If you want peace to prevail in your heart, remove anger, resentment, blame and worry.
No matter how detached you feel when you pray, don’t let go of the link. it’s your path back to the Almighty. keep at it.
If it doesn’t involve you ,don’t get involved.
No matter how angry, never use harsh words on other; for those could be the words you’ll ever say to them. Choose to be kind always.
Clothing yourself with the best character is more appealing than clothing yourself with expensive labels.
You can search the world for happiness but you won’t find it until you start being content with what the Almighty has already given you.
Be wary of people who stab you in the back repeatedly & then behave like they’re the ones who have been wronged. It’s best to avoid them.
Your brain and heart are the two most powerful organs in your body. Do not give control of them to anybody.
Do good deeds purely for the Almighty. Don’t expect recognition, congratulations or gratitude from anyone. Seek your rewards from him alone.
There’s no need to be popular & win the approval of others. The Almighty did not create you for this purpose. Stay true to yourself.
My heart is too valuable to allow hatred and jealousy to rent a spot.
Find it in your heart to fully forgive the one who’s wronged you . It’s difficult but the rewards are great and given by the almighty himself.
Where a matter has been resolved, we should not keep bringing up the past.
If a human being closes one door upon you, trust the Almighty to open another ten doors for you.
When giving advice, do so kindly. Do it sincerely with patience. Don’t do it show that you are more intelligent or better than others
We want to make the world a better place but we are not prepared to improve ourselves.
Why do we keep holding grudges? Is it really worth wasting that mental energy? Shouldn’t we just forgive and reap the rewards for letting go
Your faith is your tree of life. The deeper the roots, the stronger the faith. Water the tree with good deeds; or it’ll wither and die.
We love ourselves after so many mistakes, so why do we hate others for one or two mistakes they’ve made.
If your heart is always content, then you are the same as or even better then he who has everything in this world.”
“Every test in life makes us bitter or better. Every problem comes to make us or break us. The choice is ours to become victims or victorious”
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“The moment you start comparing your life with others is the start of your downfall. You’ll lose your peace and sense of gratitude. Thank the Almighty”
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“When you learn to discipline your tongue, you’ll stop scrutinizing, judging and condemning others. You’ll then focus on your own weaknesses.”
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“In this age of nudity, the more you reveal the cheaper you are regarded, even if the world makes you feel you are liberated. Modest dress plays a key role in purification of the soul and deep inner contentment.“
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“I really appreciate those who correct me because without them, I might have been repeating my mistakes for a long time.”
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“When people walk out of your life, perhaps the Almighty knew it was best for you and chose to protect you from unforeseen harm.“
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“We all get hurt. We all have wounds, but you cannot let that be an excuse to just sit around and do nothing. Remember, pain is part of life. Your emotional wounds strengthen you because they show you have lived a purposeful life.”
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“Not all your days will be the same. A day of sadness and another of happiness. A day of profit and an another of loss. That’s the test of life.”
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“Insulting others is never a way of correcting them. Instead, it causes more damage and proves that we need help ourselves.”
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“Find it in your heart to fully forgive the one who’s wronged you. It’s difficult but the rewards are great and given by the almighty himself.”
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“When a matter has been resolved, we should not keep bringing up the past.”
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Why do we keep holding grudges? Is it really worth wasting that mental energy? Shouldn’t we just forgive and reap the rewards for letting go?
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“Arrogance creates a mental block preventing you from taking good advice. Humility allows you to open up, seek advice and imbibe knowledge.”
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“If you want a meaningful day, try spending it doing something for others, care for the aged and sick, make someone happy and spread goodness”
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“If you’re doing good work, don’t stop. Press on and keep working, no matter what others say or how much they discourage you.”
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“Tonight before you get into bed, say a prayer for those without a bed, without a roof above their head, clothing or a morsel with which to be fed”.
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“Don’t envy the lives of others. Often you only see the surface. If you delve deeper, everyone faces challenges. Each one; without exception.”
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“A negative mind will interpret the most positive messages negatively but a positive mind extracts the best, even from a negative message.”
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“When you keep looking for flaws in others, that’s all you’ll see. You won’t see their beauty. Start focusing on what’s good in people”
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Don’t be busybodies, meddling into affairs of others. Avoid prying into things which are of no concern to you. Focus on your own life”
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“If your heart is always content, then you are the same as or even better than he who has everything in this world.”
