Spiritual Thoughts

May your purse always hold a coin or two;     May the sun always shine on your windowpane; May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;     May the hand of a friend always be near you; May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. Irish Blessing Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD;       We have blessed you from the house of the LORD. Psalm 118:26

“Delay of justice is injustice” Walter Landor Because sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the sons of men is fully set to do evil. ….yet I know that it will be well with those who reverence God, because they fear before him… Ecclesiastes 8:11 - 12

A blind person asked Anthony: “Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?” He replied: “Yes, losing your vision.” “When there is no vision the people have no hope, But happy is he who keeps the law.” Proverbs 29:18

Do you know why a car’s WINDSHIELD is so large         and the rear view mirror is so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE.         So, look ahead and move on. Unknown But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and         reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize      of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14

“They never learned to love       who never learned to weep.” Lord Alfred Tennyson Rejoice with those who rejoice;           mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15

Recipe for Today Fold two hands together And express a dash of sorrow Marinate it overnight And work on it tomorrow. Chop one grudge in tiny pieces Add several cups of love Dredge with a large sized smile Mix with the ingredients above. Dissolve the hate within you By doing a good deed Cut in and help your friend If he should be in need. Stir in laughter, love, and kindness From the heart it has to come Toss with genuine forgiveness And give your neighbor some. The amount of people served Will depend on you It can serve the whole wide world If you really want it to (Author Unknown) But Faith works by Love. Galatians 5:6

"Patience serves as a protection against wrongs as clothes do against cold. For if you put on more clothes as the cold increases, it will have no power to hurt you. So in like manner you must grow in patience when you meet with great wrongs, and they will be powerless to vex your mind." - Leonardo Da Vinci Therefore, as God's chosen people,             clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and               patience. Colossians 3:12

“Solitude is the best nurse of wisdom.” Laurence Sterne “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark1:35

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson We were therefore buried with Christ            through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead          through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4

“A quiet conscience makes one so serene” Lord Byron Our conscience testifies that we have      conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you,      in the holiness and sincerity that are from God. 2 Corinthians 1:12

It's never crowded along the extra mile. ~Wayne Dyer "Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two…. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ...that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:41, 43-44

Your self image is your pattern!       Every thought has an activity visualized. Every activity belongs to a pattern.         You identify with your pattern or thought. Your patterns leads your life. J. G. Gallimore 'You shall love the Lord your God      with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,' and        'your neighbor as yourself.' " Jesus said to him,       "…. do this and you will live." Luke 10:27-28

“When you have come to the edge of all the light you have          And step into the darkness of the unknown Believe that one of the two will happen to you        Either you'll find something solid to stand on                  Or you'll be taught how to fly!” Richard Bach Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and          lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and            He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

“Anger begins with folly and           ends with repentance” Pythagoras “He who is slow to anger has great understanding,      but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly... Proverbs 14:29

"Stand your ground as long as your ground is worth standing on." - James Maxon Therefore put on the full armor of God,         so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and       after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13

Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities. ~Norman Vincent Peale I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom.         One helps you make a living, the other helps you make a life. ~ Sandra Carey Happy is the man who finds wisdom,        and the man who gains understanding; for her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,        and her gain than fine gold. Proverbs 3:13-14

The block of granite which was an      obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping-stone       in the pathway of the strong. ~Thomas Carlyle Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious;        but to those who are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected         has become the chief cornerstone…" 1 Peter 2:7-8

Procrastination is like a credit card: it's a lot of fun until you get the bill. Christopher Parker Go to the ant, O sluggard,        Observe her ways and be wise, She prepares her food in the summer       And gathers her provision in the harvest…. Proverbs 6:6-8

"If you were going to die soon and had only one phone call to make, who would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting?" - Stephen Levine Do not withhold good ……., when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27