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"Someone once said, “As a tiny drop of water when compared to a great sea” are the hours of man’s leisure time.” I can't find anything on the Internet even close to this. Any ideas?" Submitted by: SSS, Lexington, KY, 20 Jun 09 "god is in control of your life when circumstances are out of control." dora isaac weithers from a cup of comfort(devotional) Submitted by: kay fraser, canada, 18 Jun 09 "Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot." from Nigeria Submitted by: vera, Sweden, 11 Jun 09 "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." Philo of Alexandria Submitted by: Vera Krassman, Sweden, 11 Jun 09 "plant kindness . . .harvest love" unknown from do not remember Submitted by: trixie, USA, 25 May 09 "Birds fly in the evening" Abby at 5 years of age Submitted by: Patti, Texas, 16 May 09 "To be able to see the hand of God at work in the world is one (or the most) greatest asset one can have. When the shadows are gathering for life's darker moments, the person that can still see God's hand at work, even in unflavorable circumstances, will be the master of any situation life my impose upon him." -Unknown from Christian reading Submitted by: JB, Lake Wales, FL 33898, 17 Apr 09 "Just do do'nt wait" raj from self Submitted by: raj, , 3 Apr 09 "If you judge people, you have no time to love them." Mother Theresa Submitted by: Vera Krassman, Sweden, 30 Mar 09 "I,ve learned that people will forgot what you said, people will forgot what you did, but people will never forgot how you made them feel." Maya Angelou Submitted by: Vera Krassman, Sweden, 30 Mar 09 "Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you're going to get!" Forest Submitted by: , , 30 Mar 09 "The difference between stupidity and genius is that, genius has its limits." Albert Einstein Submitted by: Pankaj Patil, Dhulia, 25 Mar 09 "Lord, I can face the future with confidence knowing that all the events of all of my tomorrows are in your loving hands. For this hope, I thank you. Amen" Do not know from Christian Magz. Submitted by: JB, Lake Wales, Florida, 30 Jan 09 "The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of setting goals and achieving them. Even the most tedious chore will become endurable as you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial or boring brings you closer to acheving your dreams." Og Mandino 1923-1996 Submitted by: DV, Sarasota fl, 6 Jan 09 "THE EVE OF CHRISTMAS. Alone, deep at rest, in the silence of the night, the empty heart lies waiting to be filled. Darkness disappears, and the loght of a new day dawns. The waking heart feels a flicker of anticipation. There, in secret, amid the giving and receiving, the miracle of Christmas is born. People are reunited in acceptance, forgiveness, compassion, care and prayer. The Gift of Christmas is opened. Our hearts are full." Angela Minton from My Own Life Submitted by: Angela Minton, Masterton, Wairarapa. New Zealand, 21 Dec 08 "It is better to sleep over what you intend to do rather than stay awake over what you have done." OLD INDIAN SAYING Submitted by: SAJJID TINWALLA, MUMBAI,INDIA, 12 Nov 08 "Take care to get what you like or you will be forced to like what you get." GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Submitted by: SAJJID TINWALLA, INDIA, 12 Nov 08 "God Bless! Remember all tests you go through will help you grow closer to God! Bow down, Pray, Look up, Let go and Let God!" CNakamoto from My Moto Submitted by: CNakamoto, Home of the 82nd Airborne! NC, USA, 29 Oct 08 "Let Go and Let God" author unknown Submitted by: CNakamoto, Home of the 82nd Airborne! NC, USA, 29 Oct 08 "Trouble the trouble before the trouble troubles u" Own quote from Follow Submitted by: M.I.M SHAZNI, SRILANKA, 17 Oct 08 "Each time a door closes, the rest of the world opens up. All we need to do is stop pounding on the door that just closed, turn around- which puts the door behind us- and welcome the largeness of life that now lies open to our souls." Parker J. Palmer from Let your Life Speak Submitted by: MG, Pensacola, FL, 15 Oct 08 "HEAR MY VOICE............ In deep silence, my creative mind is lifted up, my heart opens like a book, my soul reaches up for the light. My hand writes what my heart finds so difficult to speak." Angela Minton from My Own Life Submitted by: A. Minton, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand, 7 Oct 08 "What is this inner stiring of discontent? Is it the seemingly endless harsh winter? The longing for Spring? Is is the hope of love, now lost?, and emptiness that cuts so deep. Is it the gentle push forward to seek new, richer landscapes? New beginnings, treading new pathways to success? I think it is that still quiet voice encouraging us on, giving us the promise of new momentum to our life's journey." Angela Minton from My Own Life Submitted by: A. Minton, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand, 7 Oct 08 "Take My hand, let me lead you. Live each day in its sunfilled splendour. Take each moment as of my blessing. Recover in the grace of my stillness and peace. Continue to dream, plan, watch and wait. My countenance is upon you." Angela Minton from My Own Life Submitted by: A. Minton, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand, 7 Oct 08 "Believe in the power of the spirit at work in your life. Believe in your uniqueness, gifts to treasure. Believe in the hand that leads you through the amazing journey of life, to wonders you never dreamed possible." Angela MInton from My Own Life Submitted