It may be difficult, but God will not allow a challenge to come into our lives unless He has a divine purpose for it. I've found that nothing happens to us; it happens for us. If we keep the right attitude, God will always use it for our good.

I DECLARE there is an anointing of ease on my life. God is going before me making crooked places straight. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. I will not continually struggle. What used to be difficult will not be difficult anymore. God's favor and blessing on my life is lightening the load and taking the pressure off. This is my declaration.

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.

Sometimes what we think is a disappointment is really the hand of God. His ways are not our ways. Instead of being frustrated by what doesn't work out, try a different approach and say, "God, I trust You.

Anyone can trust God when things are going their way, life is good, you're seeing favor. The real test is, will you trust Him when things are shaking? Will you stay in faith when there's uncertainty, things you don't understand?

Stay open. God's ways are not our ways. Sometimes the brook will dry up, sometimes the manna will cease, sometimes someone will walk away. Those aren't random. They are necessary endings. It's the hand of God closing one door to open another door.

Clear out the worry, clear out the offense, clear out the negativity. Live from a place of peace, a place of rest, a place of faith. God has you in the palm of His hand. Nothing you're facing is a surprise to Him.

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.

The key is to trust Him while you're waiting. Trust Him while His plan is unfolding. Don't get discouraged by what you don't see happening. Don't live frustrated because it's taking longer than you thought. The right time is the best time.

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.

God is saying, "Throw that net out one more time." Start believing again, start dreaming again, start taking steps of faith. You don't know what God is about to do. The reason it hasn't happened yet is because it's bigger than you think.

I praise You, Father, for opening my eyes to see and understand that You have so much more in store for me. Give me the courage to believe for a good day today and a brighter tomorrow.