January 1
The New Year is seat before us like an unwritten volume all its pages black. Let us write upon each day’s page things that at the end of the year we will look upon with rejoicing rather than regret.
January 2
Let us look behind us with understanding, before us with faith and around us with love.
January 3
We are given a fresh start not only at the beginning of the year, but every morning when we wake up. We have the chance to start anew and make things right.
January 4
Just stick to the job when you’re hardest hit. It’s when things look worst that you must not quit.
January 5
Money can buy you a lot of nice things, but all the money in the word can’t buy contentment.
January 6
Hope anticipates, faith believes, and patience quietly waits.
January 7
True happiness is found in giving.
January 8
God loves you. He’s loved you from the very beginning and He’ll love you to the end.
January 9
Always put worry in its proper place-out of your life.
January 10
Those who tell you it can’t be done have always been around, but throughout history, progress has always come from those who said it could be done.
January 12
If you want to have friends, be a friend.
January 13
The best listener is someone who puts himself in the other person’s shoes.
January 14
The world and everything in it is as beautiful as perceive it to be.
January 15
Invest in your children. Give them your time, your attention, your love. They are the future.
January 16
We should never be afraid of tears. They soften our hearts, wash our eyes, and clear our vision.
January 17
Kindness and courtesy can make an average person superior; indifference and lack of concern can make a superior average.
January 18
Unlock your potential by tapping into Heaven’s resources!
January 19
Friendship is the most priceless gift that can be given.
January 20
Strive to learn something new today.
January 21
Your hearth affects all you do. The key to good health is to eat right, sleep right, exercise right, and treat others right.
January 22
Be wise, prioritize.
January 23
Forget the past; it’s dead and gone. Live for the future; it’s alive and full of potential.
January 24
The life you live will soon be past, But the things you do for love will last.
January 25
Every disappointment in life can be a steppingstone to greater things.
January 26
He is wise who always strives to find a right balance in everything: the right degree, how far, how much, how little, where on the scale the right answer lies.
January 27
Bad things happen, but they don’t have to make you sour.
January 28
The beautiful colors of the rainbow can only be seen through the prism of rain.
January 29
Don’t just throw out a vice; replace it with a virtue.
January 30
Anything you’ve ever wanted, dreamed of, or hoped for can be yours in the beautiful paradise of the world beyond.
January 31
Never underestimate the amazing power of love to change hearts and mindsets. Love can even give fresh inspiration to tackle what seems to be impossible.
February 1
Even if everyone says you don’t stand a chance, don’t give up on your dreams.
February 2
Those who freely give love and kindness are always recipients of them as well.
February 3
Be your self! No one will be disillusioned when they discover the “real” you, if that’s what they’ve known and loved all along.
February 4
Give to those in need. One day you may benefit from the kindness of someone who does likewise.
February 5
Faith is a gift from God that He makes available to anyone who wants it. All you have to do to get it is ask Him.
February 6
Love cannot be measured, bought, or sold. For it to be valued at all, it must be given freely.
February 7
Happiness is a state of mind.
February 8
There is Someone who knows and understands your every thought and feeling-the pleasure and the pain, the joy and the sorrow-and who perceives the deepest needs and longings of your heart.
February 9
Don’t knock the benefits of relaxation. A refreshed soul can be a truly creative soul, and a truly creative soul is a productive soul.
February 10
Don’t just look at the circumstances; look above and beyond them!
February 11
Life is a combination of success and failure.-Both are needed.
February 12
To bring out the best in those around you, give them encouragement and show them loving appreciation.
February 13
Kind words are like the seats in an airplane. You’ll still get to your destination without them, but the journey is a whole lot more comfortable with them.
February 14
Sit outside today for five or ten minutes, breathe deeply, and count your blessings. Your day will improve.
February 15
Sometimes the world can tire and age us faster than we’d like. Look at the world through a little zest for living back into your life.
February 16
All that is given cheerfully and generously to another comes back to you and enriches your life in unexpected ways.
February 17
Even the richest man in the world is poor if he is without love in his heart.
February 18
There is nothing that God cannot understand.
February 19
Your life is like fine wine. You’ll enjoy it much more if you share it with others.
February 20
Don’t delay, do it today!
February 21
I see God’s love in my loved one’s eyes. I feel God’s love in the cool summer breeze. I hear God’s love in the bird’s song.
February 22
Renew your inner energy and refresh your soul by simply taking a few moments each day to reflect upon the beauty and perfection of God’s creation.
February 23
Never forget a kindness, but always try to forget a slight.
February 24
Love is magical. It’s a language the deaf can hear, a song the crippled can dance to, and a sunset the blind can see.
February 25
Even if you’re dealt a bad hand in life, with courage and faith you can play it well.
February 26
An outgoing interest in others will help to break down the walls of shyness.
February 27
If you ever think that you’re all alone, that no one notices or no one cares, remember this: God sees you, He understands, and He can make things better.
February 28
Knowing what you believe and sticking by it is a sign of strength, not weakness.
February 29
Your day is as good as you make it.
March 1
Some people are nearsighted; they live only for the present. Other people are farsighted; they see beyond today.
March 2
If we determine that we will perform one deed of kindness every day, no matter how small or insignificant it might seem, we will never stop reaping the returns.
March 3
Life is like a song. Which tune are you signing?
March 4
You cannot lose what you have given away.
March 5
To place faith in something other than one’s self requires an element of courage.
March 6
Have a good laugh at yourself from time to time; it will do you good!
March 7
Contentment is a feeling that envelops you when you’re truly thankful for what you have and are no longer seeking to acquire more.
March 8
God loves the lowly, the downcast, and those struggling to keep their dreams alive. He is near to the brokenhearted. He longs to comfort them and heal their hearts with his love.
March 9
When you feel burdened with all there is to do, reassess your priorities. Then do the most important things first, and leave the rest for later.
March 10
Aim as high as you can. Don’t let anything limit your faith.
March 11
Always express appreciation first, before discussing a problem or bringing up a complaint.
March 12
To succeed in a new field, make a new discovery, or do anything new in life, you have to be willing to fail.
March 13
When you say something you shouldn’t have said-something that you didn’t mean or that was unkind or critical-apologize right away. The longer you wait the harder it will be.
March 14
There is always something you can be thankful for.
March 15
Position, power, money, or popularity do not a great man make.
March 16
If your heart is breaking, give it to God to mend.
March 17
It’s not a single, great, heroic deed that defines who you really are. It’s the little things you do day by day that count.
March 18
When you pray, things will happen and things will be different. Prayer changes things.
March 19
Give love today. Love others. Love your family. Love God. He will see to it that you have sufficient love, and give you more in return than you can give away.
March 21
Don’t hide behind a false front; people will love you more for your honesty.
March 22
If something seems far too big for you to cope with, maybe it’s because you’re meant to share the load with someone else.
March 23
Before you judge another, think of your own last mistake.
March 24
Let love blossom in your heart! Let love grab your heart, shake it with passion and vigor, and infuse it with all the zest and joy for life that love has to give.
March 25
You can give up when something goes wrong, or you can let misfortune transform you into something better.
March 26
There is nothing in the world that love can’t conquer.
March 27
Prayer need not be long to be heard. It just needs to be from the heart.
March 28
Put on the glasses of optimism and you’ll see a world of potential.
March 29
Troubles, like a washing machine, twist us and knock us around, but in the end we come out brighter and better than before.
March 30
Money can buy many fine things, but love, peace, and happiness are the most precious treasures
March 31
Smile! God loves you! Keep smiling and others will too.
April 1
If you want to be a winner, you have to be willing to give it your all.
April 2
Love is never wasted; it always comes back to you a hundred times over.
April 3
Be loving-because God is love.
April 4
A great man is a generous man. Giving and greatness go hand in hand. They are one and the same, because to give is to love, and to love is the supreme duty of man.
