“If I could just”. . . is a statement so many of us have made many times. Whatever the reason, the end result is achievement.

The lady in the Bible, that had the issue of blood for 12 years, wanted it to stop. She believed, if she could just touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, she would be made whole.

What would you believe God for, if you could just touch the hem of his garment?

Matthew 9:20-21 (KJV) – and behold a woman, which was diseased with an issue f blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: for she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

If we can accept those things we cannot change, our choices will be different, yet wiser. Which will reduce a lot of anxiety and pain, and will make us happier.

In everything, get understanding.

Proverbs 3:13 (KJV) – happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Proverbs 4:7 (KJV) – wisdom is the principal thing: therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Preference has consequences, is all over the place, and can be destructive. Like driving on a dark road with no lights, and no rails on either side.

Principles of God, have convictions, and is prosperous. Like trusting God, who knows all, and has your best interest at heart.

Which do you prefer?

Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) – trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

If it’s something you’re praying for, believe, and prepare yourself to receive it.

Mark 11:24 (KJV) – therefore I say unto you, What things soever you desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

No matter what you have done in your past, or will do in your future, God will always love you.

He loved you first.

I John 4:19 (KJV) – we love him, because he first loved us.

Be joyful! Be glad! Be happy! Rejoice in this day!

Psalm 118:24 (KJV) – this is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

We try to be perfect, and live a perfect life. We will never be perfect, nor live a perfect life, but we are perfected in Christ, who makes us perfect.

There is only one that lived on this earth that lived a sinless life, who is perfect – Christ Jesus!

Only in Christ, are you perfect.

Hebrews 13:20-21 (KJV) – now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Lack of courage robs us from moving forward in our lives. It keeps us from being the person God wants us to be.

Whatever area you lack courage in, is the very area that will move you forward in your life.

Be strong and of a good courage, God commanded it.

Joshua 1:9 (KJV) – have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Look back at your life.

Thank God, He held on to you, and didn’t let go.

Hebrews 13:5 (KJV) – let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

There’s nothing wrong with going after what you want. But some things aren’t meant for us to chase.

If you chase God, the blessings will chase you.

Matthew 6:33 (KJV) – but seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.