We must stand firm in our faith. All of life’s circumstances teach us to have more faith. In Isaiah 7:9, we read: ‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’ Be patient with the uncertainty. Use this time to build faith around the certainty that there is purpose created just for you. Your faith is a gift of grace. Surrender and allow faith to manifest itself in your life.

The body reflects the mind and the mind reflects the spirit. Start each day in gratitude that you are alive. Find things to bless and appreciate throughout the day that you notice such as spectacular sunrises and sunsets, delicious food, hummingbirds and butterflies, cherished friends, beloved family and always your miraculous body.

Always remember that the Bible has all of the answers to the questions for which you are seeking guidance. Be inspired by all of its wisdom and lift yourself UP. Here are two of my favorites: Psalm 91:11 - "For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go." Romans 12:12 - "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Just reading those lifts me UP.

Each day is another opportunity to strengthen our relationship with God and to see the Divine in everyone and everything. My wish is to make each day a love note and prayer to God. I don't want my love and zeal for God to get mundane. I want it to be special. To serve God, to love God and to enjoy God, for me, is the sweetest freedom in the world and what makes life wonderful.

Living an uncluttered life gives me time for things I really care about, like time to think, to read, to walk in nature, to take loving care of my body, to meditate and commune with God. Conquering the quotidian stress of being overpowered by untidiness is one of the biggest reasons why we should all declutter our homes. We always feel better with less clutter. Here's how to simplify:

We are one with God and nothing is impossible. We can achieve our goals and live peaceful, healthy lives. Meditation is a good place to start to attain peace of mind. It also strengthens the body's immune system, slows the aging process, awakens regenerative energies, enlivens the nervous system and enhances creative abilities. Here's a simple way to meditate.

God has gifted us with an amazing body that is truly a miracle of miracles. One of our gifts to God is to take loving care of our body and treat it with respect, which includes incorporating the best superfoods and lifestyle practices recommended in this book and in my monthly Healthy Living Newsletters on my website. They're FREE and it takes only seconds to sign-up.

Many people wish they felt more committed and wish they had something really big to commit to. They don’t realize that the first big commitment has to be to themselves. Start today and make a strong commitment to being healthy. A healthy body begins with positive thoughts and gratitude for your miraculous body.

Most people denigrate themselves all the time, in fun or in earnest. Beware — in doing that, especially out loud or publicly, you create your own problems. Never debase yourself or think negatively. Instead, be kind and thankful. Innumerable studies have proven that gratitude and kindness makes us happier and less stressed.

One of the extraordinary secrets of this world is that life flows outward. It originates inside and is projected outward, where it is perceived as the external world. The first step to achieving your heartfelt goals is to take charge of your thoughts and visualize the dreams you want to achieve. Albert Einstein said it best: "Your imagination is a preview of your life's coming attractions."