Spiritual Thoughts

  L ack of opportunity is often nothing more than lack of purpose or direction . ~ Bits & Pieces L et us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people. ~ Galatians 6:9-10

 Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can. ~ Mary Frances Berry We proclaim Him [Jesus], admonishing every man and teaching every one with all wisdom, so that we may present every one complete in Christ. For this purpose also I labor. ~ Colossians 1:28-29

  F ind a purpose in life so big it will challenge every capacity to be at your best. ~ David O. McKay T hat God would grant you...to be strengthened with power through His spirit in the inner man,  so that  Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, begin rooted and grounded in love, may...know the love of Christ which passes knowledge,    so that  you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. ~ Ephesians 3:17-19

T he very first condition of lasting happiness is that a life should be full of purpose, aiming at something outside self.  ~ Hugo Black   B lessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose , which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth . ~ Ephesians 1:3, 9-10 (ESV)

M any persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attached through self-gratification, BUT through fidelity to a worthy purpose . ~ Helen Keller   N ow may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another, according to Christ Jesus, so that with one purpose and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ Romans 15:5-6

P rotect your vision. Prevail over adversity. Persevere in the midst of turmoil. Passionately act upon your convictions. Purposefully walk into the day. ~ Mary Ann Radmacher T hus says the LORD, "Stand by the ways, and see and ask for the ancient paths. Where the good way is, and walk in it; and you will find rest for your life." ~ Jeremiah 6:16

  T he best thing one can do when it is raining is to let it rain. ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow   A s the rain and snow come down from heaven, and does not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, SO is my word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, BUT will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. ~ Isaiah 55:10-11

  L ife without a mission is a tremendous omission. ~ The Best of Bits & Pieces   H e, Jesus, is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this mission I strenuously content with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me. ~ Colossians 1:28-29

Friday Tale - When.... W hen purpose feels questionable, And you aren't capable, Your strength fades As you waver like green field's blades. Feeling so much to void of feeling, Crying tear-less staring at the ceiling, Trapped in a circle of promised change, While realizing you're poisoned by regret's mange. There is something you need to hear Something to spark love's pure tear: Stop trying to run so far, You're doing better than you think you are. Jesus was sent because God so loved you: You matter more than you think you do. Stop trying to be this or that - just be HIS: Regret is past, what's important: the future is. ~ Jake Provance (amended) T hese things I have spoke unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation; BUT be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. ~ John 16:33

A life without purpose is a languid, drifting thing. Every day we ought to review our purpose,  saying to ourselves: "This day let me make sound beginning!" ~ Thomas A. Kempis F or He has made known to us in all wisdom and insight the mystery of His will, according to His purpose which He set forth in Christ. ~ Ephesians 1:9

L ife without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point. ~ Jim Gentil F or whoever would save his life will lose it, BUT whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? ~ Mark 8:36-37

T he resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over, no matter what my circumstances. ~ Robert Flatt  P raise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. ~ 1 Peter 1:3

A faith to live by, a self to live with, and a purpose to live for. ~ Bob Harrington BUT Jesus said to them, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose. ~Luke 4:43 

Y ou've got to believe that God is in control of your life. I t may be a tough time, BUT you've got to believe that God has a reason for it, and He's going to make everything good. ~ Joel Osteen A nd we know that for those who love God,  all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. ~Romans 8:28