April 5
If you just take a step by faith to do the right thing, then God will do the rest-the things you can’t do.
April 6
Being polite costs nothing, but it is priceless.
April 7
Life is like an ice cream: Enjoy it before it melts.
April 8
There is no greater happiness than to know God’s love and forgiveness.
April 9
Pressure and stress are like weeks. Replace them with God’s love and peace.
April 10
The best way to tackle today is one step at a time.
April 11
As long as you can carry on one more moment, you’ll never be defeated.
April 12
To show someone that you love them, give them your time.
April 13
A kind word spoken can make another’s day. A kind word not spoken leaves an empty hole.
April 14
There is always some good in every situation; all you have to do is look for it.
April 15
When you find yourself enchanted by the sparkle in your child’s eyes, you’re seeing a glimmer of God and His love.
April 16
Stop everything and take five minutes just to lean back in your chair, close your eyes, and think of someone that you love. Send him or her your love in prayer, by asking God to bless the one for whom you care.
April 17
Great men are not born great. God uses troubles and trials to make them great.
April 18
Good ideas and discoveries are simply broadcasts from Heaven, received and believed.
April 19
Exercise not only improves your health, but it makes you feel better about yourself. Take 15 or 30 minutes today to get fresh air and do whatever exercise you like-walk, run, play, or work out. It’s well worth the time.
April 20
It’s better to complete a small project than to leave a big one half done.
April 21
There’s Someone who knows your heart and every single thing there is to know about you-and he loves you anyway.
April 22
If things ever become too much for you or too hard for you to bear, just ask God to help you. He’ll place His arms under your burdens, lighten your load, and lift your spirit.
April 23
When someone has wronged you, repay them with forgiveness and it will be remembered forever.
April 24
Love is God and God is love.
April 25
Success can be dangerous; it can breed arrogance. Sometimes it’s better to fail. Failure fosters humility, and humility will win you more points with people than arrogance.
April 26
If love you hold-No matter how the years go by, No matter how the birthdays fly-You are not old!
April 27
Think positive! Way too many people already focus on the negative.
April 28
I’d rather confess I’m wrong and be right, than claim I’m right and be wrong.
April 29
God wants to make life easy on you, so He’ll take what’s bothering you and replace it with His joy-if you’ll let Him.
April 30
The world is full of problems. Heaven is full of solutions.
May 1
When you offer yourself in humble service to others, God’s love takes on human form. As you love you neighbor, He makes Himself known to others through you.
May 2
If you want to be truly happy, live for others.
May 3
When you feel like giving up, hold on just a little longer.
May 4
If you reach for a goal, you may not get there, but at least you’ll get a lot further than if you hadn’t reached at all.
May 5
God grants you peace after you’ve given Him your trust.
May 6
The secret to happiness is being content with what you have.
May 7
Want a face-lift? Wear a smile.
May 8
God loves you and knows you personally. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
May 9
Be a participant in life, not a spectator.
May 10
Good things come to those who wait. Better things come to those who try.
May 11
Falling down doesn’t matter nearly as much as getting up and trying again.
May 12
Call someone you know today and tell them what you appreciate about them.
May 13
The tongue is a sword or a magic wand; it can cut and kill, or love and heal.
May 14
For the best psychiatrist in town, talk to God. He knows you better than anyone.
May 15
Show your children love, tenderness, gentleness, patience, and respect, and they will treat others likewise.
May 16
Negative thought patterns can eat away at you like a cancer. Cut them out by refusing to think negative thoughts.
May 17
If you could have what someone else has, you might end up with more than you bargained for.
May 18
Love isn’t supposed to be a sideshow in the circus of life. It’s supposed to take up all three rings.
May 19
Commit your life, your plans, your hopes, your dreams, and your fears to God through prayer every day. In return you will have peace in your life.
May 20
Everyone has potential; you just have to discover it.
May 21
Communication from the heart is a precious expression of love. Write that letter or make that call today.
May 22
It’s better to slow down and get there than never to arrive at all.
May 23
Set your heart free to fully live and love by leaving behind the hurts of bygone days.
May 24
Never confuse a mere bend in the road with the end of the line.
May 25
With every act of love you do today, you weave one more golden thread in the blanket that will warm you tomorrow.
May 26
Love is the greatest power in the universe, but unlike electricity, you don’t get billed for it at the end of the month.
May 27
God overlooks our negative traits; we should do the same for others.
May 28
Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart.
May 29
Roses may have thorns, but they’re still beautiful. The greatest joys and pleasures in life are often accompanied by a little pain.
May 30
Life is a journey; Heaven is the destination.
May 31
Say “I love you” one hundred times a day.
June 1
Laughter is one of the greatest stress-relievers.
June 2
Those who live unselfishly are those who have a life that’s most worth living.
June 3
Light up your own life by lighting up another’s.
June 4
Open the windows of your heart and life to another. Make it a goal to do an unselfish deed today, and trust God to reward you in return.
June 5
God is the greatest Insurer there is. Place your loved ones and that which is most dear to you in His hands.
June 6
Sticks and stones can break bones, but unloving word can cut the heart in pieces.
June 7
A merry heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit can make you sick.
June 8
The universe is an intricate clock, designed and tended to by the Master Watchmaker.
June 9
Tell God about your day with the same earnestness that you told your parents about your day when you were a small child.
June 10
Nothing great was ever achieved by only sitting still.
June 11
Treat others the way you’d like them to treat you. Respect others as you want to be respected.
June 12
If everything’s going wrong, cheer up. Facing defeat with a dour countenance doesn’t improve conditions any, but a smile through your tears is often a victory in itself.
June 13
Your mind is like a garden. Tend it well by filling it with positive, encouraging, and faith-building thoughts throughout the day.
June 14
Avoid misunderstandings by being open and honest with others about how you feel.
June 15
Love is not an option; it’s an obligation.
June 16
If you’ve experienced the dark, you can better appreciate the light.
June 17
Dare to be different. Dare to take a stand for what you know is right!
June 18
A man’s actions, reactions and words can show something about his character, but to truly understand him you must look into his heart to see what motivates him.
June 19
Friendship flows in two directions: You must give as well as receive.
June 20
Put passion, zeal, and enthusiasm into everything you do.
June 21
Giving love is the greatest pleasure of life.
June 22
Don’t let your mind become cluttered with worry. It leaves less room for the good stuff.
June 23
It’s not as difficult to apologize as it is to live with a guilty conscience.
June 24
A word of encouragement is as refreshing as a cold drink on a hot summer day.
June 25
Oftentimes two people working together find easy that which seems insurmountable to one alone.
June 26
Failures don’t have to be defeats; they can be steppingstones to better things.
June 27
Think positive; it’s good for your health.
June 28
We feed our minds daily with knowledge, yet let us not forget to feed our spirits daily with truth.
June 29
Sorrow may endure for a night, but if you hold, joy will follow in the morning.
June 30
Future dividends are created in the factories of present investments.
July 1
Some of our principal regrets in life are the opportunities we passed up and the chances we didn’t take.
July 2
Let us follow the example of the tree, in lifting our hands continually in praise to our Maker and letting our spirits provide a cool shade of encouragement to those around us.
July 3
Walk a mile in other’s shoes before you say no to their request for a new pair.
July 4
Whatever you sow in the way of kindness and joy, you’ll regain many times over. To give is to gain.
July 5
Do you feel disappointed and in despair because someone you counted on let you down? People can fail; even your best friends or those you love the most can fail. But God will never fail you if you put your trust in Him.
July 6
Life is like a box of chocolates. Each chocolate is like a portion of life. Some are crunchy, some are nutty, some are sweet, some are chewy, but all are delicious in their own way. Without each one, life would not be complete.
July 7
God loves you! To prove it, He’s made all the beauties and pleasures of nature for you to enjoy.
