Struggle gives you stamina 

And pressure, perseverance 

Tests give you a testimony 

And obstacles, endurance

There’s treasure in trouble 

And pearls in pain 

There’s grit in grief 

And resilience in rain 

Bloom where you are planted 

Grow where you’re positioned 

Work with what you have 

Flourish in all conditions 

Be a light in a dark place 

Make a way out of no way 

Turn your water into wine 

And your lemons into lemonade

The grass is always greener 

On the other side 

Don’t envy your neighbour 

Don’t waste your time 

Pleasure is momentary

And Comparison, the thief of joy

Be content with your situation 

And don’t get stuck in soil 

Perception is imperative 

And can dictate our demeanour 

View your glass as half full 

And life will surely be sweeter

The spirit is willing 

But the flesh is weak 

Don’t play with fire 

Beware of the heat 

Don’t temp temptation 

Be sure to shut all doors 

Know your limits 

Set boundaries, lest you fall 

Don’t put yourself in situations where you know that you will be tempted to fall into sexual sin. Beware of your triggers, and put practical boundaries in place.

If there are tv shows that are causing you to lust, don’t watch it. If listening to certain songs cause you to lust, don’t listen to it.

“Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12).

You can lead a horse to water,

but you can’t force it to drink. 

You can teach an old dog a new trick, 

but cannot force it to think.

If you plant a seed, 

you need water to make it grow. 

You can’t help those who don’t want to be helped, 

a person can only reap what they sow. 

As Christians, we cannot force people to come to the faith. It’s our job to plant seeds, and God’s job to send rain.

Charm is deceptive 

And beauty is fleeting 

Chemistry is common 

And Attraction, misleading 

Looks fade 

And charisma perishes 

Sparks dwindle 

And personality has blemishes 

Circumstances change 

And needs adjust 

Build relationships on love 

And not on lust 

You are the head and not the tail, 

walk in strength and not in wails. 

You’re above and not beneath, 

keep the devil below your feet. 

You are Chosen and not forsaken, 

you are blessed and highly favoured. 

You are fearfully and wonderfully made, 

you’re a child who knows God’s name. 

Ancient of Days 

Splendid in all ways 

You’re the Author and Finisher 

Creator of all things 

Ancient of Days 

You are mighty to save

You’ve defeated death 

You have conquered the grave 

Ancient of Days 

You will forever reign 

You will never be shaken 

You will never be tamed 

Ancient of Days 

You have the final say 

You’re the Alpha and Omega 

You’re the name above all names 

Seek ye first the kingdom,

and all things will be added to you.

Make God your first priority,

and walk in all His statutes. 

Keep digging for treasure,

and you’ll surely find gold.

Trust in the Lord, 

don’t look back to the world.

The first shall be the last

And the last shall be the first 

Those hungry will be fed

those thirsty will not thirst 

The first shall be the last

And the last shall be the first 

Those lost will be found 

Those hurting will not hurt 

The first shall be the last

And the last shall be the first 

Those weeping will be comforted 

Those drowning will stay afloat 

The first shall be the last 

And the last shall be the first 

Those crucified will be resurrected 

Those impoverished will be reimbursed 

The first shall be the last

And the last shall be the first 

Those rejected will be accepted 

Those despised will be held close