Spiritual Thoughts

  If  we want to   direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It is not what we do once in a while that shapes our lies, BUT what we do consistently. ~ Anthony Robbins B ring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance  and let your lives prove your change of heart. ~ Matthew 3:8 (Amplified)

  G ood habits are as addictive as bad habits, and a lot more rewarding. ~ Harvey Mackay T he LORD of hosts said, 'Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother.'  ~ Zechariah 7:9

W e first make our habits, then our habits make us. ~ John Dryden   T his is what the LORD has said: "Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother." ~ Zechariah 7:9

  Friday Tale ~ Be a Caterpillar   I f you are a caterpillar, enjoy it. Eat all you can eat and love every bite. You will notice that very few creatures have as many feet.      Because of your efforts and because it is your nature, you will be called by an inner voice to stop eating and build a retreat.      This is when some caterpillars get into trouble.      Some worry, become very anxious, and wonder if building a retreat is in their best interest. A few think they have lost their mind and keep eating.     The rule is, be the best caterpillar you can be until you are called upon to be something different. Build the best retreat that has ever been built.      You will spend a quite a bit of time in total darkness. A lot of changes will be taking place, but they are all for the best. In time, your retreat will become a pathway of light. ...

  A re your habits moving you toward your daily goals? Or, are they keeping  you stuck in place? ~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie W hatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, what ever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and worthy of praise, think on these things..... Practice these things and   the God of peace be with you. ~ Philippians 4:8-9

  A re your habits moving you toward your life goals? Or are they keeping you stuck in one place? ~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie   M y only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace. ~ Acts 20:24

Good habits are as easy to form as bad ones. Tim McCarver Finally, ….., whatever is true, honorable,         just, pure,               lovely, commendable, if there is any excellence,            if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me-             -practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9

Habits are like supervisors          that you don't notice. - Hannes Messemer   And let us consider how to stimulate           one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together,           as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another;         and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25

"Habits are like submarines; they run silent and deep." - Denis Waitley Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved,         what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct (habits) and godliness,         looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God…. 2 Peter 3:11-12

"What tables would Jesus overturn in our lives?" - John Brunson On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. And as he taught them, he said, "Is it not written: "'My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it 'a den of robbers.'" Mark 11:15-17