20 Strength Quotes To Motivate You When It Feels Impossible To Get Through The Day

Keep your chin up.

Have you ever had one of those days where it felt like a struggle just to get out of bed and put real clothes on? And no, I don't mean because you're still drunk from the night before.

I mean the kind of day that feels like it's going to be crappy because you've been dealing with some difficult stuff that doesn't seem like it's getting better anytime soon.

Yeah, those days can knock the motivation right out of you. I have dealt with those days before and probably not in the healthiest of ways.

But sometimes, you need to call it quits and go back to bed when you're feeling that awful.

Other times when you're having a bad day and feeling down, you need to say, "nope, not today!" and show those dark thoughts and negative emotions who's boss.

Of course, saying this and doing this are two different things. You could sit here and make a list of all the things you could get done today, but if you don't actually do it, you end up feeling like a failure.

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But sometimes, it isn't as easy as just pushing through the emotions you're feeling and coming out the other end unscathed.

These are the days when it feels like you've gone ten rounds with an MMA fighter emotionally.

My point is, every day is different. And a lot of the time, you're not going to have your ideal day.

But how you handle this day can help you deal with more days in the future when you feel broken or depressed. The best way to deal with these days is with strength.

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If you can find the strength to remove yourself from situations you know aren't going to help you, or ask for help even when you know you don't want to, then you're already halfway to a having a better day.

It won't be easy, but that's what practice is for.

You don't have to be a pro at something when you first start. If you were, you'd be flawless, and only Beyoncé is flawless… And maybe Rihanna, too.

But if you constantly practice having the strength to get through even the worst days, even if you slip every once in a while, you'll notice a difference in your mood, yes, but also in your ability to handle the things life throws at you – no matter how hard it throws them.

And one piece of advice I can give you when you look for things to help keep you on the track to staying strong is this: surround yourself with strong people and words that resonate with you.

Mantras, quotes about strength, song lyrics even — someone out there has already said what you need to hear.

To help get you started, here are some quotes about strength that will get you in the right mindset to kick your next bad day's ass.

If you're searching for the best quotes and memes to share with the people you love (or just want to feel inspired yourself) ... look no further! From the sweetest love quotes, inspirational sayings, and hilarious friendship truths, we've got you covered.

On bringing kindness to a bad day.

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"When you have a bad day, a really bad day, try and treat the world better than it treated you." — Patrick Stump

On wisdom and courage.

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"Give me the wisdom to know what must be done and the courage to do it."

On the strength of your spirit.

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"It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit." — J.R.R. Tolkein

On testing your will.

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On staying positive.

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"Stay positive even when it feels like your whole world is falling apart."

On never giving up.

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"You're allowed to scream, you're allowed to cry, but do not give up."

On thanking the world for your struggles.

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"No matter how much it hurts now, someday, you will look back and realize your struggles changed your life for the better."

On making the right choice.

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On when to be strong.

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"You have to be at your strongest when you're feeling at your weakest."

On being just as tough as life is.

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"Life is tough, darling, but so are you." — Stephanie Bennett-Henry

On having hope.

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"At the end of the day, all you need is hope and strength. Hope that it will get better and strength to hold on until it does."

On making yourself strong and doing the work.

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On embracing the struggle.

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"Embrace the struggle and let it make you stronger. It won't last forever."

On telling yourself it's going to be okay.

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"You're going to be okay."

On pushing onwards.

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"Strength grows in the moments you can't go on, but you keep going anyway."

On reminding yourself not to give up.

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On fighting through bad days to the good ones.

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"You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life."

On getting back up after getting knocked down.

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"Sometimes, you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand back up taller than you ever were."

On deepening your roots.

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"Storms make trees take deeper roots."

On making the choice to be strong no matter what.

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Women's History Month 2019: 15 Empowering Quotes from Inspiring Women

Through the month of March, the U.S. will celebrate and honor the achievements of women throughout history for Women's History Month.

Congress declared March as Women's History month in 1987, according to the National Women's History alliance. There is a Presidential Proclamation every year to announce the month and to honor women who have made a notable impact in history.

