While Steve and I savor the last few days of family gathered in one place, I hope you’ll find wisdom to savor, among these seven quotes:
The bad news is time flies.
The good news is God is the pilot.
–Unknown
I wish, my brothers and sisters, that during this year you may live nearer to Christ than you have ever done before. Depend upon it: it is when we think much of Christ that we think little of ourselves, little of our troubles, and little of the doubts and fears that surround us.–Charles Spurgeon
REFLECT. REVIEW. REPENT. RENEW.
–Unknown
Renewal is rooted in faith, not in resolutions! They are made for New Year’s and forgotten on an average of thirteen days later, say the surveys. Faith is the result of a decision about Christ. I cannot make a new me or a new you, but Christ can make you new and me new, as well, if we decide for Him.–Frank Harrington
If this is to be a Happy New Year,
a year of usefulness, a year in which we shall live to make this earth better,
it is because God will direct our pathway.
How important then, to feel our dependence upon Him!
— Matthew Simpson
Trust an unknown future to a known God.
–Corrie ten Boom
Recipe for a Happy New Year
Take twelve fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancor and hate, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all the specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past—have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time.
Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the entire lot this way) but prepare one day at a time.
Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), hope, fidelity, liberality, kindness, rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad dressing—don’t do it), prayer, meditation, and one well-selected resolution.
Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of humor.—Anonymous
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Which quote was most meaningful to you? Tell us about it in the comment section below.
May 2020 be a year of increasing spiritual strength and prosperity of soul for us all!
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Nancy, this is brilliant! With your permission, I will share it with the Encouragers when we meet next Thursday. It is very uplifting and I’m sure will be appreciated by all who read it. My love and best wishes to you and Steve for 2020.
You are always welcome to share, Ruth! So glad you found these quotes to be uplifting.
Happy New Year!
And Happy New Year to you, too, Lydia!
Thanks!
Thank you for this! My favorite is the recipe! It’s well worth the time and energy it takes to prepare it!!!! LOVE IT! Thanks for your encouragement last year … Looking forward to what God shows you in 2020 🙂
Isn’t that recipe insightful? Thank you again for your sweet encouragement, Heidi!
All the best to you, Nancy! Happy New Year 🙂
Thank you, Laureen, and Happy New Year to you as well!
My favorite is the first one : ‘The bad news is time flies. The good news is God is the pilot.’ As an administrator for a Facebook group for Mansfield area high schools, I spend a lot of time on the internet. Bad news definitely is constantly in my face, not from group members but from the pop-up news items that assail everyone these days. I love the reminder that ‘God is the pilot’! It is perfect for what I am dealing with in my personal life right now. Thank you and a Blessed 2020 to you and Steve.
Thank you, Cheri. It IS easy to lose sight of God’s sovereignty; but so reassuring when we cling to that truth! Praise God the quote ministered so perfectly to your current circumstances.
Nancy,
I like the recipe but all is very well stated and much to ponder on for 2020.
Love and Prayers to you and Steve, Janet
Thank you, Janet. I agree that each quote gives us much to ponder. I might just spend the first days of January doing just that–with my journal at the ready!
you know how I love quotes and these are the best. Copying them for my journal. Blessings on you and Steve for a great 2020
So glad you found these quotes worthy of your journal, Jean. (I have dozens in my quote journal that you’ve shared on your blog and FB page!)
Hi Nancy! Wow, the first one is so true…just hit the big 75 this past year and never has Scripture been more true… life is like a vapor. I’ve seen the Lord do some wonderful things over the years in spite of my willfulness at times.
Sam
Amen, Sam–life IS like a vapor. But I, too, have seen the Lord do amazing things over the years in spite of MY willfulness. Praise God He is gracious and compassionate, well aware that we’re made of dust!
“Trust an unknown future to a known God.”Corrie ten Boom
This is my favorite. Happy New Year, Nancy and Steve!
It’s my husband’s favorite too. He had it taped to the bathroom mirror those months we waited for his liver transplant. I pray God’s blessing upon you and Mary for 2020 also!
Hi Nancy,
Breaking the year into pieces or healthy bite-sized sections really makes a year palatable meal.
In Christ,
Gary
Indeed: one bite/day at a time, Gary!