Different Ways

By Kay Heitsch

People show love and appreciation in different ways. ~ Show Love Quotes ~

This is so true. Nowadays, people seem to say, "I love you." to many people. However, I don't remember hearing people say these words back in the day. Did people love less? I don't think so. They didn't say the words but would show their love differently.

I don't remember my parents saying, "I love you." Did they love me? I have no doubt that they did. Their actions spoke louder than their words.

Our Bible verse says. Everyone will know you are my disciples if you love one another. John 13:35

When we show love in our own way, everyone will know we are Jesus' disciples.

People show love and appreciation in different ways.

Stop Taking It Back

By Kay Heitsch

If you've given it to God, stop taking it back. ~ Give It To God Quotes ~

I don't know about you, but I need to work on this. I'm big on praying about a situation and handing it over to God, but it's not too long, and I'm thinking about the problem again.

Our Bible verse says. Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 NLT

This verse tells us to give God all our worries and cares. If we practiced this verse, we would live a more relaxed life.

If you've given it to God, stop taking it back.

Press Forward Under Pressure

By Kay Heitsch

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made perfect under pressure. ~ Peter Marshall Quote ~

We all face pressures of some kind, and how we handle them will determine our success. We can not think weak thoughts but must also shake off doubt and worry.

Our Bible verses say. Troubles are pressed on every side, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed but not driven to despair. 2 Corinthians 4:8 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.

When we are under pressure, we can know that we are more than conquerors through Christ, who loves us.

When we long for a life without difficulties, remember that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are perfected under pressure.

Thankful For Small Things

By Kay Heitsch

Be grateful for small things, big things, and everything in between. ~ Thankful For Small Things Quotes

This week, I searched the house for a small calendar I was sure I had bought. I could not find it anywhere, so I went to Dollar Tree to see if they had any left.

I walked into the store and immediately asked the manager if they happened to have any left. She pointed me to a spot at the checkout. Lo and behold, there was one left. It was exactly what I was looking for. I was so thankful!

Today's Bible verse says. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 ESV

This last calendar was a good and perfect gift from God. Although small, I needed it and thanked God for His blessing.

Be grateful for small things, big things, and everything in between.

What Are You Sowing?

By Kay Heitsch

Think good thoughts, and good will find you. You Reap What You Sow ~ Quotes ~

It's so important what we think about ourselves. If we think negatively, we will reap negative results. But if we think positively, we will reap those results. What kind of thoughts are we sowing in our minds?

Our Bible verses say. Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7: "Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life." Proverbs 4:23

Practicing these two Bible verses can help us understand that we will reap what we sow and that controlling our thoughts will improve our lives.

Think good thoughts, and good will find you. You Reap What You Sow.

Love Is Eternal

By Kay Heitsch

Life is temporary, but love is eternal. ~ Life Is Temporary Quotes ~

This morning, I was struck by the above quote: Our lives are temporary, but it's reassuring that love never dies.

We see this in our daily lives when a person we love dies. They may not be physically with us, but our love for them never dies.

Our Bible verse says. Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT

I'm thankful that faith, hope, and love will last forever. When we have these three, we have it all.

Life is temporary, but love is eternal.

Help Me Do This Right

By Kay Heitsch

Hold on! Stay strong. Have faith. Trust God. Keep believing and never lose hope. ~ Stay Strong Quotes

It's important how we handle difficult times. I want God to help me do it right. To do it right, I know I'll need to stay strong, have faith, trust God, keep believing, and never lose hope.

Our Bible verse says. So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD! Psalm 31:24 NLT

To go through difficulties right, we must be strong and courageous and keep our hope in the LORD.

Hold on! Stay strong. Have faith. Trust God. Keep believing and never lose hope.