Spiritual Thoughts

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak;             courage is also what it takes                  to sit down and listen. Winston Churchill And Jesus called the people to him again and said to them,           “Hear me, all of you, and understand.” Mark 7:14

No pressure,       no diamonds. Mary Case        Whereas you have been forsaken and hated, You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD,           and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. Isaiah 60:15, 62:3

    You can be as you choose to be.   It's an act of discipline sometimes,               but it can be done. Kevin Costner Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty. Job 5:17

You are what you repeatedly do.   Excellence is not an event - it is a habit. Aristotle But I discipline my body and keep it under control,           lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27

The past cannot be regained,               although we can learn from it; the future is not yet ours             even though we must plan for it. Time is now. We have only today. Charles Hummell Do not labor for the food that perishes,                 but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. John 6:27

Most of us are pretty good at keeping promises to others      and pretty bad at keeping promises to ourselves. Lawrence LeShan Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,'           and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to me           and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:           A man who built his house on The Rock…. Luke 6:46-47

The difference between a successful person and others    is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge,                but rather in a lack of will. Vince Lombardi The young man said to him, "All these I have kept. What do I still lack?" Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Matthew 19:20-22

Be not afraid of growing slowly,      be afraid only of standing still. Chinese Proverb We ought always to give thanks to God for you, ….. because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3

If you can't do extraordinary things,      do ordinary things              extraordinarily well. Unknown Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved,     a worker who has no need to be ashamed,          rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

It is difficult to give away kindness.       It keeps coming back to you. Cort Flint Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness       will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21

Be nice and smile to everyone you meet. You don't know what they are going through, and they may need that smile, and treasure it. Christine Huppert You are the people of God; He loved you and chose you for His own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion,      kindness , humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12

Love Guides --Say it, whisper it, or sing it, but just make sure   you say it often to your spouse - I Love You! --Keep a "thank-you" jar.   Throughout the year jot   down reasons why you are thankful for your spouse   and then read them aloud on your anniversary. --Remember that your marriage vows were made before God. --Compliment the love of your life often, in private   and in public. --Give big bear hugs. --Start a devotional time just for the two of you. --Pray for each other - and with each other. --Spend the first 10 minutes upon arrival home each day visiting with your spouse - alone. --Slip a love note into a lunch sack, or a briefcase. --Go through your wedding album or watch your wedding video together.   (Try not to think about how skinny   you used to be!   Have a laugh over the hairstyles and clothes, but don't grieve over the lost hair!) --Remind each other of the re...

A heart that loves is always young. Greek Proverb …Walk in love, even as Christ also loved us         and gave Himself for us. Ephesians 5:2

The word “listen” contains the same            letters as the word “silent.” Alfred Brendel Hear, and be wise, and      direct your heart in the way. Proverbs 23:19

Choose thy love.   Love thy choice.      -German Proverb     Hate stirs up trouble,     but love forgives all offenses. Proverbs 10:12

The words of God are not like the oak leaf          which dies and falls to the earth, but like the pine tree which stays green forever.      -Native American Proverb         Blessed is the man …. Whose delight is in the law of the LORD…..       He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season,       and its leaf does not wither. Psalm 1:1-2-3

If you ever need a helping hand,           you'll find one at the end of your arm. - Yiddish Proverb We did not accept anyone's support without paying for it.           Instead, we worked and toiled; we kept working day and night        so as not to be an expense to any of you. We did this…. to be an example for you to follow. 2 Thessalonians 3:8-9

You will never change your life until    you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. - John C. Maxwell Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2

What the caterpillar calls the end of the world,         the master calls a butterfly. Richard Bach Of his own will God brought us forth       by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of         first-fruits of his creatures. James 1:18

A successful marriage requires     falling in love many times, always with the same person. Mignon McLaughlin Love bears all things,        believes all things,           hopes all things,               endures all things. Love never ends. 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

      Just for today I will be happy. Just for today I will try to live through this day only,       not to tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do things for twelve hours that would appall me         if I had to keep them up for a lifetime.                           Just for today… Sybyl F. Partridge This is the day that the LORD has made;          let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24