July 8
Happiness comes from within your heart, not from your surroundings.
July 9
Enthusiasm is the fuel of life; it helps you to get where you’re going.
July 10
Do you feel weary and burdened with life? Give the load to God and let Him handle it. He is strong enough and He hears your prayers. He is always ready to help you.
July 11
You are a wise man today if you have learned from yesterday’s blunders.
July 12
Pay someone a compliment today. Lift someone else’s self-esteem. It doesn’t take away from your own.
July 13
You have the choice to be one of two types of people-one who brings happiness whenever he comes, or one who brings happiness whenever he goes.
July 14
It’s not always what you say that makes the difference; sometimes it’s the way you say it.
July 15
Train your child as if you were preparing a prince for his future reign, for he will grow up to be one of the forces that shapes the future of mankind.
July 16
It’s how you handle your problems and troubles that counts, not the troubles themselves.
July 17
Great men tell you how to get where you’re going; greater men take you there.
July 18
Do you have troubles? Has some unexpected problem come up? Ask God to come to your aid. You may put Him to the test and prove Him. He can do the impossible.
July 19
Love and friendship are gifts most commonly bestowed upon those who forget themselves and reach out to others.
July 20
When the night is the darkest, that’s when one lone candle make the biggest difference.
July 21
Negative or positive-one of these two can make you or break you, depending on what you choose.
July 22
If I can do some good today, if I can serve along life’s way, if I can something helpful say, God, show me how.
July 23
Hatred in our hearts causes our enemies to triumph over us. Forgiveness causes us to triumph over them.
July 24
A pat on the back and a sympathetic ear are valuable gifts you can give to those you work and live with. Times of crisis only increase their value.
July 25
Every mistake is an opportunity to learn something new.
July 26
A deep friendship is like a rainbow. When the perfect amounts of happiness and tears are mixed, the result is a colorful bridge between two hearts.
July 27
If something bad happens to you, think of all things that didn’t happen. Things could have been worse.
July 28
To see and understand the big picture, you’ve got to meet the Master Painter.
July 29
Give God a chance, and He will make something beautiful of your life.
July 30
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal!
July 31
Love is taking action-positive, genuine, definite action-to reach out and help others proving your love for them.
August 1
Life rewards those who persevere.
August 2
Love is the essence of everything beautiful, the force behind everything wonderful.
August 3
Smile. It may be the ray of sunshine that someone needs in an otherwise stormy day.
August 4
Make it a habit to give-whether yourself, your time, your money, a word of encouragement, or a listening ear-and you’ll find peace and happiness that can’t be beat.
August 5
Heaven is where dreams come true. So dream big.
August 6
Take time once in a while to watch a sunrise or sunset. See and feel the power and majesty of the great Creator.
August 7
A working man must not forget the art of playing, lest he lose the energy and inspiration needed for his work.
August 8
Are you sure you’re right, or rare you just being stubborn?
August 9
It’s easy to have peace when all is going well. It’s harder when life is raging about you, but God can give you peace in the midst of a storm, perfect peace that comes from knowing that He is in control and He loves you.
August 10
“I can’t “ are sad words in any language.
August 11
Life in Heaven is not playing a harp on some distant cloud; it’s very much like life on earth, only much happier and more beautiful.
August 12
When you’re tempted to get angry and feel moment to think about your own faults and shortcomings. This will help you to be patient with others.
August 13
Cursing a flat tire does not fix it.
August 14
Optimism is not the result of blinding oneself to problems, but of always believing there is a solution.
August 15
If you want to give someone a gift, try giving them your time and attention.
August 16
If things are getting hot, let off steam instead of boiling over.
August 17
We’re salves to what we allow to dominate our lives.
August 18
Oil the machine of your life with prayer and it’s bound to run smoother.
August 19
If you need a life preserver, don’t criticize the way it’s handed to you.
August 20
A project becomes a mountain when you see the entire job looming before you. If you break it up into smaller, more reachable goals, then you’ll be much less apt to procrastinate.
August 21
There’re no one too insignificant for God to love and care for.
August 22
Don’t worry about tomorrow. Save yourself the trouble; it won’t do you any good.
August 23
If you’ve been shown mercy and forgiveness by those whom you’ve wronged, don’t hinder the ripple effect. Show mercy and forgiveness to others who’ve wronged you.
August 24
Where there is love, there is a touch of the divine. Make time for love in your life.
August 25
Success is a wonderful thing, but never underestimate the value of failure. Failure teaches men many more things than success ever can.
August 26
When things go wrong, do you get better or bitter?
August 27
Blessings go to the grateful hearts; they shun those who complain that they never get enough.
August 28
Knowledge is a collection of facts. Wisdom is knowing how to apply knowledge.
August 29
When you’re tempted to feel frustrated with the idiosyncrasies of others, first sit down and tally up your own. Then determine if you can let something pass. If it needs addressing, look for constructive ways to approach the matter.
August 30
Death is not the end of life; it’s only the beginning.
August 31
Appreciation is an expensive gift which should be given freely.
September 1
Don’t let this day pass without doing something to make your dreams come true.
September 2
Love is the ability to see beyond the faults of another and to discover the beauties of his or her heart.
September 3
Pity just feels sorry. Compassion takes action.
September 4
Life is not worth living unless it’s spent giving to others in some way.
September 5
Fear is a cage where you’re locked up. Faith is the key to freedom.
September 6
You are a unique and special creation of God, worth far more than any earthly treasure.
September 7
Laughter is a unique medicine that places your problems in perspective, relaxes your tense muscles, reassures those around you, and helps you to enjoy life even when you don’t have everything you want.
September 8
There’s a special place in your heart that only God can fill.
September 9
Slow it down! Take time to appreciate nature, chat with a friend, or read a chapter from a good book. There’s more to life than running nonstop.
September 10
Ambition is either a servant or a master. The trick is to know which it is your life.
September 11
Whether you succeed or fail is not as important as whether you do your best.
September 12
Stretch out your arms and give your loved one a hug today; it will do both of you a world of good.
September 13
Truth is always the best policy. Honesty pays.
September 14
You may not be able to choose your lot in life, but you can choose how to handle your lot.
September 15
A man’s countenance tells you more about him than his clothes.
September 16
When you’re surfing and there’s a big wave coming your way, you can either catch and ride it or be overwhelmed by it. Rise above your problems and ride them to victory rather than letting them drown you.
September 17
Life is a school. Those who learn to love and help others graduate with honors.
September 18
God can do anything for you if you simply give Him a chance.
September 19
An honest, kind word spoken in love lifts the spirit and refreshes the soul.
September 20
Forget trying to figure out what will bring you happiness. Try to make others happy, and then happiness will find you.
September 21
If you want the key to someone’s heart, accept and love them for who they are.
September 22
To let pressure dictate your life and chase out the enjoyment is like letting a foe dictate your schedule and forbid you to enjoy your family and friends.
September 23
Love is saying you’re sorry.
September 24
Showing faith and trust in someone who is shunned by others will often gain you a loyal friend who has faith and trust in you.
September 25
It’s better to try and fail than never to have tried at all.
September 26
Be thankful for what you have, not sad about what you don’t have.
September 27
Boredom is something that we all experience from time to time. But if we look through the binoculars of faith and optimism, we can see beyond the clouds of monotony and routine and catch a glimpse of the mysteries of life, which are as innumerable as the stars.
September 28
Change the things that need changing, leave as they are the things that don’t need changing, and ask God to help you know the difference.
September 29
If you can’t see the stars twinkle in the night sky, it doesn’t mean that they’ve disappeared. They’re just behind a blanket of clouds and you will see them shine again.
September 30
Peace, righteousness, fairness, justice, goodness, mercy, and love will cover the whole world in God’s tomorrow, when all the world will be free.
October 1
There’s a rainbow at the end of every storm, and a sunrise after every dark night.
