The great thing, if one can, is to stop regarding all the unpleasant things as interruptions of one’s ‘own,’ or ‘real’ life. The truth is of course that what one calls the interruptions are precisely one’s real life – the life God is sending one day by day.
Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.
Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been.
Do everything happily. Walk, talk, sit happily; even if you complain against somebody, do it happily.
People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.
Faith is the first factor in a life devoted to service. Without it, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.
Don’t postpone joy until you have learned all of your lessons. Joy is your lesson.
You don’t have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.
Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work.
Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.
God, teach me to be patient, teach me to go slow.
God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply.
Christ is either Lord of all, or He is not Lord at all.
When the heart submits, then Jesus reigns. When Jesus reigns, there is rest.
You do not need a great faith, but faith in a great God.
When we work, we work. When we pray, God works.
Jesus plus nothing equals everything; everything minus Jesus equals nothing.
Dream the impossible. Know that you are born in this world to do something wonderful and unique; don’t let this opportunity pass by. Give yourself the freedom to dream and think big.
See it big, and keep it simple.
Life is so good, and it gets better every day.