Today meditate on the above verse. Release any fears and worries. Trust that God has plans for you. Ask Him to shine His grace and wisdom into your life so that you can follow the path He has prepared for you.

You do not have to face your problems alone; you can turn to God, and He will help. Fill your mind with thoughts of Him and get in harmony with His will. Believe in the power of the verse above and know that with God as your helper there is nothing that you can’t overcome.

Have you ever argued with God? Shook your fist at an outcome or a situation? Made choices that have gone against His instructions? In the above Bible verse, after listening, John ultimately agreed to follow God. The next time you don’t agree with God’s instructions, instead of arguing—listen.

Ia a past hurt weighing on your heart? Turn to Scripture and prayer. Ask God to restore your spirit and fill you with peace. Reflect on the comforting truth that God loves you, always and forever, and that He can help you heal your sorrow.

This verse is a beautiful little pick-me-up. Fan into flame the gift of God! He wants you to remember and rekindle the unique and precious gifts that you have to offer the world. Renew that spark that He placed in your heart and become the person He is calling you to be.

Dry spells or moments when you doubt God’s presence are an important part of spiritual growth and developing your faith. God is always near. His work is intertwined in your life even when you don’t feel it. The secret to getting through a crisis of faith is to pray more. Reach out to God and know that He hears you.

Decide to face the day with a gentle and joyous heart. Make an effort to surround yourself with positive people and experiences. If you find yourself falling into negative patterns, pray and tell God you are ready to approach life with an upbeat attitude.

When you need guidance, focus on God. Listen to Him over everyone else. He will guide you to the right choices. Commit to making your Heavenly Father your trusted friend.

Sometimes a shift in perspective is all that is needed to ease anxiety. Instead of worrying about the future have faith that God will bless you. Change your uneasiness to peace, believing that the best is yet to come.

When chosen by God, Zechariah questioned the angel’s message and expressed that he was too old. Faith is the unshakeable belief that God can do anything and that you are never too old, weak or fearful to join Him on the journey—wherever it may take you.

Commit this verse to memory so that when you face a challenging time you can find comfort knowing God is with you. He is the One who can help you conquer your fear and give you the peace your heart craves.