We must remember we are stewards of what God has provided for us, not owners.

Our feelings are unreliable and cannot be trusted to convey truth.

Just deciding to forgive isn't enough because willpower alone won't work - we need divine strength from God. As He gives us the strength, we need to pray for our enemies and bless them. Praying for those who have hurt us is vital to successfully forgiving them.

Fear tries to get us to give up but faith takes us all the way through to victory

Peter was the only one who walked on water besides Jesus, but he was also the only one who got out of the boat. Until you make a decision to believe, and then act on it, nothing will happen.

When we make a true commitment to walk in love, it usually causes a huge shift in our lifestyle. Many of our ways - our thoughts, our conversation, our habits - have to change.

You know, it's one thing to say you believe. It's another thing to have your faith tested severely and come out on the other side of it still believing God.