PRAY FROM THE HEART

   

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     Prayer requires more of the heart than of the tongue.

- Epictetus

GOD'S CHOICE

    

      I am always content with what happens; for I know that what God chooses is better than what I choose.

- Epictetus

WHO OWNS YOU?

     

     Few rich men own their property. The property owns them.

- Robert G. Ingersoll

VALUE OVER SUCCESS

    

     Try not to become a man of success but try to become a man of value.

- Albert Einstein

1 CORINTHIANS 1:27-29

1 Corinthians 1:27-29

     But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.

JAMES 3:16

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James 3:16

     

     For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.

LOVE YOURSELF

   

      Your self-worth does not depend on whether someone likes you, but whether you like yourself and believe that God loves you unconditionally.

- from the book

How To Find Your One True Love

Author: Bo Sanchez

THINK YOU CAN

     

     We cannot do anything if we begin by saying we cannot do it.

- Elpidio Quirino

Philippines' 6th President

YOUR GOOD QUALITIES

     

     It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.

- Judith Martin

MATTHEW 23:12

Matthew 23:12

     Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.

I WILL RISE

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     "Whenever you knock me down, I will not stay on the ground."

- from the song Never Say Never

(Artist: Justin Bieber featuring Jaden Smith)

TRY TO SUCCEED

     

     It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

- Theodore Roosevelt

26th U.S. President

MATTHEW 6:14-15

Matthew 6:14-15

     If you forgive those who sinned against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.

ASK NOT - ASK WHAT

     
     Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.

- John F. Kennedy

35th U.S. President

USE OF KIND WORDS

     

     You will effect more by kind words and a courteous manner, than by anger or sharp rebuke, which should never be used but in necessity.

- St. Angela Merici

COLOSSIANS 3:23

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Colossians 3:23

     

     Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.

PROVERBS 3:12

Proverbs 3:12

     For the Lord corrects those He loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

POWER

     "With great power comes great responsibility."

- from the movie Spider-Man (2002)

These unforgettable words were spoken by Uncle Ben which was played by actor Cliff Robertson in the film Spider-Man (2002).

TO PLEASE EVERYONE

     

     It is no use trying to please everyone. There will always be people who disagree, who complain. The way popular wisdom sums it up is: "What is good for the sheep is bad for the wolves."

- St. Josemaria Escriva

Founder of Opus Dei

I AM - I AM NOT

     I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.

- Kurt Cobain (1967-1994)

Lead vocalist of Nirvana

     

LIFE

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     Life is a grindstone; whether it grinds you down or polishes you up, depends on what you're made of.

- Jacob M. Braude

PEACE WITHIN YOURSELF

     

     First, keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.

- from the book

Imitation of Christ

Author: Thomas a Kempis

YOU'RE ORIGINAL

      

     "You don't have to feel like a waste of space, you're original cannot be replaced."

- from the song Firework

(Artist: Katy Perry)

PSALM 145:8

Psalm 145:8

     The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness.

EPHESIANS 4:31

Ephesians 4:31

     Get rid of all bitterness, all passion and anger, harsh words, slander and malice of every kind.

FEAR OF TOMORROW

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     Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow and everyday. Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.

- St. Francis de Sales 

MATTHEW 7:1-2

Matthew 7:1-2

     Do not judge, or you too will be judge. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

DREAMS

     

"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live ..."

- from the book

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Author: J.K. Rowling

DIFFICULTIES AND CONTRADICTIONS

     

     When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.

St. Francis de Sales

PSALM 33:18

Psalm 33:18

     The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him, upon those who hope for His kindness.