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On Fortitude

On Fortitude

fortitudeA Quote to Carry You

January 4,2016

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”  Psalm 18:2

On fortitude – Fortitude, defined as the strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage, can be interpreted in different ways.  To one person, it can mean having a will strong enough to get them through anything that threatens to impede their path.  To another, it may mean having the physical strength to withstand any ailment that would have otherwise undermined their health.  For me, fortitude has less to do with my own abilities when facing life’s choppy waters.  Rather, it has everything to do with God’s life preserving power.

Although this new year is only a few days old, it has brought with it a whole new set of challenges just waiting for me to dive into.  In fact, when I peek out at the turbulent waters stirring around me, I realize that no amount of my own fortitude will be enough to even lift me off the diving board.  It will take much more strength and sustaining power that I alone can muster to keep me from merely treading water to stay afloat.  Indeed, when it comes to tackling each lap of adversity that seeps through in the days ahead, I need to rely on the steady strokes of the Lord’s capable, all sufficient arms.  For through his guidance and wisdom, I can plunge into the stormy waters of the future with assured confidence that he alone will see me safely to shore.

When the floods of adversity burst into your life, rather that succumb to becoming submerged by our troubles, may you too seek the life preserving power of the Lord…for he is the only one who truly has the power to save you.

Peace and love,

Felecia

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On Power

On Power

on powerA Quote to Carry You

October 20, 2014

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”  Abraham Lincoln

Power can be a two-edged sword.  It can be a weapon that pierces straight through to the heart or an instrument that cuts away at what is troublesome and unnecessary, allowing for growth and even prosperity.  When power is abused, death and destruction are sure to follow.  Power used properly, can be a light to all the world.

Power reveals what resides within one’s soul.  What does your “power” consist of?

Peace and love,

Felecia

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A Quote to Carry You – February 17, 2014

A quote to carry youA Quote to Carry You

February 17, 2014

“The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.” Abraham Lincoln

Can an enemy become a friend?  When I first read this quote, I didn’t think much of it.  Reading it a second time, however, I realized how easily this advice can be applied to any adversity in life.    When we embrace the difficulties that come our way, and transform them from being hindrances into welcomed opportunities…well, they may become some of the strongest “friends” we have.

Face your challenges with a welcoming calmness…you may be surprised at how amiable the end results turn out to be.

Peace,

Felecia

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