We all need God's power in our lives, and prayer is the dynamic that releases His power, sometimes in dramatic ways.

God has blessed me in many ways. Money is not the greatest blessing you can have, but I literally had absolutely nothing. The first message that I preached at Life in the Word, I had to borrow a suit from my pastor's wife, because I didn't have any decent clothes, and I was driving a 20-year-old car. We went through a lot of years of having nothing, sleeping in McDonald's parking lots, because we didn't have money to stay all night in a hotel. But, like anybody else who works hard and is diligent and doesn't quit and doesn't give up, there is a day the blessings come.

If you can manage to be thankful in every situation, really believing that God is working everything out for your good, you will end up with the victory every single time.

In the midst of your battles, never forget that God loves you and He has a plan for you.

You never know how close you are to a breakthrough. It may be right around the corner. Don't quit!

Personally I am always looking for God to show me where He would like me to give or make a difference in someone else’s life. I wake up every day and ask God how He would like me to be a blessing to someone that day.

Is there any real purpose in being alive if all we are going to do is get up every day and live only for ourselves? Live your life to help others. Give & live selflessly.