Spiritual Thoughts

The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is. C.S. Lewis Consider the blameless, observe the upright; there is a future for the man of peace. But all sinners will be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. Psalm 37:37-38

A word out of season may mar a whole lifetime. Greek Proverb Preach the Word, be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2

He who is slowest in making a promise is most faithful in its performance. - Jean Jacques Rousseau Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'. Matthew 5:37 "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matthew 25:23

There are only two options regarding commitment; you're either in or you're out. There's no such thing as life in-between. Pat Riley Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn… Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him. Psalm 37:5-7

The best of all things is to learn. Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed to your mind is yours forever. - Louis L'Amour It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. Psalm 119:71-73

Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped. African proverb But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:2-3, 26

The difference between whether you say, 'I wish I would have,' or 'I'm glad I did,' at the end of your life is whether or not you take decisive action during your life. Chris Widener Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter 1:13

Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech. -Unknown Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. Proverbs 17:28

One may have good eyes and yet see nothing. - Italian Proverb The eyes are not responsible when the mind does the seeing. - Publilius Syrus Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

People are known as much by the quality of their failures as by the quality of their successes. Mark McCormack Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret - it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:7-8

You are what you repeatedly do. Excellence is not an event - it is a habit. Aristotle And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. Titus 3:8

We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them. William Arthur Ward For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone," and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message…. 1 Peter 2:6-8

No pressure, no diamonds. Mary Case No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Hebrews 12:11-12

Ask yourself a question: Is my attitude worth catching? Zig Ziglar Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. 1 Timothy 4:16

I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn, I must do it by listening. Unknown Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance …. Proverbs 1:15

Smiling Is Infectious Smiling is infectious, you catch it like the flu, When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too. I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin. When he smiled I realized I'd passed it on to him. I thought about that smile, then I realized its worth. A single smile, just like mine could travel round the earth. So, if you feel a smile begin, don't leave it undetected. Let's start an epidemic quick, And get the world infected. Author Unknown My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. 1 Samuel 2:1

Life is like riding a bike. It is impossible to maintain your balance while standing still. Linda Brakeall Do not stand still! Remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come to your mind. Jeremiah 51:50

You can be as you choose to be. It's an act of discipline sometimes, but it can be done. Kevin Costner Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:26-27

Holding anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. Unknown Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood: so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife. Proverbs 30:33

Man can live for about forty days without food, and about three days without water, about eight minutes without air ... but only for one second without hope. Unknown Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade… 1 Peter 1:3-4

Don't pray to escape trouble. Don't pray to be more comfortable in your emotions. Pray to do the will of God in every situation. Nothing else is worth praying for. Samuel M. Shoemaker We have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God… Colossians 1:9-10