Spiritual Thoughts

Life is mostly froth and bubble,          but two things stand like stone, kindness in another's trouble          and courage in your own. Princess Diana But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,                      kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control;             against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing              but the shape of the spoon. E.M. Forster Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica,           for they received the word with all eagerness, examining the scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Acts 17:11

Greatness is not found in possessions,      power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness,       humility, service, and character. William Arthur Ward Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave; even as the Son of man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20-26-28

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it - - he will be blessed in what he does. James 1:24-25

           Normal day, Let me be aware of the treasure you are....      Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow.      One day I shall dig my nails into the earth, Or bury my face in a pillow,          Or stretch myself taunt Or raise my hands to the sky and      want, more than all the world, Your return. Mary Jean Iron Behold, now is the acceptable time;      behold, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2

Before you begin a thing             remind yourself that difficulties and delays quite impossible to foresee are ahead. You can only see one thing clearly,               and that is your goal. Form a mental vision of that and             cling to it through thick and thin. Kathleen Norris 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

Be more concerned with your         character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are,           while your reputation is merely what others think you are. John Wooden ….But we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character ; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint…. Romans 5:3-5

A man can fail many times,        but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame someone else. - John Burroughs You have wearied the LORD with your words. "How have we wearied him?" you ask. By saying, "All who do evil are good in the eyes of the LORD, and he is pleased with them" or "Where is the God of justice?" "See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me.’" Malachi 2:17-3:1

“My mind is a dangerous place -      I really shouldn’t go there on my own.” Unknown The only ones that should go in there is our Heavenly Father, and Jesus, because if it is anyone else than them, you are…. well….. double-minded! Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.      Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence      by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, 2 Timothy 1:7-8

Living a life is like constructing a building:     If you start wrong, you'll end wrong. Willie Bady, Jr. You are …..fellow citizens with God's people      and members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. Ephesians 2:19-21

"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good       we often might win, by fearing to attempt." - William Shakespeare So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this,        make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 2 Peter 3:14

Sometimes when I consider what tremendous            consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things. Bruce Barton His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant;           you were faithful over little things, I will make you ruler over many things.              Enter into the joy of your lord.' Matthew 25:21

“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 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot.         I wish you were either one or the other! Revelation 3:15

“Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow,         and wise is the counsel of those who love us.” - Benjamin Disraeli Listen to counsel and accept discipline,       That you may be wise the rest of your days. Many plans are in a man's heart,   b ut the counsel of the LORD will stand. Proverbs 19:20-21

"The secret to Momentum in life can be found        in the word Momentum... you create it Moment by Moment..." - Doug Firebaugh Seek the LORD while He may be found,          call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6

“Whatever you do, or dream,           begin it now. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.          Begin it now.” Goethe “ Now begin the work,          and the LORD be with you." 1 Chronicles 22:16

“Never regret yesterday.        Life is in you today, and you make your tomorrow.” L. Ron Hubbard And you will seek Me and find Me,       when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, says the LORD, Jeremiah 29:13-14

The greatest mistake you can make in this life      is to be continually fearing you will make one. Keep trying. Elbert Hubbard Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5:15

"Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday." Anonymous "Therefore I tell you do not worry about your life..." Matthew 6: 25

        “Life is like embroidery, one stitch at a time taken patiently, and the pattern will come out okay.” - English saying What you heard from me,       keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:13

"Habits are like submarines; they run silent and deep." - Denis Waitley Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved,         what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct (habits) and godliness,         looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God…. 2 Peter 3:11-12