forwarded text messages 21-25

[21] closeness of friendship doesn't need
every minute conversation;
as long as you find time to smile
remembering crazy moments together,
it's the closest thing ever.

[22] God isn't far away.
He is in every smile,
in every thought that gives us HOPE,
in every tear that waters the soul
and in every moment that we feel alone.

[23] sunrise makes our mornings beautiful
but the Words of God strengthen us
and makes our lives more meaningful.

[24] God understands
that we are not strong all the time
sometimes all we can do is rest on His arms
as He takes us through the journey of life
with Him we are safe

[25] lessons from ondoy and pepeng:
no place is every safe on earth,
nothing lasts forever -
nice cars, grand houses,
the presence of family and friends.
everything is temporary.
life is fleeting.
we could even lose our own in a second.
the only thing we could hold on to
is our relationship with God!
that's the only thing we could bring with us
- even in death.

thanks to joanne, almi, and shiela

forwarded text messages 16-20

[16] all who call on God in true faith,
earnestly from the heart,
will certainly be heard,
and will receive what they have asked and desired.

[17] it's amazing what can happen
when you get into the atmosphere
where people build you up
rather than tear you down,
when people encourage and challenge you
to be the best you can be;
spend time with those people
who inspire you to reach new heights;
soar high with eagles
rather than perch around with chickens.

[18] those who thank God even in trials
turn burden into blessings.
so keep your faith close to your heart
and God shall provide the comfort you need.

[19] never regret the choices you make;
just believe in yourself and have faith;
life isn't perfect;
it's a blend of joy and sorrow,
but wherever life leads you,
it's because of a purpose!

[20] when we pray,
it changes the unchangeable
and moves the immovable;
believing is trusting God
in every situation.

thanks to janice, el, and almi