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Every trial has a treasure...
Every triumph holds His truth
Welcome!
So glad you took a moment to receive a Splash of Inspiration in the
midst of a hurried world.
Sailing Into a New Year Facing the sea of another
year, events can take us through rough waters, sudden storms, or periods
of calm seas.
I’ve experienced them
all. And when rating the intensity of storms, my blindness wasn’t
the worst. But really, do emotional storms have ratings? They all hurt,
they all jolt us and they all cause us to rethink our life. In my case,
these storms nudged me to a higher place. Actually, it’s a good place--
where the view is clear, clear enough to see God who’s the Captain in
control.
So, I learned. When hurricanes shook the foundation of my world, I
threw my arms around the pillar of God’s Word. And while fierce winds cut
my face and thunder roared above, nothing could pry me away from holding
on to His promises. Then, when dark clouds parted and winds died down,
peace reigned. Taking a deep breath, I dusted off emotional debris and to
my delight, gems of wisdom shone through - gems that had fallen in the
midst of the pouring rain. Here are some I collected in the pocket of my
heart:
- Trust in feelings and emotions and your path will
not be sound; trust in God, and God alone, you’ll walk on solid ground.
- We know defeat when our feet refuse to step out of
the puddle of discouragement.
- Pain is like a bucket of water. The longer we hold
onto it, the heavier it gets.
- More effective than sleeping pills is slipping
gratitude into our thoughts.
- Forgiveness opens the door to freedom.
- Turmoil can only boil when fueled by worry.
- Focus not on the real estate you hold, but on the
One who holds the real state of your destiny.
- The green of envy highlights our worst features.
- Life tastes better when seasoned with kind words.
- Constant work may bring results; but blended with
commitment to God’s Word results in peace, sweet peace.
- Patience is the muscle that strengthens the soul.
- We know compassion only when love is our passion.
- Anger vi sits places where fear dwells.
- We miss the beauty ahead when gazing into the
rearview mirror of life.
- Broken plans are often God’s divine detours.
- Resentment clogs the pipes of peace.
- Positive attitude is the passport to places others
don’t get to travel.
No matter what conditions, circumstances or cares
blow your way; or even no matter how vehemently you deny it, God, the
Captain of our destiny, has each moment planned, each day designed, and
each moment orchestrated by His skillful hand.
Janet Perez Eckles--Faith and Love with a Latin Flair
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