Foolish is the man who expects to receive back what he has given‚ measure for measure. Many times the way I repay and give back to you is different from what you are expecting, but is always what I know is best. Look to the needs of others and give as much as you can, and I will take care of your needs when you're not looking.

Inconveniences are a fact of life; learn to smile through them!

Embrace new opportunities to give. The giving muscle easily grows flabby through lack of use. Try to find something to give every single day—whether a smile, a compliment, a flower, a bit of your time‚ a listening ear, a good meal, an item of clothing you don't need, a tender embrace, or a kind word. There is always something you can give to others.

A good pot of food has to be stirred often in order to taste good and cook evenly; in the same manner, a good life must be stirred frequently so that it is flavorful and well balanced.

If you're fearful for tomorrow, you lose sight of the goal for today, and it makes today a double struggle, because you're carrying the cares of tomorrow as well as those of today. You cannot remedy tomorrow's difficulties today, so concerning yourself with them today is futile. Leave them for tomorrow, when they become the present and the challenge at hand. By doing that, you'll find that whatever it is you need to persevere through that day, it will be yours, for I always give you what you need to fight each battle. If you find that you don't have it in you to fight the next battle, perhaps it's because you're not in that battle yet and you need to stop fretting about it and face the obstacle that is in front of you now—not what awaits you up ahead.

When you're in the Word you don't have time to doubt or worry about the future. My Word will give you the perfect peace that you need. So when you're feeling fretful about the future, come to My temple and spend time communing with Me and reading My Word, and your fears will be put to rest.

Great men and women are made through their great yieldedness, quietness of spirit, humility, and coming to Me. They are made through the moments and hours when they take the time to listen, when they take time out of their busy plans and lives to come meekly before My throne and hear from Me.