Motivational Quotes, Encouragement, and Practicing Gratitude

 Motivational Quotes, Encouragement, and Practicing Gratitude

Persevering Without Resentments and Envy

“When people throw you stones, it is because you are a good tree full of fruits. They see a lot of harvest in you. Do not go down to their level by throwing them back the stones, but throw them your fruits so the seeds of yourself may inspire them to change their ways.”- positive quotes

This quote describes the need to not have resentments and to avoid negative emotions. We have all been reviled, envied, and hated at one point or another for no reason (most likely by idolators). Instead of harboring resentments of the past, we can persevere removing hate, anger, resentments, and bitterness and instead persevere with gladness, gratitude, resiliency, and serenity. This wisdom allows us to remove the burden that is negativity, envy, bitterness, and hate. We can also avoid the practice of idolatry, false prophets, and idolators.

Persevering Despite Persecution and Envy from Socialists

“One reason that GOD allows individuals to come against you is so that they can see, that even when they give you their worst, GOD still gives you His best.”

We learn from the Sacred Scriptures that impressive and amazing individuals were hated and envied by idolators. We learn to persevere knowing that these times are not so great and that despite the envy, we can persevere worshiping King Jesus Christ. We learn that envy has existed for a long time (about 5,992 or 5,993 years or so that earth has existed) and know that these are not the best of times because there is still envy. Despite not living in the best of times, we can acknowledge the things that we can not do in Shabbath Millennium. We learn that righteous individuals persevered despite envy from the snake and were able to persist to eternal salvation. We learn that despite envy, Paul persevered preaching and obtained eternal salvation despite hindrances, discouragements, and revilings from idolators. We learn that the story of Paul is impressive.

Persevering With Genuine Empathy

“GOD Almighty tells us in Scripture that we are unique. GOD Almighty describes that we are created in the image of GOD Almighty. GOD Almighty tells us that we do not have to compare ourselves to anyone because we are each different, distinct, unique, and incomparable.” (quote from a graphic and still trying to find the source)

We can go to Scripture each day to remind ourselves of the truth. When the opposition tries to discourage, we can persevere reminding ourselves of the truth in Scripture that calls us unique, distinct, important, and cherished by GOD Almighty. If you were slandered, insulted, or envied in the past because of being a Christian, know that it has nothing to do with you. The envy is because the idolators hate everything that is good and amazing. We can remind ourselves of amazing stories of amazing individuals that were not enough for the idolators. We know that Moses was not good enough for the wicked individuals of Korah's rebellion even though he had divided the Red Sea, made water flow from a rock, made bread from heaven, defeated five idolatrous nations, and still taught wisdom. The idolators wanted to go back to Egypt. The midwives Shiprah and Puah did not listen to Pharaoh and decided to guard the children from the envy of Pharaoh. Shiprah was told to sin, and instead decided to trust in GOD Almighty guarding the children. Shiprah obeyed GOD Almighty and was favored instead of listening to the envy of Pharaoh. We know that David was discouraged by his own brothers for having bravery in wanting to fight Goliath and then being envied by Saul for destroying the giant that no one wanted to fight. Paul was supposedly “unimpressive” to the false apostles who wanted to discourage his ministry, and yet he preached despite Pharisees trying to slander him, oppose him, and hinder him from preaching. Paul endured discouragements from Pharisees, false apostles, adultress, and idolators and yet accomplished his purpose of preaching King Jesus Christ Eternal LORD and Savior. You do not have to listen to the lies of the snake that hates how individuals are unique and distinct in the worship of GOD Almighty. You are supposed to listen to the GOD of gods, GOD Almighty.

"In case no one told you today…

You are beautiful. You are loved. You are needed. You are alive for a reason. You are stronger than you think. You are going to get through this. I am glad you are alive. And do not ever give up." (quote from dailyhealthpost)

While we may not be living in the best of times, we need to keep reminding ourselves of the good things of life. We can always go to Scripture to find encouragement and motivation. We can go to prayer to ask GOD Almighty to help us persevere with perseverance and motivation. We can also see positive messages that remind us that we are cared for and cherished by our Creator. We can also avoid discouraging and envious false information of post-modernism (we do not have to believe the temporary lies of the snake that looks to discourage individuals from having empathy and happiness). We are reminded to keep being positive despite the not so good times that we are living in. This is to remind ourselves that we can persevere with courage and motivation knowing that we are meant to live in Shabbath Millennium for a Thousand Years and for all eternity in New Jerusalem. 

“At some point everyone must decide if they are a creator or a critic, a person who loves or a person who hates, a person who gives or a person who takes.” (quote from positivesoup)

We can learn in life that there are only two paths. We learn that we can choose the path of life creating, practicing generosity, genuine empathy, and giving instead of envying, hating without reason, and being narcissistic and selfish. 

Helping People + Talent = Purpose

We learn from the Sacred Scriptures that we are supposed to love GOD Almighty above everything and respect humanity. This wisdom allows us to have purpose and meaning. We learn that we are supposed to worship GOD Almighty with our resources, talents, virtues, and time. We are also supposed to care about humanity and not hate others. We learn about this in the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Talents.

