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Temptations, of course, cannot be avoided, but because we cannot prevent the birds from flying over our heads, there is no need that we should let them nest in our hair.
Martin LutherMartin Luther The Bible is the cradle wherein Christ is laid.
Martin LutherMartin Luther For what God gives I thank indeed; What He withholds I do not need.
Martin LutherMartin Luther Who waits until circumstances completely favor his undertaking, will never accomplish anything.
Martin LutherMartin Luther People go through three conversions: The conversion of their head, their heart, and their pocketbook. Unfortunately, not all at the same time.
Martin LutherMartin Luther Every week I preach justification by faith to my people, because every week they forget it.
Martin LutherMartin Luther I’ll trust in God’s unchanging Word, till soul and body sever. For though all things pass away, His Word shall stand forever.
Martin LutherMartin Luther He who loves not women, wine, and song Remains a fool his whole life long.
Martin LutherMartin Luther Lord Jesus, You are my righteousness, I am your sin. You took on you what was mine; yet set on me what was yours. You became what you were not, that I might become what I was not.
Martin LutherMartin Luther The Law is for the proud and the Gospel for the brokenhearted.
Martin LutherMartin Luther If you see yourself as a “little sinner” you will inevitably see Jesus as a “little savior”.
Martin LutherMartin Luther I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and where He is there I shall be also!
Martin LutherMartin Luther All of a Christian’s life is one of repentance.
Martin LutherMartin Luther Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
Martin LutherMartin Luther Music is a fair and glorious gift of God. I am strongly persuaded that after theology, there is no art which can be placed on the level with music.
Martin LutherMartin Luther There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.
Martin LutherMartin Luther
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Gerard GleesonGerard Gleeson Like deep water, she was silent. His lips tasted of salt. He was both addicting and bitter all at once.
MoomerMoomer Always show kindness and love to others. Your words might be filling the empty places in someone else heart.
Alexander KandovAlexander Kandov And I would lie on your chest for hours and dream about the world in your arms but your thoughts were in another world.
Ani ShahverdyanAni Shahverdyan Your smile and your laughter lit my whole world.
Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki Often all we can do is breathe, even that can be hard sometimes.
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When we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.
Therese of LisieuxTherese of Lisieux Like any parent, I just want the best for my kids, whatever they decide to do. They will choose what path they want to follow, and we will always be there to encourage them.
David BeckhamDavid Beckham I encourage you to accept that you may not be able to see a path right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there.
Nick VujicicNick Vujicic If we all could be a true friend to someone, praying and encouraging one person somehow, that’s a first step in being part of making the world a better place.
Nick VujicicNick Vujicic Discouragement is not from God.
Ignatius of LoyolaIgnatius of Loyola If you fall sometimes, you must not be discouraged.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It’s transporting, for sure. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It’s uplifting, it’s encouraging, it’s strengthening.
Aretha FranklinAretha Franklin I encourage everyone to know that God has a plan for their life and that God never makes a mistake even though it seems like He is not listening or paying attention sometimes.
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