Daily Challenges

We all have daily challenges that we face.  Some are "good" and some "not so good"...for me I have to remind myself that I am never alone with these challenges.  There are days I get so overwhelmed with thinking, planning and worrying for what is ahead, when in reality all I need to do is slow down and live in the moment...one day at a time....

Below is a Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life ~ daily devotional
Take Challenges One Day at a Time

"I strongly urge you to face your challenges one day at a time. Looking too far down the road only tends to overwhelm us. Trusting God requires that we believe He gives us our 'daily bread'; that is, we receive what we need as we need it and usually not before.

Sometimes challenges can seem impossible and overwhelming, but God is always with us. We just need to be courageous and receive the strength He gives us. Without thinking too far in advance, we can set our minds to quickly and efficiently do the task before us today.

This principle applies to many other areas of life, getting out of debt, cleaning and organizing your house, solving marriage problems, disciplining your children, being on time for work or completing a project. Whatever you need to do in life, you can do it.

Remember, Philippians 4:13 says you are ready for anything and equal to anything because God gives you strength. Nothing is too much for you when He is on your side.

Prayer Starter: God, even when the challenges before me seem impossible, I know that I can tackle them one day at a time because You are with me. I receive Your strength today."

Achieving Balance With Your Resolutions

If you are like most people, you set New Year’s resolutions. These may include personal, finance and fitness goals. I want you to approach this year’s resolutions by following your ABC’s: Attitude, Believing and Consistency. Creating a balanced list will help you set and stick to your lifestyle/ health goals. Your attitude can either be positive 
or negative. In turn, your attitude affects your emotional response, behavior and cognition.  
Start on the right track....have a positive attitude about the process and this leads to believing. When you really believe something can be done, your mind finds ways to do it. And this leads you to be consistent with the process. When you are consistent, your end result and goals are achieved. If your ABC’s are in balance, I guarantee you will succeed in achieving your resolutions. 

Happy New Year!!!