Here are 15 empowering quotes from famous women throughout history compiled by Brainy Quote, Good Reads, and Notable Quotes to honor Women's History Month:

Then First lady Michelle Obama acknowledges the crowd after delivering remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Women's history month is celebrated throughout the month of March. Alex Wong/Getty Images

1. "Well-behaved women seldom make history." - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

2. "Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness." - Oprah Winfrey

3. "Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others." - Amelia Earhart

4. "I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity." - Michelle Obama

5. "If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman." - Margaret Thatcher

6. "I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on earth. The sense of independence and security is very sweet." - Susan B. Anthony

7. "We're here in this women's revolution - we're in this women's empowerment movement worldwide - and, if anything, women should stick up for each other and be like, 'No, she deserves everything she has, and she's worked hard as a woman.'" - Nikki Bella

8. "We must tell girls their voices are important." - Malala Yousafzai

9. "A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." - Eleanor Roosevelt

10. "I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear."  - Rosa Parks

11. "To all the little girls watching...never doubt that you are valuable and powerful & deserving of every chance & opportunity in the world." - Hillary Clinton

12. "My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

13. "I would certainly encourage young people to pursue their dreams. It isn't always an easy path, but it's worth going after. And I figure if a farmer's daughter from Iowa can become an astronaut, you can be just about anything you want to be." - Peggy Whitson

14. "A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim." -  Maya Angelou

15. "There are some people who still feel threatened by strong women. That's their problem. It's not mine." - Gloria Allred

Havasu gym owner turns to faith to overcome life's tragedies

Dan Donaldson’s sister stabbed their mother to death and his brother, Kenny, took his own life with a .44 magnum handgun. Despite these horrific events, Donaldson has found a way to triumph over tragedy.

Dan and wife Christi are the owners of the Titan Gym and Fitness Center, now in its 28th year. In an industry where revenues can fluctuate like tall grass in a high wind, Titan has flourished through good and bad economic times.

“We feel honored that God would trust us with a business we can use as a ministry,” Christi said. “Dan is a strong man of God, which is what I admire the most about him.”

Dan Donaldson’s journey has not been an easy one, yet he has always felt the tug of God. His journey has not been an easy one, yet he has always felt the tug of God. His mother named him after Daniel in the Bible who survived a night in the lion’s den meant as an execution because he prayed to God instead of King Darius.

From 1973-1977, Donaldson served as a weatherman in the Marines at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, an assignment he called, “the best job in the Marine Corps.” After an honorable discharge, he went into banking for seven years, starting as a teller at Valley National Bank and finishing as one of the city’s first personal bankers. The 63-year old remembers when the bank got the first ATM ever installed in Havasu. The tellers were told to teach customers how to use it. He told the other tellers, “We’re working ourselves out of a job!”

The oldest of the three children, Dan shared a close relationship with his mother. However, things were different with his father, who seemed jealous of their bond and instigated conflicts between them and other family members, Donaldson says.

Forced to become the family breadwinner at 41 when her husband’s arm was amputated with cancer, Donaldson’s mom supported the family with several waitress gigs, and eventually started Titan in 1991.

In 1994, Donaldson says his father told his sister, DeNay Reylea, that her mom had sold Titan and “the boys are going to divide up the money between them. You’ll get nothing.” DeNay lured her mother to her home where she stabbed her dozens of times with a large folding knife and slit her throat. A few days later, Kenny Donaldson went to DeNay’s house looking for their mother and discovered her body rolled up in a blanket in the garage.

That bloody murder in May 1994, sent shock waves of unbelief throughout Havasu. Neighbors couldn’t wrap their minds around the fact that “a real sweet person” and mother of three could commit such a gruesome homicide against her own mother. Indicted on a single count of first-degree murder, DeNay served 16 years in a mental health facility and is now out. She called Donaldson after her release and asked, “Do you hate me?” He replied, “I forgave you that day.” He says he continues to pray for her.

