Smile like nothing goes wrong, talk like everything is perfect, act like it’s all a dream, and pretend like it doesn't hurt but never ever go back into an old love, no matter how strong it is because it’s like reading a book over and over again, when you already know how it’s gonna end...~Unknown~ "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the LORD has promised to those who love Him" ~JAMES 1:2-4,12

Happiness blooms in the presence of self-respect and the absence of ego. Love yourself. Love everyone around you. Love everyone in the whole world. Know that your own life is of infinite importance, as is every other life. ~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie ~ "'And the LORD make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:"' ~ 1 THESSALONIANS 3:12 NKJV

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit. - Will Durant (commonly attributed to Aristotle) "'But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you—make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too."' ~2 CORINTHIANS 8:7

Peace in your Heart, warmth in your Soul, contentment in your Life, joy in your Home, may you always be blessed with these priceless treasures from the LORD. "'He shall receive blessing from the LORD, And righteousness from the GOD of his salvation."' ~PSALM 24:5 NKJV

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. ~ Mother Theresa ~ "'Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."' ~EPHESIANS 4:3

True joy comes from helping others in hardship." ~ Dr. Richard Teo ~ "'My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing."' ~JAMES 1:2-4 NKJV

Where flower blooms so does hope. ~ Lady Bird Johnson. ~ "'But I will hope continually, And will praise You yet more and more."' ~PSALM 71:14 NKJV

So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart, For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart. "When Tomorrow Starts Without Me" ~Poem by David M. Romano ~ "'I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,"' ~COLOSSIANS 4:8 NKJV

The nicest place to be is in someone's THOUGHTS! The safest place to be is in someone's PRAYERS! And the best place to be is in GOD'S Hands! ~Unknown~ "'Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of GOD, that He may exalt you in due time,"' ~1 PETER 5:6 NKJV

No one can figure out your worth but you. ~ Pearl Bailey ~ "'that you may walk worthy of the LORD, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of GOD;"' ~ COLOSSIANS 1:10 NKJV

Even when we feel like giving up, GOD has not given up on us. --CMW [Carol McLean Wilde] ~ "THAT IS WHY FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, I DELIGHT IN WEAKNESSES, IN INSULTS, IN DIFFICULTIES. FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG." --2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 —

Don't let life pressures cover your panorama. There are bright constellations, shimmering planets, or trailing spectacles. Make the most common of tasks a moment of worship. ~ Diane R. Miles ~ "'The heavens declare the glory of GOD; And the firmament shows His handiwork."' ~PSALM 19:1 NKJV

I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'." I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven." ~ Maya Angelou ~ "'Therefore, if anyone is in CHRIST, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new."' ~2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 NKJV

Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence. ~ Henry David Thoreau ~ "'This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it."' ~ 2 JOHN 1:6 NKJV

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” ― Confucius --- "'For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."' ~LUKE 12:34 NKJV

Be cheerful! It can lift our spirits and help us to see the beauty and meaning of life. ~LeAnn Campbell ~ "'A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken."' ~PROVERBS 15:13 NKJV

Stimulate the heart to love, and all other virtues will rise of their own accord. ~W.T. [William Thomas] Ussery ~ "'but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—CHRIST."' ~EPHESIANS 4:15 NKJV

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 ~ "'Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."' ~JOHN 14:27 NKJV

Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder. ~ Henry David Thoreau ~ "'But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance."' ~ROMANS 8:25 (NKJV)

How thoughtful of GOD to shower me with love through a precious friend like you! ~ Ginny Caroleo ~ "'How precious are your thoughts about me, O GOD! They are innumerable!"' ~ PSALM 139:17

When I look , let me truly see. Reality isn't always what it appears at first glance. And when it comes to human hearts, our perceptions truly differ from GOD's. Only with GOD's help can we catch a vision of the real, inner picture. Therefore, let's assume the best of all we meet today, regardless of what first meet our eyes. ~ Ruthanne N. Arrington ~ "'For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”' ~1 SAMUEL 16:7 NKJV

Worry unplugs us from GOD's power source. ~ Kathryn Lay ~ "'Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."' ~ MATTHEW 6:34 NKJV

GOD knows not only the length of our days but the quality of our unique personhood, who we are in the depth of our souls. ~ Ann L. Coker ~ "'See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me."' ~ISAIAH 49:16 NKJV

The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart. ~ Unknown ~ "'that CHRIST may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,"' ~EPHESIANS 3:17 NKJV

He loves you. And if you will let Him, He will not only direct your path but will give you power to live! ~ Jamie Buckingham ~ ''Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us"' .~ROMANS 8:37 NKJV

"Story of Pencil and Eraser" Pencil: I'm sorry.... Eraser: For what? You didn't do anything wrong. Pencil: I'm sorry because you get hurt because of me. Whenever I made a mistake, you're always there to erase it. But as you make my mistakes vanish, you lose a part of yourself. You get smaller and smaller each time. Eraser: That's true. But I don't really mind. You see, I was made to do this. I was Made to help you whenever you do something wrong. Even though one day, I know I'll be gone and you'll replace me with a new one, I'm actually happy with my job. So please, stop worrying. I hate seeing you sad. :) Its a inspirational story......tells the relation between our parents & us..

