Spiritual Thoughts

I said to the man who stood at the gate of year:   "Give me a light that I may tread           safely into the unknown." And he replied, " Go into the darkness, and       put your hand into the hand of God:            That shall be to you better than light                    and safer than a known way!" Minnie Louise Haskins H e who trusts in the Lord   will be exalted. - Proverbs 29:25

I am the New Year.   I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.     I am your next chance at the art of living.        I am  your opportunity to practice what you have           learned about life during the last twelve months. All that you sought and didn't find is hidden in me,      waiting for you to search it but with more determination. All the good that you tried for and didn't achieve,      is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires. All that you dreamed but didn't dare do,    All that you hoped and did not will,         All the faith that you claimed, but did not have - these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by         the touch of a strong purpose. I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to HIM    who ...

Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps,      if you are not willing to move your feet. -Anonymous Blessed are the people that know the joyful sound:       they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of Your countenance. Psalm 89:15 

J esus, Son of God Eternal E verlasting Lord is He, S avior of a world of sinners, U niversal King to be, S ought us, brought us victory. C hrist is due all adoration, H umbly born to save our race, R uler now of all creation; I ntercedes to give us grace, S aves us from sin's condemnation, T ruly worthy of all praise! So that you may be…. pure and blameless     for the day of Christ,         filled with the fruit of righteousness           that comes through Jesus Christ,               to the glory and praise of God.  Philippians 1:10-11

One starlit night      One couple in distress           One shabby stable                Only one place to rest One group of shepherds      One night long ago           One angel's message                Only one place to go One wiseman's journey      One king did they seek           One Son of David                Only one child so meek One reason for coming      One goal on earth's sod           One death that redeems     ...

C hristmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind.      To cherish peace and good will,          to be plenteous in mercy,             is to have the real spirit of Christmas. -Calvin Coolidge G reat peace have those who love your law;       nothing can make them stumble.  - Psalm 119:165