When being interviewed about the length of time it took to invent the light bulb and the thousand of attempts that failed, Thomas Edison was once asked if failing ever discouraged him. "I did not fail thousands of times," Edison replied. "I had thousands of successes. For each one led me closer to my eventual success."

Romance is fleeting, but love is long. Romance is flying, but love is a safe landing. Romance seeks perfection, but love forgives faults. Romance anguishes as it waits for the phone to ring    to bring a voice that says sweet things,    but love is the anguish of waiting for a call    that assures you someone else is safe and happy. Romance is suspense, anticipation and surprise,    but love is dependability. Romance is dancing in the moonlight, gazing deep into desired eyes,    but love is saying, "You're tired, honey, I'll get up this time." Romance is delicious, but love nourishes.

Anonymous

"Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."

Colossians 3:12

I asked God I asked for strength, that I might achieve;    I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey... I asked for health, that I might do greater things;    I was given infirmity, that I might do better things... I asked for riches, that I might be happy;    I was given poverty, that I might be wise. I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men;    I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God... I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life;    I was given life, that I might enjoy all things... I got nothing that I asked for- but everything I had hoped for;    Almost despite myself, My unspoken prayers were answered. I am among all men most richly blessed.

By an unknown Confederate soldier

With God, all things are possible.

Matthew 19:26

"He replied, 'Yes, but even more blessed are all who hear the Word of God and put it into practice.'"

Luke 11:28

What do you "put into practice"? What is your daily focus, thoughts and dreams?