"INSPIRATION"
"When opportunity knocks on your door of life, and it is what you want, don't let it go; hold it tight, embrace it and see what you truly are blessed with because it may not happen twice."
Written in 2011 by Renee Scalfani --- Massachusetts
"The greatest essential in life is service; so keep serving others!"
James M. Evans --- Submitted by C. Shell --- Georgia
"I intend to serve the needs... rather than fighting for the wants."
Kanagambigai Devarajoo --- Australia
"As we start each day, let us be good listeners to those who need to talk. Have compassion for those who suffer of a loss, an illness or loneliness, speak words of kindness and encouragement where needed, and give someone a hug and show them 'you' care."
Written in 2011 by Linda Nechetsky --- Tennessee
"People who make a difference are not the ones with the credentials, but the ones with the concern."
Max Lucado --- Submitted by George Wachirah --- Kenya
"There is nothing of more Value in this life than the relationships that we will develop with God, and with ourselves, and with each other! For this reason, it is worth every ounce of patience, pain, and every effort to really Love and Understand each other. Life will always give us many opportunities to grow and develop these relationships, and we must recognize them when they come. Sometimes these opportunities come to us in a package of shock and hurt and disappointment. It is through Love that we recognize the moment as an opportunity for the relationship to grow, be it with God, with ourselves or each other. It is only through Love that we can move forward to nurture the relationship so that it can continue to grow. Even through our tears of emotional pain, we can transform them into tears of joy by having a willing heart to move forward."
Copyright © 2011 Michelle W. Seamons
I very recently experienced one of these opportunities in my life. I did not joyfully embrace it when it came. It caused me to feel emotional pain and hurt. I felt greatly misunderstood and unloved, by someone I felt loved me and understood me. It took a few days for the emotional fog to lift, before I was able to recognize it as an opportunity for growth and make the decision to embrace it with love and understanding. Life is too short to be stuck in pain. Moving forward with Love is always the best choice.
"We don't have another life hidden in a safety deposit box. This life is it. One has to develop and enrich their own soul and in return, deposit that into the souls of others. This is the real treasure trove of life."
Copyright © 2011 Miles Patrick Yohnke
"It is not what we have but who we are. Learn to live in the now, not tomorrow the future, but now because you were created for this moment and this moment for you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Orimoloye Israel --- Nigeria
"Diamonds are created under great pressure; gold is refined under great heat. So if you think the pressure is too much or it's too hot in the kitchen for you, you might wanna stay. God's trying to turn you into a diamond or a beautiful piece of gold."
Written in 2011 by Alex Ortega --- Illinois
"The life I live doesn't belong to me. God just lent it to me and told me to make the best out of it before it's time for me to return it."
Written in 2011 by Kidus Henok --- California
"Life battles are won by bravery. Bravery is attained after we encounter courage and steadfastness in the battlefield of life."
Written in 2011 by JD Rodriguez --- New Mexico
God gives you strength and wisdom to move forward in life and without his strength we would never attain any courage and steadfastness.
The Mystic's Prayer
Give me, Oh God,
Deep thoughts
High dreams
Few words
Much silence
The narrow path
The wide outlook
The end in peace.
Amen.
Hazrat Inayat Khan --- Submitted by Peter Kimble --- United Kingdom
"Life is full of obstacles but don't allow your problems to overshadow your strength; you have to be strong to face different challenges of life!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shittu Abdulazeez ---- Nigeria
"I always live my life to Love others."
Written in 2011 by Christopher Ngare --- Kenya
"Don't accept defeat, even when the situation seems hopeless. Try again, it might work out - something good that will change You forever!"
Dr. Ogelle --- Submitted by Elonna Innocent --- Nigeria
I learnt that what we have tried before and failed at, sometimes, it is the right solution to our problem.
"If you look, really deep enough, all hearts hold a bit of truth."
Written in 2011 by Donna Avvento --- Connecticut
"As we set out today let us put on our listening ears, our eyes of compassion, our lips of encouragement and our hearts of love."
Written in 2011 by Caroline Naoroji --- Virginia
"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects."
Herman Melville --- Submitted by Jagdish Kaviraj --- India
"If you are DISAPPOINTED, have an APPOINTMENT with God."
Written in 2011 by Tweela Pamulo --- Philippines
:) It's always good to run to the Lord in good or in bad times... in celebration or in mourning! He is always there for you and me... so, have you had a meeting with HIM today? :) God bless everyone!
"God gave us the authority that whatever we say, happens. So always speak positive to have a positive and successful future."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by K.B. Khanyile --- South Africa
This one helps me to be positive so I wish most people would be too.
"Always think positive, even if your life is not as good as others, because life is a very previous gift from God."
Written in 2011 by Jailalita Gautam --- India
I want give some inspiration to other people of the world.
"Never allow a voice from the past prevent you from the future that is rightfully yours! Silence the demons that haunt you and become the person that you deserve to be! You have it in you to be the best!"
Now it's up to you! Let the show begin!"
Copyright © 2011 Jon Hawks
"What makes a river so restful to people is that it does not have any doubt - it is sure to get where it is going and it does not want to go anywhere else."
Written in 2011 by Ashish Raj --- India
"You're just as strong on your own two feet as you are when others hold you up."
Written in 2011 by Kezzi Mizen --- United Kingdom
"In life you will face lot of challenges and uphill battles that will try to stop you from achieving your dreams. Difficulties will arise that will make you stumble but don't let those difficulties make you crumble. Just be strong. Trials will knock you down but you can choose to get back up."
Written in 2011 by Mabinty Kanu --- Sierra Leone
"Life is the greatest, I say. Help to maintain this greatness by living yours to the fullest. Love and respect the things and people around as you endure it."
Written in 2011 by Cahdo Confident --- Jamaica
"If running becomes tough, walk. If walking becomes tough, crawl. Never stop."
Written in 2011 by Navneet Mediratta --- India
"Do Your Best And Let God Do The Rest For You!! It is a blessing to know that once you have truly done your best, you can leave the rest and not worry about it. Knowing that we have tried with all of our might is the comfort we seek. There are events and things in life that we cannot change. When we have done all there is to do, we need to let go and let God take care of the rest for us. That is our comfort and strength. It may take some practice, but once you know your efforts were complete, letting go of the worry is a blessing."
This is the way --- Submitted by Daera Araki --- Papua New Guinea
This gives me strength and courage to move on every day despite the challenges and difficulties. Our Good Lord sees and knows us more than we know ourselves.
"Life may not always be friendly, but you can be friendly in life."
Written in 2010 by Donielle Smith --- Louisiana
I selected this one because there are times when people attempt to do us wrong and situations may not go well for us, but regardless we can still smile and not let the troubles of this world weigh us down.
"Insight is the key to creativity while inspiration is the path."
Written in 2011 by Sheye Hassan --- Nigeria