Spiritual Thoughts

  A lways continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. ~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox L et Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your principles. ~ Psalm 119:173

  T here is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, BUT of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of over-whelming grief and unspeakable love. ~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie P ut my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book? This I know, that God is for me. ~ Psalm 56:8-9

  W ords have special powers. The power to create smiles or frowns. The power to generate laughs or tears. The power to life up or put down. The power to motivate or de-motivate. The power to teach good or evil. The power to express love or hate. The power to give or take. The power to heal or harm. Choose your words carefully.  ~ A. D. Williams   N ow we exhort you to warn them that are unruly, encourage the faint-hearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:14

  C ommon man's patience will bring  him more happiness than common man's power. ~ Abu Bakr   I implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another. ~ Ephesians 4:1-2

  Friday Tale - the Power of One   O ne smile can brighten someone’s day. One word can start a dialogue. One “I forgive you” can heal a heart. One “I’m sorry” can reconcile a relationship. One loving conversation can   transform a life. One act of kindness can inspire  the next generation. One individual standing up for another   can create community. One minute of stillness can connect  you to Divine Love. One act of peace can send out ripples of hope. One new idea can spark a hundred. One act of collaboration can cause a sweeping change. One person can make a difference. Be that one. ~ Roe Luskin   E ncourage the exhausted and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with an anxious heart, "Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come." ~ Isaiah 35:3-4

P ower is the ability to do good things for others. ~ Brooke Astor B eloved, do not imitate what is evil, BUT what is good. The one who does good is of God. ~ 1 John, verse 11

W e look forward to the time when the power to love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace. ~ Willam Ewart Gladstone But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. ~ Psalm 37:11

L ove is a mighty power, a great and complete good. Love alone lightens every burden, and makes the rough places smooth. ~ Thomas a Kempis B ut love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for He is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.  ~ Luke 6:35 

W e look forward to the time when the power to love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace. ~ William Ewart Gladstone S urely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other.  ~ Psalm 85:9-10

N early all men can stand adversity, BUT if you want to test a man's character, give him power. ~ Abraham Lincoln B lessed 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 task ahead of us is never   as great as the Power behind us. -Unknown For strangers have risen against me;  ruthless men seek my life;   they do not set God before themselves. SELAH      BEHOLD! God is my helper;        the Lord is the upholder of my life.   -Psalm 54:3-4

D o not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.           Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers.               Pray for powers equal to your tasks.  -Phillips Brooks B ut stay awake at all times,       praying that you may have          strength to escape all these things             that are going to take place, and                    to stand before the Son of Man.   -Luke 21:36 (ESV)