Reject a small life in favor of a big life. Instead of living for comfort, live for purpose. Seek adventures that lead to your spiritual growth. Be willing to take risks God leads you to take.
Overcome fear with faith. Ask God to give you the faith you need to overcome fears in every aspect of your life. Whenever a fear enters your mind, feed a fact to it so it becomes more manageable. Ask God to give you the wisdom to discern what you do and don't need to be concerned about in any situation. Use fear to motivate you to become more proactive. Fear only what God will think - not just what other people will think. Know that love and fear cannot co-exist. So let down your emotional guards in your marriage and other close relationships to build true intimacy. Remember that God can transform any kind of pain in your life to give you a greater ability to love. Ask God to give you confidence, and project that confidence in your relationships with others.
Embrace passion. Don't settle for mild living when God wants you to enjoy a passionate life. Understand that it's not sinful to have normal needs and desires. Make those needs and desires clear to other people without apologizing for them. Recognize that your thoughts and feelings should be valued. Take steps to begin pursuing your dreams.
Create a personal mission statement. Follow God's plans for your life - not just someone else's agenda for you. Ask yourself, "What did I dream about before I stopped dreaming?" Consider how the pain that's currently in your life can lead to greater insight and positive change for you. Discover your God-given talents and make a plan to put them to use. Take advantage of ordinary opportunities to serve God and others through your passions. Remember that ordinary moments can become extraordinary when you live with passion.
Accept and express your emotions. Know that it's normal and healthy to feel a full range of emotions. Ask God to help you become aware of your emotions - from joy to sorrow - accept them, and express them in your personal relationships.
