Things Happen

by Kay Heitsch

Life is tough. Things happen. It's how you respond to those things that determine your personal happiness. ~ How Do You Respond Quotes ~

If you ask people what they want in life most people will say they want to be happy. But life is tough and things happen. How are we suppose to respond?

Today's Bible verse will help us respond in the right way. "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid." John 14:27

I know when I get upset just thinking and saying, "Peace I leave with you, do not let your heart be troubled." helps me relax.

Life is tough. Things happen. It's how you respond to those things that determine your personal happiness.

Life Changing

by Kay Heitsch

No matter how much it hurts now, one day you'll look back and realize it changed your life for the better. ~ Life Quotes To Live By ~

Like most of you, I've been through some hurtful things in my life. I've thought about some of them and what I've noticed is that they have made me stronger. Being strong in difficult times has surely changed my life for the better.

This is today's Bible verse. "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

When we look back and see how we have grown through life's hardships we will realize they have changed our life for the better. We also know that the LORD our God has been with us through them all.

No matter how much it hurts now, one day you'll look back and realize it changed your life for the better.

The Past...Let It Go

by Kay Heitsch

When the past calls let it go to Voicemail. It has nothing new to say. ~ Let It Go Quotes ~

How many things from the past do we need to let go of? Maybe it's past relationships. How about letting go of anger, fear, hate, regret. Anything that cost you your peace is too expensive. Let it go!

Our Bible verse says, ...But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead...Philippians 3:13

When we forget something we are letting it go. Our minds can only handle so much. When we let go we create space for something better.

When the past calls let it go to Voicemail. It has nothing new to say.

A Simple Life

by Kay Heitsch

Rule for a simple life...Care for no reason, love with no exception. ~ Quotes About Life ~

Life is really simple if we live it the way it should be lived.

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

If we would learn not to complicate things we would care for no reason and love people whether they deserve it or not. This verse tells us how to do it. "But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," Matthew 5:44

Rule for a simple life...Care for no reason, love with no exception.

Pain And Change

by Kay Heitsch

Sometimes it takes the worst pain to bring out the best change. ~ Inspirational Quotes ~

We've all gone through pain in our lives. We have a choice to allow our pain to make us bitter or better.

Today's Bible verse says, "I am sure what we are suffering now cannot compare with the glory that will be shown to us." Romans 8:28 CEV

We all suffer that's just life! But when we look for good things to come out of our worst pain we will be better, not bitter.

Sometimes it takes the worst pain to bring out the best change.

I Don't Understand

by Kay Heitsch

Don't try to understand everything. Sometimes it's not meant to be understood, just accepted. ~ Inspirational Quotes ~

There are many things I don't understand. I can roll things around in my mind and try to understand, but most times it just frustrates me. I've had to learn that sometimes I just need to accept things I don't understand.

I have this Bible verse on a plaque on the wall. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5 NLT

Everything happens for a reason. I may not understand it now, but God does and that's all that matters.

Don't try to understand everything. Sometimes it's not meant to be understood, just accepted.

Your Direction

by Kay Heitsch

Your attitude determines your direction. ~ Uplifting Quotes ~

When we keep the right attitude we can accomplish many things. Positive thoughts, positive action, positive results.

Our Bible verse says, "The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance..." Proverbs 21:5 ESV

A diligent person is steady, earnest, and puts forth an energetic effort. This definition sounds like a person who has a positive attitude and is moving in the right direction to me.

Your attitude determines your direction.