I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. ― Martha Washington "'A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit."' ~ PROVERBS 15:13

We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. - Mother Teresa "'Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that GOD has promised to those who love Him."' ~ JAMES 1:12

Peace is more than a pretty word ... It is a REALM ... This Spiritual realm is a sanctuary within us that we can enter just by accepting the PEACE that the LORD left us. ~ CHRISTIANITY OASIS ~http://www.christianityoasis.com/ChristianityOasis "'But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU, MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."' ~ JOHN 14:26-27

Serenity isn't freedom from the storm, but peace within the storm. ~Anon "'Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the GOD of love and peace shall be with you."' ~ CORINTHIANS 13:11

"'With age comes wisdom. With long life is understanding."' ~ JOB 12:12 The most certain sign of wisdom is continual cheerfulness; her state is like the things above the moon, always clear and serene. - Michael de Montaigne

Your freedom is not a penance. It’s a reward for all the time you gave up your freedom to take care of others. It is for this reason that you sometimes have had to be reminded not to collapse into a scene that erodes your liberty. ~ Michael Lutin ~ "'I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to Your Commandments."' ~ PSALM 117:45

This is the book I never read. These are the words I never said. This is the path I'll never tread. These are the dreams I'll dream instead. -Annie Lennox- '"For in many dreams and in many words there is emptiness. Rather, fear GOD."' ~ ECCLESIASTES 5:7

Sometimes, love just isn’t good enough… and we have to close that door, slam it if we need to, pick ourselves back up, and try again. And in the end, if we’re still dusting ourselves off, at least we can say that we loved, we tried, and we never lost hope. "'There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."' ~ 1 JOHN 4:18

CONFIDENCE makes you BEAUTIFUL, desirable and gets you where you want to go! GO AND BE FEARLESS!!! "'Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident."' ~ PSALM 27:3

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. --unknown "'I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil-this is the gift of GOD."' ~ ECCLESIASTES 3:12-13

Things have a way of working out. Never underestimate the power of Prayer, Faith, Love and above all, never underestimate the power of GOD to see you through. ~ unknown ~ "'And GOD raised the LORD and will also raise us up by His power."' ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 6:14

There is always a little TRUTH behind "JUST KIDDING." There is always a little EMOTION behind "I DON’T CARE." There is always a little PAIN behind "It’s OK." There is always a little NEED behind "LEAVE ME ALONE." ~ unknown ~ "'Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered."' ~ ROMANS 8.26

I want to fill your life with the smell of all flowers. I want to make your life as happy as you want. I want to make you as dear as I want. I want to make you the most special person. I want to love you till the last breath of mine. – unknown - '"Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth."' - 1 JOHN 3:18

Family isn’t always blood. They are the people in your life who want you in theirs. The one who accepts you for who you are. The one who would do anything to see you smile and who loves you no matter what. "'A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother."' ~ PROVERBS 18:24

When you’re tempted to lose patience with someone, think how patient God has been with you all the time. "'For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Now may the GOD of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to CHRIST JESUS."' ~ ROMANS 15:4-5

“Life is not going to get any better if we’ve got people still standing in the shallow end of the pool ~ when so many others are ready and willing to swim ~ Let love become the lodestar of our lives, by reaching out to those who need our strength and faith which will give them courage to dive in and swim with us.” ~ Lynie L Vinyard ~ "'So let us seize and hold fast and retain without wavering the hope we cherish and confess and our acknowledgement of it, for He Who promised is reliable (sure) and faithful to His word."' ~ HEBREWS 10:23

Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be an option. "'A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight."' ~ PROVERBS 11:1

Never assure that LOVE is enough to make someone stay or comeback to you.Because when the PAIN strikes the heart, LOVE fades away no matter how GREAT it was. – unknown - "'And after you have suffered for a little while, the GOD of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in CHRIST, will Himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you."' ~ 1 PETER 5:10

Some day, we’ll forget the hurt, the reason we cried and who caused us pain. We will finally realize that the secret of being free is not revenge, but letting things unfold in their own way and own time. After all, what matters is not the first, but the last chapter of our life which shows how well we ran the race. So Smile, Laugh, Forgive, Believe and Love all over again. "'We continually remember before our GOD and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our LORD JESUS CHRIST."' ~ 1 THESSALONIANS 1:3

Morning is nature's way of saying: Live life one more time. Make a difference. Touch one heart. Encourage one mind. And Inspire one soul. "'If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."' ~ ROMANS 12:18

Take a moment. Breathe. Feel the wind on your face. Look at how blue the sky is. Greet Mr. Sun as warmly as he greets you.. ~ Sitti Navarro "'In all labour there is profit..."' ~ PROVERBS 14:23

Joy. Find your joy. Marvel at it, connect. Anchor on the source and never let go.. ...when you get lost and lose focus, rediscover your joy. "'So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."' ~ JOHN 16:22

“'Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."' ~ ISAIAH 43:18-19 Don’t be afraid to keep moving on, For what was before, now has gone, GOD wants to accomplish so much more, But we need to move forward in the LORD.

