Fear not because your prayer is stammering, your words feeble, and your language poor. Jesus can understand you.

The greater are our affections, the deeper are our afflictions; and the more we love, the more we have to weep. And what is the best receipt for cheerfulness in such a world as this? How shall we get through this valley of tears with least pain? I know no better receipt than the habit of taking everything to God in prayer.

Insecurity is unnecessary — you will get what you deserve.

In America, 13.5 million days of work are lost per year due to work related depression, stress and anxiety.

Every burden is a blessing.

Prayer doesn't come with guarantees. We can't change God's mind by pleading with Him. But praying will bring us closer to Him, so He can comfort us and let us know He loves us no matter what happens.

No, Missy. Ain't nothing wrong with being afraid—that's only human. But we need to give our fear to Massa Jesus instead of letting our imaginations run off with it.

Worry doesn't change a single thing. Just live.

combat worry, such as keeping a prayer journal and rereading it when I'm under attack.

Jesus told us to look at the birds; they don't worry about the future because our Heavenly Father feeds them. I think that's why they praise Him.

I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess.

Living loved is sourced in your quiet daily surrender to the One who made you.