Constant effort and frequent mistakes are the stepping stones to genius.
A failure is a man who has blundered, but is not able to cash in the experience.
Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) was an American writer, philosopher, and artist. Much of his work became more recognized in the years following his death when both he and his wife perished with the sinking of the RMS Lusitania during World War I.
If you quit every time things don’t go your way, then you’ll be quitting all through your life.
A setback only paves the way for a comeback.
Evander Holyfield is a former American boxing champion, who competed from 1984-2011. Throughout his life, he has found the inner strength to overcome many challenges in both his youth and his boxing career.
Innocence of its journey
Silently moving along
Life flowing from its spirit
Hearing river’s steady song
Adventure fills nature’s page
Imagination runs wild
Treasured stories to transcribe
Waters frolic like God’s child
Back in time, from long ago
Calling out, steady she goes
Flowing with perseverance
Energy shall never slow
Panoramic and mighty
Slicing across vast landscapes
Mystery around each bend
Secrets waiting to escape
Most precious and sustaining
Endless scenic avenues
Dreaming of chapters to write
Like tasting sweetest fondue
Allow
God’s Wisdom
To speak aloud
Permeate souls and minds
Truth
Courage
Young David
Clinging to God
Lasting perseverance over his
Trials
Witness
Christ’s body
Wounds and scars
Transformed by our Risen
Savior
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
I’d rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed.
From Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”
The only true remedy for discouragement is to put our hope in God. He alone can give us the courage to persevere.
From Romans 8:28: “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”
Press on. Obstacles are seldom the same size tomorrow as they are today.
From Romans 5:3-5: “And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.
From Romans 5:3-5: “And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
Tough times never last, but tough people do.
From Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”
From Psalm 92:12-15: “The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap, showing that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.”
River of life, unceasing in its travels
Mysteries of life, shall ever unravel
From heavenly source, cascades living water
Shaping clay, molded by Creation’s potter
When ultimate challenges travel too high
Overcoming all odds, courage one’s ally
Life’s purpose, taking self far from safety’s home
Discovering meaning, hidden catacombs
Fate knocking, invisible hand clearly seen
Traveling waters, transparent with routine
Years continue to advance, filled with Lord’s grace
Breathing enduring joy, from life’s timeless chase
Life’s sunset glimmers, over cloudless skyline
Looking back, years richer than any gold mine
Mysteries of life, eternally fulfilled
River of life, journey which only God builds
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “Our bodies may age, but we get old only if we choose to do so–attitude is what makes the difference.”
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