Spiritual Thoughts

  T here are really only two ways to approach life - as a victim or as a gallant fighter.  You must decide if you want to act or react, deal your own cards, or play with a stacked deck. And if you don't decide which way to play with life, it always plays with you . ~ Merle Shain F inally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the false accuser.    ~ Ephesians 6:10-11

  A ct as if what you do  makes a difference. It does. ~ William James W alk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light. ~ John 12:35-36

L ife is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. ~ Charles R. Swindoll   B e strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. ~ 1 Chronicles 28:20

D o you want to know who you are?             Don't ask. Act ! Action will delineate and define you. ~ Thomas Jefferson S tay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning. ~ Luke 12:35

Y ou miss 100% of the shots       you do not take.  -Wayne Gretzky       T herefore, since we are surrounded by so great a  cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight,    and sin which clings so closely and let us run with     endurance the race that is set before us.... -Hebrews 12:1       

L ife is 10% what happens to you, and             90% how you react to it. -Charles R. Swindoll   B e still before the LORD, and wait patiently for Him;    fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his own way.      For the evildoers shall be cut off,        but those who wait for the LORD          shall inherit the land. -Psalm 37:7-8 (ESV)

Let us act on what we have. John Henry Newman Do the best with what you have, wherever you are. Bob Lloyd I can do all things through Christ     who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly and if you speak, speak accordingly. Benjamin Franklin Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. William James Be on the alert,      stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.         Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Maritta Terrell Thoughts are also posted at: http://thoughtsaday.blogspot.com/ If you know of others wishing to receive these, please send me an email with their address and I'll add them. Or, if you wish to be removed, let me know and I will. Your email address will not be shared with anyone.

How we think shows through in how we act. Attitudes are mirrors of the mind. David J. Schwartz You were taught ….to put off your old self, …. to be made new in the attitude of your minds. Ephesians 4:22-23

The difference between whether you say, 'I wish I would have,' or 'I'm glad I did,' at the end of your life is whether or not you take decisive action during your life. Chris Widener Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter 1:13

Act as if everything you think, say and do determines your entire life - because in reality, it does! - Laurelle Adrian Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter 1:13