The more time you spend in prayer, reading the Bible and considering your purpose in life, the more blessings and benefits you will reap. Doubt, fears and worries can reappear during times of stress, but don’t give up. Keep on praying. There is always more to learn.

When you feel that the world is chaotic and spinning out of control, center your heart on God. Take a deep breath in as you reflect on His Word. Root yourself in Scripture by reading and rereading passages that focus on His profound peace.

As you continue on your Lenten journey and spring begins to bloom around you, thank God for giving you a fruitful life. Because of Him, you let go of fear and worry and find true contentment. When you make Him the center of your life, you experience the true essence of living.

Sometimes Jesus asks us to act on faith and take Him at His word; the miracle comes after we follow His instruction. If you are stuck facing a problem pray for God’s guidance and ask for help in believing and trusting His power in your life.

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale said, “A basic law: the more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for. This, of course, is a fact. Thankfulness does tend to reproduce in kind.” Each night, instead of rehashing the day or worrying about tomorrow, count your blessings and thank God for each of them.

When you feel that you’ve let God down, it can be difficult to find the right words to pray. Asking for His mercy is a perfect place to begin. You can’t change the past, but you can release your regrets to the Lord and begin anew today.

When something is causing you heartache, ask God to help you through it. When trials and troubles overwhelm you, trust that He will guide you through the ordeal. Remind yourself that from the perspective of a week or a month, a nagging problem usually vanishes from your mind.

It’s been said that no one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. Is there a change you need to make in your life? God is ready to meet you where you are today, to wrap you in His arms and help you begin anew.

When Jesus healed the deaf man, he yelled out, “Be opened!” When you are open to trusting God, you are receptive to His guidance, help and healing. God is faithful. If you find yourself shutting down and facing a crisis of faith, close your eyes and pray, “Be opened!”

If you are feeling restless, fill your mind with God’s Word. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27). Let these verses sink deeply into your mind and spirit.