More from God's Little Instruction Book for Women

“A man’s wisdom gives him patience: it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11

The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.

“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it for anyone else.

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” 1 Timothy 6:67

The secret of contentment is the realization that life is a gift not a right.

“For the tree is known and recognized and judged by its fruit.” Matthew 12:33

People may doubt what you say, but they will always believe what you do.

“Let us not love (merely) in theory or in speech but in deed and in truth – in practice and in sincerity.” 1 John 3:18

The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention!

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Ps. 118:24

Life is not a problem to be solved, but a gift to be enjoyed.

“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men.” Galatians 6:10

If you can’t feed a hundred people then just feed one.

Sometimes the Lord calms the storm; sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child.

“I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “I, here am I; send me.” Isaiah 6:8

God never asks about our ability or our inability – just our availability.

“A just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again.” Proverbs 24:16

Failure isn’t falling down. It’s staying down.

From God’s Little Instruction Book for Women

I picked out some of my favorites to share with you. Half today, half tomorrow, so you can take time to really meditate on them.

“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou Lord has not forsaken them that seek thee.” (Psalm9:10)

My job is to take care of the possible and trust God with the impossible.

When Mother Teresa received her Nobel Prize, she was asked, “What can we do to promote world peace?” She replied, “Go home and love your family.”

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you: bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3

“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” James 4:10

Give your troubles to God: He’ll be up all night anyway!

“He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.” Ps.121:3

“Casting the whole of your care – all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all – on Him: for He cares for you affectionately, and cares for you watchfully.” 1 Peter 5:7

Worry is like a rocking chair: It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.

“She opens her mouth with skillful and godly wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness – giving counsel and instruction.” Proverbs 31:26

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

“A man finds joy in giving an apt reply – and how good is a timely word!” Proverbs 15:23

Ninety percent of the friction of daily life is caused by the wrong tone of voice.