“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” ― Mother Teresa --- "'So that I come again to my Father's house in peace; then shall the LORD be my GOD:"' ~GENESIS 28:21 NKJV

“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.” --Mother Theresa

A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love. ~ Max Muller ~ "'There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love."' ~ 1 JOHN 4:18 NKJV

“May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that’s always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.” ~ Irish Blessing ~ "'I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of GOD."' ~ ECCLESIASTES 3:12-13 NKJV

“Missing someone is a part of Loving them . If you’re never apart, you’ll never really know how Strong your Love is.” ~ Unknown ~ "'Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you."' ~ JOHN 16:22 NKJV

“Distance may not be a hindrance, our precious love links us even thousand miles in between and TRUST is the only thing that binds our hearts.” ~ Unknown ~ “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven."' ~ MATTHEW 18:19 NKJV

Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime. ~ Unknown ~ "'I thank my GOD in all my remembrance of you,"' ~PHILIPPIANS 1:3

Love is like a beautiful flower which I may not touch, but whose fragrance makes the garden a place of delight just the same. ~ Helen Keller ~ "'And walk in love, as CHRIST also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to GOD for a sweet-smelling aroma."' ~ EPHESIANS 5:2 NKJV

Gracious GOD, our heavenly Father, we humbly thank you for all your gifts so freely given: for life and health and safety, for work and rest and friendship, and for the wonder of creation. We thank you for preserving throughout history a people for yourself. Above all, we praise you for our Saviour, JESUS CHRIST, for his death and resurrection, for your life-giving Spirit and the hope of sharing in your glory. Fill our hearts with all joy and peace in believing; through JESUS CHRIST our LORD. AMEN!

A strong woman does not let the hardships of life tear her apart. But a woman of strength goes on to accomplish what she wants even when she is torn apart… ~Aarti Khurana~ "'I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me."' ~ PHILIPPIANS 4:13 NKJV

"'For we walk by faith, not by sight."' ~2 CORINTHIANS 5:7 NKJV

A loving heart is the truest wisdom. ~Charles Dickens~ "'I applied my heart to know, To search and seek out wisdom and the reason of things, To know the wickedness of folly, Even of foolishness and madness."' ~ECCLESIASTES 7:25 NKJV

Dear GOD: It’s me again. The only thing good in me is YOU! LORD help me with my daily struggles. Help me stay focused on YOU and trust YOU to bring me through…Amen! ~ "'O LORD my GOD, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me,"' ~ PSALM 7:1 NKJV

When love is lost, do not bow your head in sadness; instead keep your head up high and gaze into heaven for that is where your broken heart has been sent to heal. ~Unknown~ "'Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."' ~HEBREWS 11: 1 NKJV

I am not perfect, my family isn't, my friends aren't, but there is one and only perfect in me... my GOD! ~ "'As for GOD, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him."' ~PSALM 18:30 NKJV ; ''As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one;"' ~ROMANS 3;10 NKJV ; "'for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of GOD,"' ~ROMANS 3:23 NKJV

A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success. — William Saroyan ~ "'Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of CHRIST."' ~GALATIANS 6:2 NKJV

What is meant for you will be yours. It’s only a matter of time. ~Unknown~ "'For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry."' ~HABAKKUK 2:3 NKJV

The best part of life is having someone worth waiting for. ~Unknown ~ "'And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise."' ~ HEBREWS 6:15 NKJV

"'Now may the GOD of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our LORD JESUS CHRIST."' ~1THESSALONIANS 5:23 NKJV

May the LORD walk beside you to comfort you, walk above you to watch over you, walk behind you to keep you safe, and walk before you to show you the way. ~ "'The grace of our LORD JESUS CHRST be with you. My love be with you all in CHRIST JESUS. Amen."' ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 16:23-24 NKJV

May the strength of GOD pilot us; May the wisdom of GOD instruct us, May the hand of GOD protect us, May the word of GOD direct us. Be always ours this day and for evermore. ~ "'Grace be with all those who love our LORD JESUS CHRISTt in sincerity. Amen."' ~ EPHESIANS 6:24 NKJV

May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, The foresight to know where you are going, And the insight to know when you have gone too far. ~ "'Now may the GOD of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT."' ~ROMANS 15:13 NKJV

May you always have Enough happiness to keep you sweet; Enough trails to keep you strong; Enough success to keep you eager; Enough faith to give you courage; And enough determination to Make each day a special day. ~ "'Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from GOD the FATHER and the LORD JESUS CHRIST."' ~EPHESIANS 6:23 NKJV

When we pray, our hearts glow a glorious joy that lights our souls and all the world around us. ~ Terri Guillemets ~ "'Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,"' ~ 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-17 NKJV