Happy Friday! Be Your Best!

Happy Friday! Be Your Best!

People never improve unless they look to some standard or example higher and better than themselves.
-Tyron Edwards


Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.
-Mark Twain


The most important single influence in the life of a person is another person . . . who is worthy of emulation.
-Paul D. Shafer


Reach beyond the attitudes and material things which people of the world fabricate. Rather seek and turn to receive from God the glorious gifts of wisdom, love and awe inspiring creations, His blessings, designed for you to take pleasure in.
-GIS4ME



Sirach 40:17-27

Wealth or wages can make life sweet,
But better than either is finding a treasure.
A child or a city will preserve one’s name,
But better than either, attaining wisdom.
Sheepfolds and orchards bring flourishing health;
But better than either, a devoted wife.
Wind and music delight the soul, but better than either, conjugal love.
The flute and the harp offer sweet melody,
But better than either, a voice that is true.
Charm and beauty delight the eyes,
But better than either, the flowers of the field.
A friend, a neighbor, are timely guides,
But better than either, a prudent wife.
A brother, a helper, for times of stress;
But better than either, charity that rescues.
Gold and silver make one’s way secure,
But better than either, sound judgment.
Wealth and vigor build of confidence,
But better than either, fear of God.
Fear of the Lord leaves nothing wanting,
He who has it need seek no other support.
The fear of God is a paradise of blessings;
Its canopy, all that is glorious.