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NO NEED TO WORRY

GetFriday — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:10:13 +0000

I cannot read the future, and I do not need to know
The things that will befall me as through this world I go
I have a faithful Guide, and if I always do my best,
I have no need to worry for God will do the rest.
Let trouble overtake me, let hardship be my lot,
Let bitter opposition fondest expectations blot.
No anxious care shall press my soul, no need have I to fear;
And I shall not worry for God is ever near.

DEATHBED VALEDICTORY

GetFriday — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:00:12 +0000

I stand on the border of mortal life, but I face eternal life. I look backward to the years of the past to see all pettiness, all triviality shrink into nothing and disappear.
Adverse criticism has no meaning now. Only the worthwhile things, the constructive things – the things that have been built for the good of mankind and the glory of God count now.
There is beauty, there is joy, and there is laughter in life – as there ought to be. But remember, my students, not to regard lightly nor to ridicule the sacred things, those worthwhile things. Hold them dear, cherish them; for they alone will sustain you in the end. And remember, too, that only through work and oft times through hardships may they be obtained. But the compensation of blessing and sweetness at the last will glorify every hour of work and every heartache from hardship.
Do not face the future with timidity and fear. Face it solidly, courageously, and joyously. Have faith in what it holds.
My own faith as I approach eternity grows stronger day by day. The faith I have had in life is projected into this vast future toward which I travel now.
I know that I go toward an all-powerful God, wherever He may be. I know he is a personality who created man in his image. Beyond that I have no knowledge – no fear – only faith.
-Dr. S. P. Brooks,
President of Baylor University.

Psalm 56:3.

GetFriday — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:00:11 +0000

What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee.
-Psalm 56:3.

doubting…..

GetFriday — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:00:07 +0000

Whoso draws near to God one step
Through doubtings dim,
God will advance a mile in blazing
Light to him.

Psalm

GetFriday — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:00:06 +0000

Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and he shall bring it to pass.
- Psalm 37:5.
In God have I put my trust; I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
- Psalm 56:11.

courage and joy

GetFriday — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:00:15 +0000

Fear is a terrible companion. it poisons every joy, and takes away the pleasure of any possession. One who lets fear and worry dominate his life can never come within sight of happiness. Faith in God and trust in His protecting love will cast out fear and bring in courage and joy.

….place of persistence….

GetFriday — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:15 +0000

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan, “Press On,” has solved and will always solve the problems of the human race.
-Coolidge.