God is busy making you someone no one else has ever been.
From Isaiah 119:73-74: “Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word.”
This quotations series will focus on four significant U.S. Army generals from World War II. Each man contributed mightily to the overall success of the Allies war effort. This outstanding quartet will feature: George C. Marshall, George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and Omar Bradley. Postings will include two of these gentlemen at a time.
George C. Marshall (1880-1959)
Morale is the state of mind. It is steadfastness and courage and hope.
It doesn’t matter how talented or successful we are by earthly standards, because God’s goal for us is obedience, faithfulness, and Christlike character.
From 1 Corinthians 4:5: “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive commendation from God.”
You can’t buy good health at the doctor’s office–you’ve got to earn it for yourself.
From Psalm 62:5-6: “For God alone my soul waits in silence,for my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation,my fortress; I shall not be shaken.”
I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.
From Matthew 18:4-5: “Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.”
The cause of disillusionment is putting one’s complete hope and trust in people. What’s the cure? Putting our complete hope and trust in the living Lord.
From Psalm 71:5: “For you, O Lord, are my hope,my trust, O Lord, from my youth.”
We the people, elect leaders not to rule but to serve.
John F. Kennedy (1961-1963)
Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.