SAD, BUT TRUE
Realize this:
No matter what you say and how you say it, SOME people will never get it.
That's not your fault!
Sad, But True!No matter how pure your motives are, SOMEBODY will still accuse you of ill intentions.
Stay pure anyway.
Sad, But True!No matter how humble you are, somebody will still consider you proud. Stay humble, anyway.
Sad, But True!No matter how generous you are, somebody will still call you "selfish". Remain generous, anyway.
Sad, But True!Sometimes some of your greatest pains will come from those you gave the most pleasure.
Sad, But True!Some of your greatest disappointments will come from those you gave your best appointments or commitments.
Sad, But True!Sometimes some of the worst things you'd hear about yourself may come from those you speak the best of.
Sad, But True!Not everyone in your ship is paddling in the direction of your dreamed destination.
Discernment is key.
Sad, But True!Loving people sometimes means feeling used by them.
Sad, But True!Sometimes, doing the right thing ends up making you look like a fool.
Sad, But True!Tough as it seems, any evil done against you can become a seed for your promotion... It depends on your response.
Sad, But True!I would rather appear foolish now and see the wisdom of the Almighty God unfold, than appear wise now and turn out a fool later.
Sad, But True!Promotion doesn't come by fighting for your rights but by being faithful in doing what is right.
Sad, But True!Those who will enjoy true promotion by the Almighty must be willing to forgive freely, forgive quickly and forgive wholly.
Sad, But True!Those who will relish true promotion must be willing to serve many for free and selflessly.
Sad, But True!Read with caution: Sometimes, to see the positive things Almighty God can do for you, then you have to be willing to stop what you can do in offending Him.
Sad, But True!Without God's sign off, your biggest step can turn out to be your biggest mistake.
Sad, But True!Pain has a higher potential to toughen you up than pleasure does.
Sad, But True!Problems are easier to solve than people.
Sad, But True!Many people will celebrate you only as long as your advancement doesn't exceed their expectations of you.
Sad, But True!Some people get close enough to you just to find something bad about you to broadcast to the world.
Sad, But True!Some people are quiet when you're succeeding but quick to point out your failures.
Sad, But True!Hating those who hate you makes them your leaders, since you're following their footsteps.
Sad, But True!Rather than react to a negative situation. Respond to your revelation.
Sad, But True!Believe the best even when you're going through the worst.
Sad, But True!They hurt you? Don't hold it against them. Hold them up in prayer.
Sad, But True!Forgiving people is not just a good idea. It's a GOD's idea. Actually, more than an idea. It's an instruction.
Sad, But True!How you respond to a situation can be more important than the situation.
Sad, But True!Your ability to overlook an offence determines the degree of dominion you'd exercise over many other things.
Sad, But True!Wisdom will help you solve problems. A large heart will help you accommodate people. You need both.
Sad, But True!When all is said and done, let the fear and the love of the Almighty GOD in your heart pour through your daily walk!
Sad, But True!The wise is he who takes lessons from the above, and with them benefit others!
Sad, But True!Some people may think this piece is targeted at them. No. Everyone alive will need one of the points at some point or the other.
Sad, But True!
Just be Happy!
Sad, But True!