Stephen’s last words are a final prayer of complete selflessness. Examine your prayer life—does it center on your own needs or reflect the needs of those around you? Fill your heart with compassion and pray on behalf of those who need it.

Joseph’s brothers were fueled by jealousy when they threw him in the deep pit and sold him into slavery. Yet ultimately, Joseph’s tremendous misfortune was transformed into victory. When bad things happen to you, turn to your faith and rest in the promises of God. Trust that He will bring good out of bad.

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon shares that our efforts that are apart from God are pointless and meaningless. Take that truth to heart. When you leave God out of your life and exclude Him from your purpose, nothing will satisfy you.

Current events and world news can leave you feeling powerless and discouraged. When you turn your attention to God and pray for what is happening in the news, your conversation with Him will lift you above the Earth’s problems and help ground you in His peace.

As you grow your faith, learn to see the bright side of dark moments. In times of stress and confusion, reach out to God. Thank Him for His understanding. Praise Him for His wisdom and guidance.

Jesus told us that problems and difficulties are part of life. The key to handling challenging times is to learn how to respond. Instead of becoming filled with stress, ask for help from the Holy spirit. You are not alone.

When you are at a crossroads and need help with a decision, your first and best line for guidance is prayer; for He knows what will happen tomorrow and every tomorrow to come. God alone is the source of true wisdom.

Life isn’t a competition. The more you recognize that your journey is a beautiful and unique path—and that money or material goods don’t reflect your worth—the more you can experience the flow of God’s blessings in your life right now.

God gives us boundaries and guidelines to ease life’s journey. When we stay on His path, we have purpose and direction. When you feel that these boundaries are limiting your freedom, shift your perspective and see His direction as guiding you to victory.

God communicates through His creation. Nature showcases His glory during this beautiful season when everything comes to life. Take a moment to appreciate His amazing attention to detail in the wings of a butterfly or the flowering buds.

Following Jesus requires you to let go of old habits and negative thoughts so that you can experience the grace of new life. today, make a list of your limiting beliefs and behaviors. ask God to help you shed everything that is stopping you from living life to the fullest.