1 Peter 1: 13, 23, 25 Think soberly and use the Word as the anchor for our mind. 

Prov 27:5 &12  (KJV) A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself, but the simple pass on and are punished. 

As kingdom builders, we are excepted to act opposite of how the world respond. Be the flavor in face of drear. 

Phil 1:15-21 We may not like how the message about our progress gets to others, we have no control over free advertisement. Use the opportunity to point everyone to Christ. 

John 3: 26-30 KJV If we ask from the wrong source we cannot receive. Look to the true source, "He must increase [and we] must decease".

Phil 4:8; 1 Cor 2;12-16 Having the mind of Christ allows us to look beyond the actions and words of the people and get to understand their essence. 

Mathew 6: 21-22; 33 As we focus on Christ He will direct the path of our everyday life.  

Prov 23:7a; Acts 16:25-26 What takes place on the outside eventually shows up on the outside; as in heaven so earth. 

Isaiah 65:24; 2 Ch 32:2-30 The Lord is able to reduce the length of time it takes gain the victory. 

Isaiah 55:1-3 The things that we really need do not come with a monetary price tag. They are free, yet it requires actions.