Spiritual Thoughts

  Friday Tale ~ Stop It T here is a story about a psychiatrist and patient. The patient talked about all of his problems, how he was afraid of heights and worried about losing his job and on and on. The psychiatrist just took notes, nodded his head and listened for the entire session. After the patient finished saying all that he was battling against, the psychiatrist spoke. He began to explain that his methodology is a little untraditional in the field, but he has had great success with his method and has written books that are well respected. Even though he was charging $150 an hour, he said his formula and analysis really just consisted of two words, just "Stop It." The patient went on to explain, "But I am fearful of heights." The psychiatrist responded, "That's why I'm telling you to just stop it."  Each thing the patient mentioned the psychiatrist had that one simple solution. "Stop It." I know that was just a parody and many of the...

  G ood habits result from resisting temptation. ~ Ancient Proverb S ubmit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the false accuser, and it will flee from you. ~ James 4:7

  A turtle makes progress when it sticks its neck out. ~ James Bryan Conant BUT you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work. ~ 2 Chronicles 15:7

  G ood habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding. ~ Harvey Mackay R ather train yourself for Godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, Godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. ~ 1 Timothy 4:7-8 (ESV)

  A dvice is like snow, the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind. ~ Samuel Taylor Coleridge L isten to advice and accept instruction, so that you may gain wisdom in the future . ~ Proverbs 19:20 (ESV)

  Friday Tale ~ An Hour of Time T im was disappointed that his father didn't attend the last soccer game of the season, but he wasn't surprised. Tim was a mature 10-year-old and he understood that lots of clients depended on his dad, a lawyer, who had to work most nights and weekends. Still, it made him sad, especially since this year he won the league's most valuable player award. One evening Tim got up the nerve to interrupt his father's work at home to ask him how much lawyers make per hour. His father was annoyed and gruffly answered, "They pay me $300 an hour." Tim gulped and said, "Wow, that's a lot. Would you lend me $100?" "Of course not," his father barked. "Please, let me work." Later, the father felt guilty and went to Tim's room where he found him sobbing. "Son," he said, "I'm sorry. If you need some money, of course I'll lend it to you. But can I ask why?" Tim said, "Daddy, I k...

  T he highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, BUT what they become by it . ~ John Ruskin BUT grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Peter 3:18 (NASB)

  L aughter is the best way to make somebody's heart beat . ~ Robert Holden A happy heart is good medicine and a cheeful mind works healing. ~ Proverbs 17:22 (Amplfieid

   IF you wait for tomorrow, tomorrow comes. If you don't wait for tomorrow, tomorrow comes . ~ African proverb D o not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Instead, you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will live, and also do this or that." ~ Proverbs 27:1; James 4:15 (NASB)

  S ome men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can. ~ Mary Frances Berry L et your eyes look right on [with fixed purpose], and let your gaze be straight before you. BUT seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be addedd to you. . ~ Proverbs 4:25; Matthew 6:33 (Amplified)

  Friday Tale ~ As My Last... A nd  what shall I do with this last precious day which remains in my keeping? First, I seal up its container of life so that not one drop spills itself upon the sand. I will waste not a moment mourning yesterday's misfortunes, yesterday's defeats, yesterday's aches of the heart, for why should I throw good after bad?     Can sand flow upward in the hour-glass? Will the sun rise where it sets and sets where it rises? Can I relive the errors of yesterday and right them? Can I call back yesterday's wounds and make them whole? Can I become younger than yesterday? Can I take back the evil that was spoken, the blows that were struck, the pain that was caused? No. Yesterday is buried forever, I will think of it no more.     I will live this day as if it is my last.     And what then shall I do? Forgetting yesterday neither will I think of tomorrow. Why should I throw now after maybe? Can tomorr...

  T here is much satisfaction in work well done, BUT there can be no happiness equal to the joy of finding a heart that understands . ~ Victor Robinsoll F or we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, BUT one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. et us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need . ~ Hebrews 4:15-16 (ESV)