Posts from 2/13-14/14

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
- Ephesians 6:10-18

 As long as we are persistence in our pursuit of our deepest destiny, we will continue to grow. We cannot choose the day or time when we will fully bloom. It happens in its own time.
- Denis Waitley

 Perhaps the reward of the person who tries, is not the goal but the exercise.
- Edmund Vance Cooke

If a man has any greatness in him, it comes to light, not in one flamboyant hour, but in the ledger of his daily work.
- Beryl Markham

 Success is something you attract by the person you become.
- Jim Rohn

 I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is to try to please everyone.
- Bill Cosby

 Success is not permanent and failure is not fatal.
- Mike Ditka

 Every man's work, whether it be literature, or music or pictures or architecture or anything else, is always a portrait of himself.
- Samuel Butler

 Everyone you meet has something to teach you.
- Author Unknown

 You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
- Matthew 5:43-45

 The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men.
- George Eliot

 I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
- John 16:33

Formula for success: Rise early, work hard, strike oil.
- J P Getty