Spiritual Thoughts

Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them? Abraham Lincoln But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:44-45

"Sophistication and lifestyle is understanding the difference between trinkets and treasures ." - Jim Rohn Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21

A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner. English proverb My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:2-3

"LUCK = Laboring Under Correct Knowledge " - Denis Waitley …. to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding ; that you may have a walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; Colossians 1:9-10

"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." -- Edith Wharton And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18

"Kind words and good deeds are eternal. You never know where their influence will end." -- H. Jackson Browne [and add] to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:7-8

We can't take any credit for our talents. It's how we use them that counts. Madeleine L'Engle Also the one who had received the two talents came up and said, 'Master, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have gained two more talents.' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' Matthew 25:22-23

If we get everything that we want, we will soon want nothing that we get. Vernon Luchies Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions. "So is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." Luke 12:15, 21

Ego has a voracious appetite, the more you feed it, the hungrier it gets. ~ Nathaniel Bronner Jr. In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. Psalm 10:4 When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

"Being miserable is a habit; being happy is a habit; and the choice is yours." -- Tom Hopkins But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15

Worry "Worry gives small things a big shadow." Unknown Proverb But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34

Worry "I've had many troubles in my life time, only half of which ever came true." Mark Twain And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you. Luke 12:29-31

If you worry, why pray and if you pray, why worry! Unknown The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 1 Peter 4:7

"It is not work that kills men; it is worry . Work is healthy; you can hardly put more upon a man than he can bear. Worry is rust upon the blade. It is not the revolution that destroys the machinery, but the friction. Fear secrets acids; but love and trust are sweet juices." -- Henry Ward Beecher The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown." Matthew 13:22-23

Worry Do you remember the things you were worrying about a year ago? How did they work out? Didn't you waste a lot of fruitless energy on account of most of them? Didn't most of them turn out all right after all? - Dale Carnegie "But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8

Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working 24 hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force. - Tom Blandi A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. Proverbs 29:11

Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. - Napoleon Hill Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore . . . have this attitude. Philippians 3:14-15

Security is having the Word of God in your own language. Peace is having the Word of God in your heart. -Corrie Ten Boom Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God ; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

It is not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, 'What are we busy about?' - Henry David Thoreau Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! Proverbs 6:6 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11