Spiritual Thoughts

N o pessimist every discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a vision to the human heart. ~ Helen Keller   I ndeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. ~ Proverbs 2:3, 5

A pessimist is one who makes       difficulties of his opportunities; an optimist is one who makes        opportunities of his difficulties.   - Reginald B. Mansell I can do all things through         Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13

The pessimist complains about the wind;       The optimist expects it to change;           the realist adjusts the sails. -William Arthur Ward Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial,       for when he has stood the test         he will receive the crown of life,            which God has promised to those who love him.  - James 1:12

"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."   Winston Churchill And let us not grow weary of doing good,       for in due season we will reap,                    if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity,             let us do good to everyone. Galatians 6:9-10

In the long run the pessimist may be proved right, but the optimist has a better time on the trip. - Daniel L. Reardon The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. Proverbs 10:28