October 2
People who forget themselves are the folks others remember.
October 3
Happiness is contagious. Start an epidemic today.
October 4
The greatest of life’s pleasures are shared.
October 5
The time to trust is not just when all is calm. The most important time to trust is through the raging storm.
October 6
Every person is important. It doesn’t matter whether you play the violin, the flute, the cello, or the drums; you’re still part of the orchestra.
October 7
A smile on your face will do wonders for your appearance. It will give you youthfulness and optimism that beauty treatments or counseling sessions never could.
October 8
God’s presence can be with you wherever you go, in whatever you’re doing. He is always ready to give help and comfort when you need it.
October 9
Feeling apprehensive, worried, and unsure about which way to go? Let God guide you. He knows the way.
October 10
Inspiration plus perspiration produces a sensation.
October 11
Don’t confuse fame with success.
October 12
Don’t jump to conclusion. There are usually not only two sides to every story, but three, four, or more. Give others the benefit of the doubt, and people will love you for it.
October 14
Bad habits are thinking skeptically, being pessimistic, doubting, looking critically on the things around you. Good habits are thinking positively, seeing the good in every situation, never giving up hope, speaking kind words.
October 15
A mother is a picture of God’s love.
October 16
When there’s a cloudburst over your life and all around is wind, rain, lightning, and thunder, that’s the time to take cover under the umbrella of God’s promises, sit still and wait it out. The one who allows the storms also brings the rainbows.
October 17
Some people own a lot of things, but many people’s things own them.
October 18
Do you think millions of people throughout the ages would have believed in prayer if it didn’t work? Discover the power of prayer for yourself. It’s no secret! And it’s available for free; all you have to do is try it.
October 19
A loving soul is a loved soul.
October 20
Procrastination will be overcome when you take little steps toward the goal. With each step you gain momentum, and with consistency, you’ll be crossing the finish line before you know it.
October 21
God knows the heart of each person and one’s innermost needs, feelings and fears. It’s in His power to give each person exactly what he or she needs.
October 22
An unkept promise is as bad as a slap in the face. An honored promise is better than an expensive bottle of perfume.
October 23
The best way to conquer your enemies is to make them your friends.
October 24
Love is the key that will open even the hardest heart.
October 25
If your plans have failed, ask yourself if there’s a better plan waiting to be discovered.
October 26
Freedom without responsibility is like a child without oversight.
October 27
Keep your face toward the light and the darkness will never be able to close in on you.
October 28
When you’re faced with little daily choices, form the habit of making the right decisions-the honest, loving ones. Then when you’re faced with a really tough decision, you’ll tend to make the right choice then too.
October 29
Trying times need not drag you down if you’ll see them as doorways to new beginnings.
October 30
Relax and enjoy life. You’ll never live this day again.
October 31
Relieve stress by lifting your eyes to Heaven.
November 1
Each new day is a new challenge. To stay fresh and alive in spirit, there must be change. Find new tactics, methods, and modes of operation that are right for today’s situation; otherwise you’ll be left behind.
November 2
If you don’t accomplish anything else today except show love to all you meet, you’ll be a great success.
November 3
Laughter is medicine for the heart.
November 4
Love is giving, especially when it hurts.
November 5
Though God’s ways of operating may perplex us at times, if we trust Him, in due time we will understand.
November 6
A painting is made up of many different colors, each one important and necessary.
November 7
It always pays to put other before yourself. It’s the path to true happiness.
November 8
God offers to take away your feelings of misery and gloom and replace them with peace beyond understanding and happiness that’s stronger than circumstances.
November 9
When the problems mount so high that you cannot see anything else, it pays to step back from your work so you can see the big picture.
November 10
If you knew today was your last day of life, what would you do differently?
November 11
One good thing about mistakes is that they help you be more patient with others. How can you criticize others for their faults when you know you’ve got plenty of your own?
November 12
Look for five things on which you can compliment your spouse, children, or friends today.
November 13
Sometimes will power isn’t as important as won’t power.
November 14
Be the kind of person who is part of the solution, not part of the problem.
November 15
Whatever you teach a child, whether it’s through your words or through your actions, lives on forever in his or her heart.
November 16
If you want a share of the fame, you’ve got to be willing to take a share of the blame.
November 17
Great souls are often those who have undergone great sorrows but have refused to give up.
November 18
Ask and you will receive. God’s promises are the key to the vault of Heaven.
November 19
To put the needs and desires of another person above your own is love in its purest form.
November 20
Whatever is done from a heart full of love, that’s what’s right.
November 21
Evil multiplies when good men don’t champion what’s right.
November 22
Try to replace critical thoughts with positive ones, and you’ll be amazed what a difference it will make in your day, your spirit, and your life.
November 23
It’s a new day and a chance to try again.
November 24
Love is best found when looking to give it to another.
November 25
Blessed are you if you can live each day in such a way that you can say at its close, “I have done the best I could today for both God and man.”
November 26
People who live in their own little world never get to enjoy the worlds of others.
November 27
People sense how you feel about them. If you want to change their attitudes toward you, change any negatives you may have toward them.
November 28
Love and trust are inseparable. You can’t have one without the other.
November 29
Every experience you have is designed to make you stronger.
November 30
In Heaven our tears will be wiped away. The sorrow, pain, and grief of life will be forgotten as if it were a dream.
December 1
You’ll never know what can be done until you try to do it.
December 2
The sunshine of your smile might chase the clouds from someone’s life today.
December 3
The best way to get ahead in life is to help others get ahead.
December 4
If you want to be cheerful and happy, act that way and you’ll soon find yourself becoming that way.
December 5
If you fell small and worthless, do something great-help someone in need.
December 6
If you believe even in that which you cannot see, your reward will be greater than what you can imagine.
December 7
True love pulls others through, carries them over, looks beyond. It knows no boundaries and it never runs out.
December 8
Stop and reflect on one of nature’s small but intricate beauties-a flower perhaps, or a butterfly of a bird. It God cared enough to perfect each feature of these creations of His, surely He cares for you too.
December 9
Don’t get so involved in the race of life that you forget that the course is only a means to an end, rather than the end itself.
December 10
Before you discover, you must explore.
December 11
If you feel like you’re struggling on your own, why not reach out for help?
December 12
Ever wish that your family knew how much they really mean to you and how much you need them? Go ahead and tell them!
December 13
Acquiring knowledge is not an end in itself, but only a means to an end. Knowledge without purpose can be a destructive tool.
December 14
You never appreciate your blessings as much as when they’re gone.
December 15
Let us be children in faith, in unconditional love, and in happiness. Let us be adults in experience, in compassion, and in wisdom.
December 16
Friends are those who love you when everyone else deserts you.
December 17
It doesn’t take great men to do great things, just those who are greatly dedicated to doing them.
December 18
The resources of Heaven are equal to any problem you’ll ever have to face.
December 19
Every time something good happens to you, make something good happen to someone else.
December 20
A warm hug from a loved one is a little bit of Heaven on Earth.
December 22
The love of God is more constant than any other love you will ever find.
December 23
For the holiday season awakens good cheer, And draws us closer to those we hold dear.
December 24
Celebrate the blessings of God and praise Him for His kindness toward you. Thank Him for His gifts of love, joy, faith, and peace.
December 25
The most precious gifts you can give your loved ones are loving words and deeds, of compassion, forgiveness, appreciation, understanding, and acceptance.
December 26
Say “I love you” with deeds of kindness and acts of caring.
December 27
You are like a snowflake, unique and exquisitely beautiful in your own way.
December 28
Think positive, encouraging, uplifting thoughts, and the negative will soon disappear.
December 29
There’s a light at the end of every tunnel; the sun returns after every storm.
December 30
Keeping books with your soul at the close of the year is good preparation for starting the next year.
December 31
I stand at the threshold of a new year. May God help me to be kind, fair, and wise in all my affairs.
