Move In Peace

By Kay Heitsch

Being still does not mean don't move. It means move in peace. ~ Be Still Quotes ~

We have a little dish on our coffee table. It simply says, "Be Still And Know That I Am." I keep it there to remind myself that I need to relax and know God is always with me and stay in peace.

Our Bible verse says, "Be still, and know that I am God!" Psalm 46:10 NLT

When we really know God, we can be still no matter what happens in our lives or in the world. It's amazing how being still can change our moods.

Being still does not mean don't move. It means move in peace.

It's Not Fair

By Kay Heitsch

Keep calm and trust God. ~ Trust The Lord Quotes ~

At times, life is not fair, but keeping calm and trusting God makes what we go through easier. Not easy by any means, but easier.

Our Bible verse says, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5 NLT

When we only depend on what we understand, we can feel down and depressed when things don't seem fair. But life gets more manageable when we trust in the LORD with all of our hearts.

Keep calm and trust God.

Unfailing Love

By Kay Heitsch

But God... ~God's Unfailing Love Quotes ~

God's love never fails. No matter what we are going through, we can always know that we are loved. Our circumstances say one thing. But because of our relationship, we can always say, But God...!

Our Bible verse says, "May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant." Psalm 119:76 NIV

God's unfailing love is our comfort no matter what we are going through.

But God...

Kind Words

By Kay Heitsch

One kind word can change someone's entire day. ~ Speak Kind Words To Others Quotes

We have no idea what another person is going through. Wouldn't it be great if we could say something kind to another person and change their entire day for the better?

Our Bible verse says, "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Proverbs 16:24 NLT

Kind words are not only sweet to the soul, but they are also healthy for the body.

One kind word can change someone's entire day.

Rejoice In Hope

By Kay Heitsch

Always believe something wonderful is about to happen. ~ Rejoice In Hope Quotes

If we can be patient and keep believing something extraordinary is about to happen, it will help us maintain a good attitude in trouble.

Our Bible verse says, Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Romans 12:12 NLT

When we keep praying and stay patient in trouble, we can rejoice in our confident hope.

Always believe something wonderful is about to happen.

Right In The Mess

By Kay Heitsch

God doesn't wait for us to get ourselves polished, shined, proper, and without blemish--God comes to us and meets us and blesses us while we are still in the middle of the mess. ~ Rob Bell ~

Rest assured that God will meet you right in the middle of your mess. We could never clean ourselves up enough anyway. So when we call out, there He is.

Years ago, God met me right in the middle of my mess. I called out to Him and said, "You know what You're getting, LORD; I need help!"

Our Bible verse says, Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him. Psalm 34:8 NIV

I can, and I'm sure many can testify, that the LORD is good! He blesses those who take refuge in Him.

God doesn't wait for us to get ourselves polished, shined, proper, and without blemish--God comes to us and meets us and blesses us while we are still in the middle of the mess.

Renew Your Mind

by Kay Heitsch

Be kind to your mind! ~ Be Renewed In Your Mind Quotes ~

We don't have to think like unhappy people and live miserable lives. We all have problems and difficulties. However, we can choose to be kind to our minds and purposely think uplifting thoughts.

Our Bible verse says, Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Romans 12:2 NLT

For sure, we do not need to copy the world's behavior. We can be transformed by the way we think with the LORD's help. We can choose to think uplifting thoughts when the world's thinking is negative and depressing.

Be kind to your mind!

Watch

by Kay Heitsch

Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny. ~ Be Careful How You Think Quotes ~

We need to watch our words, actions, habits, and character because they will determine how we live our lives.

Our Bible verse says, "Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." Philippians 4:8 NLT

There ya go; we need to fix our thoughts on the positive things in life. Then, we need to think of things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

Before You Speak

by Kay Heitsch

T-H-I-N-K

Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind?

If we did THINK before we spoke and asked ourselves these questions, what a difference it would make in our lives.

Our Bible verse says, "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer." Psalm 19:14 NLT

May the words we speak and the thoughts we think be pleasing to You, O LORD!

T-H-I-N-K

Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind?

Tell The Good Things

by Kay Heitsch

To God be the glory great things He has done. ~ Tell The Good Things Quotes

When great things happen in our lives, we should give God the glory and tell others about them. It's interesting how quickly we want to share some negative thing, but we share the positive things God has done, not quite as fast.

God is always doing great things in our lives. I pray we notice them and tell others.

Our Bible verse says, "I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds." Psalm 9:1 NRSV

Yes, we should give thanks to the LORD; but we should also tell others of His wonderful deeds.

To God be the glory great things He has done.

Everlasting Love

 by Kay Heitsch

Keep calm. God's love is everlasting LOVE. ~ God Is Good Quotes ~

We can keep calm when we know that God's love is everlasting. God's love does not depend on our good or bad behavior. He is love and His love is eternal.

Our Bible verse says. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1 NIV

We should thank God every day for His goodness and His love.

Keep calm. God's love is everlasting LOVE.

Hope In The LORD

by Kay Heitsch

God's got this! ~ Be Strong and Courageous Quotes ~

When our hope is in the Lord, we know that He is faithful, and we can say, God's got this!

Our Bible verse says, Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD. Psalm 31:24 BSB

The LORD will help us be strong and courageous when we keep our hope in Him.

Remember, keep your hope in the LORD. God's got this!

