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Worry allows the devil a foot hold by planting seeds of doubt in lives. Turn your worries over to your awesome God and trust him to do what is best.

Worry doubts God's plan and provision. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God intends to prosper us and not to harm us, giving us hope for the future. Choose hope over worry!

Worry focuses on the problem rather than on the God of the universe who walks with us through our problems.

Worry and fear show a lack of trust in God's ability to carry us through our challenges. Lean on God and find that he is faithful.

Worry accomplishes nothing: which of you by worrying can add a year to your life? Try prayer, it is a lot more effective.

Our day should begin dedicated to God and committed to following his leading in our lives. It should end with thanks to God for all of his blessings.

Deuteronomy 6:7 tells us that teaching our children about faith should not end at our door. Tell your family how you see God at work in all the places that you go.

Deuteronomy 6:7 tells us that we should be diligently teaching God's truth to our children in our homes. Get intentional about sharing your faith with your kids.

Before we can impress God's commandments upon others, they need to be on our own hearts. Live the example for your family.

Teaching our children to love God begins with loving God fully. Let them see your passion for your savior!

Don't fund your kids' poor choices. If adult kids need money or toys, they need to earn it by working for it. Giving them money only creates further dependence.

Some of the best help we can support adult kids is to take the time to listen and tune into their lives. Life can feel full of uncertainty and you can be a sounding board.

Young adults still need guidance to get to a place of being independent. Share advice sparingly so they don't feel like they are constantly being lectured.

Boundaries need to be clearly defined so that young adults have clear guidelines for their responsibilities within the household. As adults, they can and should contribute like adults.

Young adults struggle with relinquishing the freedoms of childhood to assume the responsibilities of adulthood. Make your expectations clear.

Caregivers burn out when they try to manage everything on their own. Allow others the blessing of helping you along.

God will provide the strength for persevering through challenges. Lean on him and  those he has given you to support you from within your community of faith.

There is joy to be found in accepting changes and finding the blessings in each day. Nothing will be gained by focusing on what  gifts God chose not to give you. Celebrate the blessings you have.

Grieving the losses that we experience is a necessary part of accepting our situation in life. Let God hear your hurts, he cares about each tear that falls.

When we marry, we promise for better or for worse and in sickness and in health. Life will not always go smoothly, but we need to honor our commitments even when the road is difficult.

Share with your family how much your faith means to you personally. Personal testimony carries spiritual weight and it is hard to argue with someone's experience.

Kids may be resistant to attending church especially when one parent chooses not to go, but keep encouraging their participation and ask your spouse to support you. Get others at church to befriend your kids.

If your spouse doesn't want dinner time devotions, set another time to connect spiritually with your kids. Read and pray with them and show them how much you value your faith.

If your spouse doesn't practice faith, it is even more important to be the living, breathing example of Jesus that your kids (and your spouse) need to see.

Parenting is always difficult when you and your spouse are not in agreement, not least on religion. As much as possible, keep a united front and show each other respect.