by Inspiration | Jun 25, 2024 | Archives
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it… Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference. It’s easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfilment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings. ~~.~~ Words to live by… You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others. – Cicero Things
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by Inspiration | Jun 24, 2024 | Archives, Inspiration
Below are some things you should always remember to do, no matter how good or rough your day may be: Always remember… * that your presence is a present to… Below are some things you should always remember to do, no matter how good or rough your day may be: Always remember… * that your presence is a present to the world. * that you are a unique and unrepeatable creation. * that your life can be what you want it to be. * to take the days just one at a time. * to count your blessings, not your troubles. * that you’ll make it through whatever comes along. * that most of the answers you need are within you. * those dreams waiting to be realized. * that decisions are too important to leave to chance. * to always reach for the best that is within you. * that nothing wastes more energy than worry * that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. * that the longer you carry a grudge, the heavier it gets. * not to take things too seriously. * to laugh. * that a little love goes a long way. * that a lot goes forever. * that happiness is more often found in giving than getting. *
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by Inspiration | Jun 23, 2024 | Prayers, Archives
The highest privilege ever afforded to man is the power of prayer. …then why don’t we pray? The right to talk to the highest potentate in the entire universe… …then… The highest privilege ever afforded to man is the power of prayer. …then why don’t we pray? The right to talk to the highest potentate in the entire universe… …then why don’t we pray? The most powerful force accessible to man is the potential of prayer… …then why don’t we pray? The greatest longing in the heart of God is to talk to His children… …then why don’t we pray? Nothing is impossible to those who pray… …then why don’t we pray? No man ever fainted or faltered who gave himself to prayer… …then why don’t we pray? Every sin is forgiven, every stain is washed clean, all guilt diminished to the man who prays… …then why don’t we pray? Hell moves farther away, satan flees from the man who prays… …then why don’t we pray? Anointing will come, mountains will be moved, valleys made smooth, rivers made crossable, the inaccessible made accessible, the impossible made possible, dreams come through to the man who prays… …then why don’t we pray? Jesus said that men ought always to pray… …then why don’t we pray? Paul encouraged prayer without ceasing… …then why
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by Inspiration | Jun 22, 2024 | Archives, Attitude
To understand life, you have to go in three locations: the hospital, the prison and the cemetery.
by Inspiration | Jun 21, 2024 | Archives, Inspiration
The Big Picture A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when, suddenly his room filled with light and the Saviour appeared. The Lord told the man He had… The Big Picture A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when, suddenly his room filled with light and the Saviour appeared. The Lord told the man He had work for him to do, and showed him a large rock in front of his cabin. The Lord explained that the man was to push against the rock with all his might. This the man did, day after day. For many years he toiled from sun up to sundown, his shoulders set squarely against the cold, massive surface of the unmoving rock, pushing with all his might. Each night the man returned to his cabin sore and worn out, feeling that his whole day had been spent in vain. Seeing that the man was showing signs of discouragement, the adversary decided to enter the picture by placing thoughts into the man’s weary mind: “You have been pushing against that rock for a long time, and it hasn’t budged. Why kill yourself over this? You are never going to move it.” Thus giving the man the impression that the task was impossible and that he was a failure. These thoughts discouraged
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