Dear Friend,

After a long and demanding day, the young mother was ready for a few minutes of relaxation. However, her young daughter had other plans for her mother's time.

"Read me a story, Mum," the little girl requested.

"Give Mummy a few minutes to relax and unwind. Then I'll be happy to read you a story," pleaded the mother.

The little girl was insistent that Mummy read to her now. With a stroke of genius, the mother tore off the back page of the magazine she was reading. It contained a full-page picture of the world. As she tore it into several pieces, Mum asked her daughter to put the picture together and then she would read her a story. Surely this would buy her considerable relaxing moments.

A short time later, the little girl announced the completion of her puzzle project. To her astonishment, she found the world picture completely assembled. When she asked her daughter how she managed to do it so quickly, the little girl explained that on the reverse side of the page was the picture of a little girl. "You see, Mummy, when I got the little girl together, the whole world came together."

Each of us has the responsibility to put our world together. It starts by getting ourselves put together. We can become better parents, friends, spouses, employees, and employers.

The first step is:

• Change your attitude – Believe in your ability to achieve your goals and live a fulfilled life.

• See the problem differently – Reframe it in solvable terms. The world picture was daunting for the young girl, but the picture of the little girl on the reverse side was easier to put together.

• Focus on being a better person – The only person you can realistically change is yourself. When you put yourself together, the world will be put together.

To further explore how you can find and walk in the fullness of God's plan for your life, I am thrilled to invite you to the Deborah's Generation Conference. This annual women’s conference is a wonderful opportunity for every woman, irrespective of status and age, to come together, learn, and grow.

Ladies, register today at lighthouseng.org/dgc and be part of a transformative experience where you'll find practical strategies, spiritual growth, and a supportive community. Gentlemen, encourage the wonderful women in your life to join this life-changing event.

Have a blessed week ahead.

Shalom,