During some of my most challenging times in life, there has always been an inspirational quote or a passage from Scripture that has kept me going.  And they always came at the right time. For example, when I was contemplating making a significant change in my life, I was reading a book and in it, I read, “If you play it safe your whole life you will never reach your full potential.” I read these words over and over again and knew they were for me.  It was the final nudging I needed to help me make my decision — not to mention it encouraged me along the way.

We all need some encouragement now and then, right?  Unfortunately, we aren’t always in the best situation or around the right people that will give us the type of encouragement we need.  If this is you, allow me that opportunity right now. This week, let’s focus on what is possible, not on the struggle.  Remember that even in brokenness, you are not alone; God loves you and I am praying for you.  God has promised that He will, “never leave us nor forget about us.”

I have put together some quotes that I hope will encourage you and give you a clearer perspective as you tackle each new day, despite how things may appear.  Keep moving forward, my friends; your life matters!

God has a beautiful way of bringing good vibrations out of broken chords. – Chuck Swindoll  

God uses broken things. It takes broken soil to produce a crop, broken clouds to give rain, broken grain to give bread, broken bread to give strength. It is the broken alabaster box that gives forth perfume. It is Peter, weeping bitterly, who returns to greater power than ever. – Vance Havner

 A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances.  – Max Lucado

I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.” –Og Mandin

Snuggle in God’s arms. When you are hurting, when you feel lonely, left out. Let Him cradle you, comfort you, reassure you of His all-sufficient power and love. – Kay Arthur

Embrace uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much later. –Bob Goff

A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. –Maya Angelou

Be strong and of good courage. Do not fear nor be afraid of them. For the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 3:16

Your Virtual Life Mentor,

Doug