When you honor God, the storms may come, but you have a promise that others don’t have: When it’s all said and done, you’ll still be standing. You may suffer a setback, but don’t get discouraged. If you’ll stay in faith, God promises that when the smoke clears, when the dust settles, you won’t be the victim, you’ll be the victor.

Your past does not determine who you are. Your past prepares you for who you are to become.

It's not who you are, but whose you are that counts. Because God is your heavenly Father, doors of opportunity will open for you.

Every day, set your mind in the right direction. Find something to be grateful for.

You cannot expect to live a positive life if you hang with negative people.

You are a person of destiny. You are not here by accident. There is no obstacle too big, no dream you can't accomplish.

It’s not always easy to get over some of those bumps in the road, those disillusionments and disappointments. It’s going to take a strong will. Sometimes, it may take courage. Sometimes nothing but faith in God and say, I refuse to be trapped in the past. I’m not going to let the past destroy my future. I’m pressing on. I’m straining forward, knowing that God has great things in store for me.