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When we have faith, we feel less alone. We believe that we are being cared for, even in hard times. That feeling can help us deal with stress, sadness, and fear. And when we have less stress, our bodies respond in a good way our heart beats better, we sleep more, and we get sick less often.

Faith also gives us purpose. When we believe our lives have meaning, we try to take better care of ourselves. We eat better, move more, and avoid harmful things. We feel more connected to others to family, friends, and community and that connection also helps us heal.

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Faith is believing in the light, even when you can't see the path.

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Focuses on what can go right

Builds confidence and hope

Helps reduce stress

Encourages problem-solving

Attracts supportive people

Improves health and happiness

Example:

"This is hard, but I can do it.

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Focuses on what might go wrong

Creates fear and doubt

Increases stress and worry

Makes problems feel bigger

Pushes people away

Can harm mental and physical health

Example:

"I’ can not do it."

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Positive thinking sees possibilities; negative thinking sees problems.

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You can’t always control what happens, but you can choose how you think about it.

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I remember a time in high school when I used to say, “I can’t do this,” almost every day especially in math class. I believed I was just “bad at numbers,” and every small mistake felt like proof.

One day, after I complained for the third time in five minutes, my teacher, Mr. Alvarez, stopped the class. He didn’t scold me instead, he quietly walked over and said,

“Be careful what your mouth tells your ears. Your mind believes it.”

Later that night, I looked in the mirror and said something different:

“I’m not great at this yet... but I can learn.”

It felt weird at first. But I kept doing it.

The next time I made a mistake in class, instead of saying “I’m so dumb,” I said, “Okay, what can I fix?” I listened more in class. I even asked questions something I never used to do.

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Proverb: Go ahead and prepare for the conflict, but victory comes from God.

Slogan: Prepare with purpose, but trust God for the victory.