The cross symbolizes a cosmic as well as a historic truth. Love conquers the world, but its victory is not an easy one.
From 1 Corinthians 13:13: “And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.”
Are you reluctant to serve the Lord because you’re afraid or feel inadequate? Even the Apostle Paul felt this way.
From 2 Corinthians 2:16: “Who is sufficient for these things?”
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When we are suffering, only Christ’s perspective can replace our resentment with rejoicing. Our whole perspective changes when we catch a glimpse of the purpose of Christ in it all.
From Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Habit is a cable, we weave a thread of it each day, and at last we cannot break it.
From James 3:13: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.”
The dearest friend on earth is but a mere shadow compared with Jesus Christ.
From John 15:13: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
Will not the Lord’s time be better than your time?
From 1 Peter 5:6: “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time.”
I feel incompetent to perform duties . . . which have been so unexpectedly thrown upon me.
It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
Both of these American Presidents faced challenging times during their tenure in office. As the above words state, each man felt unprepared for his journey in leading America.
Don’t settle, even if you remain alone for a lifetime. You deserve someone who will appreciate you for both your beauty, and your bruises.
I think humanity struggles in life because we have too much to live for, but not enough to stand for.
Justice is the first virtue of social institutions.
Ideal legislators do not vote their interests.
A lot of very competent people sometimes make errors.
Words may be powerful, but deeds are lasting.
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