Living with an attitude of gratitude just makes life better.

The color of your skin, where you come from, and other people’s misconceptions about you don’t matter. Jesus died for you; and when you believe this truth, God welcomes you with open arms into His family. You are accepted by God, and you are His child. Read more: http://odb.org/2015/08/06/family-privilege/

God, you know me. You planned every intricate detail of my body, my soul, and my personality. And I love you for that.

We prepare to pray, yet our minds wander and every distraction is magnified. That’s when we simply bow our hearts and say, “Lord, teach us to pray!”

Kids love to imitate. That’s how they learn. And just as we pass down our wisdom, skills, or hobbies to our children, God asks us to follow His example. There’s no better way to learn how to love life and live life than from the One who created us.

When our bodies fail to provide our heart’s desires there is no one else to turn to for help but God.

Psalm 23 recounts the wonderful truths of our comforting God.

No matter the circumstances, you can lean into Jesus—the best gift we could ever receive—and He will calm your spirit.

When the storms of life threaten to overwhelm you and hopelessness is all you know, there is One who can bring peace to troubled lives. Jesus spoke the winds and the waves into submission, and He can calm your storm too. Just ask Him.

God renews our spirits even during the struggles. We can keep going in this life and look with anticipation to the next.