Divine love always has been, and always will be, the answer that you seek.

Dear God, please help me to love and value myself, and treat myself with loving care. Please help me to know that I deserve happiness (as we all do), and that I have the right to change my life in healthful ways. Thank you for supporting me as I stand in my power, strength, and love in my relationships and in my career, and for helping others to accept and support the changes that I need to make.

When others see you at peace, they’re reminded of the value of tranquility - that is, you inspire them to be at peace.

When everything seems to fall apart..that's when everything new you prayed for has room to enter your life.

When you say No, you also become a role model of healthy boundaries for others (especially your children).

I have learned from my own pain is that God's plan for all of us is peace. Being a role model to peace, and spreading peace through being peaceful ourselves. It's about choosing peace instead of pain - this is the bottom line.

Saying No gains you respect. When you say No, the other person may feel disappointed. But ultimately, they will respect you for taking good care of yourself. And most of all, you'll respect yourself because you are being true to yourself!