Musings . . .

"I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works;
I
muse on the works of Your hands." Ps 143:5


mus·ing pronunciation n. [C;U] deep thought, meditation
The Newbury House Online Dictionary

Below is a listing of interesting sayings on various topics collected from many sources. Some are just fun, but hopefully some will cause you to stop and think.


Following the path of least resistance is what makes rivers and men crooked.

A man without patience is very poor.

Patience includes the ability to let your light shine after you have blown a fuse.

Going to church regularly is like making a path in the forest -- the oftener you use it, the less obstruction you'll find in the way.

Peace is not the absence of trouble--peace is the presence of God.

Perseverance is not a long race. It is many short races one after another.

By perseverance the snail reached the ark. ~ Spurgeon

Pick your friends, but not to pieces.

If you have accomplished all that you planned for in life, you have not planned enough!

When a person is wrapped up in himself, he makes a very small parcel.

The Christian on his knees sees more than the philosopher on tiptoe.

Don't grumble because you don't have what you want; be thankful you don't get what you deserve.

Always hold your head up, but be careful to keep your nose at a friendly level.

If you find life empty, try putting something into it.

When it seems hardest to pray, we should pray the hardest.

Life's best outlook is a prayerful uplook.

Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer except that which lies beyond the will of God.

True prayer is a way of life, not just a case of emergency.

Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.

When life knocks you to your knees, you are then in the best position to pray.

The man who kneels in prayer to God can stand up to anything.

One of the best forms of spiritual exercise is to touch the floor regularly with your knees.

When the road of life is steep and slippery, prayer in action gives us traction.

If prayer does not drive sin out of your life sin will drive prayer out.

A lot of kneeling keeps you in good standing with God.

Be like a postage stamp - stick to one thing until you reach your destination.

Pro-choice is a pack of lies, there is no choice if the baby dies.

Some people are like porcupines; You can't get near them without getting hurt.

Some people grin and bear it. Others smile and change it.

Some people are like blotters: they soak up everything but get it backwards.

You are much poorer with an empty heart than with an empty purse.

Providence sends food for the birds but does not throw it in the nest.


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