The Original Heart Surgeon

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

God can heal a broken heart, but He has to have all the pieces.

Proverbs 23:26 My son, give me your heart, And let your eyes observe my ways.

God promised to give us our NEEDS; not our WANTS!

How to Forget Your Problems

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

The best way to forget your own problems is to help someone solve theirs.

Philippians 2.4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Time is More Valuable Than Money

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

Time is more valuable than money because time is irreplaceable.

Ephesians 5:15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Do It Well, or Not At All

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

If a task is once begun, never leave it 'till it's done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all.

John 17:4 "I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.

Always Get Back Up

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

Falling down does not make you a failure, but staying down does.

Proverbs 24:16 For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.

Count Your Blessings

Inspirational Thought for the Day

(Personal Note: When I first had my LVAD implanted in 2014, I realized there was a long list of things I could no longer do that I had always enjoyed. I made a list of those things. THEN, I went on and made a list of things that I CAN DO and chose to focus on those things. It made a huge difference in my life.)

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

Sometimes we are so busy adding up our troubles that we forget to count our blessings.

Psalms 77:11 I will remember the works of the LORD; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old. 12 I will also meditate on all Your work, And talk of Your deeds.

Success or Failure?

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

Success comes in cans; failure comes in can'ts.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Look Back; Live Forward

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

Life can only be understood by looking backward, but it must be lived by looking forward.

Luke 9:62 But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."

How Rich Are You?

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

A man is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.

Proverbs 13:7 There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

Failure is not Lack of Talent

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

Failure in people is caused more by lack of determination than lack in talent.

Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.