Spiritual Thoughts

 O ur background and circumstances  may have influenced who we are, BUT we are responsible for  who we become. ~ Barbara Geraci   S o teach us to number our days, so that we may present to You a heart of wisdom. ~ Psalm 90:12

T he truth is that stress does not come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes from your thoughts about your circumstances. ~ Andrew Bernstein D o not fret or have any anxiety about anything, BUT in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. ~ Philippians 4:6 (Amplified)

  I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. ~ Stephen Covey   A nd let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. ~ James 1:4

T he secret to contentment is Christ in me, not a different set of circumstances. ~ Elisabeth Elliott ...t o make the word of God fully known - the mystery ...now revealed to His saints - to us - God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. ~ Colossians 1:26-27

T he difference is Christ in me.  Not me in a different set of circumstances. ~Elizabeth Elliot G od wanted His people throughout the world   to know the glorious riches of this mystery -   which is Christ living in you , giving you      the hope of glory.   ~Colossians 1:27 (God's Word Paraphrase)