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“Life’s a constant struggle. Always try to do better. When others make mistakes, don’t look down on them. Help them up with your wisdom.”
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“Peace with oneself brings about positiveness, calmness, focus, contentment, and goodness in our thoughts, actions, character and being.”
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“Life is not guaranteed at all but death is absolutely guaranteed upon all, yet we still prepare for life more than death.”
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“Being so kind, polite and cheerful towards the women of the world holds no value when we cannot be such to our own wives, sisters, and mothers.”
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“Ever utter mean words out of anger. Your anger will pass. But your mean words can scar a person for life. So use kind words or be silent.”
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“Do good deeds purely for the Almighty. Don’t expect recognition, congratulations or gratitude from anyone. Seek your rewards from Him alone.”
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“No matter how detached you feel when you pray, don’t let go of the link. It’s your path back to the Almighty. Keep at it.”
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“It’s never about material stuff, wealth, fame. It’s always about the heart. The Almighty looks not at how you look but what’s in your heart.”
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“When you control your anger, you earn His pleasure. It’s a test of the strength of your character. Be conscious of it so you won’t regret”
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“Learn to walk away from people and situations that threaten your peace of mind, self-respect, values, morals or self worth. Don’t argue with them. Don’t get into a debate with them. It’s not worth your effort. It’s also a sign of maturity”
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“Don’t let unkind people stop you from being kind. Remember, the people most in need of some kindness are those who seem strangers to it. So go out of your way to be kind to those most in need of our kindness, the unkind people of the world.”
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“Don’t be sad to the extent that we think nobody could possibly be in a worse situation than what we’re facing now. That’s not true. Always look at those who are in far worse situations than ourselves when we’re feeling hopeless and depressed.”
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If you live your life worrying about who hurt you and who broke you down, you’re going to end up being miserable. Learn to look at the positive side; who was always there and helped you back on your feet again and made you smile once more!
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No matter how good you are to certain people, they may never reciprocate and treat you in the same way. Learn to accept this. It may not be easy but it’s the most logical and wise thing to do! Such is life. Don’t lose sleep over it!
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“Whatever it is you want to do, do it now. Don’t use the excuse of waiting for perfect timing to procrastinate. Perfection is not for this world. So before you end up miserable because you’ve been stuck waiting, act on it and start today.”
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“Don’t waste your time explaining to people who have already made up their minds about you; those who are committed to misunderstand you! They have an agenda. Don’t stress over them and get on with your life. They don’t deserve your attention.”
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“Always try to put yourself in “someone else’s shoes. Have a heart. Be compassionate. Everyone has a story. Choose kindness no matter what is being dished out. Try your best to remember this when you find being compassionate is too hard for you.”
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Don’t be fooled and let the world tell you that when you win, you show immense strength. No. Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. The more you’ve gone through hardship and trials, the stronger you become!
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“When someone has failed in what they set out to do, don’t push them down even harder. Give a word of encouragement. Uttering good words to someone after failure is worth more than all the praise you can give after success.”
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“In this life, periods of ease and hardship will keep alternating; that’s why we should never get complacent when things are good. Remember, the best worship is waiting for the ease to come when you’re experiencing hardship.”
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Haters are just people with low self esteem. They don’t believe in themselves; so they try to put other people down in a sick way to lift themselves up! Don’t let their criticism and negativity distract you from your goals in life!
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Be careful what you say to others because you may not get a chance to take back your words. You may say things you don’t mean at the height of anger and live to regret it. It is so easy to get worked up on a daily basis. Don’t. It’s not worth it!
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“Be careful when you blurt out harsh words in harsh tones. The hurt might pierce deeper than you could ever imagine. You probably think a simple sorry can fix it. But think again. Words can leave scars. Some scars are more permanent than others.”
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Don’t let people manipulate your mind, feelings and emotions or control how you think about yourself. No one should be allowed to do that. Your thoughts are your own. It’s the most powerful thing you have. Never give that power to someone else!
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Just because you took longer than others doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Don’t compare your journey to those around you. You’ll end up disappointed and disillusioned. Tread your path the best way you can. Focus on the route ahead. Don’t be distracted!
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Do not attach your heart to those who lead a sinful life for you might one day find yourself in deep regret. It’s so important to choose your friends wisely because knowingly or unknowingly they can make a huge difference to your life. Take heed!
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“Recognize when things no longer serve a purpose. You let them go not because of arrogance or pride but because they don’t fit into your life anymore. So close the chapter, learn the lessons and shake off the dust. Don’t waste your life. Move on.”
