Spiritual Thoughts

A man never stands as tall as     when he kneels to help a child. A nonymous   But Jesus…took a child and put him by his side       and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me           receives Him who sent me. For he who is least among you all          is the one who is great." Luke 9:45-48

There never has been, and cannot be, a good life without self-control. Leo Tolstoy Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable crown 1 Corinthians 9:25

With faith, there are no questions;      without faith there are no answers. - Chofetz Chaim God gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge       to those who have understanding. He reveals the deep and secret things; ….         I thank You, and praise You, O God of my fathers, who has given me wisdom and might, and        have made known to me now what we asked of You.   Daniel 2:21-23

DO IT NOW! "It's a strange thing, you have said it thousands of times I am sure... you will never know what you can do until you try. -Bob Proctor He gives power to the faint, and    to him with no vigor He increases might. …. the ones waiting for Jehovah shall renew power;   they shall go up with wings as the eagles;           they shall run and not be weary;                  they shall walk and not be faint! Isaiah 40:29,31

A healthy attitude is contagious    but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. Author Unknown To conclude: you must all have the same attitude       and the same feelings; love one another, and be kind and humble with one another. 1 Peter 3:8

People blame their environment. There is only one person to blame -- and only one -- themselves. Robert Collier Some people ruin themselves by their own stupid actions and then blame the LORD. Proverbs 19:3

“SUNSHINE is delicious,           RAIN is refreshing, WIND braces us up,              SNOW is exhilarating, there is no such thing as bad weather,           only different kinds of good weather” John Ruskin Fair weather comes out of the north;      God is clothed with awesome majesty. Job 37:22

Let us act on what we have. John Henry Newman Do the best with what you have, wherever you are. Bob Lloyd I can do all things through Christ     who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

There is a little difference in people,       but that little difference makes a big difference.    That little difference is attitude.         The big difference is whether it is positive or negative. W. Clement Stone Show a gentle attitude toward everyone.           The Lord is coming soon. Philippians 4:5

Should you shield the valleys from the windstorms,     you would never see the beauty of their canyons. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Behold, the Lord has one who is mighty and strong;         like a storm of hail, a destroying tempest, like a storm of mighty, overflowing waters,        He casts down to the earth with his hand. In that day the LORD of hosts will be a crown of glory,                and a diadem of beauty, to the remnant of his people. Isaiah 28:2,5

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. H. Lindsey I have set the LORD always before me:       Therefore my heart is glad, ….. my flesh also shall rest in hope . Psalm 16:18-19 I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren,          concerning them which are asleep,                 that you sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13

It is during our darkest moments       that we must focus to see the light. Taylor Benson For it is you light my lamp; the LORD my God lightens my darkness. Psalm 18:28 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. Psalm 36:9

Reflect upon your blessings,        of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes,           of which all men have some. Charles Dickens You have blessed me because       I have followed your teachings. Psalm 119:56 (CEV)

The rainbow of God's promises is always     above the trials and storms of life. Charles Shepson [In this salvation] you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while,      You have been put to grief in manifold trials, t hat the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perishes …   may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ: 1 Peter 1:6-8

There are only two ways to live your life.       One as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein For the Father loves the Son and        shows him all that he himself is doing. And greater works than these will he show him,           so that you may marvel. For even as the Father raises the dead, and gives life,       so also the Son gives life to whomever He wills. John 5:20-21

After winter comes the summer.       After night comes the dawn. And after every storm,      there comes clear, open skies. Samuel Rutherford Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,         and He delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still,           and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet…. Psalm 107:28-30

Without the Way there is no going;       without the Truth there is no knowing; without the Life there is no living.    Thomas a Kempis    Whoever has the Son has life;        whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 1 John 5:12

If I have ever made any valuable discoveries,           it has been owing more to patient attention, than to any other talent. - Isaac Newton (1642-1727) May you be strengthened with all power,        according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy,         giving thanks to the Father. Colossians 1:11-12

BE OPTIMISTIC An optimist is a person who looks forward            to enjoying the scenery on a detour. Author unknown Remember your word to your servant,              in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction,                that your promise gives me life. Psalm 119:49-50

Growing Through Life's Difficulties Problems will either stop you or stretch you. Most of the times we want to use our faith         to get rid of a problem              with Divine delivering power, but we forget about         Divine enabling power,                   to enable us to endure. You are not just going through, ...you are growing through. Unknown Count it all joy, my brothers,        when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of         your faith produces steadfastness. James 1:2-3

"The truth of the matter is that you       always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it." - H. Norman Schwarzkopf If you know these things,         blessed are you if you do them. John 13:17