Sarah was ninety when she became a mother! Of course, she had doubted God’s promise would ever be fulfilled and yet when she held her baby in her arms, she was filled with joy. The name Isaac even means laughter. Sometimes God’s promises take us through hard times of doubt, grief, sarcasm—and ultimately elation.

If you want to make a big change in your life, practice daily quiet time. Turn off your phone and any distractions and let go of any worries, to-dos, and responsibilities. For five full minutes get in harmony with your surroundings. Listen for God. Draw upon His instruction.

Have you ever tried to do something, fix something, make a change in your life and no matter how much effort you put in, it just doesn’t work out? If your repeated efforts aren’t successful, let go. Step back and wait for God’s guidance.

The words you use have an impact on how you think, live and interact with others. Often Jesus instructed the disciples to reflect not only on their words but their motives. Use your words wisely—they have great power—to spread darkness or light.

Anger can be a good thing. It can help guide you out of situations that need changing and lead you to make important decisions. So if you feel angry about something, instead of pushing it down deep, let it come to the surface and examine it. Use your feelings to uncover problems that need your attention.

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale helped countless people by teaching that one of the greatest choices you have in life is choosing what you want to think. When you choose to think good thoughts, everything changes for the better.

The Book of Job reminds us that wisdom isn’t everything. Yes, wisdom is a helpful and necessary tool, yet it doesn’t serve every purpose. Likewise, the above Scripture tells us that a life of meaning, purpose and fulfillment is only found when we look to God.