're still sinners. We're just sinners saved by the grace of God through the sacrifice of J