Psychologists Have Described the Importance of Wisdom

“The development of this mature form of intelligence [wisdom] is brought about through a set of favorable life influences, including a willingness to learn from experience, interest in the well being of others, training, and mentoring by others.” (page 188 Health Development and Aging from Susan Krauss Whitbourne)

Psychologists have attempted to describe the importance of wisdom. From Scripture, we learn that obeying the commandments of Moses is the beginning of wisdom and the practice of sound judgment. This means that we can make good decisions when we decide to worship GOD Almighty above everything. We learn that psychologists have shown that wisdom is being mature and making sound decisions. Psychologists have described that individuals that choose to listen to and accept constructive criticism or reproof are able to be wise. Psychologists have shown that learning from experience is also important in developing wisdom. This describes that we are supposed to learn life lessons from experiences in life. We learn that we are able to learn lessons from life that prevent us from having ingratitude and envy. We are supposed to also care about others and practice empathy. We are supposed to accept reproof and also instruct wisdom that we may have to others so that they do not practice envy and hate. According to psychologists, wisdom is developed by having empathy and also learning from experiences and reproof. We can choose wisdom instead of envy and irresponsibility

"Humble enough to know that I am not better than anyone, yet wise enough to know that I am different from the rest." (quote from Bruce Lee)

We learn that humility is an important virtue to develop in this life. While in post-modern society, there have been lies told about the need to be arrogant and vain, humility and authenticity are qualities that shine. We learn that Bruce Lee described the importance of humility and authenticity. Humility and authenticity help us persevere with gratitude and happiness.

"Trials are mandatory but misery is optional."

We learn that in life there is persecution, trials, and tribulations, yet we know that we can persevere with happiness instead of discouragement. We learn that despite the discouragements of the snake, we can persevere worshiping GOD Almighty and forsaking idolatry that tries to lead to misery, envy, and coveting.

"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." (quote from Albert Einstein)

Albert Einstein was another individual who was humble and described the importance of humility. Albert Einstein described that he had no special talent while being gifted in science. Albert Einstein described that he was curious about learning and that was the reason he excelled at science. We can learn to be self-didactic and keep learning so that we can distinguish true science from pseudo-science.

Avoiding Narcissists and Fighting Narcissism

“People motivate you or they drain you. Choose them wisely.”

This saying states that there are only two kinds of people. There are people that are good, righteous, helpful, and motivate us, and there are also those that are evil, negative, treacherous, and do not motivate us. We can choose to persevere practicing genuine empathy being good instead of deceitful and envious. We can also choose to be far apart from negative narcissists who hate others for no reason. There are negative individuals who actually want others to be angry, hate, and be envious and covetous. We know that those negative emotions drain individuals instead of helping them persevere with positive emotions and gratitude. I have persevered even after having “frienemies” (frienemies are worst than enemies because they are false, pretend to care about you, while they actually hate you. False friends that actually want to know how you are doing so that they can compare themselves and envy even more), yet GOD Almighty has allowed me to be far apart from those types of individuals. Someone who cares about you does not revile you, slander you, or insult you. Someone who genuinely cares about you wants to help and motivate you to be a better person instead of trying to diminish, hurt, and envy you. In these times, we must be careful because there are false prophets that are malignant narcissists that only want to lead to sin, idolatry, and destruction. We can choose to remove such people from our lives. When we do this, we actually feel better without the negativity and the negative emotions that they try to cause. People either motivate you or they drain you. 

“What they hate is their own lack of self-control, so they try to control you. What they despise is your strength. What they hold in utmost contempt is your refusal to be controlled and to accept their lie that it is your fault.” (quote from simplereminders.com (Checked out the site and it seems to no longer be about fighting narcissism and instead is pro-socialism.)

When we persevere in the worship of GOD Almighty, there may be narcissists who attempt to discourage, envy, and oppose the preaching of truth. Prior to preaching, I also dealt with narcissists who attempted to discourage and demotivate me for no reason other than envy. We can learn to be far apart from narcissists who want to discourage others and hate that other individuals can improve and grow in virtues. Narcissists are false and flatter with their mouth while they also envy and hate. These individuals flatter and also revile and hate for no reason. This is because sin leads to stagnation and bitterness. We can separate ourselves from individuals that attempt to discourage us. Instead, we prosper by preaching truth and helping others escape the captivity and darkness that exists in idol worship and sin. (There are also malignant narcissists (false prophets) who do not want to know anything about truth and King Jesus Christ, so we must avoid malignant narcissists who envy for the sake of envying.)

The Ten Truths About Narcissism

1. They know what they are doing.
2. They know they are hurting you.
3. They are doing it on purpose.
4. They can control it (narcissism), just as they do when they are trying to impress someone.
5. They could stop if they wanted to.
6. They do not love you even if they say they do.
7. They are not capable of empathy, compassion, or remorse.
8. You can not change them.
9. They are only capable of manipulation and control.
10. They will not apologize. (quote from a graphic from barbedwire.narcissism from a facebook group. I have not been on facebook for over 9 years and have not checked the source, yet the quote speaks truth about narcissism and narcissists. I have not been on facebook in over 9 years because of psychologist studies that have proven that comparing oneself to others by going to comparitive social media causes decreases of self-esteem, envy, and resentments. Since leaving facebook for 9 years, I feel much better not having to compare myself to anyone knowing that GOD Almighty calls me unique and cared for.)

We can persevere without practicing narcissism and also avoiding false prophets who are narcissists. We can persevere practicing genuine empathy so that we do not practice hate and lust. Narcissism attempts to lead individuals to selfishness and envy that attempts to prevent individuals from having genuine empathy and gratitude. It is most likely that narcissists practice idol worship and explains why they can not practice genuine empathy nor care for others. We can learn to distinguish truth from temporary lies and persevere far apart from known narcissists. The gangstalkers are essentially narcissists and may include individuals from the past who can not get over past resentments. We can acknowledge the need to remove negative emotions and not hate because that is the intention of gangstalking. We can hate evil and that is wisdom. We can persevere being far apart from such individuals that have envy and bitterness due to the practice of idolatry.