Spiritual Thoughts

  W hat we believe about the future determines how we live in the present. ~ David Clubb  A nd being not weak in faith,.... he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; BUT was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being full persuaded that what He had promised, He was able also to perform . ~ Romans 4:19-21 (ESV)

  W e can draw lessons from the past, BUT we cannot live in it. ~ Lyndon B. Johnson F or whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction,  so that  through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have  hope . ~ Romans 15:14

  S top holding on to the past. Release your regrets about whatever you may have done, or failed to do, that turned out poorly. Forgive others whatever they may have done, or failed to do, that caused you harm. Declare today to be a new beginning. Let go of the past, and move on with creating a joyful new future for yourself.  ~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie   F or the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, teaching us to wait for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God, and of our Savior Jesus Christ. ~ Titus 2:11, 13

T hrough Jesus, your past is explained, your present has a purpose, and your future is secure. What more could you really want in life?  ~ Jase Robertson   T herefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am laying in Zion an stone, a tested stone, a costly corner-stone for the secure foundation, firmly placed. He who believes and trusts in it [=Jesus] will not be disturbed. ~ 1 Chronicles 29:12-13 (Amplified)

W hen you do things in the present that you can see, you are shaping the future you are yet to see. ~ Idowu Koyenikan   K now also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off. ~ Proverbs 24:14

  T he past is important only as a lesson. Don't allow yourself regret. Planning for the future is essential, BUT that planning must occur in the present. Worrying about the future serves no purpose. Focus all your energies on living Today. ~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie   M ake me understand the way of your precepts, so that I will meditate and focus my thoughts on Your wonderful works. ~ Psalm 119:27

  T he past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of living. ~ Roy T. Bennett   F or you were formerly darkness, BUT now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. ~ Ephesians 5:8, 10

  T he past is a place of reference,  not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning,  not a place of living. The future is where we're going. ~ Roy T. Bennett   F or our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, BUT on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, BUT what is unseen is eternal. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:18

  He who spends time regretting the past, loses the present,  and risks the future. ~ Quevedo   B ut Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God." We should live soberly, righteously and godly, in this present world, looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ. ~ Luke 9:62; Titus 2:12-13

T he past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it. ~ Jim Gentil T herefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope full on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Peter 1:13

W e do not heal the past by dwelling there;  we heal the past by living fully in the present .  ~Marianne Williamson L et not your heart envy sinners, BUT  continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.   Surely there is a future, and       your hope will not be cut off.  ~Proverbs 23:17-18

The past is where you learned the lesson.           The present is where you apply the lesson.                   The future is where you reap the benefits. -Anonymous I praise the Lord because He guides me....      You will show me the path that leads to life;           your presence fills me with joy,               and brings me delight forever.  - Psalm 16: 7, 11