Discouragement is dissatisfaction with the past, distaste for the present and distrust of the future. It is ingratitude for the blessings of yesterday, indifference to the opportunities of today, and insecurity of the strength for tomorrow. It is unawareness of the presence of beauty, unconcern for the needs of our fellow man and unbelief in the promises of old. It is impatience with time, immaturity of thought and impoliteness to God.

– Author Unknown

Let Him

Who seeks PLEASURE, let him receive. Who seeks HAPPINESS, let him give. Who seeks SATISFACTION, let him achieve. Who seeks JOY, let him serve. Who seeks GROWTH, let him think. Who seeks KNOWLEDGE, let him study. Who seeks WISDOM, let him meditate. Who seeks SUCCESS, let him prepare. Who seeks EXCELLENCE, let him sacrifice. Who seeks PERFECTION, let him persist. Who seeks CONTENTMENT, let him trust. Who seeks FRIENDSHIP, let him care. Who seeks TRUTH, let him search. Who seeks GREATNESS, let him dare. Who seeks FULFILMENT, let him love. Who seeks FORGIVENESS, let him forgive. Who seeks PEACE, let him pray.

– William Arthur Ward