Spiritual Thoughts

  D iscipline comes through self-control. If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self. ~ Napoleon Hill BUT  the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,  self-control , against such things there is no law. ~ Galatians 5:22-23

  A ll  excellence involves discipline and tenacity of purpose. ~ John W. Gardner L isten to counsel and accept discipline,   so that  you may be wise the rest of your days. ~ Proverbs 19:20

I trust that the things that happen to me all have valuable lessons that I can learn from.  I will look at each new situation that comes as something I can benefit from.  ~ "Life Vest Inside" e-newsletter   F or t he Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every one whom he receives.  It is for discipline that you have to endure.  God is treating you as children. For what child is there whom his father does not discipline? For our fathers disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness.  For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it . ~ Hebrews 12: 6, 7, 11 (ESV)