Spiritual Thoughts

  W hat we believe about the future determines how we live in the present. ~ David Clubb  A nd being not weak in faith,.... he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; BUT was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being full persuaded that what He had promised, He was able also to perform . ~ Romans 4:19-21 (ESV)

  Friday Tale ~ Four Words A king called all of his wise men and counselors together for a meeting. He addressed them and said, "I want you to go and think, read, and research. Consult the wisest and most learned men in the land. Spare no expense. I want you to find the ONE statement that will get me through all situations in life. Whether I am on top of the world or in the pits, find that statement." "I don't want to learn long and complicated philosophies. I want one simple statement. Find it or write it; I don't care, just bring me the statement." The men left and consulted for months. They finally returned and handed the King a scroll. The King unrolled the scroll. On it was written four words. "THIS TOO SHALL PASS" That was it. The wise men explained: When you are on top of the world, that is but a fleeting moment, things change, always remember, this too shall pass.  When you are in the pits, all nights are followed by day, at your lowest mom...

  P ersistent prayer produces powerful perseverance. ~ Anonymous A nd he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lost heart. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving . ~ Luke 18:1; Colossians 4:2 (ESV)

  F aith shouts out its trust in God through the storms. ~ Unknown F or He commanded and raised the stormy wind, which lifted up the waves of the sea. Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress . ~ Psalm 107:25, 28 (ESV)

  I f everything I owned were taken away, what would remain that defines who I am? ~ Anonymous Y our conduct must be free from the love of money and y ou must be content with what you have, for He has said, "I will never leave you and I will never abandon you." ~ Hebrews 13:5

  D uring times of testing what we really value comes to light. ~ David Clubb M y brothers and sisters, consider it nothing BUT joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, because you know that the testing of  your faith produces endurance . ~ James 1:2-3 (NET)