The dream in your heart may be bigger than the environment in which you find yourself. Sometimes you have to get out of that environment in order to see your dream fulfilled.

You cannot expect victory and plan for defeat.

You may not be where you want to be, but you can look back and be thankful you're not where you used to be.

Salvation and Christ's love is a gift. You don't earn it. You've got to receive that gift.

It is your choice to be happy. Make up your mind to enjoy this day, to have a blessed, prosperous, victorious year. You may have some setbacks and your circumstances may change, but don't let that change your mind. Keep it set on happiness.

When nobody else celebrates you, learn to celebrate yourself. When nobody else compliments you, then compliment yourself. It's not up to other people to keep you encouraged. It's up to you. Encouragement should come from the inside.

Do not speak defeat, speak victory.