J.D. Young Quotes

That kind of forgiveness is of God. And if they have it, they have it, and if they don't, well, maybe they'll find it someday.

Like humans, birds mourn the loss of fledglings and mates. There are a thousand variant weeping songs to sing. I had to sign mine and get on with it. That is what I did

To the world, it doesn’t matter that much. Until you remember that it means the world to the patient. One exact world, bright and full of sounds, per person. That is what is lost.

That is fundamentally the only courage which is demanded of us: to be brave in the face of the strangest, most singular and most inexplicable things that can befall us

It never ends, the bruiseof being

We’ve run out of comforting things to say.

perhaps we would bear our sadnesses with greater trust than we have in our joys

How we look at life depends on how we see ourselves.

Exactly, " Jesus interrupted. "You imagine. Such a powerful ability, the imagination! That power alone makes you so like us. But without wisdom, imagination is a cruel task-master.

There is nothing more valuable in the writing process than a friend to hold you accountable to your own potential.

I know that when I read the Bible, my life is transformed. I think differently. I act differently. I talk differently.

It is never too late or too early

The grass may be greener on the other side, but will the sky be as blue?

...but the loss of a memory, like the omission of a phrase during reading, rather than making for uncertainty, can lead to a premature certainty.

Memory is sweet.Even when it's painful, memory is sweet.

And of all the rooms in my childhood, God was the largestand most empty.

logic is tragic, because it has no magic!

The God of Romans 9–11 finds ways to show mercy, even when the facts clamor for judgment. This doesn’t sound much like Calvinism to me, but it does sound a whole lot like Jesus.

But without wisdom, imagination is like a cruel taskmaster.

I don't bless people because I don't wanna. I do it because that's what kind of person I am. It's almost like i can't resist." ― Sage Canny

Once we are lost unto ourselves, everything else is lost to us.

What was after the universe?Nothing. But was there anything round the universe to show where it stopped before the nothing place began?

Let your judgements have their own quiet, undisturbed development, which must, like all progress, come from deep within, and cannot in any way be pressed or hurried.

Once the rain starts falling it's hard to tell it to stop...

You'll end up living a lonely life if you're waiting around for perfect.

She'd been in love with the man, and love is a scary thing. If not reciprocated, it can turn a person into a monster.

I doubt even you can begin to understand the depths of her.

A man after God's own heart is...a man who yearns to please God, a man who desires to grow spiritually, a man who had a heart that obeys.

Though we rush ahead to save our time, we are only what we feel

We have been so busy perfecting the means of travel that we have forgotten where we wanted to go.

Healthy self-esteem rests upon a strong foundation of core values and an inclination to act and speak in alignment with those values.

Take deliberate steps to retrain your brain and turn your inner critic into an enthusiastic, devoted fan.

It is hard to earn the respect of others when you do not respect yourself. Others may find it difficult to enjoy your company if you do not enjoy your own.

Popularity does not equal respect. It is not only kids who will do what they think they must to fit in and be popular—adults do it too.

Become your own best friend—smile and say “I love you” to yourself occasionally.

Living in integrity with one’s principles that are held in high regard engenders respect—both from others and self.

It is human nature for self-doubt to occasionally creep in and take up residence. It happens to even the most successful people among us.

We all go through times of self-doubt, times when we may question our abilities and hope we can live up to the expectations of others.

With an objective eye, take an inventory of your successes and enlist the honest feedback of a trusted and respected mentor or peer. Chances are they see you in a better light than you see yourself!

Be mindful to love and appreciate yourself and become your own champion. This healthy and loving relationship will be felt when people meet you.

Being healthy, balanced, and positive is key to making a positive first impression. How you feel about yourself sets the tone for how other people feel about you too.

A high self-esteem can quickly deteriorate into egotism, arrogance, and an over-confidence that can backfire and turn people off.

Your healthy self-esteem is one of the most significant and powerful drivers in your life. It drives your perceptions, attitudes, opinions, relationships, communications, and your decisions.

When you feel great about you, personal qualities radiate that make you more attractive and compelling to others.

Healthy self-esteem is a commanding and powerful influence, so isn’t it worth diving in deeper to ensure that you do everything possible to make your sense of self healthy, beneficial, and whole?

While developing a healthy self-esteem is a lifetime learning process, you can take daily steps to enjoy a confident sense of well-being beginning tody.

We all can give in to our inner critic. I don’t know about you, but I would never allow anyone to speak to me the way I speak to myself! I wouldn’t be their friend!

If you wouldn’t want to hang out with someone who was constantly bashing you with a barrage of belittling insults, why would you allow them to live in your head?

You can take your power back and silence the criticism and lies NOW!

Notice what your inner critic is saying, and issue a cease and desist! Regain control. Resist, and refuse to listen.