Next time you’re afraid, honey, you just imagine one of these heroes standing guard at your bedroom door. I know that angels are real, child. I’ve felt their presence in my life.
A Christmas Melody by Anita Stansfield
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Name Yourself
And if I asked you to name all the things that you love, how long would it take for you to name yourself?
At The Center Of Your Being
At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. ~ lao Tzu
You Build On Failure
You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space. ~ Johnny Cash
A Different Walk Today
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I try my best to get outside and walk everyday. It makes a big difference in mind, body, and spirit. So yesterday when I saw some leaders of my church post about walking in solidarity for people who are hungry, I was touched. Today I decided to really think about and pray for those who are hungry. The first thing I realized and that’s a little embarrassing to admit is that per usual, I took a snack along. Right out the door, I was thankful to have food that so many people don’t have. I sometimes take photos when the moment strikes, but as I took my walk today I decided to really notice anything and everything that sparked a thankful thought. Here are some of the highlights: This was the highlight of my day. A simple reminder that it’s the simple everyday pleasures that mean so much. Here’s hoping you had a great day too!
Those With A Vision
Those who accomplish the most in this world are those with a vision for their lives. ~ M. Russell Ballard
The Test of Literature
The test of literature is, I suppose, whether we ourselves live more intensely for the reading of it. ~ Elizabeth Drew
Be One Who Nurtures and Builds
Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them. ~ Marvin J. Ashton
Imagine Yourself As A Living House
Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of – throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself. ~ C.S. Lewis
Emancipate Yourself
Emancipate yourself from mental slavery; none but ourselves can free our minds. ~ Bob Marley