1 John 4:8 The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

You can trust God because He loves you so much!

Hebrews 11-12:1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also [like them]…run with endurance the race that is set before us (12:1)

We can trust God because of the testimony of those who have trusted Him before us!

Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Focusing on God helps you to lift up!

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Focusing on God helps you to reach up!

Philippians 4:11-13 I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. (v. 11-12)

Focusing on God helps you to look up!

Daniel 1:1-17 But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself. (v.8)

Focusing on God will help you stand up!

Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Focusing on God can help you wake `up’!

Psalm 118 is a ‘Messianic Psalm’ and this verse is talking about the day when Jesus came into our world. But still, isn’t it true of every day we begin? Motivational speaker Jim Rohn points out that one of the reasons that many people are not doing well is that their outlook on life is wrong. They are simply trying to get through the day.

Read Psalm 119:161-168

My heart stands in aweof Your words. I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great spoil. I hate anddespise falsehood, but I love your law. (vv. 161-163)

Make sure that your heart gets involved in the word of God!