Wildly Out-Number

By Kay Heitsch

Always make sure your optimistic thoughts wildly out-number your fears and regrets. ~ Keep Your Peace Quotes ~

It's not that we don't have things in our lives that cause us to fear, worry and have regrets because we do. It's just life! But we can keep our peace if our optimistic thoughts wildly out-number them.

Our Bible verse says, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid." John 14:27 NIV

The Lord has given us peace. So we can't say we don't have it. But it's up to us to not allow our hearts to be troubled or afraid. We can do this by watching our thoughts, especially when going through difficult situations.

Always make sure your optimistic thoughts wildly out-number your fears and regrets.

Be Careful How You Think

By Kay Heitsch

Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right! ~ Henry Ford Quote

Todd kept a journal. In this journal was this quote. Todd was the kind of kid who lived by this attitude.

Today our grandson, Eli, who is 12 years old, is going on a 19-mile hike with the Boy Scouts! If that's not enough, he is carrying a 21-pound backpack. Do I believe Eli thinks like his Uncle Todd? You bet I do!

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

What's cool about the Bible is that it puts onliners out there. You can do what you want with them. This oneliner is right to the point! Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thought.

Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right!

Pray About Everything

By Kay Heitsch

Keep praying. Don't quit. Miracles happen every day, so never stop believing. God can change things very quickly in your life. ~ Keep Praying and Believing Quotes ~

When we have prayed about something for a long time, it's tempting to want to quit. But we keep the door open for God to work when we never stop believing. Miracles happen daily, and God can quickly change things when the right time comes.

Our Bible verse says, Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He Has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT

We can stop worrying when we pray about everything and tell God what we need. When we think about all the things we have to be thankful for, this helps us to keep believing.

Keep praying. Don't quit. Miracles happen every day, so never stop believing. God can change things very quickly in your life.

Humor

By Kay Heitsch

Every time you find humor in a difficult situation, you win.

Being upset and out of control in a difficult situation can make us miserable. However, we win every time we find humor in a difficult situation.

I have been in challenging situations where I would have broken down if I had not found the humor in them. I'm sure many of you can relate to this.

Our Bible verse says A happy heart is a good medicine. And a joyful mind causes healing. Proverbs 17:22

Having a sense of humor in challenging situations is good medicine! It helps us deal with the problem at hand and causes healing to our minds.

Every time you find humor in a difficult situation, you win.

Plain and Simple

By Kay Heitsch

Avoid overthinking, overanalyzing, and complicating things. Keep everything simple. Life is much more beautiful and enjoyable that way. ~ Stop Complicating Things Quotes ~

We complicate life when we overthink and overanalyze things. Life is more enjoyable when we keep things plain and simple.

Our Bible verse says, This is all that I have learned: God made us plain and simple, but we have made ourselves very complicated. Ecclesiastes 7:29 GNT

This verse was written by Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived. God has made us plain and simple. But, unfortunately, we are the ones who have made life very complicated.

Avoid overthinking, overanalyzing, and complicating things. Keep everything simple. Life is much more beautiful and enjoyable that way.

Joy In The Journey

By Kay Heitsch

I will choose to find joy in the journey God has set before me. ~ Look For The Joy Quotes ~

We have a choice of what we choose to look for on the journey God has set before us. We can focus on all that's wrong, or we can look for the good things that are in our path.

If there was anything I wanted in life, I wanted to live the life Jesus died to give me. I could see in the Bible certain things I would need to practice to have the life I wanted. I needed to choose my thoughts carefully. I knew I needed to look for and find joy in the journey God had given me.

I had today's Bible verse on the mirror in the bathroom. Do not be grieved; for the joy of the LORD is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10 NHEB

I learned when I had the joy of the LORD on the inside, I could choose to find joy in my journey. The LORD's joy gave me strength.

I will choose to find joy in the journey God has set before me.

Every Morning Is A New Beginning

By Kay Heitsch

Every morning is a new beginning. ~ New Beginning Quotes ~

Every morning is a new beginning, blessing, and hope. Every morning starts a new page in our story. Every morning we wake up is the first day of the rest of our lives.

Today's Bible verse says, The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! Lamentations 3: 22&23

The LORD is faithful! His love never ends. His mercies never cease. They are new every morning!

Every morning is a new beginning.

The Right Direction

By Kay Heitsch

Think positive because thoughts are like the steering wheel that moves our life in the right direction. ~ Think Good Thoughts ~

It may not be easy, but we can train our minds to think good thoughts that move our life in the right direction.

Our Bible verse says. "And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." Philippians 4:8

We will move in the right direction if we fix our thoughts on what is excellent and worthy of praise. We'll be a lot happier, too, if we do.

Think positive because thoughts are like the steering wheel that moves our life in the right direction.

No Matter What

By Kay Heitsch

"No matter who you are or what you're going through, God knows it. He is with you. He is going to pull you through." ~ Nick Vujicic Quote ~

We can rest assured that no matter what we are going through, God knows and is with us. Anyone who knows who Nick is knows he was born without arms or legs. His story is very inspirational.

Our Bible verse says, "This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 NLT

It's reassuring to know that God is with us no matter what. So we don't need to be afraid or discouraged. Knowing this, we can be strong and courageous.

No matter who you are or what you're going through, God knows it. He is with you. He is going to pull you through.

