Spiritual Thoughts

W hen trials persist, God's intention is not that we give up, rather He wants us to grow up! ~ Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein   L ike new-born babies, crave spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. ~ 1 Peter:2-2-3

I n their own way, problems can be blessings. They can be the prod to get us out of our complacency and into action. ~ Unknown   C onsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. ~ James 1:2-4

  P erfecting your character is not a marathon, a race, or a competition. It can only be won in stride by stride, with daily motivation. ~ Orly Wahba   Y ou, therefore, will be perfect, growing into spiritual maturity, both in mind and character, actively integrating Godly values into your daily life, as your heavenly Father is perfect. ~ Matthew 5:48 (Amplified)

All life demands struggle . ….The very striving and hard work that we so constantly try to avoid      is the major building block in the person we are today. Ralph Ransom Jesus we proclaim, ….. that we may present everyone mature in Christ. To get this done I toil and struggle, using the mighty strength which Christ supplies and which is at work in me. Colossians 1:28-29