Tag: expectation

Wait and See

Patience Is the Posture of Waiting With Hope and Trust.  “By your patience, possess your souls.” Luke 21:19 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “Wait and See.” Waiting is not my favorite pastime. I guess I always wanted the benefit of knowing the outcome of things. Many times […]

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Direction, Distractions, and Diversions

Distractions create diversions to a course not envisioned. “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:2 KJV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “Direction, Distractions, and Diversions.” Life needs direction – a worthy goal to reach and a path to reach that goal. […]

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Affirmation and Expectations

Affirmation is more powerful than expectation.   “Look for the best in each other and do your best to bring it out.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15 MSG My thoughts and comments today are about, “Affirmation and Expectations.” In my observation, a person’s reasonable expectations of others are typically proven to be true, whether for […]

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Success with Satisfaction

“Our only power and success come from God.” 2 Corinthians 3:5 NLT. Success without satisfaction is failure not success. My thoughts and comments today are about “success with satisfaction.” Success is a more complex subject than might first be assumed. Sir Winston Churchill captured the process as, “moving from one […]

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The Practice of Peace

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.” Philippians 4:6 NLT. The practice of peace begins with prayer. My thoughts and comments today are about “the practice of peace.” Every day, disputes and differences polarize our lives and relationships. An unfriendly gap widens between religious and secular beliefs. Economic inequality […]

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