Yesterday i came across my mom's collection of verses. she cut them from newspapers or magazines she happens to get hold on. Most of these verses are from the late Max Soliven's (i'm not sure if i got that right) page in the newspaper ( i forgot the name of the paper). Anyway, i find the verses enlightening and hoping that i can share the same perception to some if not everybody. I collected a few to post and here they are:

It’s true that we don’t know

what we’ve got until we lose it,

but it’s also true that we don’t know

what we’ve been missing until it arrives.

Giving someone all your love is never

an assurance that they’ll love you back!

Don’t expect love in return.

Just wait for it to grow in their heart

but if it doesn’t, be content it grew in yours.

It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone,

an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone.

But it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

Those who tell you it can’t be

done have always been around,

but throughout history progress has always come

from those who said it could be done.

Those who thank God even in trials,

turns burdens into blessings,

make Him the center of your life.

Do not pray to be sheltered from problems

but to be fearless in facing them.

Do not be afraid of pain but

ask for a heart that conquers it.

As we sail through life,

do not avoid rough waters,

sail on because calm seas

never make a strong and skillful sailor.

Your vision will become clear only

when you can look into your own heart.

Who looks outside, DREAMS.

Who looks inside, AWAKES.

The beauty of the morning isn’t sunrise

but the thought of God giving us

another day to see through life.

Always remember life is

never without a need,

never without a problem,

never without a trial,

never without a hurtful moment.

But a peaceful life is never without Christ.

Getting angry is actually punishing

yourself with the mistakes of others.

So keep away from anger

because all you will get are wrinkles.

Most of us are praying for mountains

of difficulty to be removed,

when what we really need

to pray for is courage to climb them.

Each day our goal is to touch one’s heart,

encourage one’s mind and inspire one’s soul.

May you continue to be blessed

and be a blessing to others.