Don’t allow negative people to steal your joy. When you lose your joy, you lose your strength.

Quit worrying about what other people think and just be who God made you to be. If you will run your race, God will take care of your critics.

The only difference between black coal and a precious diamond is the amount of pressure it endured.

When you face adversity, you need to remind yourself that whatever is trying to defeat you could very well be what God will use to promote you.

Don't do anything that you wouldn't feel comfortable reading about in the newspaper the next day.

People can call you many different things, but you are not what people call you. You are what you answer to.

Don't let where you are be an excuse not to grow.

No matter how many times you get knocked down, keep getting back up.

The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, your attention, your love, your concern.

When you allow what someone says or does to upset you, you're allowing them to control you.

If you think your obstacles are too big, they will be. Don’t set limits on your life with your thinking.

If they left you, you didn't need them. If they walked away, they weren't part of your DESTINY.

Look for ways to be a blessing. Simple words of encouragement can brighten somebody’s day.

When you acknowledge God, He will go before you and make the crooked places straight.

Many times, we miss out on God's best because we give up too soon. We don't realize how close we are to victory.

If you truly want to become a better you, it is imperative that you learn to feel good about yourself.

Don't use your words to describe the situation. Use your words to change the situation.

You don't have to live up to anyone's expectations, just be the best you can be

When you're tempted to be upset, ask yourself 'Is this worth giving up my joy?'