To find your way in this world keep your eyes on the Lord and stick to your standards. Over the next few days we'll look at some advice to keep ourselves from losing courage when encountering challenges.

Get your daily “Word”. Begin each day with the Word of God while keeping in touch with him throughout the day through prayer. This is the only way to keep your priorities in line with what you believe in.

As you have promised, keep me from falling; don’t let me be overcome by evil. Psalms 119:133

I have complete confidence, O God! I will sing and praise you! Wake up, my soul! Wake up, my harp and lyre! I will wake up the sun. I will thank you, O Lord, among the nations. I will praise you among the peoples. Your constant love reaches above the heavens; your faithfulness touches the skies. Psalms 108:1-4

Stand up for what you believe in.There’s a saying that goes: If you don’t like my principles, I have others! Of course the way you look at things changes over time. But there are certain beliefs that remain constant.

How can young people keep their lives pure? By obeying your commands. With all my heart I try to serve you; keep me from disobeying your commandments. I keep your law in my heart, so that I will not sin against you. Psalms 119:9-11

Let your words be your witness. When someone bashes your beliefs, don’t be afraid of taking a stand. At the same time, you need to be sensitive to people whose beliefs differ from yours.

Be wise in the way you act towards those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have. Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone. Colossians 4:5-6

Prayer: Almighty God, help us to learn from your word each day and help us to stand up for what we believe in. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen