Set realistic goals.

Luke 14:28–32

Look to God for guidance.

Proverbs 2:6

Proverbs 3:5–6

Proverbs 16:3

Proverbs 19:21

Jeremiah 33:3

James 1:5

Don’t try to go it alone; counsel andwork with others.

Proverbs 8:33

Proverbs 11:14

Proverbs 15:22

Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

Ask for God’s help.

1 Chronicles 16:11

Psalm 37:5       

Psalm 121:2

Isaiah 50:7

Persist in the face of difficulties.

1 Corinthians 15:58       

Galatians 6:9

Enjoy the rewards of your labors.

Proverbs 12:11a

Proverbs 12:14b

Proverbs 13:19a

Ecclesiastes 3:13