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Each day that you spend with negative thoughts, crying over what others may have done to you, feeling hopeless and that life is meaningless, is a day wasted. Pick yourself up. Learn to energise yourself. Be positive. Be strong. Be hopeful. Don’t give up on life!
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Do you know that we judge others because we’re insecure? When we judge, we are often projecting something we don’t want to feel about ourselves or something that we feel is missing in our own lives. Think about this the next time you’re tempted to pass judgement!
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Why do you feel the need to answer to your critics? “You don’t have to. You don’t have to try and prove to people who you are. Your journey is yours alone. Remain steadfast. Honour Him. He will work things out for you in the end. Just remain calm and bear patience.”
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Be careful when choosing the kind of people you want to surround yourself with. The ones you trust the most may actually be trying to bring you down. Remember, the saddest thing about being betrayed is that it doesn’t usually come from your enemy!
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“Hiding behind anonymity to attack others on social media is a cheap act of cowardice. Respectful people use their real identity to address matters of importance in a dignified manner. Anonymous insults hold no value. They’re worthless. Ignore them.”
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“If you’re constantly on edge, tense and irritable, always complaining about the slightest thing, low on tolerance and upset with people around you, be wary. These are signs of weak faith. Learn to cultivate more patience and tolerance in your life.”
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Remember, people don’t know what you’re going through. They don’t feel what you feel. Train yourself to ignore what they say about you. You’ll feel liberated and at ease. You’ll feel a huge burden off your back. Your heart will feel so much lighter!
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“People tend to follow the crowd. They think if everyone else is doing it, there must be something to it. They don’t want to miss out on whatever it is. Stop! Many in the crowd actually don’t know why they’re there. Be unique. Be yourself. Be a leader.”
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One of the most precious gifts we have is time. If we only knew how much time we had left in this world, we wouldn’t get distracted and lose focus, wasting our energy and attention on useless, pointless, meaningless things. Wake up before it’s too late!
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“Be kind and don’t abuse your spouse. Lack of kindness is the source of marital conflicts and the cause of most divorces. Anger, selfish or irresponsible behavior and criticism, push away kindness. Bit by bit, lack of kindness chips away the marriage foundation.”
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We have literally become obsessed with taking photos and videos of ourselves and others. It’s just another way of separating our lives that we show off on social from reality. Somehow, our devices have become our vices; they’ve begun to control our lives!
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The best arguments are those that you avoid. Try your best to stay out of arguing when it’s worthless and can lead to enmity. But they can be commendable when they are intended to show the truth or to direct others to the truth. Choose your battles wisely!
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Why do we always feel the need to be nosey? Why do we have to know everything that’s going on in someone else’s life? You would be surprised with how much positive changes that you could make in your life, if you made it a priority to mind your own business!
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You may think the hardest trials are with your wealth, health or loss of a loved one. But the tragic truth is the worst trial is possibly a heart that is hardened, a heart that feels nothing when a sin is committed and a heart that rejects repeated warnings!
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Stop judging and questioning someone’s intention. So much goodwill is lost when we do that. Instead, be honest and try to empathise with people. Always think good thoughts and follow through with good actions. It makes for a much more pleasant life all round!
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“Some people find it so hard to apologize when they’ve done wrong. It’s to do with their pride. You can never get them to say sorry, no matter how obvious their mistake is. Beware such pride; for even the size of a mustard seed will not let you smell Paradise.”
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Your real test comes when you do the right thing even when it is difficult to do so; you’re able to keep a good attitude even though people are not treating you right and when you can go the extra mile while nobody is watching. That is true character! Respect!
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Hiding pain under a smile is not easy. It can be one of the hardest things to do. You do it when you care about others more than you do for yourself. But remember, a smile can hide so much.. fear, pain, sadness, tears. But they reflect one main thing. Strength!
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The truth is we’re becoming dissatisfied with what we have, what we see and do because, as soon as we go online, we see someone who has achieved, seen or done something better. Or at least, that’s how they’ve made it look. Don’t let social media ruin your life!
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Whatever you do, don’t fall into this trap. Don’t try to paint an awful picture of someone else in order to paint a perfect picture of yourself. It will come back to haunt you and it won’t be a beautiful sight. Remember, what goes around comes around. Take heed!
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“Don’t hold on to grudges. Grudges are for those who insist that they’re owed something. It’s one sure way to become miserable. Let it go and heal your heart. You’ll find it easier to move on. Looking back isn’t going to help you. Moving forward is what we must do.”
