All stress is self-induced, he reminded himself. It's in your mind. You don't need it. Lay it down. Panic is contagious. But so is calm. Stay calm. Do your work. Slow is smooth. Smooth is smart. Smart is straight. Straight is deadly.

Evil was defeated because good people rose to the challenge and refused to surrender.

By faith you need to walk like a king, talk like a king, think like a king, dress like a king, smile like a king. Don't go by what you see. Go by what you know. There is royalty in your DNA. You have the blood of a winner. You were created to reign in life.

Other people do not determine your potential.

You've got to believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that you have what it takes. God created you to excel, and He's given you ability, insight, talent, wisdom, and His supernatural power to do so.

You can't be in neutral and hope to reach your full potential

He gave you the talent you need, the creativity, the strength. You're the right size, and you have the right looks, the right personality, and the right family. You didn't get shortchanged. You are fully loaded and completely equipped for the race that's been designed for you.

Be secure enough in who you are that you don't live to please people. As long as you're doing what God has put in your heart, you don't need to look to the left or the right. Stay focused on your goals, and God will get you where you're supposed to be.

Are you afraid to step out in faith, thinking of all the things that could go wrong? Remove what's blocking your growth, and you'll begin to blossom. You'll go to new levels. God created you to rise higher, to be successful and confident, to leave your mark.

Every day, all through the day, you have choices. You can believe God is in control, believe that He's taking care of you and believe that good things are in store. Or you can go around worried, expecting the worst, wondering if you will make it. Choose faith over fear.

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As a child of the Most High God, you are equipped to handle anything that comes your way.