A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth of philosophy bringeth a man's mind about to religion.
The eyes see what the heart loves. If the heart loves God and is single in this devotion, then the eyes will see God whether others see Him or not.
In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't.
Prayer gives a man the opportunity of getting to know a gentleman he hardly ever meets. I do not mean his maker, but himself.
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.
Don't pray to escape trouble. Don't pray to be comfortable in your emotions. Pray to do the will of God in every situation. Nothing else is worth praying for.
Four blessed ways of living: 1st - Look back and thank God. 2nd - Look forward and trust God. 3rd - Look around and serve God. 4th - Look within and find God!
God designs what we go through in life, but we decide how we go through it. In anything and everything the best plan begins and ends with a Prayer!
No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, and disciplined. But no life is ever happy until it is lived for the glory of God. Keep the faith!