by: A. Minton, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand, 7 Oct 08 "People say, Angela, where is your home? I say,.... My home is in the hearts of the people I love, and those that love me. Were it not so, my solitude would be empty, and my journey into the arms of the unknown would not be possible." Angela Minton from My Own Life Submitted by: A. Minton, Masterton, Wairarapa. New Zealand, 7 Oct 08 "True encounter with Christ in the Word of God awakens something in the depth of our being, something we do not know as there. True encounter with Christ liberates something in us, a power we did not know we had, a capacity for life, a resilience, and ability to bounce back when we thought we were completely defeated, a capacity to grow and change, a power of creative transformation." Thomas Merton from He is Risen Submitted by: Angie M. Mactal, Ugong, Pasig City, Metro-Manila, Philippines, 24 Sep 08 "True leadership is not the ability to strongly command, it is the ability to greatly inspire." unknown Submitted by: P-S, Canada, 7 Sep 08 "Take life one day at a time and time will take care of the rest." unknown Submitted by: VALDA, alabama US, 5 Sep 08 "Whatever you find beautiful is purely the mirror reflection of who you truly are. Sense the breathtaking beauty of you in everything." P-S Submitted by: P-S, Canada, 1 Sep 08 "God loves us secretly, and his miracles are invisible..but we have the tendency of taking all the good things for granted. The righteous is the wise one who perceives and thanks the Lord for all the good he has done..Sabby" Sabby from insight Submitted by: Sabby, Israel, 22 Aug 08 "The more you know and the better you understand, the more severely will you be judged, unless your life is also the more holy. Do not be proud, therefore, because of your learning or skill. Rather, fear because of the talent given you." Thomas a Kempis from - Submitted by: Angie M. Mactal, Ugong, Pasig City, Metro-Manila, Philippines, 11 Jul 08 "We are all of us molded and remolded by those who have loved us; no love, no friendship can ever cross the path of our destingy without leaving a mark upon us forever." Author Unknown from A friend Submitted by: LAS, Stamford, Ct., 8 Jul 08 "Life is a beautiful journey.We travel our own unique way with memories behind us and dreams up ahead and a brand new beginning each day." Submitted by: Anne Greenberg, NYC, NY, 30 Jun 08 "The highest emissary of God on earth is the soul." Meister Eckhart from Miguel Serrano Submitted by: Anton Klink, Mumbai, 12 Jun 08 "If Communism is the dictatorship of the proletariat, then Democracy is the tyranny of the majority. Let's try something new!" Arun Katiyar from Letters from Darkest India Submitted by: A.K., India, 12 Jun 08 "With every rising sun, think of your life as just begun." ~anonymous~ Submitted by: aok, , 7 May 08 "When love is manifested and precipitated down, accepted and expressed, there is no more to be done." John Roger from Timeless Wisdom, Vol. 1, p.4 Submitted by: Angie M. Mactal, Ugong, Pasig City, Metro-Manila, Philippines, 27 Apr 08 "Thou who has given so much to me, give one thing more: a grateful heart." George Herbert Submitted by: aok, new england, 21 Apr 08 "With length of days I will reward you. With Heavenly care I will enfold you. Angela, go forth as one, I am with you. I love you" Angela Minton from My Own Life Submitted by: A. Minton, Wairarapa. New Zealand, 17 Apr 08 "Hear the sweet song of a single bird, a voice in the darkness. Hear the gentle rustle of the wind through the trees, breath from Heaven. Hear the distant sound of busy traffic, commerce and buisiness working as one, fears of irreversible exhaustion. Hear the complete sound of silence, its soothing all enveloping balm, be still, be at rest. Feel the rythmic beat of your loving heart, all is well Angela, I am with you." Angela Minton from From my own life Submitted by: A. Minton, Wairarapa. New Zealand, 17 Apr 08 "Source of all that is pure and gentle, remain in me. Source of all that is within me, encourage me. Source of all that is in Heaven and on earth, guide me. Source of all Light, Love and Life, sustain me through this unknown journey to recovery. Amen" Angela Minton from My Own Life Submitted by: A. Minton, Wairarapa. New Zealand, 17 Apr 08 "Men desperately want peace, but the peace of God is not absence from tension or turmoil, but peace in the midst of tension and turmoil." Billy Graham from spiritual writings Submitted by: Ann K., north country, 8 Apr 08 "Doing good is the greatest happiness. ~ Chinese proverb" ~ chinese proverb Submitted by: aok, new england, 1 Apr 08 "Courage is the power to let go of the familiar. ~ Raymond Lindquist" Raymond Lindquist Submitted by: aok, new england, 27 Mar 08 "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." Carl Jung from - Submitted by: Angie M. Mactal, Ugong, Pasig City, Metor-Manila, Philippines, 27 Mar 08 "God loves me for He don´t let me to have money.He keeps my way out of immorality.Only God knows the reality for money leads us to evil way." Marjorie Lawas Lillemark from My Heart Submitted by: lillemarkm, Norway, 25 Mar 08 "Live each day as it will be your last!" Submitted by: Eunice, Alton, NH, 23 Mar 08 "Health is the greatest gift, Happiness is the greatest wealth, Faithful is the greatest relative, Enlightenment is the ultimate bliss !" Buddha Submitted by: Dan, New York, 8 Mar 08 "Being content with what you have is priceless !" Buddha Submitted by: Dan, New york, 8 Mar 08
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