Day 13 - Don't avoid taking your pain and problems to God. He knows you're coming and will be happy to see you.

Day 12 - We all have THORNS in our lives. There is a purpose for them. The PURPOSE: to keep us humbled and reflective of God's presence. This is our WORSHIP.

Day 11 - Don't be in a hurry to understand God's unfolding plan for your life. Be patient. He may have a few more lessons to teach you before you are fully prepared to do His will and fulfill His purpose.

Day 10 - With the disappointments and setbacks of life there is also evidence of God's faithfulness that has brought you to where you are. Let others know of God's goodness to you. Tell your story.

Day 9 - The "Pains" in the valleys of life will come. Know that they are from the hands of a loving father who is in the business of perfecting you. "You will have tribulations but be of good cheer for I have "overcome" the world." Embrace what God wants you to "become."

Day 8 - Dreaming about what you want in life (goals) is not enough. It needs paper (to be written down) and a plan (strategies) on how it might become a reality. Then WORK IT! Faith without works is dead.

Day 7 - SPIRITUAL GROWTH POTENTIAL MAY NOT BE EASY TO SEE AT FIRST. Never underestimate the potential within you. God is able to do more with little than you or I can with much.

Day 6 - Include your invited guest ( Jesus) in everything that happens in your life. A daily walk with Him provides the joy that helps in times of adversity.

Day 5 - God has provided an opportunity for a relationship with Him. (Ephesians 2:8) Accept the invitation. He's looking forward to hearing from you.

Day 4 - Empathy is the key to serving others who are hurting and need help. Jesus understood us first by coming where we were (in the form of man). His obedience showed us by example where we could be when we follow him.