{quotes}
Years teach us more than books.
Berthold Auerbach
Falling out of love is like losing weight. It’s a lot easier to put it on than to take it off.
Aretha Franklin
Beware of the barrenness of a busy life.
Fred Mitchell
Nothing is worth more than this day. You cannot relive yesterday. Tomorrow is still beyond your reach.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Hope is not something you have. Hope is something that you create with your actions.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
{blessings}
Blessings Always
Yesterday reminded you how strong you were. Today proves how capable you are, and tomorrow will tell you how fantastic you will be. May God’s blessings always be upon you.
Hope and Confidence
There is so much life in a seed of hope. May you be blessed to hold onto even the tiniest kernel of your confidence in tomorrow.
Faith Lift
When your spirit is sagging, may you be blessed with a faith-lift.
Inner Peace
May you be blessed with silence, solitude, and inner peace.
Sabbath Rest
Keep the Sabbath holy. May you be blessed to find the rest God prescribed for you this weekend.
{prayers}
Starting All Over
O, how I love You! Dear God, You gave me this one sweet life to enjoy, to serve, to love, and to learn. And it starts all over again today. A fresh start, a new day for completion, or not. This is the day I leave my mark on humankind in small ways that come with gestures of kindness.
Endless Chatter
Dear God, bring an end to the endless chatter. Clear out the dialogue that’s on loop in my head. Instill in me a peaceful conversation flowing with the love of Your gentle Word. Blessed are You, O God, who stops the noise and soothes the soul.
Midweek Prayer
Dear God, Help me get through this week. It’s time to recenter and refocus on the important things that take time and patience. Help me approach the challenges with an open mind and a fresh perspective. Remind me to soak in the good and glory of each day, no matter what happens. Blessed are You, Creator of time and purpose.
Rest in Sleep
I pray that sleep is not a struggle. Close my eyes gently, O Lord. Begin the rhythmic breathing that lulls me toward sleep, precious sleep. May Your calming Presence be with me in peaceful slumber. Blessed are You, who brings deep sleep, pleasant dreams, and a brilliant new awakening each morning.
Contemplation
The mystery of life, the understanding of You, the rhythm of my soul. These are the things I think about as I pray to You for answers. Am I even asking the right questions? Thank You, dear God, for a curious mind, faithful heart, and the peace I feel knowing I am One with You.
{bible affimations}
There is a time to speak and a time to keep silent.
Ecclesiastes 3:7
Having hope will give you courage.
Job 11:18
Remain in God.
John 15:9
Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for I entrust my life to You.
Psalm 143:8
We walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
{stories, features, videos}
Story: Billy Graham – Know Where You’re Going
Parable: Fox in the Vineyard
Feature: They Bought a House
Worship Video: Elohiai Neshamah Joe Buchanan
Funny Feature: Jeopardy for the Forgetful
Video: Paul Simon Interview on God w/ Howard Stern