Kenny took his own life about 18 years later. Dan said his brother’s funeral was one of the largest ever held at Calvary Baptist Church, and estimated that over 500 people came to pay their respects to a man who “made friends easily and could party with anyone.”

At the wake, Donaldson spoke of his brother’s suicide. “The hardest thing for people to do is to bend the knee and submit to God. If Kenny’s actions help bring one guy to Christ, his sacrifice was worth it.”

Later, a man approached Dan and said, “I’m that guy. I’m calling my wife. I want to start going to church.”

Although his mother sold Titan before her death, Donaldson continued to run the fitness center for two years without pay, while Christi supported them with her job. They were able to use those two years of back pay for the down payment to buy back the gym.

One day, he noticed there were only two people working out. He prayed for guidance. If business didn’t pick up, he’d have to close the gym. He got the idea to put a cross on the wall. When he went to the Christian bookstore to buy the cross, the owner said he had been praying for Titan. He mounted the cross near the front door where it hangs to this day. People came out of nowhere, membership increased, and the gym took off. Donaldson calls this a “God story.”

Another God story happened the month before the Great Recession. An excessive amount of payments flowed into the business that didn’t match the attendance of members or visitors. That unexpected, unexplained revenue carried the company through the next few months when the recession hit the hardest.

A significant turning point for Dan and Christi occurred while they were members of Saint Michael’s United Methodist Church. When attending an Alpha course for the first time in the Hualapai Mountains, they were jolted by a spiritual mountain top experience that exceeded being on the top of a mountain. It changed their lives.

Donaldson called the Alpha course “Christianity 101.” The class introduces the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions that answer questions about the meaning of life. Alpha is a course about relationships, and it taught them how to have a relationship with Jesus. Alpha is open to all, meets weekly for nine weeks, and is free.

Dan and Christi Donaldson are now the facilitators of the Alpha course at Calvary Baptist Church.

According to Calvary’s Lead Pastor Chad Garrison, Dan is a volunteer pastor who loves God, loves people and loves to help them get healed. “He’s an encourager and a great picture of how much God can redeem anyone’s life who has gone through as much pain as he has.”

Jodie Mitchell, who started Celebrate Recovery at Saint Michael’s said, “Dan has an amazing passion for Christ that has brought him through. He has a heart for helping people to keep their bodies healthy and strong.”

Coleen Collins joined the gym in 1991, the first year it opened, and continues to be a member. “I’ve stayed because it’s like home to me. Staff and members are like family,” she explained. “I will always remember Dan’s incredible faith and strength when his family went through things no family should have to endure.” She noted that Donaldson is a compassionate leader with a great sense of humor who quotes lines from movies and imitates characters, making her laugh every time she’s around him.

Donaldson is explicit about the reason for the success of Titan and how he’s been able to cope with his family’s tragedies. “It’s not about me. It’s about God. He loves his people. It’s amazing what God has done. I’ve seen ‘dead’ people receive life, the blind see, the dumb speak and the deaf hear. God is real, and he has a plan for all of us. He’s here for you.”

Looking back on the afflictions he has faced, he observed, “What the devil meant for bad, God has used for his glory.”

21 Motivational Quotes About Strength

Life is filled with highs and lows—valleys and peaks that will test your resilience, that will push you to overcome challenges—and the lessons you'll learn on your way to the top will only make you stronger, better.

Find your will to keep climbing with these motivational quotes about strength.

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1. "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." —Arnold Schwarzenegger 2. "The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places." —Ernest Hemingway 3. "All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me…. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." —Walt Disney 4. "There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up." —Booker T. Washington 5. "A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep." —Vernon Howard 6. "I like criticism. It makes you strong." —LeBron James 7. "There are better starters than me but I'm a strong finisher." —Usain Bolt 8. "He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions." —Louisa May Alcott 9. "Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle." —Napoleon Hill 10. "Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. You will thrive in spite of it." —Joel Osteen 11. "Tough times never last, but tough people do." —Robert H. Schuller 12. "Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict." —William Ellery Channing 13. "Nothing is more beautiful than the smile that has struggled through the tears." —Demi Lovato 14. "I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles." —Audrey Hepburn 15.  "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." —Friedrich Nietzsche 16. "Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness." —Susan Gale 17. "Be very strong… be very methodical in your life if you want to be a champion." —Alberto Juantorena 18. "Life is very interesting. In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths." —Drew Barrymore 19. "I like feeling strong. It keeps my mental floor higher." —Pink 20. "I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." —Thomas Paine 21. "Stay strong. Stand up. Have a voice." —Shawn Johnson

