From the Pastor’s Desk

Della Little once shared with us a little piece of paper that contained some very wise and beautiful words. 

IT’S NOT EASY

To Apologize

To Begin Over

To Admit Error

To Keep Trying

To Take Advice

To Be Unselfish

To Be Charitable

To Face A Sneer

To Avoid Mistakes

To Be Considerate

To Endure Success

To Profit By Mistakes

To Keep Out Of A Rut

To Forgive and Forget

To Think and Then Act

To Make The Best Of Little

To Subdue An Unruly Temper

To Recognize The Silver Lining

To Shoulder A Deserved Blame 

These are good words to keep near for easy reference.  Someone once said, “Words, words, words!  There’s no end to them.”  Words constantly inundate us, and we must be careful and selective in choosing the words we will keep in our hearts.  Proverbs 22:17 says, “Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise.”  The opposite is equally true, “Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips” (Proverbs 14:7). 

Among the wisest words we can ever read are those from 2nd Peter chapter 1 “Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge, and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love” (2nd Peter 1:5-7).  A daily reading of God’s word will bless us beyond measure.  “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (Psalm 119:105).