Everything that God brings into our life is directed to one purpose: that we might be conformed to the image of Christ.
No girl should ever forget that she doesn't need anyone who doesn't need her.
Obstacles can't stop you. Problems can't stop you. Most of all, other people can't stop you. Only you can stop you.
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew.
It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever - the one who recognizes the challenges and does something about it.
Keep in mind that our community is not composed of those who are already saints, but of those who are trying to become saints. Therefore let us be extremely patient with each other's faults and failures.
Seeds of faith are always within us; sometimes it takes a crisis to nourish and encourage their growth.
Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital resources are than we had supposed.
We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear.
Faith in oneself is the best and safest course.
We believe that 95% of your emotions are determined by the way you talk to yourself as you go throughout your day. The sad fact is that if you do not deliberately and consciously talk to yourself in a positive and constructive way, you will, by default, think about things that will make you unhappy or cause you worry and anxiety. Your mind is like a garden. If you do not deliberately plant flowers and tend carefully, weeds will grow without any encouragement at all.
Why do so many Christians pray such tiny prayers when their God is so big?
Neither reproaches nor encouragements are able to revive a faith that is waning.
If the grass looks greener on the other side, it is probably astroturf.
Nothing takes God by surprise. He knows the future and can therefore guide us through its trackless ways.
By the age of 3, children from wealthier households hear, on average, about 500,000 encouragements and 80,000 discouragements. The ratio is reversed in households on welfare.
I choose to rise up out of that storm and see that in moments of desperation, fear, and helplessness, each of us can be a rainbow of hope, doing what we can to extend ourselves in kindness and grace to one another. And I know for sure that there is no them - there's only us.
To win, you have to risk loss.
Every failure can be considered as a tragedy or a chance to learn something. The latter is healthier
You will either step forward into growth or you will step back into safety.
So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts
The mystery of existence is the connection between our faults and our misfortunes.
By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands - your own.
The future may be made up of many factors but where it truly lies is in the hearts and minds of men. Your dedication should not be confined for your own gain, but unleashes your passion for our beloved country as well as for the integrity and humanity of mankind.
It is never too late to start growing.
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