Opportunities energize the faithful and paralyze the fearful.

When it seems as if God is far away, remind yourself that He is near. Nearness is not a matter of geography. God is everywhere. Nearness is likeness. The more we become like the Lord, the nearer He is to us.

You do not move ahead by constantly looking in a rear view mirror. The past is a rudder to guide you, not an anchor to drag you. We must learn from the past but not live in the past.

If you take care of yourself and walk with integrity, you may be confident that God will deal with those who sin against you. Above all, don't give birth to sin yourself, rather, pray for those who persecute you. God will one day turn your persecution into praise.

Let God enlarge you when you are going through distress. He can do it. You can't do it, and others can't do it for you.

Outlook determines outcome.

Material wealth is either a window through which we see God or a mirror in which we see ourselves.