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Layman's Commandments

Some clever writer wrote these good words to enhance our lives. I'm linking this post today to Spiritual Sundays.





1) Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.

2) Why is a Car's WINDSHIELD so large & the Rear view Mirror is so small? It is because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, Look Ahead and Move on.

3) Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.

4) All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either.

5) Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base of Gold!

6) Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!

7) When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.

8) A blind person once asked "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision!"

9) When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

10) WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES; it takes away today's PEACE.

Comments

  1. CarrieSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Love this! Especially the one about the rear view mirror!

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  2. Nikki (Sarah)September 11, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    these are really good....hope you have a great day....

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  3. Mevely317September 11, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I love these ... particularly #5!!! 'Need to clip these and carry ... better than a caffeine "fix."

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Puts things in perspective!

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  5. CharlotteSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  6. no spring chickenSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Thank you. And now I can start my day... :)

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  7. ErinSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I love these analogies! I think #10 is my favorite though! I'm going to write those down!!
    Blessings,
    ~Erin

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  8. PeggySeptember 12, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Very wise comments! Thanks for sharing them.

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