Spiritual Thoughts

To keep a lamp burning,     we have to keep putting oil in it.  - from a Missionary The unfolding of your words gives light;    it imparts understanding to the simple. - Psalm 119:130   See also  Matthew 25: 1 - 4

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls;   the most massive characters are seamed with scars.  - Edwin H. Chapin In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up  prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears,     to Him who was able to save him from death,       and he was heard because of his reverence.  Although he was a son, Jesus learned obedience       through what he suffered.               And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him. - Hebrews 5:7-9

The end of the rainbow is reached    only at the end of the second mile.  - Unknown And if anyone forces you to go one mile,   go with him two miles.  Matthew 5:41

Lord, help me watch the words I say And keep them few and sweet, For I don't know from day to day Which ones I will have to eat!  - Jim Gentil Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.  Proverbs 17:27

A Soldier's Prayer I asked God for strength, that I might achieve, I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health, that I might do greater things, I was given infirmity, that I might do better things. I asked for riches, that I might be happy, I was given poverty, that I might be wise. I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men, I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God. I ask for all thinks, that I might enjoy life, I was given life that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing that I asked for - but everything that I had hoped for, Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am among all men most richly blessed. - An Unknown Confederate soldier Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.  2 Timothy 2:3

K indness is the language which the      deaf can hear and the blind can see.  Mark Twain Gracious words are like a honeycomb,         sweetness to the soul,            and health to the body.  Proverbs 16:24