No matter what you are going through, you are never alone.  Always remember that and be willing to ask for/accept help.

One of the keys to the "trial" of Jesus before the high priests was the fact that they looked for evidence AFTER arresting him, and even then, when they couldn't find it, they hired people to lie.  Yet Jesus still showed them love, still lived as hope, forgiveness, and grace...and calls us to do the same.

On the night he prayed in the garden, Jesus was betrayed by Judas...but also the other disciples.  Whether it was an inability to stay awake for a few minutes or fighting like the world instead of like Jesus or running away...they broke his trust.  Yet he never showed anger or regret at choosing them.  Instead, he continued to show them (and us) a better way.

Communication is key in all relationships, but not just THAT you communicate.  It's vital HOW you communicate, and I don't mean texting vs. talking vs. pony express.  Treat others as you would want to be treated must also apply to "talk to others as you'd want to be talked to."

Trust can be fragile, and it can take time for others to earn it or earn it back.  Being forgiving doesn't mean forgetting, but it does mean you do your best to live a life worthy of trust, no matter what.

It's crazy to say looks shouldn't matter, because in a way, they always will.  However, it's important to remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, AND that any outer beauty should never make you compromise on that which is inside.

Respect for yourself, living with respect for others...they are definitely important things to do in life and in love.  Respecting boundaries and opinions of others, as well as expecting that same respect for your own...also vital, but they can be so hard to live with on a day to day basis.  This week, we will discuss all that and more. :) 

Living in the middle never helps anyone...and it leads to a life of always looking over your shoulder.  The wonderful thing about free will is that we all get to choose how we live, what we do...and how we treat others.  Always do your best to choose to treat others with love, respect, and to love everyone.

You can live your entire life saying "I need to do this..." without ever starting.  "I need to do better," "I need to help more," "I need to try..." Once you realize that, start right away.  You won't feel ready, and you won't be who you will become...but starting is trying and trying is succeeding.

When you realize you've done something wrong, admit it.  Don't blame others, even if they had a role...but take the blame, then accept the consequences, learn...and move forward...like David did, who did things far worse than any of us.