The New Year is seat before us like an unwritten volume all its pages black. Let us write upon each day’s page things that at the end of the year we will look upon with rejoicing rather than regret.
January 2
Let us look behind us with understanding, before us with faith and around us with love.
January 3
We are given a fresh start not only at the beginning of the year, but every morning when we wake up. We have the chance to start anew and make things right.
January 4
Just stick to the job when you’re hardest hit. It’s when things look worst that you must not quit.
January 5
Money can buy you a lot of nice things, but all the money in the word can’t buy contentment.
January 6
Hope anticipates, faith believes, and patience quietly waits.
January 7
True happiness is found in giving.
January 8
God loves you. He’s loved you from the very beginning and He’ll love you to the end.
January 9
Always put worry in its proper place-out of your life.
January 10
Those who tell you it can’t be done have always been around, but throughout history, progress has always come from those who said it could be done.
January 12
If you want to have friends, be a friend.
January 13
The best listener is someone who puts himself in the other person’s shoes.
January 14
The world and everything in it is as beautiful as perceive it to be.
January 15
Invest in your children. Give them your time, your attention, your love. They are the future.
January 16
We should never be afraid of tears. They soften our hearts, wash our eyes, and clear our vision.
January 17
Kindness and courtesy can make an average person superior; indifference and lack of concern can make a superior average.
January 18
Unlock your potential by tapping into Heaven’s resources!
January 19
Friendship is the most priceless gift that can be given.
January 20
Strive to learn something new today.
January 21
Your hearth affects all you do. The key to good health is to eat right, sleep right, exercise right, and treat others right.
January 22
Be wise, prioritize.
January 23
Forget the past; it’s dead and gone. Live for the future; it’s alive and full of potential.
January 24
The life you live will soon be past, But the things you do for love will last.
January 25
Every disappointment in life can be a steppingstone to greater things.
January 26
He is wise who always strives to find a right balance in everything: the right degree, how far, how much, how little, where on the scale the right answer lies.
January 27
Bad things happen, but they don’t have to make you sour.
January 28
The beautiful colors of the rainbow can only be seen through the prism of rain.
January 29
Don’t just throw out a vice; replace it with a virtue.
January 30
Anything you’ve ever wanted, dreamed of, or hoped for can be yours in the beautiful paradise of the world beyond.
January 31
Never underestimate the amazing power of love to change hearts and mindsets. Love can even give fresh inspiration to tackle what seems to be impossible.
February 1
Even if everyone says you don’t stand a chance, don’t give up on your dreams.
February 2
Those who freely give love and kindness are always recipients of them as well.
February 3
Be your self! No one will be disillusioned when they discover the “real” you, if that’s what they’ve known and loved all along.
February 4
Give to those in need. One day you may benefit from the kindness of someone who does likewise.
February 5
Faith is a gift from God that He makes available to anyone who wants it. All you have to do to get it is ask Him.
February 6
Love cannot be measured, bought, or sold. For it to be valued at all, it must be given freely.
February 7
Happiness is a state of mind.
February 8
There is Someone who knows and understands your every thought and feeling-the pleasure and the pain, the joy and the sorrow-and who perceives the deepest needs and longings of your heart.
February 9
Don’t knock the benefits of relaxation. A refreshed soul can be a truly creative soul, and a truly creative soul is a productive soul.
February 10
Don’t just look at the circumstances; look above and beyond them!
February 11
Life is a combination of success and failure.-Both are needed.
February 12
To bring out the best in those around you, give them encouragement and show them loving appreciation.
February 13
Kind words are like the seats in an airplane. You’ll still get to your destination without them, but the journey is a whole lot more comfortable with them.
February 14
Sit outside today for five or ten minutes, breathe deeply, and count your blessings. Your day will improve.
February 15
Sometimes the world can tire and age us faster than we’d like. Look at the world through a little zest for living back into your life.
February 16
All that is given cheerfully and generously to another comes back to you and enriches your life in unexpected ways.
February 17
Even the richest man in the world is poor if he is without love in his heart.
February 18
There is nothing that God cannot understand.
February 19
Your life is like fine wine. You’ll enjoy it much more if you share it with others.
February 20
Don’t delay, do it today!
February 21
I see God’s love in my loved one’s eyes. I feel God’s love in the cool summer breeze. I hear God’s love in the bird’s song.
February 22
Renew your inner energy and refresh your soul by simply taking a few moments each day to reflect upon the beauty and perfection of God’s creation.
February 23
Never forget a kindness, but always try to forget a slight.
February 24
Love is magical. It’s a language the deaf can hear, a song the crippled can dance to, and a sunset the blind can see.
February 25
Even if you’re dealt a bad hand in life, with courage and faith you can play it well.
February 26
An outgoing interest in others will help to break down the walls of shyness.
February 27
If you ever think that you’re all alone, that no one notices or no one cares, remember this: God sees you, He understands, and He can make things better.
February 28
Knowing what you believe and sticking by it is a sign of strength, not weakness.
February 29
Your day is as good as you make it.
March 1
Some people are nearsighted; they live only for the present. Other people are farsighted; they see beyond today.
March 2
If we determine that we will perform one deed of kindness every day, no matter how small or insignificant it might seem, we will never stop reaping the returns.
March 3
Life is like a song. Which tune are you signing?
March 4
You cannot lose what you have given away.
March 5
To place faith in something other than one’s self requires an element of courage.
March 6
Have a good laugh at yourself from time to time; it will do you good!
March 7
Contentment is a feeling that envelops you when you’re truly thankful for what you have and are no longer seeking to acquire more.
March 8
God loves the lowly, the downcast, and those struggling to keep their dreams alive. He is near to the brokenhearted. He longs to comfort them and heal their hearts with his love.
March 9
When you feel burdened with all there is to do, reassess your priorities. Then do the most important things first, and leave the rest for later.
March 10
Aim as high as you can. Don’t let anything limit your faith.
March 11
Always express appreciation first, before discussing a problem or bringing up a complaint.
March 12
To succeed in a new field, make a new discovery, or do anything new in life, you have to be willing to fail.
March 13
When you say something you shouldn’t have said-something that you didn’t mean or that was unkind or critical-apologize right away. The longer you wait the harder it will be.
March 14
There is always something you can be thankful for.
March 15
Position, power, money, or popularity do not a great man make.
March 16
If your heart is breaking, give it to God to mend.
March 17
It’s not a single, great, heroic deed that defines who you really are. It’s the little things you do day by day that count.
March 18
When you pray, things will happen and things will be different. Prayer changes things.
March 19
Give love today. Love others. Love your family. Love God. He will see to it that you have sufficient love, and give you more in return than you can give away.
March 21
Don’t hide behind a false front; people will love you more for your honesty.
March 22
If something seems far too big for you to cope with, maybe it’s because you’re meant to share the load with someone else.
March 23
Before you judge another, think of your own last mistake.
March 24
Let love blossom in your heart! Let love grab your heart, shake it with passion and vigor, and infuse it with all the zest and joy for life that love has to give.
March 25
You can give up when something goes wrong, or you can let misfortune transform you into something better.
March 26
There is nothing in the world that love can’t conquer.
March 27
Prayer need not be long to be heard. It just needs to be from the heart.
March 28
Put on the glasses of optimism and you’ll see a world of potential.
March 29
Troubles, like a washing machine, twist us and knock us around, but in the end we come out brighter and better than before.
March 30
Money can buy many fine things, but love, peace, and happiness are the most precious treasures
March 31
Smile! God loves you! Keep smiling and others will too.
April 1
If you want to be a winner, you have to be willing to give it your all.
April 2
Love is never wasted; it always comes back to you a hundred times over.
April 3
Be loving-because God is love.
April 4
A great man is a generous man. Giving and greatness go hand in hand. They are one and the same, because to give is to love, and to love is the supreme duty of man.