Power On The Inside

by Kay Heitsch

God will give you strength for every battle. Wisdom for every decision. Peace for every difficult situation. ~ Power On The Inside Quotes ~

We have all been in battles and challenging situations, and we've needed wisdom when making decisions. When we have God in our lives, He will give us strength, wisdom, and peace as we trust Him.

Our Bible verse says I ask God from the wealth of His glory to give you the power to be strong in your inner selves through His Spirit. Ephesians 3:16

Yes, we can ask God to give us His power to be strong on the inside through His spirit. It won't matter what's happening around us when we're strong on the inside.

God will give you strength for every battle. Wisdom for every decision. Peace for every difficult situation.

Not Do, But Done!

by Kay Heitsch

The Christian faith begins not with a big DO but with a big DONE. ~ Watchman Nee Quote ~

As I studied the Bible, I was astonished that the Christian faith was not a big DO but a big DONE. I actually thought it was a work program that I was not interested in doing.

Our Bible verse was an eye-opener to me. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 NIV

It's all about grace! It's not something we DO for ourselves. It's a DONE deal and a gift of God. So now we rest in what Jesus has DONE.

The Christian faith begins not with a big DO but with a big DONE.

Look Beyond The Weeds

by Kay Heitsch

God has a plan for your life. Look beyond the weeds and see the beauty. ~ God Has A Plan Quotes ~

When we go through difficult times, it's hard to see the beauty. But we know that God can use even the weeds in our lives to bring something beautiful out of them.

Our Bible verse says, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT

God has a beautiful plan for our lives here on earth and eternity. Our eyes, ears, or minds can't even imagine what God has prepared for those who love Him.

God has a plan for your life. So look beyond the weeds and see the beauty.

But God

by Kay Heitsch

Life's not fair, but God is good! ~ God Is Good Quotes ~

We all have experienced things in life that were not fair. It doesn't matter if you are a believer in God or not. Everyone has trouble in life. Life's not fair, but God is good.

Our Bible verse says, “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 NIV

In the world, we will have trouble. That's a fact! But when we have a personal relationship with Jesus, we can have peace even in our unfair situations.

Life's not fair, but God is good!

God Says You Are...

by Kay Heitsch

God says you are unique (Psalm 139:13), special (Ephesians 2:10), lovely (Danial 12:3), precious (1 Corinthians 6:20), strong (Psalm 18:35), and chosen (John 15:16). ~ Quotes ~

If we would think of ourselves as God says we are, what a difference it would make in our lives and in the lives of others.

Our Bible verse says, Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. Psalm 139:14 NLT

Thank You, LORD, for making us so wonderfully complex. Your workmanship is marvelous!

God says you are unique, special, lovely, precious, strong, and chosen.

Another Beautiful Day

by Kay Heitsch

Thank you, God, for another beautiful day for opening our eyes and ears to see and hear the goodness You have left here for us. ~ Thank You Lord Quotes ~

We have so much to be thankful for. When we can open our eyes and see the beauty of Spring and hear the birds sweetly singing, we are blessed.

Our Bible verse says, "This is the day which the LORD has made; let's rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 NASB

This is the day the LORD has made. It's up to us to rejoice and be glad in it!

Thank you, God, for another beautiful day for opening our eyes and ears to see and hear the goodness You have left here for us.

What's On Your Mind?

by Kay Heitsch

The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. ~ Life Quotes ~

What goes on in our minds sure does affect our lives. We can think of ourselves as happy or sad. We're in control of our thoughts.

Our Bible verse says Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Proverbs 4:23 GNT

This verse has helped me more than you know. As with most people, I have been in some situations that were definitely not the best. I had to decide how I wanted to deal with each one. Keeping good thoughts and a positive attitude made going through each one much better than negative.

It's up to us to be careful how we think. Our life is shaped by our thoughts.

The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.

What Are You Looking For?

by Kay Heitsch

I find joy in every day, not because life is always good, but because God is. ~Look For God's Goodness Quotes~

When we look for God's goodness in every day, we will see it. Every day may not be good, but God is! We will find joy if we look for it!

Our Bible verse says The LORD God is waiting to show how kind He is. The LORD always does right; He blesses those who trust Him. Isaiah 30:18

When we trust in the LORD, we can look for His kindness and goodness every day! We know He always does what is right.

I find joy in every day, not because life is always good, but because God is

Jump Start Your Joy!

 Jump Start Your Joy! by Kay Heitsch

Choosing joy is being able to see God's goodness even when life is complicated and messy. ~ Look Beyond Your Circumstances Quotes

We can jump start our joy, by the way, see look at life. When we look for God's goodness, we can rejoice in the Lord, no matter what life brings. Another way to jump start your joy is to think about what you can do for someone else.

Our Bible verse says, Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 NIV

We are called to rejoice in the Lord! It's essential because this verse repeats it twice.

Choosing joy is being able to see God's goodness even when life is complicated and messy.

Remembering Friends

by Kay Heitsch

Remember the good times, be strong in the difficult times, love always, laugh often, and thank God for every day. ~ Remember Friends Quotes ~

Today, I plan to go out and buy some flowers to put in a vase my friend, Vicki, gave me years ago. I will never forget the good times and being there in the difficult times, we laughed often, and I'm thanking God for our times together.

Actually, I can look around our house and see gifts I've received from friends over the years. Each one is very precious to me, and I thank God as I remember each person.

Today's Bible verse says, I thank my God every time I remember you. Philippians 1:3 NIV

I thank God for the many friends God has given me over the years. Each person has been very special to me.

Remember the good times, be strong in the difficult times, love always, laugh often, and thank God for every day.