Religious Quotes submitted by readers
He who interrupts the course of his spiritual exercises and prayer is like a man who allows a bird to escape from his hand; he can hardly catch it again.
Author: St. John of the Cross
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.
Jim Elliot, christian missionary, explaining his motivation to go to a headhunter tribe to share the Gospel. They killed him, but the tribe later heard the Gospel, received Christ, and was totally transformed.
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway.
From The Paradoxical Commandments, by Dr. Kent M. Keith. Mother Teresa quoted this often. I wrote a commentary on this text.
Preach the Gospel, if necessary, use words!
Often attributed to St. Francis, but not traceable to him (which means he didn't say it). Still words to live by that definitely show Francis' spirit.
She Who Kneels Before God
Can Stand Before Anyone
Can Stand Before Anyone
....author unknown
Your talent is Gods gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God
Leo BuscagliaMore quotes - mostly on gardening
Note book to collect quotes like these
Makes a great spiritual gift
Before I started collecting my uplifting quotes online, I collected them in note books like this. I took small ones with me when I traveled. Big ones like this are great not just to collect quotes but also to write down my thoughts about the quotes - or just short insights of my own.
Death and dying - Christian Spiritual Quote
About the Christian Lifestyle - Christian spirituality
"The Christian Life is about relationships, not performance."
Neil Franks, Paster, First Baptist Church, Branson, MO.
Bible quotes - your favorites
Inspirational spiritual quotes submitted by readers of this lens
"Be still and know that I am God"
Psalms. 46:10
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Bible: Philippians 4:13
The kingdom of Heaven is within.
Jesus
A blessing I will condense and pass on to you: May the Lord bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you, and give you peace.
Bible, Numbers 7:24-26
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these
The Bible: Mark 12:30-31
With God, all things are POSSIBLE.
The Bible, gospel of Mark 10:27
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; year, I will up hold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10
The truth shall make you free.
John 8:32
About Right Living - Spiritual Quotes from the Bible
Uplifting Bible verses about Right living
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
The Bible: Psalm 1:1
"In All Thy Ways Acknowledge HIM and HE will Direct thy paths."
Proverbs
Don't be overcome by evil, overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
Spiritual Quotes Calendars and gifts
If you like Christian quotes - you may also like these calendars with quotes from the Bible and Christian tradition.
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2011, 2012 Christian Calendars, Bible Organizers and Planners
- Diaries and Biblical Engagement Planners, Calendars and Christian Date Books. If you want your daily reminders of your faith in your date book. If you want your...
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2011, 2012 Spiritual Quotes Wall Calendars and Desk Calendars
- I love spiritual quotes - I want them around all the time... These calendars have a quote to make you think for each month. In color and black and white, with...
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Spiritual Cards - with and without quotes
- This is a collection of spiritual cards from various traditions. They inspire, guide and help you interpret your day. I especially love the cards that contain...
About Jesus: Christian Spiritual Quotes
Uplifting religious quotes
Jesus was either a Liar, a Lunatic, or Lord
C.S. Lewis
There is nothing that can stop you from becoming who you are in Christ. for it is in you to become that
Telly Savalas Lattimore
Religion in mans answer to draw close to God; A relationship through Jesus the Christ is Gods answer to draw close to man; Which one will you choose?
Rick Cheatham
Blessed are... Inspiring Christian Quote from the Bible
Christian spiritual quote about the blessings of God
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The Bible, Matthew 5:2-12
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