The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is Prayer. "'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to GOD. And the peace of GOD, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in CHRIST JESUS."' ~ PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7

“GOD fills the gaps of human need, Each crisis brings its word and deed” ~ John Greenleaf Whittler~ "'Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which GOD hath prepared for them that love Him.' ~ I CORINTHIANS 2:9

“Before me, even as behind, GOD is, and all is well.” ~ John Greenleaf Whittler~ '"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.'" ~ECCLESIASTES 3:1

“No longer forward nor behind, I look in hope or fear; But grateful take the good I find, The best of now and here.” ~ John Greenleaf Whittler~ "'So never worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.'" ~MATTHEW 6:34

May today be peace within. May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be... May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you... May you be content knowing you are a child of God... Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of you. ""'A blessing for you, because the Lord your GOD loves you.'" ~ DEUTERONOMY 23:5

“Every person has the power to make others happy. Some do it simply by entering a room -- others by leaving the room. Some individuals leave trails of gloom; others, trails of joy. Some leave trails of hate and bitterness; others, trails of love and harmony. Some leave trails of cynicism and pessimism; others trails of faith and optimism. Some leave trails of criticism and resignation; others trails of gratitude and hope. What kind of trails do you leave?” ~William Arthur Ward~ "'Praise be to the GOD and Father of our LORD JESUS CHRIST: In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope...'" ~I PETER 1:3

“Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.” ~William Arthur Ward~ "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,'" ~JEREMIAH 29:11

“We must be silent before we can listen. We must listen before we can learn. We must learn before we can prepare. We must prepare before we can serve. We must serve before we can lead.” ~William Arthur Ward~ "'Seek the LORD and His strength. Seek His face continually.'" ~I CHRONICLES 16:11

“Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.” ~William Arthur Ward~ "'Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above...'" ~JAMES 1:17

“Vow to be valiant; Resolve to be radiant; Determine to be dynamic; Strive to be sincere; Aspire to be attuned.” ~William Arthur Ward~ "'Sing to the LORD a NEW song; sing to the LORD, all the earth,'" ~PSALM 96:1-2

“Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! ~William Arthur Ward~ "'Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.'" ~ISAIAH 43:19

This bright new year is given me To live each day with zest . . . To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best! ~William Arthur Ward~ "'I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you...'" ~EZEKIEL 36:26

It is by what we ourselves have done, and not by what others have done for us, that we shall be remembered in after ages. ~Francis Wyland

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life! and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." ~PSALM 23:6

GOD does not want us to do extraordinary things; He wants us to do ordinary things extraordinarily well. ~Richard Gore

"I am leaving you with a gift -- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." ~John 14:27 ~ When you feel a gentle breeze. Caress you when you sigh. It’s a hug sent from Heaven. From a loved one way up high.~Charlotte Anselmo

~PRAYER FOR PEACE~ Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill my heart, my world, my universe. Amen.

“Be still, and know that I am GOD.” ~Psalm 46:10

“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” ~Heather Cortez~ "For GOD did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him." ~John 3:17

‎"I thank my GOD every time I remember you." ~PHILIPPIANS 1:3~ "We laughed until we had to cry, we hugged right down to our last goodbye, we were the best we'll ever be, just for a moment, you and me."` `

‎"May your treasures this Christmas be a home full of laughter, memories and happiness, friendships rekindled and hearts filled with joy." ~ ""You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence."" ~ACTS 2:28

"Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls." ~ Mother Teresa ~ ""My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to You--I, whom You have redeemed."" ~PSALM 71:23

"Rejoice in the LORD always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" ~Philippians 4:4~ Christmas is not in tinsel and lights and outward show. The secret lies in an inner glow. It's lighting a fire inside the heart. Good will and joy a vital part. It's higher thought and a greater plan. It's glorious dream in the soul of man. ~Wilfred A. Peterson

"May God fill your life with love, joy and peace this CHRISTmas Season and throughout the New Year."~ ~ ""My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways."" ~PROVERBS 23:26