Under Construction

By Kay Heitsch

Trust that God is working in your life. It may be under construction right now, but know what He started, He will finish. ~ Encouraging Quotes ~

We are all a work in progress. That's right, we are under construction. We may not be where we want to be, but if we look back, we're not where we used to be.

Our Bible verse says. And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion on the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 ESV

We can be sure that the LORD, who began a good work in us, will complete it when Jesus Christ returns. He will finish what He started!

Trust that God is working in your life. It may be under construction right now, but know what He started, He will finish.

There Is Something About Believing

By Kay Heitsch

Trust God and believe in good things to come. ~ Belief Quotes ~

When we trust God and believe in good things to come, something happens to our minds and emotions. Life becomes exciting and filled with joy and peace when we believe.

Our Bible verse says, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing. Romans 15:13

There is something about believing. When we believe, the God of hope fills us with joy and peace as we put our trust in Him.

Trust God and believe in good things to come. 

Stay On Course

By Kay Heitsch

Let faith, not fear be your compass. ~ Faith Quotes ~

It's easy to get off course when allowing fear and not faith to be our compass. But, to keep on keepin', it's best to follow faith and not fear.

Our Bible verse says, For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7

Each of us has been given a measure of faith, it says in Romans 12:3, so we have faith. Now we need to walk in it! We can let faith, not fear keep us on the right course.

Let faith, not fear be your compass.

God Is Working

By Kay Heitsch

At this very moment, God is working. He is not only working to keep everything in the universe in motion, but He is working in us and also behind the scenes in our lives.

God is working in our lives in ways we do not even understand.

Our Bible verse says, But Jesus replied, "My Father is always working, and so am I." John 5:17

Now aren't we blessed that God the Father is always working, and so is God the Son ( Jesus). Think about this... where would we be if they took the day off? Yikes!

At this very moment, God is working!

But Even If He Doesn't

By Kay Heitsch

Life can still be beautiful, meaningful, fun, and fulfilling even if things don't happen as planned. ~ Inspirational Quotes ~

I didn't plan for Todd to die in a car accident at age 16. But life happens! I have learned that life can still be beautiful, meaningful, fun, and fulfilling when I trust the Lord.

Our Bible verses are interesting if you know the story behind them. Danial and his friends were about to be thrown into a burning furnace because of their faith. However, they knew that God could deliver them; they still trusted God even if He didn't.

Here are the verses. "The God we serve can deliver us from the burning fiery furnace. But even if he doesn't, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up." Daniel 3: 17&18

But even if He doesn't! We have our plans, and that's great, but sometimes things go differently than planned.

Life can still be beautiful, meaningful, fun, and fulfilling even if things don't happen as planned.

Keep Your Fingers Out Of The Door

By Kay Heitsch

Accept what is. Let go of what was. And have faith in what will be. ~ Let Go Quotes

There comes a time in our lives when it's time to move on. It's hard to let go as we see doors closing. We try to hang on, but our lives may get hurt if we don't let go. So we need to keep our fingers out of the door.

Our Bible verse says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? Isaiah 43:18&19

God is always doing something new. But we won't see it if we keep holding on to the closing doors. So let's keep our eyes open to new opportunities in our lives.

Accept what is. Let go of what was. And have faith in what will be.

One Person Thinks

By Kay Heitsch

One of our biggest mistakes is to assume other people think as we think. ~ Life Quotes

This is nothing new; when you study the Bible, you'll see this is something pointed out repeatedly. We are warned not to judge other people.

Years ago, I came across this Bible verse that got my attention "One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind." Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Romans 14:5&6 NIV

I know people who consider Saturday more sacred than the other six. I know others who think of Sunday more highly than other days. But, for me, I believe every day alike. Of course, lots of folks celebrate special holidays. But, whatever we do, we are honoring the Lord.

One of our biggest mistakes is to assume other people think as we think.

Inside Job

By Kay Heitsch

Happiness is an inside job! ~ William Arthur Ward Quote ~

This is true. Happiness is an inside job! Nothing will make us happy if we aren't satisfied on the inside. Therefore, we can choose to put the following verse into practice. If you don't think it's possible, I want you to know it is. I did it when Todd died.

I typed this verse out and added I choose to be happy today. Here's the verse. "This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 NLT

This is the day! Not tomorrow, not next week, but today is the day the Lord has made. So decided to say I will rejoice and be glad in it. If we put this verse into practice, we will enjoy life more.

Happiness is an inside job!

Do The Best You Can

By Kay Heitsch

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. ~ Maya Angelou ~

It's essential to do the best we can with what we have. At some time in the future, we may learn a better way; when we do, we can do better.

Our Bible verse says, Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might. Ecclesiastes 9:10 NIV

If we find something that needs to be done, we can do it the best we can. When we do the best we can, we are putting this verse into practice.

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.

Stop Complaining

By Kay Heitsch

Happiness comes when we stop complaining about the troubles we have and start being thankful for the blessings that surround us. ~ Stop Complaining Quotes ~

Just think what life would be like if we stopped complaining and were thankful for the blessings surrounding us. We would be a lot happier.

Our Bible verse says, Do everything without complaining and arguing. Philippians 2:14 NLT

This is a tall order, but I believe the LORD will help us to do everything without complaining or arguing.

Happiness comes when we stop complaining about the troubles we have and start being thankful for the blessings that surround us.