An empathetic person can identify with what someone else is experiencing. They may have had the same experience before. This is not necessary to practice empathy. You might be very good at putting yourself in another person's mindset.

Someone tells you they lost their job. They are going through so many different negative emotions. They are concerned about their mortgage payment and other financial issues.

A person that loses a dream job could start wondering what happened. It took them a long time to get the job they always wanted. They might have been a great employee. Then something occurred that was out of their control. Perhaps the company went bankrupt.

This individual could start questioning his role in the company’s failure. A ton of different negative emotions might be experienced. The empathetic person can fully embrace the feelings the other person is going through, even if they have never lost a job.

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In a world where consumerism is rampant and debt often feels inevitable, the concept of financial stewardship can serve as a powerful antidote. But what exactly is financial stewardship, and how can it transform your financial life? Let’s explore.

What is Financial Stewardship?

Financial stewardship is the responsible management of the financial resources God entrusted you with. It is not just about budgeting or saving but about viewing money as a tool you temporarily manage. Whether you have a little or a lot, financial stewardship involves making decisions that align with your values, goals, and the needs of those you care for.

Why is Financial Stewardship Important?

1. Long-Term Stability: Effective financial stewardship helps ensure that you and your family have the resources needed for the future. It’s about creating a sustainable financial plan considering immediate needs and long-term goals.
2. Freedom from Debt: Many people live with the stress of overwhelming debt....

When feeling anxious, it is common to experience Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs), which can make your thoughts and emotions feel out of control. ANTs tend to be negative, inaccurate, and filled with fear and worry. It is important to counter these thoughts with the truth.

Managing your anxiety can be achieved by controlling your thoughts. Your thoughts act like a conductor, directing the orchestra of your emotions. Interestingly, one of the ways God transforms us is by guiding us toward changing our thoughts.

The Bible says, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2 KJV). The apostle Paul saw the benefit of this.

In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul advises the Philippians to refrain from feeling anxious, then shifts focus to their thoughts.

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,...

One definition of failure is a lack of success in accomplishing something or coming short of a performance standard we or others have set. Disappointment is the sense of unhappiness and frustration resulting from the failure. These feelings can stem from our failures, the failures of others, or both. What does the Bible teach us about failure and disappointment? How should women respond to disappointments?

Scripture's consistent message is that failure and disappointment are inescapable parts of the human experience. Biblical examples of failure expose the painful disappointment that follows in its course: disappointment with self, others, and even God. One of the challenges with the constant victory narratives we are fed today is the message that triumph is for everyone and that everyone will be a winner. The result is that no one is prepared when victory is slow to visit and when failure knocks at their door, sometimes repeatedly.

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We need to humble ourselves before god, and He will honor us. This humbleness does not mean that Christians should carry the burden of low self-esteem. Learning from successes can boost your self-esteem. You learn more about yourself and your strengths. Everyone excels in at least one area, and often in more than one. A Spiritual Gifts Assessment helps you understand your God-given talents. This can help you understand where your best skills lie. You should then do activities that empower you to take advantage of those proven abilities more often.

^“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” – James 1:17 KJV

If you do something well, you feel a sense of accomplishment. Your confidence surges because you were able to achieve something that either helped you or helped others. In many cases, you were the best choice for the task...

Does it seem all you do is plan for future joyful times? Possibly you hear sayings like "live each day as if it were your last," but you have trouble taking it to heart.

Feeling joyful times can take some extra effort on your part at times. The truth is, it is your choice. We live in demanding and challenging times and must learn to schedule a moment to slow down, then enjoy living in the present.

Every woman has a unique definition of what joy means to them. Even on your busiest days, you should strive to pause and remember what is essential in your life, then live your life in harmony with your priorities.

The Joy Of Everyday Things

We can get joy right here in the lives we now lead. While going out and experiencing new and exciting things is fun, it is always good to start where we are. There are things to be thankful for and opportunities for joy in routine settings.

Think about these things in your pursuit of joy and fulfillment:

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Today's affirmation is a little bit different. I have a request from one of my wonderful Women of Worth. She is struggling with her divorce. I hope this will help her to think about grace and living her life to the fullest.

Divorce is an accepted fact of life in modern culture. But for many Christian women in broken marriages, it presents a moral dilemma. Does she stay in an unhealthy, perhaps even harmful marriage for the sake of her vow and covenant? Or does she act against her beliefs and seek a divorce?

Jesus illustrated the relationship between husband and wife this way in Matthew 19:6 KJV: Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

However, there are Biblical reasons for divorce.

Matthew 19:8,9

8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put...

 I am the only person who knows myself as well as I do (besides Jesus). Daily I amaze myself with how much of an impact I can have on my life and the lives of others when I put forth a maximum effort.

I know my limits. I also know when I have lost hope and have stopped believing in myself. I demand that I move past any negativity and make an effort to push forward with positivity.

I can push myself beyond any previous limits to make positive gains in my mind, body, and soul.

I deserve only 100% effort out of myself and those around me.

I respect myself enough to be a constant reminder of where I have been and where I want to go. I know what to expect. I am excited to learn how far I can go if I use my internal motivation.

I am successful when I try my best and believe in myself. I am strong because of my past, and my future is bright now that I am motivated to remain focused.

I am happier, healthier, and exude confidence when I make a...

 I eliminate distractions from my environment by creating a workspace favorable to productivity.

I keep electronic devices off and out of my reach when I need to focus on a task. If I need to work on an electronic device, I exit all games and applications that could potentially tempt me. By removing temptations from my sight, I increase my ability to focus.

At times, though, my surroundings are out of my control. At those times, I reach within my mind and find the strength to focus through willpower. I know the importance of my work. Therefore I value my time spent working.

My will to succeed is stronger than the lure of temptation. By thinking logically, I reveal to myself the truth behind temptation. There is no distraction worth deviating from my goals.

The temporary fulfillment of giving in to a distraction is counterfeit compared to the satisfaction of completing a task—my ability to focus lies on my determination, not on my environment.

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