 

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25 Positive Thinking Quotes & Empowering Life Affirmations To Help You Stay Strong When Life Gets Hard

Say it loud and proud.

When life gets tough, it is easy to start to feel defeated. It is in the exact moment that you start to feel this way that you have two choices to decide between.

Your first option is to give up and let the rough patch break you. Your second option is to hold your head up high and conquer whatever obstacle you are facing with a positive attitude. I would highly recommend choosing the second option.

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If you are stuck wondering how to have a positive outlook when you don't feel so good about where you are in life, use affirmations. An affirmation is defined as emotional support or encouragement and can be used as the foundation upon which you build a better version of yourself and your life overall. The more you repeat them, the more likely you are to believe them. Believing soon moves you to take the necessary actions to make the words change from just thoughts to reality.

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An affirmation that I find myself saying throughout my day is "I love and approve of myself." Saying it reminds me that I am comfortable in my own skin no matter what obstacles life throws my way to make me doubt that. It reminds me that as long as I support myself and my decisions, nothing else matters. I am good enough.  

I found an affirmation that works for me, and I challenge you to do the same. Find an affirmation that keeps you going when life gets hard. Feed yourself that positive thought as many times as necessary to help you come out on top.

Listed below are 25 affirmations to live by to get you started on the journey to overcome whatever hardship life throws at you.

1. Keep on keeping on.  

"I was not made to give up." — Unknown

2. Trust that everything will work out the way it's supposed to. 

"I'm not going to rush anything. I'm not going to stress out or worry about how things will work out for me. Instead of overthinking, I will align my faith with divine timing and trust that everything that belongs in my life is making its way towards me right now." — Idil Ahmed

3. Have faith that you will make it to the top. 

"I'm brave enough to climb any mountain." — Unknown

4. All is well. 

"I am grounded. My spirit is grounded deep in the earth. I am strong, calm, centered, and peaceful. I am able to let go of fear and trust that I am eternally safe. I am worthy of all things beautiful." — Carly Marie

5. Success runs through your veins. 

"Everything I touch is a success." — Unknown

6. Live life on your own terms. 

"I am in charge of how I feel, and today I choose happiness." — Unknown

7. You can change your circumstance. 

"I have the freedom and power to create the life I desire." — Unknown

8. Remain calm under pressure. 

"I breathe in calmness & breathe out worry." — Unknown

9. Stop blaming yourself. 

"I forgive myself and set myself free." — Louise Hay

10. There is power in positivity. 

"I shall stay calm in moments of stress and anxiety, so as to allow positive thoughts and actions to manifest from me." — Leon Brown

11. You are strong enough to overcome any obstacle that stands in your way. 

"I believe in my skills and abilities." — Unknown

12. Think happy thoughts. 

"I release negative thoughts, embracing positivity and optimism." — Unknown

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13. The toughest moments give you the most room to improve. 

