So go ahead. Eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of this! (NLT) -Ecclesiastes 9:7 A good optimist can find happiness in any situation life brings to them. One important characteristic is finding joy/happiness in the now. Often we put off recognizing happiness until we get the next promotion, take that dreamy vacation, or . We expect our life circumstances must reach a certain level before we can recognize happiness. God made today for a reason, so take joy in today. Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://bit.ly/16uZrQ5

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. -Proverbs 19:11 Download Daily Proverbs Bible Verse app here: http://bit.ly/1RjYYIY

He [Jesus] must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less. (NLT) -John 3:30 It's so natural for us to focus on our accomplishments and want to bolster our image. The problem with this thinking is it's selfish. When we focus on humbling ourselves, we step aside and let Christ shine. How can we become less important? A few steps can make a difference such as seeking others' opinions or not being afraid to make mistakes. In addition, allowing Jesus to become a greater influence in our lives increases His importance to us. Open yourself up to increasing God and decreasing yourself. Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://bit.ly/16uZrQ5

Faith's Checkbook: A Woman's War Judg 4:9 - The Lord shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. Source: Daily Faith - http://www.youdevotion.com/faith/june/21

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. -Isaiah 41:10 Download Bible Verses app here: http://bit.ly/1EMogN9