Spiritual Thoughts

  T he greatest things ever done on earth have been done little by little. ~ Thomas Guthrie A nd Jesus said to him, "Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities!" ~ Luke 19:17

  T here are two ways to reach the top of an oak tree: you climb it, or sit on an acorn and wait. ~ From Bits & Pieces S tay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning.  You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. ~ Luke 12:35, 40 (ESV)

  Love  is the foundation from which your decisions about your life should be made . ~ Daren L. Johnson L et us not love with just word or with tongue,  but  in deed and truth. ~ 1 John 3:18

  T he smallest deed is better han the greatest intention. ~ John Burroughs W hat is desirable in a man is his kindness. ~ Proverbs 19:22

  W hat you are is revealed by  what you do. What you do reveals  what you really believe. ~ Thomas Edison He looked around to see the woman who had done this. But the woman fearing and trembling came and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well, go in peace." ~ Mark 5:32-34

I f you have something to do that is worthwhile doing,  do not talk about it, BUT do it. After you have done it, your friends and enemies will talk about it.  ~ George W. Blount   W hatever your hands finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. ~ Ecclesiastes 9:10

Y ou must do the things you think you cannot do.  ~ Eleanor Roosevelt   W here there is a will, there is a way. ~ old English proverb   T herefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Peter 1:13

F irst say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~ Epictetus   I nstruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. ~ 1 Timothy 6:17

  G od provides the wind, Man must raise the sail. ~ Augustine   T herefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the coming of Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Peter 1:13

A moment of clarity without any action is just a thought that passes in the wind. BUT a moment of clarity followed by an action is a pivotal moment in our life. ~ Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr.   T ake hold of instruction; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life. When you walk, your steps will not be impeded,  and if you run, you will not stumble. ~ Proverbs 4:13, 12

  I challenge you to make your life a masterpiece. I challenge you to join the ranks of those people who live what they teach, who walk their talk. ~ Tony Robbins M ake me to know Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me,  for you are the God of my salvation. For You I wait all the day. ~ Psalm 25:4-5

T he most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. ~ Amelia Earhart   T herefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Peter 1:13

  D o something today that your future self will thank you for. ~ Unknown   C ontinue to work out your salvation with awe-inspired fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose. ~ Philippians 2:12-13

  Y ou are where you are because of your choices. There is nothing to gain by regretting things. Review your past decisions for lessons and make a new decision to change. Take Action Today. ~ Craig Ballantyne   H e leads the humble in justice, and He teaches the humble His way. All the paths of the LORD are loving-kindness and truth to those who keep His covenant and His testimonies. ~ Psalm 25:9-10

  A small act is worth  a million thoughts. ~ Ai Weiwei   BUT love your enemies, and do good and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. ~ Luke 6:35

  B egin today. Act on your vision. Do your best. If you take action,  you may succeed or you may fail,  BUT if you do nothing, the ONLY  possible outcome is failure. ~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie I  have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. ~ John 13: 15, 17

T he best way to get things done is to simply begin. ~ Anonymous T herefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the coming of Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Peter 1:13

A thousand words will not leave an impression as one deed. ~ Hendrik Ibsen I f a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.  ~ James 2:15-17

L ove is action. It's clear, it's kind, it's effortless, and it's irresistible. ~ Byrone Katie BUT love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be the sons of the Most High, for He is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.  ~ Luke 6:36-36

T he actions that you choose,        each and every day will add up, over the long term,    to your final destination. ~ Dwight Eisenhower T o the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life... will not be hurt by the second death, give him a new name, to him I will give authority over the nations will be clothed in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life, I will write on him the name of my God, and, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne. ~ Jesus, in Revelation 2: verses 7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21