Spiritual Thoughts

Wherever you go,     go with all your heart. Confucius With my whole heart I seek you.     Psalm 119:10

Our kindness may be the most persuasive argument for that which we believe. G.B.H. Jesus concluded, "In your opinion,     which one of these three acted like a neighbor toward the man attacked by the robbers?"       The teacher of the Law answered, "The one who was kind to him." Jesus replied, "You go, then, and do the same." Luke 10:36-37 [in the Parable of the Good Samaritan]

A friend hears the song in my heart and           sings it to me when my memory fails. - Unknown …there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24

All mankind is divided into three classes:    those that are immovable,           those that are movable,                and those that move . Benjamin Franklin Therefore, preparing your minds for action ,       keep alert and set your hope completely on the blessing which will be given you        when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter 1:13

It takes two to quarrel, but only one to end it. Spanish Proverb The start of an argument is like               the first break in a dam; stop it before it goes any further. Proverbs 17:14

"Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind,      and fills it with a steady and perpetual serenity." - Joseph Addison A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance. Proverbs 15:13

Happiness keeps You Sweet, Trials keep You Strong, Sorrows keep You Human, Failures keeps You Humble, Success keeps You Glowing, But Only God keeps You Going! Anonymous Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust. Psalm 40:4

We can throw stones,      complain about them, stumble on them,        climb over them, or build with them.          William Arthur Ward …We preach Christ crucified,        a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles,            but to those who are called, both Jews and Gentiles,           Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn,   I must do it by listening. Larry King Listen to advice and accept instruction,         that you may gain wisdom for the future. Many are the plans in the mind of a man,           but it is the purpose of the LORD that will be established. Proverbs 19:20

Ask yourself a question:   Is my attitude worth catching? Zig Ziglar Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;     praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the Word Colossians 4:2-3

We are all faced with a series of great opportunities      brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. Charles Swindoll Jesus said, "With people it is impossible,              but not with God; for all things are possible with God." Mark 10:27

No steam or gas ever drives                anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light             and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows until it is            focused, dedicated and disciplined. Harry Emerson Fosdick God disciplines us for our good,          so that we may share His holiness. All discipline for the moment seems                not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful        fruit of righteousness. Hebrews 12:10-12

Time is free, but it’s priceless.            You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it.          Once you’ve lost it, you can never get it back. - Harvey Mackay Whatever your hand finds to do,         do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or         knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. Ecclesiastes 9:10

Have a heart that never hardens,           a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts.         ~Charles Dickens Therefore, as God's chosen people,          holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion,           kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.           Colossians 3:12

Habits are like supervisors          that you don't notice. - Hannes Messemer   And let us consider how to stimulate           one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together,           as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another;         and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25

No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars,       or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway to the human spirit.   Helen Keller Why are you downcast, O my soul?            Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God,            for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 43:5

He who finds diamonds must grapple       in mud and mire because diamonds are not found in polished stones.                 They are made. - Henry B. Wilson Let not yours be the outward adorning with braiding of hair, decoration of gold, and wearing of fine clothing, but let it be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable jewel of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. 1 Peter 3:3-4

Endings need not be public,           newsworthy events.                     Throughout your life, there will be many little endings , every day. It is these endings that somehow give shape to the fragments of your life that are called experience . And it is this “experience” that makes up one’s life. And new beginnings . -James V. Cunningham For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence            steadfast unto the end … Hebrews 3:14

Let us move on, and step out boldly,           though it be into the night, and we can scarcely see the way. - Charles B. Newcomb Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works,       and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

"Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning              but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us." - Hal Borland …We glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts. Romans 5:3-5

"Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! This bright New Year is given me To live each day with zest . . . To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best! I have the opportunity Once more to right some wrongs, To pray for peace, to plant a tree, And sing more joyful songs!" - William Arthur Ward   Sing unto him a new song;          play skillfully with a loud noise. For the word of the LORD is right;          and all his works are done in truth. Psalm 33:3-4

HAPPY NEW YEAR H ow swiftly time flies by A new year with its hopes and challenges P ray and Read and be P repared for all opportunities Y ou can share God’s love every day N othing fearing, Trusting God, E xpect all things possible W ith His Love and His Son Y earning truth E xpecting His Kingdom Soon, A im for nothing less than the Best you can R ise up and shine, full of His Light! We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you. Colossians 1:3