"I will continue to learn and grow." — Unknown

14. In the end you will prevail.

"My strength is greater than any struggle." — Unknown

15. Things can only go up from here. 

"Good things are manifesting. Better things are happening. Best things are coming." — Unknown

16. Live an empowered life.  

"All is well in my world. I am enough. I can easily create a life I love. I make positive choices for myself." — Unknown

17. Find gratitude in your challenges. 

"I am grateful for everything in my life. #blessed." — Unknown

18. Learn to be content with where you are right now. 

"I am in exactly the right place and it's getting better and better everyday." — Unknown

19. This is just a part of the learning process. 

"Every experience I have is perfect for my growth." — Louise Hay

20. Be grateful, even during the bad times. 

"I am thankful to the universe for everything in my life." — Unknown

21. Don't let this rough patch break you. 

"I'm proud of myself for even daring to try; many people won't even do that!" — Unknown

22. It will all come together in the end. 

"Everything always works out for me." — Unknown

23. This, too, shall pass.

"I can overcome any challenge I face." — Unknown

24. Don't beat yourself up.

"I am kind to myself and all of life." — Unknown

25. You are in control of your life at all times.

"I am at peace with my own feelings. I am safe where I am. I create my own security. I love and approve of myself." — Unknown

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If you're looking for a little inspiration, we've got the best quotes to share and savor. For quotes from the most inspiring celebs, activists, and poets, look no further! You might even find the quote that motivates the best parts of your life (and love!) forever.

Alexis George is a writer who covers love, relationship advice, astrology and personality topics.

25 Best Inspirational Bible Quotes That Will Give Your Life New Meaning

Life is hard. Many adverse events are going on in the world. We live in a broken society that thrives on getting ahead, jealousy, envy, and a host of other unhealthy behaviors. It can be so easy to get caught up in the troubles and trials of our own lives as well. This, in turn, can make it easy to forget God's promises and what He has in store for us. When we find ourselves getting downtrodden by our society, this is the time we need to immerse ourselves in the word of the Lord. If you are feeling this way lately, here is a list of inspirational bible quotes to help lift your heart, refresh your soul, and give your life new meaning.

1. "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster. To give you a future and a hope." -Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

2. "Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!" -Psalm 34:8 (NLT)

3. "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." -Proverbs 17:17 (NLT)

4. "There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends." -John 15:13 (NLT)

5. "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." -Romans 8:28 (NLT)

6. "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." -Romans 15:3 (NLT)

7. "The faithful love of the Lord never ends. His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh every morning." -Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT)

8. "That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that far outweighs them and will last forever! So we don't look at the troubles we see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. -2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NLT)

9. "Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be brave." -1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT)

10. "Dear brothers and sisters, when any kind of trouble comes your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing." -James 1:2-4 (NLT)

11. "So be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord, your God will personally go before you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you." -Deuteronomy 31:6 (NLT)

12. "The Lord is my shepherd. I have all I need." -Psalm 23:1 (NLT)

13. "Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in all you do." -Joshua 1:7 (NLT)

14. "So my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." -1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT)

15. "Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary, no one can understand the depth of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." -Isaiah 40:28-31(NLT)

16. "My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever." -Psalm 73:26 (NLT)

17. "Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again, my Savior and my God." -Psalm 42:11 (NLT)

18. "Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish more than we may ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever. Amen. -Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT)

19. "And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heavens Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus has opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain in the Most Holy Place. And since we have a great high priest who rules over God's house, let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with God's blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise." -Hebrews 10:19-23 (NLT)

20. "What shall we say about things as wonderful as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?" -Romans 8:31 (NLT)

21. "Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God." -Ephesians 3:17-19 (NLT)

22. "I once thought that these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compares with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake, I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I can gain Christ and be one with him. I no longer count my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God's way of making us right with himself depends on faith." -Philippians 3:7-9 (NLT)

23.  "Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:6-7

24. "May God's grace be on all who love our Lord Jesus Christ." -Ephesians 6:24 (NLT)

25. "I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they know God's mysterious plan, which is Christ himself." -Colossians 2:2 (NLT)

By keeping these verses nearby, we are able to renew our minds and lift our hearts at any point during the day. The best antidote to the negativity of this world is to keep the word of God close.

Carrie Lowrance is a writer and author. She has been featured on Huffington Post, The Penny Hoarder, Bon Bon Break, and ParentMap. She has also published two children's books, Don't Eat Your Boogers (You'll Turn Green) and Brock's Bad Temper (And The Time Machine). You can learn more about Carrie and her writing at www.carrielowrance.com.

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