April 5
If you just take a step by faith to do the right thing, then God will do the rest-the things you can’t do.
April 6
Being polite costs nothing, but it is priceless.
April 7
Life is like an ice cream: Enjoy it before it melts.
April 8
There is no greater happiness than to know God’s love and forgiveness.
April 9
Pressure and stress are like weeks. Replace them with God’s love and peace.
April 10
The best way to tackle today is one step at a time.
April 11
As long as you can carry on one more moment, you’ll never be defeated.
April 12
To show someone that you love them, give them your time.
April 13
A kind word spoken can make another’s day. A kind word not spoken leaves an empty hole.
April 14
There is always some good in every situation; all you have to do is look for it.
April 15
When you find yourself enchanted by the sparkle in your child’s eyes, you’re seeing a glimmer of God and His love.
April 16
Stop everything and take five minutes just to lean back in your chair, close your eyes, and think of someone that you love. Send him or her your love in prayer, by asking God to bless the one for whom you care.
April 17
Great men are not born great. God uses troubles and trials to make them great.
April 18
Good ideas and discoveries are simply broadcasts from Heaven, received and believed.
April 19
Exercise not only improves your health, but it makes you feel better about yourself. Take 15 or 30 minutes today to get fresh air and do whatever exercise you like-walk, run, play, or work out. It’s well worth the time.
April 20
It’s better to complete a small project than to leave a big one half done.
April 21
There’s Someone who knows your heart and every single thing there is to know about you-and he loves you anyway.
April 22
If things ever become too much for you or too hard for you to bear, just ask God to help you. He’ll place His arms under your burdens, lighten your load, and lift your spirit.
April 23
When someone has wronged you, repay them with forgiveness and it will be remembered forever.
April 24
Love is God and God is love.
April 25
Success can be dangerous; it can breed arrogance. Sometimes it’s better to fail. Failure fosters humility, and humility will win you more points with people than arrogance.
April 26
If love you hold-No matter how the years go by, No matter how the birthdays fly-You are not old!
April 27
Think positive! Way too many people already focus on the negative.
April 28
I’d rather confess I’m wrong and be right, than claim I’m right and be wrong.
April 29
God wants to make life easy on you, so He’ll take what’s bothering you and replace it with His joy-if you’ll let Him.
April 30
The world is full of problems. Heaven is full of solutions.
May 1
When you offer yourself in humble service to others, God’s love takes on human form. As you love you neighbor, He makes Himself known to others through you.
May 2
If you want to be truly happy, live for others.
May 3
When you feel like giving up, hold on just a little longer.
May 4
If you reach for a goal, you may not get there, but at least you’ll get a lot further than if you hadn’t reached at all.
May 5
God grants you peace after you’ve given Him your trust.
May 6
The secret to happiness is being content with what you have.
May 7
Want a face-lift? Wear a smile.
May 8
God loves you and knows you personally. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
May 9
Be a participant in life, not a spectator.
May 10
Good things come to those who wait. Better things come to those who try.
May 11
Falling down doesn’t matter nearly as much as getting up and trying again.
May 12
Call someone you know today and tell them what you appreciate about them.
May 13
The tongue is a sword or a magic wand; it can cut and kill, or love and heal.
May 14
For the best psychiatrist in town, talk to God. He knows you better than anyone.
May 15
Show your children love, tenderness, gentleness, patience, and respect, and they will treat others likewise.
May 16
Negative thought patterns can eat away at you like a cancer. Cut them out by refusing to think negative thoughts.
May 17
If you could have what someone else has, you might end up with more than you bargained for.
May 18
Love isn’t supposed to be a sideshow in the circus of life. It’s supposed to take up all three rings.
May 19
Commit your life, your plans, your hopes, your dreams, and your fears to God through prayer every day. In return you will have peace in your life.
May 20
Everyone has potential; you just have to discover it.
May 21
Communication from the heart is a precious expression of love. Write that letter or make that call today.
May 22
It’s better to slow down and get there than never to arrive at all.
May 23
Set your heart free to fully live and love by leaving behind the hurts of bygone days.
May 24
Never confuse a mere bend in the road with the end of the line.
May 25
With every act of love you do today, you weave one more golden thread in the blanket that will warm you tomorrow.
May 26
Love is the greatest power in the universe, but unlike electricity, you don’t get billed for it at the end of the month.
May 27
God overlooks our negative traits; we should do the same for others.
May 28
Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart.
May 29
Roses may have thorns, but they’re still beautiful. The greatest joys and pleasures in life are often accompanied by a little pain.
May 30
Life is a journey; Heaven is the destination.
May 31
Say “I love you” one hundred times a day.
June 1
Laughter is one of the greatest stress-relievers.
June 2
Those who live unselfishly are those who have a life that’s most worth living.
June 3
Light up your own life by lighting up another’s.
June 4
Open the windows of your heart and life to another. Make it a goal to do an unselfish deed today, and trust God to reward you in return.
June 5
God is the greatest Insurer there is. Place your loved ones and that which is most dear to you in His hands.
June 6
Sticks and stones can break bones, but unloving word can cut the heart in pieces.
June 7
A merry heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit can make you sick.
June 8
The universe is an intricate clock, designed and tended to by the Master Watchmaker.
June 9
Tell God about your day with the same earnestness that you told your parents about your day when you were a small child.
June 10
Nothing great was ever achieved by only sitting still.
June 11
Treat others the way you’d like them to treat you. Respect others as you want to be respected.
June 12
If everything’s going wrong, cheer up. Facing defeat with a dour countenance doesn’t improve conditions any, but a smile through your tears is often a victory in itself.
June 13
Your mind is like a garden. Tend it well by filling it with positive, encouraging, and faith-building thoughts throughout the day.
June 14
Avoid misunderstandings by being open and honest with others about how you feel.
June 15
Love is not an option; it’s an obligation.
June 16
If you’ve experienced the dark, you can better appreciate the light.
June 17
Dare to be different. Dare to take a stand for what you know is right!
June 18
A man’s actions, reactions and words can show something about his character, but to truly understand him you must look into his heart to see what motivates him.
June 19
Friendship flows in two directions: You must give as well as receive.
June 20
Put passion, zeal, and enthusiasm into everything you do.
June 21
Giving love is the greatest pleasure of life.
June 22
Don’t let your mind become cluttered with worry. It leaves less room for the good stuff.
June 23
It’s not as difficult to apologize as it is to live with a guilty conscience.
June 24
A word of encouragement is as refreshing as a cold drink on a hot summer day.
June 25
Oftentimes two people working together find easy that which seems insurmountable to one alone.
June 26
Failures don’t have to be defeats; they can be steppingstones to better things.
June 27
Think positive; it’s good for your health.
June 28
We feed our minds daily with knowledge, yet let us not forget to feed our spirits daily with truth.
June 29
Sorrow may endure for a night, but if you hold, joy will follow in the morning.
June 30
Future dividends are created in the factories of present investments.
July 1
Some of our principal regrets in life are the opportunities we passed up and the chances we didn’t take.
July 2
Let us follow the example of the tree, in lifting our hands continually in praise to our Maker and letting our spirits provide a cool shade of encouragement to those around us.
July 3
Walk a mile in other’s shoes before you say no to their request for a new pair.
July 4
Whatever you sow in the way of kindness and joy, you’ll regain many times over. To give is to gain.
July 5
Do you feel disappointed and in despair because someone you counted on let you down? People can fail; even your best friends or those you love the most can fail. But God will never fail you if you put your trust in Him.
July 6
Life is like a box of chocolates. Each chocolate is like a portion of life. Some are crunchy, some are nutty, some are sweet, some are chewy, but all are delicious in their own way. Without each one, life would not be complete.
July 7
God loves you! To prove it, He’s made all the beauties and pleasures of nature for you to enjoy.
July 8
Happiness comes from within your heart, not from your surroundings.
July 9
Enthusiasm is the fuel of life; it helps you to get where you’re going.
July 10
Do you feel weary and burdened with life? Give the load to God and let Him handle it. He is strong enough and He hears your prayers. He is always ready to help you.
July 11
You are a wise man today if you have learned from yesterday’s blunders.
July 12
Pay someone a compliment today. Lift someone else’s self-esteem. It doesn’t take away from your own.
July 13
You have the choice to be one of two types of people-one who brings happiness whenever he comes, or one who brings happiness whenever he goes.
July 14
It’s not always what you say that makes the difference; sometimes it’s the way you say it.
July 15
Train your child as if you were preparing a prince for his future reign, for he will grow up to be one of the forces that shapes the future of mankind.
July 16
It’s how you handle your problems and troubles that counts, not the troubles themselves.
July 17
Great men tell you how to get where you’re going; greater men take you there.
July 18
Do you have troubles? Has some unexpected problem come up? Ask God to come to your aid. You may put Him to the test and prove Him. He can do the impossible.
July 19
Love and friendship are gifts most commonly bestowed upon those who forget themselves and reach out to others.
July 20
When the night is the darkest, that’s when one lone candle make the biggest difference.
July 21
Negative or positive-one of these two can make you or break you, depending on what you choose.
July 22
If I can do some good today, if I can serve along life’s way, if I can something helpful say, God, show me how.
July 23
Hatred in our hearts causes our enemies to triumph over us. Forgiveness causes us to triumph over them.
July 24
A pat on the back and a sympathetic ear are valuable gifts you can give to those you work and live with. Times of crisis only increase their value.
July 25
Every mistake is an opportunity to learn something new.
July 26
A deep friendship is like a rainbow. When the perfect amounts of happiness and tears are mixed, the result is a colorful bridge between two hearts.
July 27
If something bad happens to you, think of all things that didn’t happen. Things could have been worse.
July 28
To see and understand the big picture, you’ve got to meet the Master Painter.
July 29
Give God a chance, and He will make something beautiful of your life.
July 30
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal!
July 31
Love is taking action-positive, genuine, definite action-to reach out and help others proving your love for them.
August 1
Life rewards those who persevere.
August 2
Love is the essence of everything beautiful, the force behind everything wonderful.
August 3
Smile. It may be the ray of sunshine that someone needs in an otherwise stormy day.
August 4
Make it a habit to give-whether yourself, your time, your money, a word of encouragement, or a listening ear-and you’ll find peace and happiness that can’t be beat.
August 5
Heaven is where dreams come true. So dream big.
August 6
Take time once in a while to watch a sunrise or sunset. See and feel the power and majesty of the great Creator.
August 7
A working man must not forget the art of playing, lest he lose the energy and inspiration needed for his work.
August 8
Are you sure you’re right, or rare you just being stubborn?
August 9
It’s easy to have peace when all is going well. It’s harder when life is raging about you, but God can give you peace in the midst of a storm, perfect peace that comes from knowing that He is in control and He loves you.
August 10
“I can’t “ are sad words in any language.
August 11
Life in Heaven is not playing a harp on some distant cloud; it’s very much like life on earth, only much happier and more beautiful.
August 12
When you’re tempted to get angry and feel moment to think about your own faults and shortcomings. This will help you to be patient with others.
August 13
Cursing a flat tire does not fix it.
August 14
Optimism is not the result of blinding oneself to problems, but of always believing there is a solution.
August 15
If you want to give someone a gift, try giving them your time and attention.
August 16
If things are getting hot, let off steam instead of boiling over.
August 17
We’re salves to what we allow to dominate our lives.
August 18
Oil the machine of your life with prayer and it’s bound to run smoother.
August 19
If you need a life preserver, don’t criticize the way it’s handed to you.
August 20
A project becomes a mountain when you see the entire job looming before you. If you break it up into smaller, more reachable goals, then you’ll be much less apt to procrastinate.
August 21
There’re no one too insignificant for God to love and care for.
August 22
Don’t worry about tomorrow. Save yourself the trouble; it won’t do you any good.
August 23
If you’ve been shown mercy and forgiveness by those whom you’ve wronged, don’t hinder the ripple effect. Show mercy and forgiveness to others who’ve wronged you.
August 24
Where there is love, there is a touch of the divine. Make time for love in your life.
August 25
Success is a wonderful thing, but never underestimate the value of failure. Failure teaches men many more things than success ever can.
August 26
When things go wrong, do you get better or bitter?
August 27
Blessings go to the grateful hearts; they shun those who complain that they never get enough.
August 28
Knowledge is a collection of facts. Wisdom is knowing how to apply knowledge.
August 29
When you’re tempted to feel frustrated with the idiosyncrasies of others, first sit down and tally up your own. Then determine if you can let something pass. If it needs addressing, look for constructive ways to approach the matter.
August 30
Death is not the end of life; it’s only the beginning.
August 31
Appreciation is an expensive gift which should be given freely.
September 1
Don’t let this day pass without doing something to make your dreams come true.
September 2
Love is the ability to see beyond the faults of another and to discover the beauties of his or her heart.
September 3
Pity just feels sorry. Compassion takes action.
September 4
Life is not worth living unless it’s spent giving to others in some way.
September 5
Fear is a cage where you’re locked up. Faith is the key to freedom.
September 6
You are a unique and special creation of God, worth far more than any earthly treasure.
September 7
Laughter is a unique medicine that places your problems in perspective, relaxes your tense muscles, reassures those around you, and helps you to enjoy life even when you don’t have everything you want.
September 8
There’s a special place in your heart that only God can fill.
September 9
Slow it down! Take time to appreciate nature, chat with a friend, or read a chapter from a good book. There’s more to life than running nonstop.
September 10
Ambition is either a servant or a master. The trick is to know which it is your life.
September 11
Whether you succeed or fail is not as important as whether you do your best.
September 12
Stretch out your arms and give your loved one a hug today; it will do both of you a world of good.
September 13
Truth is always the best policy. Honesty pays.
September 14
You may not be able to choose your lot in life, but you can choose how to handle your lot.
September 15
A man’s countenance tells you more about him than his clothes.
September 16
When you’re surfing and there’s a big wave coming your way, you can either catch and ride it or be overwhelmed by it. Rise above your problems and ride them to victory rather than letting them drown you.
September 17
Life is a school. Those who learn to love and help others graduate with honors.
September 18
God can do anything for you if you simply give Him a chance.
September 19
An honest, kind word spoken in love lifts the spirit and refreshes the soul.
September 20
Forget trying to figure out what will bring you happiness. Try to make others happy, and then happiness will find you.
September 21
If you want the key to someone’s heart, accept and love them for who they are.
September 22
To let pressure dictate your life and chase out the enjoyment is like letting a foe dictate your schedule and forbid you to enjoy your family and friends.
September 23
Love is saying you’re sorry.
September 24
Showing faith and trust in someone who is shunned by others will often gain you a loyal friend who has faith and trust in you.
September 25
It’s better to try and fail than never to have tried at all.
September 26
Be thankful for what you have, not sad about what you don’t have.
September 27
Boredom is something that we all experience from time to time. But if we look through the binoculars of faith and optimism, we can see beyond the clouds of monotony and routine and catch a glimpse of the mysteries of life, which are as innumerable as the stars.
September 28
Change the things that need changing, leave as they are the things that don’t need changing, and ask God to help you know the difference.
September 29
If you can’t see the stars twinkle in the night sky, it doesn’t mean that they’ve disappeared. They’re just behind a blanket of clouds and you will see them shine again.
September 30
Peace, righteousness, fairness, justice, goodness, mercy, and love will cover the whole world in God’s tomorrow, when all the world will be free.
October 1
There’s a rainbow at the end of every storm, and a sunrise after every dark night.
October 2
People who forget themselves are the folks others remember.
October 3
Happiness is contagious. Start an epidemic today.
October 4
The greatest of life’s pleasures are shared.
October 5
The time to trust is not just when all is calm. The most important time to trust is through the raging storm.
October 6
Every person is important. It doesn’t matter whether you play the violin, the flute, the cello, or the drums; you’re still part of the orchestra.
October 7
A smile on your face will do wonders for your appearance. It will give you youthfulness and optimism that beauty treatments or counseling sessions never could.
October 8
God’s presence can be with you wherever you go, in whatever you’re doing. He is always ready to give help and comfort when you need it.
October 9
Feeling apprehensive, worried, and unsure about which way to go? Let God guide you. He knows the way.
October 10
Inspiration plus perspiration produces a sensation.
October 11
Don’t confuse fame with success.
October 12
Don’t jump to conclusion. There are usually not only two sides to every story, but three, four, or more. Give others the benefit of the doubt, and people will love you for it.
October 14
Bad habits are thinking skeptically, being pessimistic, doubting, looking critically on the things around you. Good habits are thinking positively, seeing the good in every situation, never giving up hope, speaking kind words.
October 15
A mother is a picture of God’s love.
October 16
When there’s a cloudburst over your life and all around is wind, rain, lightning, and thunder, that’s the time to take cover under the umbrella of God’s promises, sit still and wait it out. The one who allows the storms also brings the rainbows.
October 17
Some people own a lot of things, but many people’s things own them.
October 18
Do you think millions of people throughout the ages would have believed in prayer if it didn’t work? Discover the power of prayer for yourself. It’s no secret! And it’s available for free; all you have to do is try it.
October 19
A loving soul is a loved soul.
October 20
Procrastination will be overcome when you take little steps toward the goal. With each step you gain momentum, and with consistency, you’ll be crossing the finish line before you know it.
October 21
God knows the heart of each person and one’s innermost needs, feelings and fears. It’s in His power to give each person exactly what he or she needs.
October 22
An unkept promise is as bad as a slap in the face. An honored promise is better than an expensive bottle of perfume.
October 23
The best way to conquer your enemies is to make them your friends.
October 24
Love is the key that will open even the hardest heart.
October 25
If your plans have failed, ask yourself if there’s a better plan waiting to be discovered.
October 26
Freedom without responsibility is like a child without oversight.
October 27
Keep your face toward the light and the darkness will never be able to close in on you.
October 28
When you’re faced with little daily choices, form the habit of making the right decisions-the honest, loving ones. Then when you’re faced with a really tough decision, you’ll tend to make the right choice then too.
October 29
Trying times need not drag you down if you’ll see them as doorways to new beginnings.
October 30
Relax and enjoy life. You’ll never live this day again.
October 31
Relieve stress by lifting your eyes to Heaven.
November 1
Each new day is a new challenge. To stay fresh and alive in spirit, there must be change. Find new tactics, methods, and modes of operation that are right for today’s situation; otherwise you’ll be left behind.
November 2
If you don’t accomplish anything else today except show love to all you meet, you’ll be a great success.
November 3
Laughter is medicine for the heart.
November 4
Love is giving, especially when it hurts.
November 5
Though God’s ways of operating may perplex us at times, if we trust Him, in due time we will understand.
November 6
A painting is made up of many different colors, each one important and necessary.
November 7
It always pays to put other before yourself. It’s the path to true happiness.
November 8
God offers to take away your feelings of misery and gloom and replace them with peace beyond understanding and happiness that’s stronger than circumstances.
November 9
When the problems mount so high that you cannot see anything else, it pays to step back from your work so you can see the big picture.
November 10
If you knew today was your last day of life, what would you do differently?
November 11
One good thing about mistakes is that they help you be more patient with others. How can you criticize others for their faults when you know you’ve got plenty of your own?
November 12
Look for five things on which you can compliment your spouse, children, or friends today.
November 13
Sometimes will power isn’t as important as won’t power.
November 14
Be the kind of person who is part of the solution, not part of the problem.
November 15
Whatever you teach a child, whether it’s through your words or through your actions, lives on forever in his or her heart.
November 16
If you want a share of the fame, you’ve got to be willing to take a share of the blame.
November 17
Great souls are often those who have undergone great sorrows but have refused to give up.
November 18
Ask and you will receive. God’s promises are the key to the vault of Heaven.
November 19
To put the needs and desires of another person above your own is love in its purest form.
November 20
Whatever is done from a heart full of love, that’s what’s right.
November 21
Evil multiplies when good men don’t champion what’s right.
November 22
Try to replace critical thoughts with positive ones, and you’ll be amazed what a difference it will make in your day, your spirit, and your life.
November 23
It’s a new day and a chance to try again.
November 24
Love is best found when looking to give it to another.
November 25
Blessed are you if you can live each day in such a way that you can say at its close, “I have done the best I could today for both God and man.”
November 26
People who live in their own little world never get to enjoy the worlds of others.
November 27
People sense how you feel about them. If you want to change their attitudes toward you, change any negatives you may have toward them.
November 28
Love and trust are inseparable. You can’t have one without the other.
November 29
Every experience you have is designed to make you stronger.
November 30
In Heaven our tears will be wiped away. The sorrow, pain, and grief of life will be forgotten as if it were a dream.
December 1
You’ll never know what can be done until you try to do it.
December 2
The sunshine of your smile might chase the clouds from someone’s life today.
December 3
The best way to get ahead in life is to help others get ahead.
December 4
If you want to be cheerful and happy, act that way and you’ll soon find yourself becoming that way.
December 5
If you fell small and worthless, do something great-help someone in need.
December 6
If you believe even in that which you cannot see, your reward will be greater than what you can imagine.
December 7
True love pulls others through, carries them over, looks beyond. It knows no boundaries and it never runs out.
December 8
Stop and reflect on one of nature’s small but intricate beauties-a flower perhaps, or a butterfly of a bird. It God cared enough to perfect each feature of these creations of His, surely He cares for you too.
December 9
Don’t get so involved in the race of life that you forget that the course is only a means to an end, rather than the end itself.
December 10
Before you discover, you must explore.
December 11
If you feel like you’re struggling on your own, why not reach out for help?
December 12
Ever wish that your family knew how much they really mean to you and how much you need them? Go ahead and tell them!
December 13
Acquiring knowledge is not an end in itself, but only a means to an end. Knowledge without purpose can be a destructive tool.
December 14
You never appreciate your blessings as much as when they’re gone.
December 15
Let us be children in faith, in unconditional love, and in happiness. Let us be adults in experience, in compassion, and in wisdom.
December 16
Friends are those who love you when everyone else deserts you.
December 17
It doesn’t take great men to do great things, just those who are greatly dedicated to doing them.
December 18
The resources of Heaven are equal to any problem you’ll ever have to face.
December 19
Every time something good happens to you, make something good happen to someone else.
December 20
A warm hug from a loved one is a little bit of Heaven on Earth.
December 22
The love of God is more constant than any other love you will ever find.
December 23
For the holiday season awakens good cheer, And draws us closer to those we hold dear.
December 24
Celebrate the blessings of God and praise Him for His kindness toward you. Thank Him for His gifts of love, joy, faith, and peace.
December 25
The most precious gifts you can give your loved ones are loving words and deeds, of compassion, forgiveness, appreciation, understanding, and acceptance.
December 26
Say “I love you” with deeds of kindness and acts of caring.
December 27
You are like a snowflake, unique and exquisitely beautiful in your own way.
December 28
Think positive, encouraging, uplifting thoughts, and the negative will soon disappear.
December 29
There’s a light at the end of every tunnel; the sun returns after every storm.
December 30
Keeping books with your soul at the close of the year is good preparation for starting the next year.
December 31
I stand at the threshold of a new year. May God help me to be kind, fair, and wise in all my affairs.
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