"You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." ~ PSALM 16:11 (NKJV)

“Joy is a deeply felt contentment that transcends difficult circumstances and derives maximum enjoyment from every good experience.” ― Charles R. Swindoll

"For every creature of GOD is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving;" ~ 1 TIMOTHY 4:4 (NKJV)

“We would worry less if we praised more. Thanksgiving is the enemy of discontent and dissatisfaction.” ― Harry A. Ironside

"I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of GOD which was given to you by CHRIST JESUS, that were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge," ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 1:4-5 (NKJV)

"Best of all is it to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, and for every breath a song." - Konrad von Gesner

"To the only wise GOD our SAVIOUR, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever." Amen. ~ JUDE 1:25 (King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition)

GOD is truly wise. He made sadness so we'd know joy, pain so we'd have pleasure, war so we'd seek peace, hate so we can love and a morning so we can face a new day. ~ Unknown

"Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." ~ ROMANS 8:37 (NKJV)

“Prayer lifts our hearts above the battles of life and gives us a glimpse of GOD’s resources which spells hope and victory.” ~ Unknown

"Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one." ~ EPHESIANS 6:16 (NKJV)

The greatest faith is born in the hour of despair. When we can see no hope and no way out, then faith rises and brings the victory. ~ Lee Roberson

"Through GOD we will do valiantly, For it is He who shall tread down our enemies." ~ PSALM 108:13 (NKJV)

To me, it has been a source of great comfort and strength in the day of battle, just to remember that the secret of steadfastness, and indeed, of victory, is the recognition that "the LORD is at hand." - Duncan Campbell

"Who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself." ~ PHILIPPIANS 3:21 (NKJV)

“When we learn how to become resilient, we learn how to embrace the beautifully broad spectrum of the human experience.” ― Jaeda DeWalt

"Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for CHRIST’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong." ~ 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 (NKJV)

“The human capacity for burden is like bamboo- far more flexible than you'd ever believe at first glance.” ― Jodi Picoult

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of CHRIST may rest upon me. ~ 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 (NKJV)

“No matter how much falls on us, we keep plowing ahead. That's the only way to keep the roads clear.” - Greg Kincaind

"According to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also CHRIST will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death." ~ PHILIPPIANS 1:20 (NKJV)

"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all." - Emily Dickinson

"For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity." ~ PROVERBS 24:16 (NKJV)

Failure is not a permanent condition. We have to be willing to fail, to be wronged, to start over again with lessons learned. ~ Angela Lee Duckworth

“I am with you, says the LORD.” ~ HAGGAI 1:13 (NKJV)

Let your heart be broken for a world in need: Feed the mouths that hunger, soothe the wounds that bleed, Give the cup of water and the loaf of bread. Be the hands of JESUS, serving in His stead. Words & music - Bryan Jeffery Leech http://youtu.be/Y5593AppZNY

“Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” ~ PSALM 55:22 (NKJV)

"Adversity is like a strong wind. It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn, so that we see ourselves as we really are." - Arthur Golden.

"My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living GOD." ~ PSALM 84:2 (NKJV)

"You never know how strong you are...until being strong, is the only choice you have. ~ Unknown

"GOD is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble." ~ PSALM 46:1 (NKJV)

We cried, we sobbed, we mourned, we prayed...and still we hope that GOD is our refuge, our strength! ~ Florabelle L. Barrican

"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." ~ ROMANS 8:18 (ESV)

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ― Kahlil Gibran

"Therefore let those who suffer according to the Will of GOD commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator." ~ 1 PETER 4:19 (NKJV)

"We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey." ~ Kenji Miyazawa

"But You, O LORD, do not be far from Me; O My Strength, hasten to help Me!" ~ PSALM 22:19 (NKJV)

“Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.” ~ Author Unknown

"If in this life only we have hope in CHRIST, we are of all men the most pitiable." ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 15:19 (NKJV)

"If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again." -Flavia Weedn

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." ~ JAMES 1:17 (NKJV)

“To be grateful is to recognize the love of GOD in everything He has given us and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love.” —Thomas Merton

“The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ~ NUMBERS 6:24-26 (NKJV)

O GOD, I thank You for this day of life, for eyes to see the sky, for ears to hear the birds, for feet to walk amidst the trees, for hands to pick the flowers from the earth, for a sense of smell to breathe in the sweet perfumes of nature, for a mind to think about and appreciate the magic of everyday miracles, for a spirit to swell in joy at Your mighty presence everywhere. In JESUS name! AMEN!!!

"Let brotherly love continue." ~ HEBREWS 13:1 (NKJV)

“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy." —Thomas Merton

"But as for me, I would seek GOD, And to GOD I would commit my cause-- Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number." ~ JOB 5:8-9 (NKJV)

Search for truth and you shall find beauty. Search for beauty and you shall find love. Search for love and you shall find GOD. Search for GOD and you shall have them all!

The LORD your GOD in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” ~ ZEPHANIAH 3:17 (NKJV)

"The casualness of GOD's people toward His complete passionate love has created immeasurable pain in the heart of GOD." God's heart is breaking for His disobedient unresponsive Bride(Church) who chooses to ignore His great passionate love and to seek romance with other things of this world.- Ron McGatlin