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Difficult days demand decisions of faith.

To those who have given up on love: I say, Trust life a little bit.

Strong women- precious jewels all- their humanness is evident in their accessibility. We are able to enter into the spirit of these women and rejoice in their warmth and courage.

From disappointment, I gradually ascended the emotional ladder to haughty indignation, and finally to that state of stubbornness where the mind is locked like the jaws of an enraged bulldog.

Who would answer all the questions, fulfill all the requests? Would anyone? Could anyone? History had taught the citizens of Watts to hope for the best and expect nothing, but be prepared for the worst.

You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Sometimes the worst conditions can often provide the best atmosphere to act in faith. God doesn't want our confidence regulated by our audience. If faith-discouragers can shake our confidence badly enough to disable us, our confidence may be in ourselves instead of God.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:7—8 (NIV)

Those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength. Isaiah 40:31

My foes will rejoice because I am shaken. But I have trusted in Your faithful love; my heart will rejoice in Your deliverance. Psalm 13:4—5

Therefore, Your servant has found the courage to pray this prayer to You. 2 Samuel 7:27