How comfortable some of us become as we nestle in the web of procrastination. It is a false haven of rest for those who are content to live without purpose, commitment, or self-discipline.
Progression and achievement belong to those who have learned to use the opportunity of now. Our strides of today will determine our locations tomorrow.
Punctuality or the lack thereof oftentimes is the only introduction one will ever have to new groups and friends. Serenity and poise are not the companions of those who lack the courtesy and judgment to be on time.
Shaking off restrictive chains requires action. They cannot be wished away. A declaration will never break chains. It requires commitment, self-discipline, and work.
Striving can be more important than arriving.
The direction in which we are moving is more important than where we are at the moment. Goal setting should cause us to stretch as we make our way.
Adaptability cushions the impact of change or disappointment.
Tact is rubbing out another’s mistakes, not rubbing them in.
The world is filled with too many of us who are inclined to indicate our love with an announcement or declaration. True love is a process. True love requires personal action. Love must be continuing to be real. Love takes time.
God’s love for us is constant and will not diminish, but he cannot rescue us from the painful results that are caused by wrong choices.
Adversity will surface in every life. How we meet it makes the difference.
Often our self-esteem is bruised by criticism.
Constant criticism can wear one down and weaken knees.
We should teach, particularly ourselves, that nobody is a nobody. We are someone, and with God’s help we can accomplish all things.
We need to remove unworthy from our vocabulary and replace it with hope and work.
Worthiness is a process, and perfection is an eternal trek. We can be worthy to enjoy certain privileges without being perfect.
Difficulties can be a valuable tool in our pursuit of perfection. Adversity need have no necessary connection with failure.
Some of us are inclined to look to the weaknesses and shortcomings of others in order to expand our own comfort zone.
Being of good cheer makes it possible for us to turn all of our sunsets into sunrises.
A man must rise by his own efforts and walk by faith.