xx-- Surviving Tough Times -- >>

“When waiting is the hardest choice.”
 
Are you facing a difficult time in your life?
 
Give yourself the gift of patience. Patience is the main ingredient necessary to get through difficult times.
 
Yes,it’s hard to be patient! But,without patience, you would have no hope. And, if life was organized so that your desires materialized instantly,that wouldn’t serve you either.
 
Patience helps you grow. It nourishes both compassion and empathy. So,embrace patience. Ultimately this makes you stronger.

Get through

You’ve got a lot to get through today, so remind yourself what a true blessing it is.

You’ve got a lot to get through today, so jump right in. 

In all that you must do are multiple opportunities to make a difference in your world. That list of things to do is a list of ways in which you can have a positive impact.

You may not get it all finished today, but that’s no reason to delay or be discouraged. On the contrary, that’s a reason to get going just as soon as you can.

You may not get it all done perfectly, but that’s no reason to avoid doing it. Do your best with what you have, from where you are, with the time available, and though it may not be perfect, it will be great, and it will be done.

Certainly you’ll make some mistakes, and maybe you’ll experience some disappointment or embarrassment. Yet at the end of the day, you’ll have some real, substantive accomplishments under your belt, and they’ll be well worth whatever you had to endure.

In what you must get done, there is immense opportunity. Get busy, get it done, and reap the rewards that are yours to create.

 Ralph Marston

xx--Life Is a Journey -- >>

1. Wake Up !!

Decide to have a good day.

"Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24

2. Dress Up !!

The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.

Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7

3. Shut Up!!

Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking.

"He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3

4. Stand Up!!...

For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10

5. Look Up !!...

To the Lord.

"I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me". Philippians 4:13

6. Reach Up !!...

For something higher.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6

7. Lift Up !!...

Your Prayers.

"Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING." Philippians 4:6

A POSITIVE THOUGHT

If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.

If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. 
He sends you flowers every spring, and a sunrise every morning. 
Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. 
He could live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. 
What about the Christmas gift He sent you in Bethlehem;  not to mention that Friday at Calvary. 
Face it, He really loves you a lot.

And always remember, "God answers Knee-Mail."

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...But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:15