Author Unknown
Spend your time in nothing which you know must be repented of. In nothing on which you might not pray for the blessing of God. In nothing which you could not review with a quiet conscience on your dying bed. In nothing which you might not safely and properly be found doing if death should surprise you in the act.
Richard J. Foster
Joy, not grit, is the hallmark of holy obedience. We need to be light-hearted in what we do to avoid taking ourselves too seriously. It is a cheerful revolt against self and pride. Our work is jubilant, carefree, merry. Utter abandonment to God is done freely and with celebration. And so I urge you to enjoy this ministry of self-surrender. Don't push too hard. Hold this work lightly, joyfully. The saints throughout the ages have witnessed to this reality.... You know, of course, that they are not speaking of a silly, superficial, bubbly kind of joy like that flaunted in modern society. No, this is a deep, resonant joy that has been shaped and tempered by the fires of suffering and sorrow; joy through the cross, joy because of the cross.
http://www.quakerinfo.com/foster.shtml
William Gurnall
It is true, Christian, the debt you owe to God must be paid in good and lawful money, but, take comfort. Here Christ is the paymaster.
John Bunyan
When thou prayest, rather let thy heart be without words than thy words without heart.
Alan Redpath
T - Is it true?
H - Is it helpful?
I - Is it inspiring?
N - Is it necessary?
K - Is it kind?
If what I am about to say does not pass those tests, I will keep my mouth shut!
http://www.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/GUIDES/238.htm#3
Abba Nilus
Everything you do in revenge against a brother who has harmed you will come back to your mind at the time of prayer.
Samuel Rutherford
You shall by faith sustain yourself and comfort yourself in your Lord, and be strong in His power; for you are in the beaten and common way to heaven, when you are under our Lord's crosses. You have reason to rejoice in it, more than in a crown of gold; and rejoice and be glad to bear the reproaches of Christ.
Author Unknown
The best cure for loneliness is developing an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
Leonard Ravenhill
The world has lost the power to blush over its vice; the Church has lost her power to weep over it.
Charles Colson
Mere knowledge is not enough to undercut the evil in the human heart. Simply knowing what is right doesn't enable us to do right.
http://www.breakpoint.org/