Everyone experiences a dry period in their faith—a time when they feel uninspired and unheard in prayer. It’s important to realize that everyone has them… and the way out… is to pray anyway. Reach out to God, and ask Him to heal the desert place of your spiritual life.

Sometimes volunteering might seem like a thankless task, but the truth is, when you lend your time and energy you benefit as well. If you feel like your best efforts are hardly making a difference, remind yourself that every little bit of generosity counts and that you are blessed by caring for others.

Take this verse to heart and make an effort to stop judging others. If you find yourself thinking unkind thoughts, reframe your perspective from a lens of compassion and understanding. Say a prayer for wisdom and help to stop being so critical of others. Instead, focus on being helpful.

To experience the promises in Psalm 91, you must dwell in the “secret place of the Most High”—you must spend time alone in fellowship with God. Don’t get bogged down with the lesser things in life. Instead, make time for His miraculous presence. When you do this you’ll trust and know God’s protection, provision and blessing.

In autumn, evidence of God’s majesty is all around us—brightly colored leaves, pumpkin patches, blue sky and the shimmering of frost in the morning sun. Today, take a moment to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation.