Jesus went out of his way to target those who felt out of place. It honors him when we make that our priority as well.

Thankfulness is more than a response but it’s conscious mindset.

Perseverance is a God’s promise from God. If we persevere we will always overcome.

Being generous towards others is a choice not a feeling... So choose to focus outward, even when you feel like retreating inward.

When we focus on what matters to God we allow him to do what He is famous for in our lives.

Psalm 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God

Even when happiness fades...Joy stays. Happiness is a feeling...Joy is a relationship with Jesus.

To find joy, we must look for it in the right place. Choosing joy means choosing to focus on Jesus instead of ourselves.

Imitating Jesus includes his thoughts and attitudes...When Christ is your center...your outlook gets better.

God’s word teaches us who we really are and who we really belong to... that knowledge creates a contagious joy that cannot be taken away.