"And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of GOD abides forever." ~ 1 JOHN 2:17 (NKJV)

Prayer is not overcoming GOD's reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness. —Martin Luther

"Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name." - PSALM 100:4 (NKJV)

Those blessings are sweetest that are won with prayers and won with thanks. —Thomas Goodwin

"Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart." ~ PSALM 97:11 (ESV)

The more we enjoy of GOD, the more we are ravished with delight. —Thomas Watson

"neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks." ~ EPHESIANS 5:4 (NKJV)