You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” â Author Unknown, 37) “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.” â James Matthew Barrie, 38) “What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” â Albert Pike, 39) “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.” â Author Unknown, 40) “The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green.” â Thomas Carlyle, 41) “Even if it’s a little thing, do something for those who have need of a man’s helpâ something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. __ Anais Nin. 10) âLifeâs most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?â â Martin Luther King, Jr. 11) âOur generation has the ability and the responsibility to make our ever-more connected world a more hopeful, stable and peaceful place.â â Natalie Portman, 12) “The purpose of life is not to be happy, but to matterâ to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all.” â Leo Rosten, 13) “If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. I believe in the sun even when it's not shining, I believe in love even when I don't feel it, I believe in God even when He is silent. Pingback: 59 Thoughtful and Fun Volunteer Appreciation Ideas, Pingback: 59 Thoughtful and Fun Volunteer Appreciation Ideas | Local Good Blog, Pingback: Who would have guessed that thought and action are only one K away from each other? Peace be with you. Not every day is fun, but every day is GREAT! “Be more attracted to what’s good for you.” The accurate statement is there isn't anything that can happen to us that God can't handle. Just. “Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. African American Spiritual Come rejoice with Me for I’m the Master of all that is pure and good. My oncologist told me when I was just beginning chemotherapy for what turned out to be my first cancer: Always look for the horizon... it is out there. . But learning to dance in the rain. Such experiences can have a transformative effect and can lead to a new understanding of life. W-aiting, I-n, (the) S-avior's, H-ands !!! You may see me struggle, but never will you see me quit. My wife passed away recently, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma and her favorite Bible scripture, recorded in Psalm 62:1-2; Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. We asked our community to send us their favorite messages of hope and encouragement so that we could share them with everyone. Today is in the present and is the 1st day of the rest of our lives. God called you by name! It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. Stars can’t shine with darkness. ♥ “ We’d love to have you! May you be feeling God's eternal peace at this time. So, help others who are in need and also inspire others to help. You only fear when you decide Tough times never last, but tough people do! If someone’s lost their smile...give ‘em yours. The intensity of the grief often proclaims the depth of our love.”, “The forces that are for you are greater than the forces against you.”, “And sometimes, against all odds, against all logic, we still hope.”, “Had to walk the rocks to see the mountain view.”, “Let my love like sunlight surround you and yet give you illumined freedom.”. It's not what happens to you in life, it's how you choose to handle it. Having a bad day? You truly are not alone, no matter how dark it feels. A womanI who lost her entire family in a plane crash and was herself horribly burned said: Or call us now at 1-619-758-3030, Meet our sister-company, Global Leadership Adventures. There's a whole lot of awesomeness out there in this world. 1 Peter 5:6-7. 14. Love All, Trust Few, Do Wrong to None. Psalm 33:22. Your information is never shared or sold in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Take care today. . Lyrics by Leonard Cohen, May I, like them, composed of eros and of dust, beleagured by the same negation and despair, show an affirming flame." opens a window.” For, remember, you don’t live in a world all your own. Sue Berray, Yesterday is gone. (song that my mom, KC Hu Chien, made up). "My heart looks better on me than my face." Anonynous, Look for BEAUTY " . - Mary Baker Eddy. God's precious jewels. He promised to never leave you or forsake you! Mother Teresa, Joy shared is doubled; pain shared is halved. ", Optimist, someone who figures that taking a step backwards after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it's cha cha. ---"What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult for each other." Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. "I've known Love and I've known Lust A soul generated by love.” â Martin Luther King, Jr. "Today will never come again. Psalm 16:8, “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” Psalms 91:11. -from a Bible Study group member, Love is not selective, just as the light of the sun is not selective. Fight like you are the 3rd tiger trying to get on Noah’s Ark !!! “Hope is praying for rain, but faith is bringing an umbrella.”, “Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.”, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see.”, “Some people cannot be cured, but everyone can heal.”, “Barn’s burnt down — Now I can see the moon.”, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”, “Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us”, “Love many; trust few. Please leave any other favorite quotes about the ocean, sea and the beach in the comments below. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. But it goes upwards, “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”, "All God's best gifts brighten when they take their flight" Required fields are marked *. This is 25 years ago - after her death I became much closer to my father. Believe and love yourself as Jesus believes and loves you. Ralph Waldo Emerson, For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. I am not gone. If everybody followed you completely to the letter, tell me if they followed you, would the world be any better? God is never more present than when I am suffering. Thankyou for sharing such nice article. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Today I whispered in the devils ear, 'I am the storm'" - Unknown Thich Nhat Hanh, 'Going home' is a journey to the heart of who we are, a place where we can be ourselves and welcome the reality of our beauty and our pain. George Okpanachi. I do not give to you as the world gives. To serve others and to do good.â. Related posts: 50 Inspirational Beach Quotes for Those that Love the Sea I enjoyed all of these quotations save one. The ones succeed are the ones who get up one more time than they fall down. No one needs a smile more than those who have none. ---"Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom." St. Teresa of Avila. Thanks for posting this here. It is so inspiring. Need a spark of encouragement? You can't see it. It does.” â William James, 21) âWe make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.â â Winston Churchill, 22) “If you become a helper of hearts, springs of wisdom will flow from your heart.” â Rumi, 23) “Volunteers are love in motion!” â Author Unknown, 24) “The broadest, and maybe the most meaningful definition of volunteering: Doing more than you have to because you want to, in a cause you consider good. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. 2. You were created for a specific purpose! You sit still and trust the engineer.” Corrie Ten Boom We turn to God to help us through our grief and suffering, to rely on grace, the love of God, family, and friends. Build something new. He’s surely alive. *But he never meant for us to go through it alone. Be a friend. Roaring like a lion! Greater is he that is in you (God) than he that is in the world. Inspirational Quotes About Having Confidence. 12. A free CaringBridge online health journal allows you to update everyone at once and offers a scheduling tool to help you coordinate caring tasks. These sayings include several that are actually the WRONG things to say...especially the one about God giving us nothing that we can’t handle. Spoken by Greek philosopher Aristotle over 2300 years ago, one of the most ancient quotes about volunteering offers proof that giving back to the community is hardly a new concept. ONE DAY Come learn and I will give you Peace. Quotes work well because people can easily relate to them, so they get liked and shared easily. Love to you both, Kathy and Jim. "It's darkest before the light" Your stuff is really awesome. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. Unknown, Thank you for giving to the Lord oh how I cry when I hear that song oh my oh my ray boltz y'all play it today love Judy, Where there is God there is hope and a better tomorrow for everyone just hope and pray y, "We ask to receive but when we don't receive, remember some requests might pose greater threat to our very existence. (1 Peter 2: 24b), I thought I was bad off because I had no shoes until I saw a man who had no feet. Have you not heard? God will never leave you nor forsake you. There are quotes in the bible, especially psalms, or Jesus’s saying, “ I will be with you always” or quotes … He is the great physician and guides the doctors hands! But always keeping them tucked safely in your heart", "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I don't have to build a condominium there." May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you. God is with us as we deal with them. My goal is help the needy people & my mgs is help others feel happy. The phrase should be: God (your higher power) doesn’t give you more than you can handle....he also gives you the space and tools to kick, scream, rant, rave, cry buckets of tears, find solitude, and all else while wrapped within his arms. Author Unknown God is our Light! No matter how difficult it is….Life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you.” Pope Francis. I believe it should read: "God will not give you ore than you and He can handle. Submitted by Michele Bonifanti, Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Be gentle with yourself. Keep fighting the good fight We hope the following 50 quotes about volunteering will inspire you to give back by donating your time, energy, and resources to the causes you’re most passionate about…, 1) âService to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.â â Muhammad Ali, 2) “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” â Sherry Anderson. smile it makes people wonder what you are up to. Check out our full collection of inspirational quotes. There's so much more to living My unknown future is in the hands of an all knowing God. I’m remembering ‘who holds the future’ and seeing that sun peek through those clouds♥️♥️♥️, I may not understand God’s plan for me but I do understand this is not the time to let go of his hand. To ask God to leave us alone and not refine us, is to ask Him to love us less, not more. 3. I will strengthen you & help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." ACCEPT what is The future keeps moving but the past stands firm. Several of these remarks would not be helpful to me and have hurt when said to me. HAVE FAITH in what will be, Jesus is the resurrection and life for evermore .Know matter your trials, When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds, and diamonds are made under pressure. It is only when you and I have the burdens in those two awful eternities - yesterday and tomorrow that we break down. by Lenny Bruce, The warrior knows that he is free to choose his desires, and he makes these decisions with courage, detachment, and-sometimes- with just a touch of madness. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. "This World is not my home. 2. By His stripes we ARE healed!! Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it. Out of the dead and cold decay of winter, a crocus blooms bringing joy. God did not promise a happy life free from trouble, but he did promise to be beside us through the storm. Courage is fear that has said its prayers! We refer back to these ourselves quite often – we all need a little inspiration once and a while! Have faith that you will be taken care of in this life, and don't dwell on or obsess about the rest. “Our way is not soft grass; it’s a mountain path with lots of rocks. You only need a heart full of grace. - Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder. I did not like those quotes, especially God never gives you more than you can handle. Friends Advice, What you know trumps how you feel. The world started in darkness. Paulo Coelho. (No offense if you’re reading this, God. I am always blessed and sometimes I am a blessing for someone when I give myself to the Lord. My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family. "A Full Moon always shines , during the week it's supposed to, it is just that clouds sometimes get in the way,", SAL, LAGRIMAS E TRISTEZAS SAO SINAIS DE QUE ESTAMOS VIVOS. By His stripes we are healed!!! Gotta print them and read one or two every morning. Some people call these “de-motivational quotes”. His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches over me! Anyone can fight the battle of what is happening and the challenges of just one day. Thanks for sharing. If you want s helping look on the end of your arm. When one door closes and another opens, it can bring a lot of promise along. ~All's Well that Ends Well" ~ midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. Tony. To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is not to die. I do not find that’ll be a compassionate statement. Thank you, for passing along the very thoughtful words of so many. It's never too late to send a note of kindness and love. ", Choose to be ready for eternity—today. We only die once. When things are getting you down keep looking up. Never forget in the light, what you learned in the darkness. A= At yourselves, it is a gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. You can sit there and cry or get up and start to move forward. Rulon Gardner; Professional Wrestling Quotes. I found the ones you list unhelpful, trite, not true, and certainly not comforting or appropriate. I agree with the sentiment “you do a lot of good but you blew it on this one”. “Drawing includes three and a half quarters of the content of painting…Drawing contains everything, except the hue.” Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres “I draw like other people bite their nails.” Optimist, someone who figures that taking a step backwards after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it's cha cha. Emily Dickinson. Don’t allow your pass to take your miracle. I thank my 'Higher Power' of my understanding, for His love, mercy, forgiveness, inner calmness no matter my daily issues and for beeing by my side 'today and now -->24/7'. "Sometimes memories sneak out if my eyes and roll down my cheeks" But He helps us handle what we are given. You always go forward and get the job done. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Yes no one is perfect. - Hannah Senesh. No, no, no!! There are often circumstances that are more than anyone can or should bear and everything does NOT happen for a reason. Wishing you the light of God’s love, the warmth of God’s blessing, and the comfort of God’s healing Dean Moller. --©Vivian Greene, "If death was not a reality, Heaven would be only a dream.". ;). Patience obtains all things. That I am always here. 2) We are all born to help each other. My dear mum passed away after generalised cancer at 65. Viktor E. Frankl. K. Barclay From this acceptance of ourselves, we can accept others as they are and we can see our common humanity. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” â Edward Everett Hale, 36) “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. I love God does not give us more than He can hold but I would avoid it even with this alteration. We turn to God to help us through our grief and suffering, to rely on grace, the love of God, family, and friends. The intensity of the grief often proclaims the depth of our love.” Wonderful things happen when we live expectantly, believe confidently and pray affirmatively. “God didn’t promise days without pain, Laughter without sorrow, Sun without rain, But He did promise strength for the day, Comfort for tears, and Light for the way.” My opinion will evolve and grow," he explained. Don't confuse your path with your destination. PJ Wilkins Bell, Don’t be afraid, God is there to catch you! Comment from a high school teacher a long time ago. Not everyone is. 6) âIf our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.â â Kofi Annan, 7) âAs you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands â one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.â â Audrey Hepburn, 8) “Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” â Erma Bombeck, 9) “You may not have saved a lot of money in your life, but if you have saved a lot of heartaches for other folks, you are a pretty rich man.” â Seth Parker. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." If you want to touch the present, touch a flower. There are few things that seem to rile people up as much as talking about politics. The best place to be is in God’s Hands.” -Unknown. Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% is what you are going to do about. It takes the wrinkles out of your face. us more than we can bear. It is the remorse or bitterness for something which happened yesterday and the dread of what tomorrow may bring, Let us therefore live out one day at a time. Nature, biology, and other factors cause afflictions. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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