Hebrews 11 says, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and knowing something is real even if we do not see it.” I love this verse because it always brings me comfort when I am in the midst of a season where I’m finding it difficult to hold on.Jeremiah 29:11 states, “I know the plans that I have for you…plans to prosper you…to give you a future and a hope.” If you are feeling discouraged today and are having a hard time believing, just know that God is closer to you than you know.Thankfulness keeps you linked to God and anchored in the present. Worry, on the other hand makes you wander in barren places of uncertainty. However, you can always return to your maker by whispering, “Lord, help me.”To live consistently in the present, seek to become more grateful. Look around you, searching for the many gifts God showered upon you. As you thank God for these blessings, go into detail—express yourself enthusiastically! This will increase your gratitude and enhance your ability to grasp how blessed you really are.