Rise Above It!

By Kay Heitsch

Rise above the storm, and you will find the sunshine. ~ Inspirational Quotes ~

Dr. Peale would say, "Rise above it! Rise above it!" in his messages about rising above difficulties with God's help. Whenever I felt stressed, I would recall Dr. Peale's words: "Rise above it!"

Our Bible verse says. But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

When we put our trust in the LORD, we will find new strength! We can rise above the storms of life and do whatever we need to do.

Rise above the storm, and you will find the sunshine.

The Secret

By Kay Heitsch

I know the secret of happiness. ~ Secret Quotes ~

The following Bible verses are two that I have read many times. However, I somehow missed the "The secret" part.

Here's the verses. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. I can do all this through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4: 12&13

The secret to contentment is found in Christ, who gives us strength. When we learn to be content, then we will be happy.

I know the secret of happiness.

Rejoice In Hope

By Kay Heitsch

Never give up hope because miracles could be right around the corner. Stay positive. ~ Hope Quotes ~

You never know what could be right around the corner. Miracles happen every day. Hope is a positive expectation that something good is going to happen.

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

We can always be confident in hope when trouble comes, and always keep on praying.

Never give up hope because miracles could be right around the corner. Stay positive.

I Know That Was You, Lord

By Kay Heitsch

Sometimes I look up to Heaven, smile and say, "I know that was You, God. Thank You! ~ Trusting God Quotes ~

I've had several surprises from God. Some people may call it "luck' but I call it a blessing from God.

Just this morning, I was busy getting things ready to go to the cemetery and put things on Todd and GM&GP Z's graves. I like to put the little red cardinal on the top of Todd's stone.

I colored the cardinal with a magic marker, but I couldn't find the putty to hold it to the stone. I looked everywhere. Finally, I prayed. I had the thought of looking in the basement for a box of junk. There the puddy was. I smiled and knew it was God.

Our Bible verse says. The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3

I was filled with joy when I found that puddy. This may not seem great to most, but it was to me.

Sometimes I look up to Heaven, smile and say, "I know that was You, God. Thank You!

Joy Gives You Strength

By Kay Heitsch

A joyful attitude gives you power over your circumstances, rather than your circumstances having power over you. ~ Joy Gives You Strength Quotes ~

We're planning a get-together next week. I have a lot to get ready, but as long as I keep a joyful attitude, I have been able to enjoy the process. I've asked the Lord to help me remember what all I need to do and to also give me the energy to do it. So far so good.

Our Bible verse says. ...The joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

This is so true. The joy the LORD gives is our strength! Thank You, LORD!

A joyful attitude gives you power over your circumstances, rather than your circumstances having power over you.

Within Us

By Kay Heitsch

We all have something within us that this world needs. ~ Motivational Quotes ~

Our world needs a lot of things. Each one of us has something to offer. Sharing our faith is one of the best things we can give.

Our Bible verse says. As you share your faith with others, I pray they may come to know all the blessings Christ has given us. Philemon 1:6 CEV

What we as Believers have is the Holy Spirit living in us. When we share our faith and all the blessings that His Spirit gives, we are giving something that the world needs.

We all have something within us that this world needs.

Love Never Dies

By Kay Heitsch

Life is temporary, but love is eternal. ~ Love Never Dies Quotes ~

No one knows this better than a mother whose child has died. You find out very quickly that life here on earth is temporary when your child dies. You also find out that your love for that child did not die. In fact, your love for them continues to grow.

Our Bible verse says. Love never ends. 1 Corinthians 13

Praise God that we have this verse to let us know that love never ends. I truly believe our loved ones who have passed on continue to love us just like we still love them.

Life is temporary, but love is eternal.

Part Of The Story

By Kay Heitsch

The struggle is part of the story. ~ Journey Thought Quotes ~

It would be nice if everything went well in our lives, but that's not how the journey goes. We all struggle with one thing or another.

Our Bible verse says. The trials of today will not last forever. God is turning your pain into purpose, your struggles into testimonies. Romans 8:18.

We all face struggles on our journey in life. It's great to know that God is turning our pain into purpose and our struggles into testimonies.

The struggle is part of the story.

Mother's Day Surprise

By Kay Heitsch

It was the day before Mother's Day a few years ago. I was sitting in my usual spot, spending alone time with the Lord. I looked up and noticed the little Mother's Day statue Todd had given me many years before. I had it on a shelf, along with other memories of days gone by. It was hard to believe it had been so many years since Todd had died in a car accident. It seemed like yesterday.

As I sat in my chair, lost in my memories, I thought, "It would sure be nice to receive something again from Todd on Mother's Day, Lord." I knew it was far-fetched to desire something like this, but I wasn't going to tell anyone, and I even thought, "This is between You and me, Lord."

I got up and went about my daily activities. I was out mowing when the thought came to me again. I smiled, wondering if I might be surprised.

Later that night, my husband, Bill, came in from being gone for a few days. He walked in with a rose. He handed it to me and said it was from Todd!

I was overwhelmed! Since Todd had died, no one had ever given me anything and said it was from Todd. I knew the Lord had heard and answered the "desires and secret petitions of my heart."

Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. Psalm 37:4

Always

By Kay Heitsch

Always put your hope in God. Perseverance Quotes ~

As long as we can always put our hope in God, we will be okay. There are times when we feel discouraged and sad. That's when we need to put our hope in God.

Our Bible verse says. Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again. Psalm 42:5 NLT

When we feel discouraged and sad, we can put our hope in God, knowing that better days are ahead.

Always put your hope in God.

True Happiness

By Kay Heitsch

Only in God will you find true happiness. ~ True Happiness Quotes

If we really want to be happy, we need to get ourselves off our minds and focus on our relationship with God.

I have stars and colors highlighting today's Bible verse. "This is how my own happiness is made complete. He must become more important while I become less important." John 3:29&30 GNT

So you want to be happy? This verse makes it clear. Get your mind off yourself and make sure God is more important than you are. This is so true! God knows how to make our happiness complete.

Only in God will you find true happiness.

Where You'll Thrive

By Kay Heitsch

Go to where God leads you. That is where you'll thrive. ~ Letting God Lead Quotes ~

God will always lead us where we need to go. He knows where we will thrive. What's interesting is that where God leads many times is not any place we thought we would thrive. I found that out in my life's journey!

Our Bible verse says. Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Psalm 25:4 NLT

We should always ask the LORD to show us the right path and the road we should follow. This way, we will thrive.

Go to where God leads you. That is where you'll thrive.

Only God's Love Can

By Kay Heitsch

No one can fill the void in your heart; only God's love does that. Not love from outside, but love from within.

Speaking from my personal journey, I was searching for something to fill the void in my life. I was not choosing God, but I found out He was choosing me. He filled me on the inside with a love that did not make sense to me, but it changed my life.

Our Bible verse says. You did not choose me; I chose you and appointed you to go and bear much fruit, the kind of fruit that endures. John 15:16 GNT

This verse speaks to me. I did not choose God. He chose me and gave me a job to do that would endure. God did fill the void in my heart with His love, and He will do the same for each one of us.

No one can fill the void in your heart; only God's love does that. Not love from outside, but love from within.

Difficult Times

By Kay Heitsch

The difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter. ~ Motivational Quotes ~

Years ago, when I was going through a difficult time, a friend said, "This too shall pass." Later, I read how hard times can make us bitter or better. It won't do both. I knew I had a choice to make.

Our Bible verse says. The trial of today will not last forever. God is turning your pain into purpose and your struggles into testimonies. Romans 8:18

When we go through difficulties, it's good to remember that this too shall pass. We can allow God to turn our pain into a purpose and our struggles into a testimony to help someone else.

The difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter.

In All Things

By Kay Heitsch

God is in control. Therefore, in everything I can give thanks. Not because of the situation but because of the one who directs and rules over it. ~ In All Things Give Thanks Quotes

It's hard to believe that we are to give thanks in ALL things. But if we truly believe God is in control, we can. We know He will always work something good out of the situations we go through.

Our Bible verse says. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV

This verse says to give thanks in everything! This is God's will for all of us.

God is in control. Therefore, in everything I can give thanks, not because of the situation but because of the one who directs and rules over it.

God's Perfect Timing

By Kay Heitsch

God has perfect timing: never early and never late. It takes a lot of patience and faith...but it's worth the wait. ~ God's Perfect Timing Quotes ~

When we are waiting for something, it's important to know that God has perfect timing. He is never early or late. It will take a lot of patience and faith, but it will be worth the wait.

Our Bible verse says. "When the time is right, I, the LORD, will make it happen" Isaiah 60:22

When the time is right, we can know that the LORD will make it happen. I pray we can all wait in patience and keep the faith.

God has perfect timing: never early and never late. It takes a lot of patience and faith...but it's worth the wait.

Keep Moving Forward

By Kay Heitsch

Never give up! Keep moving forward. ~ Don't Quit Quotes ~

God has an awesome plan for each of us. But to work His plan, we can never give up and keep moving forward.

Our Bible verses say. ...Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. Hebrews 12:1&2

If we want to run the race God has for our lives, we need to run with endurance. We need to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends. We can do whatever we need to do through Jesus, who will give us the strength.

Never give up! Keep moving forward.

Our Worth

By Kay Heitsch

You are loved by God. Never forget your worth in God's eyes. ~ We Are Special To God Quotes ~

It's wonderful to know that we are loved by God. He thought we were of such value that He was willing to die so we could have eternal life with Him. (see John 3:16)

The Bible, in Psalms, Ephesians, Daniel, 1 Corinthians, and John, says we are unique, special, lovely, precious, strong, and chosen. Let's never forget what God says about us.

You are loved by God. Never forget your worth in God's eyes.

God's Plan

By Kay Heitsch

His will. His plan. My faith. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 Quotes

God has a plan for each of our lives. It may not be anything you ever thought you would do. But to work His plan, we need to step out in faith.

Our Bible verse says. For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

God does have a plan for us. His plans are good for giving us a future and hope. Let's step out in faith and work the plans God has for our lives.

His will. His plan. My faith.