7 posts tagged “christian”

If everybody else is doing something foolish, that's no reason for you to do it too. In fact, it is a grand opportunity for you to stand out and to advance quickly ahead of the crowd.

Just because something is popular does not necessarily mean that it has value. Would you rather live in slavery imposed by what others think, or would you prefer the freedom of deciding for yourself?

When your instincts tell you that something is not right for you even though it's popular, listen to those instincts. Going along with the crowd can be a big mistake when the crowd is going in a negative, destructive direction.

By all means enjoy fellowship and cooperation with others, yet always do so as your own person. Don't compromise the immense, unique value of who you are just so you can become lost in the crowd.

Consider the merits of what popular opinion has to say. Then base your own opinion on your own knowledge, wisdom and experience.

You are a unique and valuable person with your own special perspective. Decide for yourself, and bring that value to life.

-- Ralph Marston

No matter what does or does not happen, your life has real and unique value. Even when you go through long stretches during which nothing goes your way, that value is always there.

The way to tap into that value is to stop focusing on what has happened and start focusing on what you can do. Even if the whole world seems to be against you, there is something of value that you have to contribute.

Forget about trying to figure out what is fair or unfair. Let go of your need to make judgments about what life has handed you.

Instead, reach within and touch that part of you that resonates with beauty, with peace, with truth and with joy. Then look outward with eyes that are freshly drawn toward the positive possibilities.

Give life a chance to move in your favor and you'll discover the many ways that it will. Give your thoughts and your energy to the real value you can create from where you are, using what you have.

Rise above the mere circumstances and start fulfilling the abundance of unique and beautiful possibilities that are you. Look for the authentic best in life, and you will surely make it real.

-- Ralph Marston

What desires have you left behind that you would like to have back? What dreams have you avoided that were meant to show you who you are?

It is never too late to recapture the passion that, after all, gives life to your life. Every moment holds the possibility of real meaning and fulfillment.

Remember what it felt like when you felt you could not live without your heart's desire? Listen to what that feeling has to say to you now.

There is a living spirit within you that knows no boundaries or limits. Experience again how great it feels to let that spirit soar.

Life can beat you down, close your mind and imprison your spirit, but only if you let it. Choose not to let it.

Reach into yourself and awaken your passion with a gentle and loving caress. Live the fulfillment that you know you must have.

-- Ralph Marston

Write Your blessed name,

O Lord, upon my heart,

There to remain so indelibly engraved

That no prosperity, nor adversity

Shal remove me from Your love.

--- Benjamin Harlan

It may at first seem that cynicism is a sign of sophistication. But it is usually more an indication of self-absorbed immaturity.

It may seem more realistic to look at the world and to pay the most attention to all the sorrows and shortcomings. But that is not even half the picture.

When you can look at anything and always see something to love and to treasure, that is when enlightenment is within your grasp. Any fool can criticize and find fault with life, for there is no sublime skill needed to tear things down.

If you truly want to be sophisticated, then be positive. If you seek to be acutely realistic, then focus on the positive possibilities.

For though there is a downside to life, it is far outweighed by the upside potential. Only things that already exist can have problems or be torn down, while there is no limit to what can be imagined and created.

Negativity is always self-limiting, for it surely and eventually consumes itself. The loving, creative, positive side of life has no such limitation, for the more it grows, the more possibilities it creates.

Choose to be truly realistic and genuinely sophisticated. Choose to be positive.

-- Ralph Marston

What's the one CD that will totally remind you of the Summer of 2006?

Franky SIHOMBING "Healing Worship" & GMB "Worship Project" - They all Indonesian Gospel Singer :)

Have the courage to appear foolish, for the real fools are those who never attempt anything. Have the courage to make mistakes, for they can teach you like nothing else can.

Have the courage to take action. For even though your actions carry the possibility of failure, if you never act then you are certain to fail.

Have the courage to live each day fully, with enthusiasm and a generous spirit. Though there are many problems in this world, there are a whole lot more positive possibilities.

Have the courage to do what is right instead of what is easiest or most convenient. It will earn you the respect of others and, even more importantly, the respect of yourself.

Have the courage to see and accept things for what they are. That will put you in position to make a real difference.

Have the courage to love, to speak your mind, to follow your curiosity and your passions. Have the courage to give of yourself, for the goodness you give will come back to you over and over again.

-- Ralph Marston

NOTE:

Remembering the victim of July 2006 Earthquake.