If you're going through a test, just know that God is with you and for you. James writes that we are to count it as joy when we go through testing and trials. It's those difficult seasons where testimonies are produced and they will ultimately work for our good and for His glory.

Without faith, it's impossible to please God. As believers, faith is required in every aspect of our walk with Christ. Deadly faith kills pride, fear and doubt so that you can live victoriously.

Scripture instructs us to give thanks in everything. As believers, a heart of gratitude creates positive side effects that will manifest in our lives. Thankfulness creates godly contentment and attracts the favor of God.

As disciples, we're not called to blend in. Our worldview is that of The Kingdom and we're here on a mission to stand out and be light. We should contrast the backdrop of culture and let our yes be yes and our no be no.

In a noisy world we are inundated with competing voices. But the believer has the ability to lock in to the frequency of The Good Shepherd. We can hear His voice through the chaos by staying close and connected. He wants us to stick with truth, stay in our joy and keep moving to our destination.

God desires intimate fellowship with us through prayer. Communication with God gives us the opportunity to be closer to Him, connected to Him and covered by Him. Prayerless people are powerless people. Don't let the busyness of life interrupt the most important conversation of the day.