life-changing tools
Gratitude
In the search for the things we do not have or desires, we lose track of the blessings and people that encourage and support us. I dare you to begin writing a gratitude list, right now and see don't your life (attitude and emotions) change RIGHT NOW.
The power of our thoughts
We are powerless over things that happen around us, to us, and in the world (Stimulus). But we have a choice about what we think about the stimulus. As a rule, we tend to think negatively when we do not like the stimulus but if we take an extra step and intentionally look for the positive in the situation our Beliefs change. Ultimately it is our beliefs (thoughts) that determine our actions. We have control over our thoughts (beliefs) that determine our behaviors.
faith that works
Most people reading this page identify as Christians and feel comfortable about the gift of salvation and going to heaven. Don't get me wrong, eternity with the Master of all things is a marvelous accomplishment, but what about the foretaste (Romans 8:23) of heaven we can have now? Living an abundant (John 10:10) life requires faith that God can and will do what he promised. For example, God said, "give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18)." It requires faith to thank God for disaster, death, loss, broken heart, and so on because we must first believe that He knows what is best even if we cannot see it at the time.