Some folks call it "systems".  Others call it focus.  Either way, unless we are 100% locked in on the vision, we will fall short.  God does and always will keep us on track.

Allow God to expand your faith by trusting that all things are possible.  Refuse to comprimise, and believe that he also has faith in you.

Keep that connection open.  Remember, God's time is your time, without limitation.  No boundaries and a forever oportunity to communicate with him.  Like today.  Have you had the chance to give him a call?

We are all capable of a closer connection with God.  We can also break that connection through neglect.  Your God time is very important and must be part of your every day.  Keep the connection strong.  God gives us unlimited time with Him.

It's coming up on the holidays and family gatherings.  Usually, we expect conflict because that's the way it has always been.  Instead, focus on Jesus and discover how He sees your family.  Yes, He sees all the good, and you should too.

God will help you discard conflct from the past.  You might also know this as baggage.  Leave the baggage behind and expect an opportunity to create a new beginning in your family relationship.  

Beyond all of the things that irritate you about another family member, there are many things that you also love.  Find your way through the forest of conflict and discover a brighter side of that person.  It's there.  You just have to find it.  

Joy, at the top, comes from a loving relationship with God.  He can teach us how to use His joy to uplift others.  At the core of who you are, lives joy.  Find a way to let others see that in you.  

Gifts are nice when families get together.  But are they the most important element?  Probably not.  That is a physical gift.  Consider the gift of self, and forgiveness, and love.  No shopping needed.

Frustration leads to anger which leads to angry thoughts.  Has someone brought that before you.  Before you get angry, consider what the other person might be going through in life.  Think first of the other person, and then manage your next actions.