Spiritual Thoughts

“Worry is like a rocking chair; no matter how much you rock, you get nowhere.” -Unknown Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34

“An atheist is someone with no invisible means of support.” -unknown The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." Psalm 14:1

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." Helen Keller Three things are too wonderful for me; four I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a serpent on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a maiden. Proverbs 30:18

“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” – Joseph Addison Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts… Romans 5:3-5

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it. -Unknown Godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance… that we have put our hope in the living God. 1 Timothy 4:8

Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into a flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light. Albert Schweitzer You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16

"Pray" is a four letter word that you can say anywhere. Unknown Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. James 5:13 Pray continually;   give thanks in all circumstances,  f or this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

"Never does a man portray his character more vividly than his proclaiming the character of another."            Winston Churchill He who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with one who speaks foolishly.                                                 Proverbs 20:19 (NASB)

What great thing would you attempt if you knew you could not fail? Robert Schuller If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Hebrews 13:5-6

Most people want to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch. -Robert Orben Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." Matthew 26:41

Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact. - George Eliot Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. Proverbs 17:28

All the gold in the world has no significance. That which is lasting are the thoughtful acts which we do for our fellow man. Adolfo Prieto A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. P roverbs 22:1

"Don't blame others for your failure to be fully accountable for your own life. If others are to blame then you have given them control." Bob Perks The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. Proverbs 11:5 Maritta Terrell Thoughts are also posted at: http://thoughtsaday.blogspot.com/ If you know of others wishing to receive these, please send me an email with their address and I'll add them. Or, if you wish to be removed, let me know and I will. Your email address will not be shared with anyone.

It is not easy to straighten in the oak the crook that grew in the sapling. -American Proverb Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

“One look ahead is better than two looks behind” – Irish proverb Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." Luke 9:62

“Like branches on a tree we grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one. Each of our lives will always be a special part of the other.” – Anonymous But God has so composed the body….. but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it . 1 Corinthians 12:24-27

The drops of rain make a hole in the stone not by violence, but by oft falling. ~Lucretius To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, God will give eternal life. Romans 2:7

Self-discipline is when your conscience tells you to do something and you don't talk back. -W. K. Hope For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to Life, Proverbs 6:23

“Life is like embroidery, one stitch at a time taken patiently, and the pattern will come out okay.” – English saying I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well….. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. Psalm 139:14-16

God gives every bird a worm, but He does not throw it into the nest. Swedish Proverb Laziness casts into a deep sleep, And an idle man will suffer hunger. Proverbs 19:15

How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world. William Shakespeare Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it gives light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:15

Just for today I will be happy. Just for today I will try to live through this day only, not to tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do things for twelve hours that would appall me if I had to keep them up for a lifetime. Just for today… Sybyl F. Partridge Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34