Remember: even the smallest drop of God's strength is more than enough to cover our frailties, our shortcomings, and the places where we deem ourselves weak.

When God becomes routine rather than revival, it's time to switch things up.

On the other end of the spectrum, we can't use this permission to sometimes say no and use it as a wand to wish away all our responsibilities. We also must remember not to use our "no" answers as a weapon. We can't turn into No! ninjas, karate-chopping anyone who even comes close to asking us for something.

Trying to fix another person will only add to my anxiety. Letting Jesus work on me is where real progress can happen.

Even Jesus, the Savior of the world, had to take time each day to ask for his portion.

The only true satisfaction we can seek is the satisfaction of being obedient to the Lord.

I know deep hurt. But I also know deep hope. Sometimes God's power is shown as much in preventing things as it is in making them happen. We may never know why. But we can always know and trust the Who.