Spiritual Thoughts

  S peak softly and sweetly; later you may have to eat your words. ~ Unknown L et no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, BUT only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear . ~ Ephesians 4:29 (NASB)

  I t has been said that our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow,  BUT only empties today of its strength. ~ Charles H. Spurgeon B e on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life . . . BUT keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. ~ Luke 21:34, 36 (NASB)

  F ocus on fantastically forever, for forgetting and forgiving, following together. ~ Unknown   T herefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely and let us run with patience the race that is set before us . ~ Hebrews 12:1 (ESV)

  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)