Sunday, August 1, 2010

forwarded text messages 76-80

[76] real peace is:
to walk when others are running.
to whisper when others are shouting.
to sleep when others are restless.
to smile when others are frowning.
to be calm when others are angry.
to pause when others are hurrying.
and to PRAY when others are worrying.

[77] strange facts:
1. there's always a little truth behind every "just kidding".
2. a little knowledge behind every "i don't know".
3. a little emotion behind every "i don't care".
4. a little pain behind every "it's ok".
so remember, what you see and what you hear
is not what you always get.

[78] 3 things in life that never comes back when gone:
-time, words, opportunity.
3 things in life that should never be lost:
- peace, hope, honesty.
3 things in life that are most valuable:
- love, faith, prayer.
3 things in life that makes a person successful:
- hard work, sincerity, commitment.
3 things in life that can destroy a person:
- lust, pride, anger.
3 things in life that are constant:
- change, death, God.

[79] Jesus did not promise that life would be easy.
but He did promise to be with you
every step of the way.
keep going, He cares for you all the time.

[80] why is PRAYER important?
- prayer quiets our heart.
- prayer clears our vision.
- prayer activates our faith.
- prayer makes us wait.
keep on praying.