Don't waste your time looking back on what you've lost. Move on, life is not meant to be traveled backwards. '“The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.”' ~ JOB 17:9

GOD reveals Himself in nature, in everything that is around us. Mostly, He reveals Himself in our Earth -- every plant, every flower of our world is a part of GOD's divine power and GOD's supreme force. Intercommunication between humans and plants is an inevitable part of GOD's Divine Plan. We can see that "we" are all together for His purpose. Together, we create one organism -- the organism of our humanity. Together, with all plants, we create the organism of a living being called Earth. So we can say that ther is one unique system that embraces both humans and plants. Without it, life on Earth would be incomplete. "'... the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His work. He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate-bringing forth food from the earth.”' ~ PSALM 104: 13-14

Prayer to Overcome ~ O everlasting GOD, let the light of Your eternity now fall upon my passing days. O holy GOD, let the light of Your perfect righteousness fall upon my sinful ways. O most merciful GOD, let the light of Your love pierce to the most secret corners of my heart and overcome the darkness of sin within me. "'To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on His throne." ~ REVELATION 3:21

If you want me in your life, put me there. I shouldn't have to fight for a spot. I am not a back up plan and definitely not a second choice. "'The LORD is near to those that have a broken heart, and He saves those who have a contrite spirit."' ~ PSALM 34:18

GOD has a more awesome plan for your life than you could ever imagine simply because He loves you! ~ Joyce Meyer ~ "'..may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of CHRIST."' ~ EPHESIANS 3:18

Be sure you aren't influenced too much by stress, emotion, or the heat of the moment. Be above the drama of the situation. -- Deepak Chopra ~ "'Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for you to remain as you are."' ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 7:26

LIFE GIVES STRANGE TWISTS SOMETIMES. SOME ONE YOU TRUST VERY MUCH HURTS YOU AND SOME ONE YOU ARE NEVER BOTHERED ABOUT STANDS BY YOU. "'It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans."' ~ PSALM 118:8

GOD'S blessings come as a surprise, but how much you receive depends on how much your heart believes! "'I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of CHRIST. '" ~ EPHESIANS 1:3

Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have. ~ Thomas Edison ~ "Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in GOD’s sight." ~ 1 PETER 3:4

A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until you put her in hot water. ~Nancy Reagan~ "'Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it."' ~ EZRA 10:4

Too often we spend all of our time seeking GOD for answers to our problems when what we should be doing is just seeking GOD. ~ Joyce Meyer ~ "'You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."' ~ JEREMIAH 29:13

Don’t work too hard to give yourself the best of everything, instead make a greater effort to give GOD the best of yourself. ~ "'Love the LORD your GOD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."' ~ DEUTERONOMY 6:5

Our inner happiness depends not on what we experience, but on the degree of our gratitude to GOD, whatever the experience. ~ Albert Schweitzer ~ "'In every way and everywhere we accept this with all gratitude."' ~ ACTS 24:3

Sing like no one's listening. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching and Live like its Heaven on earth. ~ Mark Twain ~ '"This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." ~ PSALM 118:24

Journey to GOD starts with one small step at a time. He doesn't expect you to run the mile- but He promises to give you strength to go the distance. '"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me."' ~ JOHN 14:6

What you are is GOD's gift to you! What you become is your gift to Him! Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced. Live it up! ~~ "'The LORD is righteous in all His ways, and holy in all His works."' ~ PSALM 145:17

I COMPROMISED EVERYTHING FOR MY LOVE, BUT AT THE END MY LOVE COMPROMISED ME FOR EVERYTHING...~ "'The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out."' ~ PROVERBS 10:9

True happiness is not about a big laugh nor tears of joy, but it is about a simple SMILE every time you remember someone who made your LIFE simple but completely HAPPY... "'I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live."' ~ ECCLESIASTES 3:12

Never think hard about past. It brings "tears". Don’t think more about future. It brings "fears". Live this moment with a smile. It brings "cheers". ~ "'You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore"'. ~ PSALM 16:11

All art, whether it pleases us or not, helps to add colour, excitement, joy, or sadness and, most often, a sense of awe to our life’s experience. ~ Henry O. Dorman ~ "'For the word of GOD is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."' ~ HEBREWS 4:12

"Prayer for Protection" ~ The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident....."'In righteousness you will be established; you will be far from oppression, for you will not fear."' ~ ISAIAH 54:14...

"Prayer of Guidance" ~ O GOD, early in the morning I cry to you. Help me to pray And to concentrate my thoughts on you: I cannot do this alone. In me there is darkness, But with you there is light; I am lonely, but you do not leave me; I am feeble in heart, but with you there is help; I am restless, but with you there is peace. In me there is bitterness, but with you there is patience; I do not understand your ways, But you know the way for me... Restore me to liberty, And enable me to live now That I may answer before you and before me. LORD, whatever this day may bring, Your name be praised. ~ "'You guide me with your counsel, and afterward You will take me into glory."' ~ PSALM 73:24

Having someplace to go is home. Having someone to love is family. Having both is a blessing. ~~ "'I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of CHRIST."' ~ ROMANS 15:29

“There's no vocabulary For love within a family, love that's lived in But not looked at, love within the light of which All else is seen, the love within which All other love finds speech. This love is silent.” ~ T. S. Eliot ""I will be glad and rejoice in Your love, for You saw my affliction and knew the anguish of my soul."' ~ PSALM 31:7

“To love means loving the unlovable. To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable. Faith means believing the unbelievable. Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless.” ~ G.K. Chesterton ~ "'In CHRIST JESUS, We are righteous, holy and redeemed."' ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 1:30

“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” ~ G. K. Chesterton ~ '""For everything created by GOD is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;"' ~ 1 TIMOTHY 4:4

“The mother loves her child most divinely, not when she surrounds him with comfort and anticipates his wants, but when she resolutely holds him to the highest standards and is content with nothing less than his best.” ~Hamilton Wright Mabie ~ ""'I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."' ~ PSALM 139:14