Lord, help me to see what comes my way as an opportunity instead of an inconvenience.

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.

When feelings of inadequacy come creeping in, let's park our minds in God's truth.

I give grace because I so desperately need it.

Refusing to gossip is a beautiful decision to make. It not only creates richer friendships but, more importantly, it makes our relationship with the Lord more authentic and believable. We honor God when we honor each other.

Getting healthy isn't just about losing weight. It's not limited to adjusting our diet and hoping for good physical results. It's about recalibrating our souls so that we want to change - spiritually, physically, and mentally. And the battle really is in all three areas.

God does not want to make us comfortable as much as He wants to make us comfort-able - to take the comfort that we receive and share it with others.