You say, “You chose the wrong person.”
He says, “You are not a mistake; you are chosen, royal, and holy.” —1 Peter 2:9

You say, “I’m too exhausted.”
He says, “Turn to Me, I will refresh you.” —Matthew 11:28

You say, “I don’t know what to do.”
He says, “Trust in Me, not your own intelligence; I will guide you.” —Proverbs 3:5

You say, “It won’t work, it can’t.”
He says, “With Me, all things are possible.” —Matthew 19:26

You say, “I’m not able to do this much.”
He says, “I will supply you with all that you need.” —Philippians 4:19

You say, “I’m frustrated, nothing is working.”
He says, “Do not grow weary in doing good works; in due time, you will reap.” —Galatians 6:9

You say, “I’m afraid of failing.”
He says, “A righteous man may fall seven times, but still rise again.” —Proverbs 24:16

You say, “I’m not smart enough for this.”
He says, “Ask Me for wisdom, and I will give it to you.” —James 1:5

You say, “I’m scared.”
He says, “Fear not, for I am with you; do not hide, for I am your God.” —Isaiah 41:10

You say, “There’s nobody who loves me.”
He says, “There is no greater love, than the love I have for you.” —John 15:13

You say, “I feel so alone.”
He says, “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” —Deuteronomy 31:8

You say, “I don’t know if I can forgive myself.”
He says, “Forgive yourself and others, so that I may forgive you.” —Mark 11:25

You worry, “Will all of this be worth it?”
He says, “The pain you endure now is not worthy to be compared to the glory to come.” —Romans 8:18

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If you are kind, people may accuse you of insincerity, selfishness, ulterior motives —
…be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies —
…succeed anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness in this lifetime, there will be jealousy —
…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 will never be enough —
…give the best you have anyway.

You see, in the Final Analysis, it is all between you and God —
…it was never between you and them anyway.

by Teresa of Calcutta.

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