Sunday, August 29, 2010

Weekly Words To Live By #20 . . .

Life is 10% what happens to you and
90% what you do with what happens to you.
James 1:2-4
(New International Version)
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything
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7 comments:

Mary said...

what beautiful lasting truth from God to live by. May we all remember to press on and not fear when trouble comes our way.
Loving this cooler weather here in Houston this morning.

nancy said...

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I have no idea how Tamara do that. I just like. Even repost it on my FB. Have a good Sunday.
Nancy

Sue said...

Great words of encouragement Carol, thank you for sharing.
Sue

Christine said...

I've been hearing this a lot lately. Thanks.

Unknown said...

I love this, Carol! Lemons have been a theme of mine this summer!

Happy Monday!
KJ

Suzy said...

Oh, so true!!

Anonymous said...

Oh, I so love your words of 10% and 90%. I've preached that to my kids over and over. I hope they got that life is mostly how they choose to deal with it.