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“Whilst smiling is considered an act of reward, putting a smile on the face of others is considered an even bigger act of reward.”
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“Do not let your pain make you unkind. Nobody knows what the other person is going through. There is too much suffering in the world already.”
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Why do we lie? Is it because we are afraid of displeasing people? Or do we lie in order to appear to be better than we really are? Examine the heart. Whatever the reason, work on it!
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“When you feel heartbroken and disappointed because things don’t seem to make sense, put your hands up and talk to the Almighty. You don’t need words if the hurt is too much. Speak silently from your heart. He made it. He will surely mend it.”
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Humility is everything. No matter how successful, how good looking, how rich or how smart you are remember, nobody likes arrogance. Stay connected to people. Stay real. That is the hallmark of true success!
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“What is this life but a number of days. Remember, with each passing day, a part of us passes away, as we get closer to our final destination. So do good and be the best you can be. That’s how you’ll be remembered.”
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“Almighty. Heal the wounds we have collected and kept inside for so long. Grant us success in this world and the Hereafter. Don’t let our achievements get to our heads. Guide us and show us a way out of our difficulties. Aameen.”
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“We live in angry times. All the sharing on social media makes it worse. Learn to control your innermost urge to retaliate. You don’t have to respond in most cases. If you don’t slow down when you start to see red, you can significant damage to your life. Keep the peace.”
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“Your journey will often be distracted by people’s opinions. Don’t let it consume you . Be honest with yourself. Purify your intention. It makes it easier for you to handle what others think. Besides, it’s not your reputation the Almighty is after. He looks at your heart.”
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“Don’t have sleepless nights over your enemies. The Almighty will take care of them and give them their due for causing all the hurt and trouble. Have faith things will work out fine and that you’ll emerge better than you were before.”
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“It’s human nature to forget, overlooking the countless blessings the Almighty has bestowed on us. Yet, when the slightest things go wrong . we show ingratitude by grumbling, mumbling & complaining. Learn to feel completed gratitude in your heart. He’ll multiply your blessings.”
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“If they respect you, respect them. If they disrespect you, still respect them. If they’re mean to you, be kind to them. if they curse and swear in your presence, offer a good word to them. don’t allow their bad actions to affect your good manners. Rise above them.”
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When your heart is heavy & burdened & your mind sees no way out, that’s “when you need to trust the Almighty & depend on Him even more. Don’t entertain negative thoughts from Satan. Rise above it. It won’t be easy but you must do it. Bear utmost patience & He will find a way out.”
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“Remember that your struggles always lead to strength. Every difficulty in your life, whether big or small, will produce more strength, faith and perseverance in you. All the pain that you endured has a purpose. Don’t give up. Keep moving.”
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“If there’s something you want, you have to work for it. You can’t just sit back & do nothing. When you have put in effort, exhausted your brains on how to tackle a certain problem, then you can sit back. Rely on the Almighty for the results. If it’s meant for you, it’ll be yours.”
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“You have your struggle and I have mind. Don’t hurt others with your words. Speak kindly or remain silent. Be sensitive to people’s feelings especially during difficult periods where everyone is anxious and on edge. May the Almighty guide us always. Aameen.”
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“Almighty. Grant us renewed strength for we can’t carry on alone. Our souls are tired sapped by the worldly going-on. Grant us the courage, wisdom and peace of mind yo accept that which cannot be changed. We know you have a plan for us and it’s a beautiful one. Aameen.”
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“No matter how difficult your life has been all this while, know that the Almighty has things planned for you. With Him on your side, you should move forward with confidence. Your best days are out there waiting for you.”
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“If there’s something you want, you have to work for it. You can’t just sit back & do nothing. When you have put in effort, exhausted your brains on how to tackle a certain problem, then you can sit back. Rely on the Almighty for the results. If it’s meant for you, it’ll be yours.”
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“Don’t fall into the trap of Satan who makes you believe that happiness comes with getting all that your heart desires. This is simply not true. Happiness is appreciating all that you have been blessed with.”
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“Cultivate the habit of making gratitube an attitude; a way of life. When you’re able to appreciate the Almighty’s blessings, no matter how small, you’ll be much happier.”
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“What you do away from the public eye speaks a lot about you. In fact, it shows your true character. And don’t think no one knows or sees it because the Almighty knows everything about you, both done publicly and in private.”
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