Spiritual Thoughts

Friends are the chocolate topping in the milk shake of life. Friendship is like cheese; it gets better as it grows older. A faithful friend is the milk of life. Friends are chocolate drops that never melt Friends are the cheese cubes in the salad bowl of life. Don't go for looks; they can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, Because it takes only a smile To make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile. For this new morning and its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For every gift His goodness sends We thank you, gracious Lord. Amen Give thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:12

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John Fitzgerald Kennedy So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7

Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity; it must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all. ~William Faulkner And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17

Not what we say about our blessing, but how we use them is the true measure of our thanksgiving. ~W.T. Purkiser In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:17

When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks , the fault lies with yourself. ~ Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

"Attitudes are contagious. Are yours worth catching?" - Dennis and Wendy Mannering But be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop. Confucius I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14

Pray for a good harvest, but keep on hoeing. From a sign posted off a rural road The king said to me, "What is it you want?" Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king…. Nehemiah 2:4-5

Life leaps like a geyser for those willing to drill through the rock of inertia. - Alexis Carrel Go to the ant…..consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6:6-8 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. Hebrews 6:11

"You cannot sink someone else's end of the boat and still keep your own afloat." - Charles Bower For in fact the body is not one member but many. But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. 1 Corinthians 12:14, 20, 27

The past gives us experience and memories; the present gives us challenges and opportunities; the future gives us vision and hope. William Arthur Ward For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4

Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't. Pete Seeger "Now therefore, listen to me, my children, for blessed are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction and be wise, and do not disdain it.” Proverbs 8:32-33

Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't. Pete Seeger "Now therefore, listen to me, my children, for blessed are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction and be wise, and do not disdain it.” Proverbs 8:32-33

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living and the other helps you make a life. Sandra Carey A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel…. Proverbs 1:5

"Commit your work to the Lord, and then your plans will be established." Proverbs 16:3 “Commit”, means "roll," your burdens on the Lord; although they may cause you anxiety, they are not too great for Him. Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you… Psalm 55:22

It's not the outlook but the "uplook" that counts. Unknown My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up. Psalm 5:3

We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking, only to learn that it is God who is shaking them. – Unknown And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

“The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem." - Theodore Rubin In his pride the wicked does not seek God; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. He says to himself, "Nothing will shake me; I'll always be happy and never have trouble." Psalm 10:4, 6

"Avoiding a problem doesn't solve it."  Bonnie Jean Thornley When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away ….. I acknowledged my sin to You…. And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found You preserve me from trouble….. Psalm 32:3-7

When you blame others, you give up your power to change. -Dr. Robert Anthony Men gnawed their tongues in agony and cursed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, but they refused to repent of what they had done. Revelation 16:10-11

"I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change." - Jim Rohn Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. Proverbs 14:22