Remind yourself: "Jesus is here with me. In fact, He is very present with me in this hard situation.

Be thankful for quiet days, when nothing special seems to be happening. Instead of being bored by the lack of action, use times of routine to seek My Face. Although this is an invisible transaction, it speaks volumes in spiritual realms. Moreover, you are richly blessed when you walk trustingly with Me through the routines of your day.

I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. PHILIPPIANS 4 : 4,12

For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. PSALM 48 : 14

Though Your continual Presence is guaranteed, simply knowing this truth doesn't automatically change my emotions. When I forget to focus on You, I'm vulnerable to fear, anxiety, loneliness, and other unwanted feelings. Yet I've found that awareness of Your Presence with me can dispel those painful feelings and replace them with Your Peace. Please train me in the discipline of walking attentively with You through each day. In Your calming Name, Amen

Content yourself with a quiet, simple life that accepts each moment as a gift from Me.

Be prepared to let go of anything I take from you, but never let go of My hand!

You gain confidence through knowing that I am with you—that you face nothing alone. Anxiety stems from asking the wrong question: "If such and such happens, can I handle it?" The true question is not whether you can cope with whatever happens, but whether you and I together can handle anything that occurs. It is this you-and-I-together factor that gives you confidence to face the day cheerfully.

WHEN SOME BASIC NEED IS LACKING—time, energy, money—consider yourself blessed.

people. So in your quest to live abundantly, don't compare your circumstances with those of others. You don't need as much money or as many luxuries as your neighbor in order to live

I am always with you, so you have no reason to be afraid. Your fear often manifests itself in excessive planning. Your mind is so accustomed to this pattern of thinking that you are only now becoming aware of how pervasive it is and how much it hinders your intimacy with Me.

I AM WATCHING OVER YOU CONTINUALLY. No matter what you are experiencing or how alone you feel, trust that I am with you—well aware of your circumstances