When you turn to God in prayer don’t just wait patiently—wait expectantly, knowing that God will deliver you from whatever pain or problem you are facing. There is always hope and always a response to your cries for help.

Sometimes we must surrender to become strong. When we recognize our weakness and turn to God for His strength, we discover the power of prayer. Because of God, there is nothing we can’t face. The secret is surrender.

If you feel that there is never enough time, ask yourself if you had one extra hour today what would you have spent it doing? Tomorrow, make that the first thing that you get done. When you realize that you can shift priorities and manage time, you can begin to have more control over how you spend your day.

When you feel upset about a situation, put your faith in knowing that God is working silently to help you. Even in stressful times, when you trust God’s power, you can steady your mind and heart and feel secure knowing that with His help you will get through tough times.

When you experience a nudge from above to help someone, to do a good deed, listen! Being able to hear God’s whispers is a gift. If you are being guided to make a difference, rather than push it aside, be grateful and act.

Have you done something that you can’t forgive? Perhaps it’s something that you should have done but didn’t—a regret of inaction. Talk to God, Tell Him you are sorry. Ask for His forgiveness.

The apostle Peter lived a remarkable and full life—he walked beside and followed Jesus, sometimes letting his flaws, his doubt and fear guide his actions. Yet it’s undeniable that he lived with passion. He passionately followed Jesus. He loved Him with all his heart.

Throughout the Bible water is used as a symbol for new life and rebirth. Water washes away our mistakes and sins. Water reminds us that there is always a chance to start over and begin anew.

Do you ever wonder how you wound up in the life that you have? Maybe you feel like you’re in the wrong place or the wrong job? Perhaps a better question to ask is: how can I change myself or my attitude to make things better?

Thomas had his doubts resolved by a personal visit from Jesus. Yet for most of us, when we face a dark night of the soul we must forge ahead with less dramatic proof. Through faith we can surpass our doubts and with confidence we can know that when we seek God we find Him.

Your spiritual growth continues until you enter into eternity. Regardless of your chronological age your spiritual age depends on your dedication to your faith. And unlike the negative connotation of old age, having an old spiritual age is a precious gift!