Spiritual Thoughts

  T he truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward. When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.  When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.  ~ Steve Maraboli F orgive us our sins, as we ourselves also forgive everyone who has offended or wronged  us and lead us not into temptation. ~ Luke 11:4 (Amplified)

  L et us be grateful to the people who make us happy;  they are the charming gardeners who make our lives blossom.  ~ Marcel Proust   M ay the Lord cause you to increase and over flow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you. ~ 1 Thessalonians 3:12

  Friday Tale ~ Worthless, or Honorable?  I t was almost as if they didn't believe God existed. Hophni and Phineas were priests of the Living God. Their job was to serve God in the tabernacle, to supervise the offerings of the worshipers and teach the people to love, honor and obey the LORD their God. But instead Hophni and Phineas despised the offerings, blatantly disobeyed God, and encouraged (and even forced) others to do the same. They got fat serving a God they should have honored when they loved themselves more. The Bible describes them as "worthless men," and says that "they did not know the LORD." (1 Samuel 2 v 12 ESV).   We might look on in horror at Hophni and Phineas, but we also need to examine our own lives. Do we act in a similar way? Are there parts of our lives we would rather God didn't see? Are there times when we think he is not watching? Do we honor him in ALL we do, or do we speak or serve for our own glory and fulfillment? Do we

E ncouragement is the fuel  on which hope runs.  ~Zig Ziglar   A nd let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, BUT encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11

B e an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already.  ~ Dave Willis   T herefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11

T he most effective way to do something,  is to do it.  ~ Amelia Earhart   A rise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it. ~ Ezra 10:4