We need a backbone, not a wishbone.

We don't always help people by doing everything for them. That type of behavior can actually contribute to their problems because it helps then never take responsibility on their own.

Don't depend on other people as the source of your happiness or for approval.

It is not as important how we start (our past), but how we finish.

I would rather stay positive and get 50 percent good results, than stay negative and get 100 percent bad results!

Today Lord I am going to do my best with Your help and for Your glory. I realize that there are many different people in the world with a variety of opinions and expectations. I will concentrate on being a God-pleaser and not a self-pleaser or man-pleaser. The rest I leave in Your hands lord. Grant me favor with You and with men and continue transforming me into the image of Your dear Son. Thank You Lord.

I’m living now in my reward.