Shanelle Ann

Dreams Coming True bring Joy and Hope [11-30/12-01]

Quote (Nov. 30 / Dec. 1, 2020): "It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting." (Paulo Coelho)
Romans 8:28 -> God calls all things to work together for good to those who love him and are called according to His purpose.
Mark 11:24 -> Pray. Ask. Believe, and it will be granted to you.

You Never Lose by Loving: Whatever is Meant to be will Be [11-29]

Quote (Nov. 29, 2020): "You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back." (Barbara de Angelis)
Lev. 26:3-20"If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them; then I will give you rain in due time, the land shall yield her increase, trees of the field shall yield their fruit... Dwell in your land safely... Peace in the land... None shall make you afraid.
If ye don't hearken to me, don't do these commandments, despising my statutes, ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it, ye shall be slain before your enemies... sorrow of heart..." 

If Better is Possible, Good is not Enough [11-28]

Quote (Nov. 28, 2020): "If better is possible, good is not enough." (Benjamin Franklin)
Romans 12:1"By the mercies fo God, present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
Col. 3:23"Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not unto men;"

Resiliency of the Human Spirit [11-27]

Quote (Nov. 27, 2020): "Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit." (Bernard Williams)
James 1:2-4"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance."
Prov. 24:16"For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief." 

Small Things with Great Love [11-26]

Quote (Nov. 26, 2020): "Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." (Mother Teresa)
James 3:5"The tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!"
Gal. 5:9"A little leaven leavens the whole lump."
Luke 7:47 -> Many sins forgiven because of the genuine love shown in her small gestures. Those who love lots, are forgiven the many/multitudes of sins.

Storm of Covid-19: Time of Tribulation [11-25]

Quote (Nov. 25, 2020): "Storms don't last forever." 
John 16:33"In me you may have peace.In the world, you will have tribulation.For in this unbelieving world you will experience trouble and sorrows, but you must be courageous, for I have conquered the World!"
Isa. 43:1-2"When you pass through the deep, stormy sea, you can count on me to be there with you. When you pass through raging rivers, you will not drown. Walk through fire; the flame shall not consume you."

Find Enjoyment in Your Toil [11-23/24]

Quote (Nov. 23/24, 2020): "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." (Katharine Hepburn)
Ecc. 2:24"There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God." 

Smooth Seas never made a Skilled Sailor [11-22]

Quote (Nov. 22, 2020): "Smooth seas never made a skilled sailor." (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
James 1:3, 4, 12"Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life."
Romans 5:4"Perseverance builds character; and character, hope."

Take the Risk [11-21]

Quote (Nov. 21, 2020): "Take the Risk"
Ecc. 11:4-6"He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap. As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything.
In the morning sow your seed, and at evening withhold not your hand, for you do not know what will prosper, this or that, or whether both alike will be good."
Mt. 14:29"He said, 'come'. So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus."

Pay the Price to Secure the Blessing [11-20]

Quote (Nov. 20, 2020): "You must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing." (Andrew Jackson)
Heb. 10:34"You showed sympathy to the prisoners and accepted joyfully the seizure of your property, knowing that you have for youselves a better possession and a lasting one."