God didn’t accidentally give you the wrong personality, make you too quiet, too outgoing, the wrong gifts. He matched you for your world. You have exactly what you need to fulfill your destiny.
When you go through a disappointment or something doesn’t work out, you can hold on to it and live discouraged, or you can let it go and say, “God, I know You have something better. I know Your plans for me are for good. I know You’re directing my steps.”
"The real issue is not the weights or the "swag" bags; it's that they did not think or do not think that women's players "deserve" the same amenities of the men."
South Carolina head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley asks the NCAA to reevaluate the value they place on women.
When you realize you are enough by yourself, then you won’t rely on people to approve you. You’ll get your approval from your Heavenly Father. You’ll know you’re made in His image. You’ll know He’s crowned you with favor.
God sees everything. He’s keeping the records. The scripture says, “What you do in secret, God will reward in the open.” Don’t worry if you’re not getting credit. Don’t get discouraged if people don’t thank you. God sees your sacrifice.
You haven't missed your season, you're coming into your season! Sometimes God will let the odds be against you just to show His power, His mercy, and His grace. @JoelOsteen#LakewoodChurch
When God closes a door, the longer you try to hold on, the more miserable you’re going to be. You have to say goodbye to some things to keep moving forward.
If you want to know what you’re going to be like five years from now, listen to what you’re saying about yourself. Don’t use your words to describe the situation; use your words to change the situation.
Life is full of disappointments, delays, people that do wrong. You’re never going to stop these things from happening; the key is how you handle them. The scripture says, “No man can take your joy.” You control your joy. Nothing can take it from you.
The process may be uncomfortable, but the purpose is worth it. If you could see where God is going to take you, the favor, the influence, the abundance, the health, the friends, you wouldn’t complain about what you’re going through.