Everyone has moments they wish they could redo—choices they wish they had made differently or paths they wish they had avoided. But the most important question is not what you did or did not do. The real question is: what are you doing now? Dwelling on the mistakes of yesterday will not improve your life unless you allow those moments to become learning tools that propel you into a more fulfilled future. When unchecked, dwelling on the past opens the door to depression, frustration, low self-esteem, anger, bitterness, rejection, confusion, and even destruction.

God is far more invested in your success, prosperity, and health than you may realize. Heaven pours into your day so that you can function in victory. You are not merely trying to have a good day—you are God’s child, a possessor of His life and nature. Scripture declares, “Now are we the sons of God.” That truth alone should shape your expectation for every single day.

Most people want progress in life, but progress does not happen by accident. Success must be planned for and intentionally pursued. Many believers wait for God to do something extraordinary while neglecting the responsibility to prepare. Yet hoping for increase without planning for it only leads to frustration.

It is often said, “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” This is especially true in a world filled with counterfeits—many of which closely resemble the real thing. Counterfeits are not always obvious; they often look convincing. That is why the Word of God is essential. The Word exposes deception and reveals truth. Hebrews 4:12–13 reminds us that the Word of God is living, active, and able to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Poverty is a painful and dehumanizing reality, and Scripture does not romanticize it. While God deeply loves the poor, lack itself was never His design for His children. Through Christ, God has made provision for a life marked by dignity, sufficiency, and peace.

It is impossible to live for God without faith, because faith is the oxygen of the Christian life. Scripture tells us repeatedly that the just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38). Furthermore, Romans 12:3 assures us that no believer lacks faith, for God has dealt to every person the measure of faith. However, not all faith produces results. There is a kind of faith that does not stagger at God’s Word—a strong faith that prevails.

An attitude of faith is essential to living in the victory Christ has secured for us. Faith determines whether we rise or fall, overcome or give in, remain strong or grow weary. To live victoriously, your mindset must be rooted in God’s Word and in what Jesus has already accomplished on your behalf. When faith governs your heart, the fruit of the recreated human spirit becomes evident in your life (Galatians 5:22–23).

Child of God, no matter how things may have unfolded up to this point, I have good news for you: you will end well. The enemy may have tried to knock you down, but here you are—still standing. That alone is proof of the grace of God at work in your life. Every trial, every challenge, and every seeming setback has been working together for your good. Bless Him for that! The Scripture says, “Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again” (Proverbs 24:16). Each time it looked like it was over, God’s grace lifted you up again. Hallelujah!