"JESUS CHRIST" is the reason for the season. ~Unknown~ ""For unto you is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR, who is CHRIST the LORD."" ~LUKE 2:11

"GOD grant you the light in Christmas, which is Faith; the warmth of Christmas, which is Love; the radiance of Christmas, which is Purity; the righteousness of Christmas, which is Justice; the belief in Christmas, which is Truth; the all of Christmas, which is CHRIST." ~Wilda English~ ""For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield."" ~PSALM 5:12

“When the power of Love overcomes the love of power, the world will know Peace.” ~Jimi Hendrix

The giving of gifts is not something man invented. GOD started the giving spree when He gave a gift beyond words, the unspeakable gift of His Son. ~ Robert Flatt ~ ""Thanks be unto GOD for His unspeakable gift."" ~2 Corinthians 9:15

This is Christmas: not the tinsel, not the giving and receiving, not even the carols, but the humble heart that receives anew the wondrous gift, the CHRIST. ~Frank McKibben~ ""And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at His birth." LUKE 1:14

Blessed is the season which engages the whole World in a Conspiracy of Love. ~Hamilton Wright Mabie "May His name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. All nations will be blessed through Him, and they will call Him blessed."~PSALM 72:17

The Son of GOD became a man to enable men to become the sons of GOD. ~C.S.Lewis~ ""May the LORD give you increase, you and your children! May you be blessed by the LORD, who made Heaven and earth!"" ~PSALM 115:14-15

No guilt in life, no fear in death. This is the power of CHRIST in me. From a life's first cry to final breath. JESUS commands my destiny. ~ "In CHRIST Alone" by Stuart Townend and Keith ~ ""I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."" ~ JOHN 16:33

As we light a path for others, we naturally light our own way. ~ Mary Anne Radmacher ~ "'But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."" PROVERBS 4:18

"Look around and appreciate the love you have in life. It’s important that we remind ourselves frequently of all the people we take for granted. Hug your loved ones today just a little bit tighter. Life is scarily short, be thankful for them that still surround us." ~ unknown ~ "He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor." ~ PROVERBS 21:21

Somehow, not only for Christmas But all the long year through, The joy that you give to others Is the joy that comes back to you. ~ John Greenleaf Whittier ~ "Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth." ~PSALM 100:1

We are not held back by the love we didn’t receive in the past, but by the love we’re not extending in the present. ~ Marianne Williamson ~ ""And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."" ~HEBREWS 10:24``

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." ~ Mark Twain ~ ""As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good."" ~2 THESSALONIANS 3:13."

GOD grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference. ~ Reinhold Niebuhr ~ "Therefore, if anyone is in CHRIST, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" ~2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

"" For GOD so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."" ~JOHN 3:16 ~ "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" by Charles Wesley

May you be blessed With the spirit of the season, which is peace, The gladness of the season, which is hope, And the heart of the season, which is love. "I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of CHRIST." ~ROMANS 15:29

Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day. - Helen Steiner Rice

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." ~MATTHEW 11:28~~~ I have a great need for CHRIST; I have a great CHRIST for my need." ~Spurgeon

""Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of GOD and man."" ~PROVERBS 3:4

"You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at His birth." ~LUKE 1:14

""And the peace of GOD, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in CHRIST JESUS." ~PHILIPPIANS 4:7

"Restore us, O God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved." ~PSALM 80:7

"THEREFORE ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER AND BUILD EACH OTHER UP, JUST AS IN FACT YOU ARE DOING." 1 THESSALONIANS 5:11

"BUT GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN." ~1 TIMOTHY 6:6

Living in the favourable and unfavourable situation is called "PART OF LIFE", But smiling in all those situations is called "ART OF LIFE". ~Unknown~ "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." ~1 PETER 5:7

We reach our best and we do our best, we are at our best in a love atmosphere. ~ EW Kenyon ~ "and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of GOD."~EPHESIANS 3:19