tomorrow and God

This quote from an unknown author is believed to have been based on the verse from Matthew  6:33-34. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. 

Also from Matthew 6:25-34-

 

 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. ...

Faith and Non-violence

I like the way Mahatma Gandhi expressed the importance of faith in non-violence.

If we espouse non-violence, we indeed need to have a double faith... faith in God and faith in man.

We really need faith to be able to accomplish things. We cannot just rely on ourselves alone or also in God alone. We have to do our part and God will take care of the rest.

gift of Christmas

I love this quote from Pope Francis. We are all eagerly awaiting his arrival here in the Philippines next year.

When man is with God

There are many ways of praying and I like how Karl Rahner describes what praying is.

Karl Rahner is a German Jesuit priest who has written so many books. His theological views are considered as very influential.

The photo is a sunrise scene of the Cordillera mountains here in the Philippines.

true happiness and God

This quote from an unknown author really makes me imagine my soul expanding. As it expands, I can feel a sense of lightness and an immense space that has no bounds. Yet I know that there is still something or someone out there. Have you ever ever felt the same way?

The flower I used here is the star-shaped flower of a false Mussaenda or Pseudomussaenda flava.

God teaches by means of opposites

Rumi, speaks wisely about our life lessons in opposites. We appreciate more the essence of things when we are exposed to opposites.

The photo is a bird spreading its wings to explore what the early morning sun illuminates.

truth and wisdom

 According to Wikipedia, the source of this quote, Joseph Smith Jr., is the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, or the Mormons. Whatever his religious affiliation is, I still find his belief in God inspiring.

I do believe that yes, God is our ultimate source of truth and wisdom. There is no other way but through Him!

The photo is a lone gold mum to which I added layers to give it a new dimension.

Pray for others

Isn't it a beautiful feeling when you know that someone is praying for you? Do you feel that oneness with the universe when you send out a prayer for others? This quote from an unknown author says it all about the blessings we get as we pray for others.

The photo is a lily which I processed in photoshop to give it a softer effect.

weave in faith

"Weave in faith and God will find the thread." I like the way this unknown author describes what faith is.

The photo is a woven piece of cloth displayed on the wall of a museum. I love the intricate and color design. It does seem that God is the one who put all the threads together.

act of worship

I wholeheartedly agree with this quote from an unknown author about "giving God all of you" as an "act of worship." Giving God all that we are is truly the only way we can show how much we worship and appreciate our gift of life from God.

The photo is a sunset scene from Manila Bay here in the Philippines.

miracles will happen

I like this message from Reginarosa. It not only reminds us of God's power in our lives but it also reminds us to "take time to be quiet" or we might not catch a miracle happening.

The photo is inside one of the churches that we passed during our pilgrimage to Regina Rica here in the Philippines.

when I stand before God

I like what Erma Bombeck said in this quote. However, I would like to add that we should not only use everything that was given to us, but we should also multiply it several times so we can share with others more.

I don't know the name of this flower. It was given to me by a friend.

God loves and saves

What Dillon Burroughs says in this quote may be hard to believe but it really is true. "Our salvation depends completely upon our Savior."

The photo is a beach scene from my hometown.

rejoice in God

This quote from Luke is the Blessed Virgin Mary's song of praise. Pope Francis exhorts us to be like Mary who is an icon of joy.

The photo is a gold mum which looks like it is soaring joyfully.

Trust

Trust is something we have to learn, especially trust in God. Corrie ten Boom said this so nicely in this quote.

The photo is a pair of slippers left by a swimmer on the beach of Boracay.

let go of yesterday

The only way we can move forward is to "let go of yesterday" as what Joel Osteen exhorts us to do in this quote. We will surely "get to where God wants us to be."I just love this inspiring words from him.

The photo is simply a new leaf emerging from the plant, red ginger torch lily.

Christmas in the heart of God

"Christmas is timeless and eternal." I only know Roy Rogers as an actor, I never realized that he has this deep understanding of what Christmas truly is. I'm sure glad I found this quote from him.

The photo is a nativity set that was given to me.

always pray

It's unfortunate that the author of this quote is unknown. I wish I could thank him/her about this beautiful prayer.

The photo is a bromeliad flower that looks like it is aflame with prayer and love.

God has perfect timing

I have experienced God's perfect timing in my life so many times already. Now I have learned to wait and be patient because God truly answers prayers, sometimes maybe not in the way we wanted it but always surely in the way that is best for us. We just need to trust and have faith.

The photo is a patch of strawberries coming out from their bed.If you notice, the fruits do not ripen at the same time. So each fruit has its own time for ripening.

Trust when you don't understand

Another quote about "trust", from Jerry Bridges. He is really into building "trust" and he does talk sense to me. Yes, God's ways are really beyond our understanding, so just have to learn to put our trust in Him!

The photo is a macro shot of raindrops clinging to the style of a flower.